Special occasion make-up

Too many times I see women who think that because today is their birthday, New Year's, or their wedding that they need to completely alter their look. That is simply not true! If it is your day to day look to slap on some chapstick and go then why should you show up to your wedding looking like Elvira queen of the night? However if you live your life in edgy, contemporary make-up then why would you be comfortable in traditional bridal pinks? I think that your special day make-up should be a more refined or a more exciting version of your day to day look. For instance if you are an au naturale kind of girl then even out your skin tone play up whatever feature you like (subtly of course) be it eyes with some brown/black mascara and light brown eyeliner, or lips with rose lipstick and light gloss. However if you love a glam smokey look for day to day wear then do smokey eyes for your wedding or Easter brunch but maybe avoid glitter. Or for a cocktail or New Year's bash add false eyelashes or an unexpected color to fancy up your look. Day to day I even out my skin, put on chapstick, curl my eyelashes, add brown mascara, and light brown smudged liner. So for a party I add blush, lip gloss, brown, silver, or copper eyeshadow, and sometimes false eyelashes. Someone who wore even less day to day may just wear my day to day look for a party and someone who wears my party look day to day might add more edgy colors on their eyes or a more dramatic smokey look. Girls who love love love their lips may want to keep their eyes simple and rock a retro red lip. Girls with amazing skin or cheekbones can wear a sexy blush and light foundation for a dewy look. And girls like me who love their eyes should play up their peepers with false lashes, eyelash curlers, mascara, and coordinated shadow. Best features aren't limited to your face, women with beautiful elegant hands should get a manicure or perfect hair should show it off! I believe there is something beautiful about every woman's face (and body but that's a different posting) you just have to find it. Don't get caught up in the things you think are imperfections and focus on the features you know are beautiful. And don't you dare say you don't know, think about what people compliment you on, clearly if you are getting married you have a boy (or girl, whatever) ask him what he loves. Or ask your best friend, what is she for if not for these exact situations?
~Adrianna