For those of you doing your own makeup or wanting to have your makeup artist use your own makeup, Lorac has been having a great sale on various items that would pull off a pretty bridal look.

For example, they have some eyeshadows in natural shades that would look great for a wedding. At only $4.99, you can’t go wrong. I have a few of these and found them to be long lasting (over primer), smooth, and very blendable:

They also have palettes with well edited shades. I have both of these and love them (Snake Charmer for $10.99 and Showstopper for $17.50, both originally $35.00!):

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Go get ‘em while they are still available! As an added bonus, you can easily use them for after the wedding!

Chez, my lovely makeup artist had recommended that I pick up a tube of Trish McEvoy’s Curling Mascara after I told her that eye makeup tended to smudge on me. This is a tubular mascara which coats each lash and won’t come off until you gently wash it off. It lasted all day and night for me, which was my main concern, but I didn’t find that it necessarily “curled” my lashes any more than usual. Pricey at $28.00, but worth it if you need your makeup to hold up for a long time.

Chez Murphy
Location: Bay Area, CA
Email: chez@chezmurphy.com

I am a professional makeup artist and skincare consultant. Besides the obvious make-up for weddings, proms, anniversaries, quinceaneras and birthday parties I also provide personal shopping and image consulting. I have over 10 years industry experience with such lines as Estee Lauder, Lancome, True, MAC and Trish McEvoy and I have dabbled in high-end fashion as well. Please e-mail me for pricing or consultation. I also partner with a California cert./licensed manicurist who I can bring with me on location. Great idea for bridal showers and parties etc. I have a wonderful contact for photography and I have contacts for wedding planners as well as videographers.