I had the pleasure of sitting down with Flavia of Versa Artistry & asked her some questions for our readers. Here is our fun Q & A with her great ideas & beauty tips.
1. Can you share some tips for our brides on looking their best on their wedding?
Have an open mind with trying something but don’t let it go so far that it is uncomfortable to you. Make sure you don’t go with your everyday look. You still want to look like you but more glamorous since it isn’t everyday that you wear your wedding dress. You also want to get the shock factor with your entire look, just like you do when you wear your dress. I also have had brides that don’t wear lipstick at all & don’t want to wear any for their wedding day. This gives brides an incomplete look especially in photos. For brides that want to have a vintage look with a red lipstick but aren’t comfortable wearing red lipstick, my advice is to purchase a red lipstick & get used to it before the wedding day. You don’t only want to look good but be comfortable as well.
2. Do you have advice for the groom?
Don’t get your haircut later than 10 days before the wedding. You want a natural look & newly cut hair lays differently. If you are in need of a new look I recommend trying a new stylist. Be sure to go a couple of times before the wedding to make sure you like the new look.
3.What do you wish every bride would know before coming to see you or calling you before her big day?
a. Not all make up artists are the same. Some are taught to sell make up, some are taught by mothers & some have extensive training. Make sure your make up artists has had extensive training to deal with temperature, lighting, time of day shooting, skin texture, bone structure, face shapes, color theory & diverse product knowledge. Don’t be afraid to ask about their training & experience. Because you will be getting lots of pictures taken on your wedding day make sure your make up artist understands how things will look in photos.
b. Make up artistry starts with skincare. Your skin is the canvas so it is extremely important to take good care of your skin. If you have problematic skin be sure to get on a skin care regimen at least three months prior to your wedding.
c. Leave time for a trial & make sure you are not only comfortable with your make up artist but that she gives you the look you are wanting.
4. What are some classic looks you suggest to brides that don’t know what they want?
This is why I suggest having a trial. So brides can see what they like & get a feel for what they had in mind. I ask my brides that don’t know what they want to give me some details about their wedding. The general feel, colors, dress & then I get personal with them to find out who they are. For those conservative brides I will start with a classic look & build from there.
5. Do you have a favorite look?
I love all styles & looks from conservative to extreme. One of my favorites is the couture look.
6. How do you know what look is best for your clients?
Every part of the face & hair plays a part in what looks best on each client. When applying make up & doing hair I notice the eye color first. I love making the eyes the focal point. Other factors that play a role in what looks best on each client are: the structure of the face, skin tone, skin under tones, colors of the bouquet & the tone of the dress. It is important that all factors are kept in mind when creating the perfect look for each of my brides.
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7. Any other tips & advice you want to share with our brides?
YES! The most difficult part of applying make up is evening out the skin tone. Many brides insist on airbrush makeup. I am able to offer airbrush services & recommend it to my clients with problematic skin but brides should be aware that you can get the same look from applying it by hand it just takes skill & time to make sure the skin tone is even. Also, make sure you are using a silicon product rather than a water base product for your base. The water base will run & smear.
I want to thank Flavia for sharing these fantastic beauty tips with us. Flavia offers onsite makeup & hair as well as in her salon. Be sure to check out her website at Versa Artistry.com HERE & contact Flavia today to schedule a FREE consultation or to find out more about the services she offers. You can also reach Flavia by phone at 801-332-9132.
Here are a few samples of work done by Versa Artistry. Special thanks to Flavia for these great tips to our readers.
Photo courtesy of~Elizabeth Taylor Frandsen
Photo courtesy of~Leo Patrone
Photo courtesy of~Yan Photo
