(Watch the video tutorials here continuously without being redirected to youtube.com and cumbersomely search for the videos individually).

 

 

Your big wedding-day has arrived and you want your wedding day makeup to look gorgeous. You want your family and friends to think you are a beloved darling they’ve ever seen. And you want the groom to admire you.

 

With so much to do, the last thing on your mind should be your makeup. Your makeup should be simple, elegant, classic and made to last throughout a busy day. Basically, it should be super-powered makeup that doesn’t really look like you’re wearing all that much make-up.

 

Below is a collection of the best bridal makeup tutorials on YouTube.com that should give you some good insight into the application technique and basic theory of bridal makeup.

 

1. Complete Bridal Makeup by MakeupByTiffanyD

 

Part 1 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fwRquR0nzDw

Part 2 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jzu7LaRWyq4

 

A more traditional bridal look with the emphasis on the eyes. Also, some (very basic) tips on applying makeup to others! (Best products, sanitary practices…etc.)

Make sure to watch PART 2 for the rest of the eyes, lash application, lips, and bloopers

 

2. Wedding Makeup Tutorial Style 1 by xteeener

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eEL4wSS2gYM

 

Here’s another wonderful tutorial with ideas on choosing a bridal look that’s a good fit for your personal style. Hope you all enjoy! Have a beautiful wedding and best wishes to you all that are getting married! If you’re not getting married then that’s ok you can definitely wear this look to all kinds of occasions such as proms, formals, parties, and more!

 

3. Bridal Makeup Do’s & Don’ts by emilynoel83

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h0F98My5u8I

 

These Do’s & Don’ts come from my Bobbi Brown Makeup Manual! An AMAZING beauty resource!

 

4. Wedding day make-up lesson by Chanel brides

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yqBQ1Z_WIPI

 

Brides Beauty Editor Alice Guillemet goes to Chanel for an expert lesson in wedding make-up. Created by Atlantic Multimedia Ltd for Brides magazine.

 

5. Bridal Makeup tutorial: Elegant, Timeless, Classic Beauty by MissChievous

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wz9ei7Yi7wM

 

Helpful tutorial to perfect your bridal makeup look. Use these great tips to make your makeup last, and keep your fresh face even after hours on the dance floor with your new hubby.

 

6. A Modern Bridal Makeup Tutorial by TheMakeupRepublic

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O1w2qy6PvjI

 

Here’s a very clear tutorial that will show you how to have a flawless face make up.

 

7. Wedding Day Makeup by SarahVictor

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fr_M7tHJCCg

 

This bridal makeup guide breaks things down into sections for face, eyes and lips, so you get exactly what you want from your wedding day look.

 

8. Beauty Basics: Bridal Makeup with Eve Pearl by pursebuzz

 

Part 1 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kWqpTK3U2WI

Part 2 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1MoNm53S6Qg

Part 3 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Crq0CVvgbzw

 

This is a comprehensive makeup video demos, hair tutorials, fashion, nails and everything in between. You will find celebrity inspired hair styles and also celebrity make up (cosmetics) demos. From inspired looks of Fergie, Hillary Duff, Taylor Swift, Lady Gaga, Kelly Clarkson, Katy Perry, and so many more movie stars. I’ll take you through the whole look so that you can learn the basics of smokey eyes and dramatic sexy techniques.

 

9. Bridal Makeup: Emily’s Tutorial by BeforeAndAfterTV

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YTuy8akbpy0

 

Here is the tutorial of Emily’s makeup on her wedding day, video tutorial. Emily has a very glamorous and elegant bridal makeup look. Products used include MAC and L’Oreal and are explained in the video.

 

10. MAKEUP GOURMET: Flawless Bridal Makeup by MakeupGourmet

 

Part 1 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HB8MN9yWwxQ

Part 2 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b2FPBGgKwRE

 

Straight from the TV Show Makeup Gourmet, Voted “Best in San Francisco” by 7×7 magazines comes this 2 part episode called HOT SUMMER MAKEUP. This episode has all kinds of tips for looking tan with or without the sun. Hot makeup looks are featured on three models of varying skin tone to demonstrate how to apply Summer makeup to a variety of people. Also included in Part 2 is a killer demo of Summer makeup from start to finish. Very Hot.

 

11. Perfect Wedding - Bridal Make-Up by kandeejohnson

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v1N26G6DQ4o

 

If you don’t want to spend all the money to hire a make-up artist on your wedding day…I’ll show you my most requested wedding day (bridal) make-up look.

 

 

 

Check the bridal pearl jewelries that will complement your look at http://www.samrose.com

 

12. Bridal make up, do-it-yourself by beautycastvixen

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=34wOVlNksdc

 

If you aren’t one for hiring outside help, these tips will help you create flawless makeup that you can do yourself.  This is one of many bridal make up tutorials on our double DVD for both traditional and fantasy wedding looks, including Goth, Renaissance and Medieval.

 

 

 

—12 Best Bridal-Wedding Makeup Tutorials on Youtube.com

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Cultured pearls are beautiful and valued for their unique shapes and individually formed quality. However, because no two cultured pearls are exactly alike, their quality can be harder to judge. When you are evaluating the quality of cultured pearls, you must examine them closely to determine if an atypical shape or mark is simply a distinguishing aspect or an actual flaw in the pearl.

 

The six main standards used to evaluate pearl quality are: luster, shape, size, color, presence of blemishes on surface, and nacre thickness. As a general rule, the overall balance is more important than any single attribute, and it may be helpful to keep this in mind.

 

Luster – The quality and quantity of light reflected from the surface or beneath the surface of a pearl

 

Surface (presence of blemishes) – The absence of flaws or discoloration of the pearl

 

Shape – Whether the pearl is round, semi-round, button, drop, circled or baroque

 

Size – The diameter of the pearl when measured perpendicular to the drill hole

 

Color – The body color of the pearl and the overtone

 

Nacre thickness – Nacre is the pearly substance secreted by mollusks. Nacre thickness is not a price factor for natural pearls because they’re nearly all nacre. However, it is of critical importance in cultured saltwater pearls.

 

The most important quality consideration in evaluating a pearl is the pearl’s luster. Luster is the reflective quality of pearls.  The more deeply reflective the pearl is the higher the luster grade.  Pearls can be very highly reflective and are often surrounded by slight overtones of color. Pearls may also be as dull as chalk. Look for the reflection of nearby lights on the surface when evaluating a pearl. Generally speaking, the sharper and more clear the reflection, the better the luster of the pearl.

 

The second most important value factor when evaluating pearls is the surface. The fewer and smaller the flaws, the more valuable the pearl. Blemishes on single pearls tend to be more obvious and less acceptable than those on strands. It’s normal for pearl strands to have some flaws.

 

Natural pearls normally have more flaws than cultured akoya pearls. That’s because they’ve been in the oyster longer and have more time to develop blemishes. Cultured pearls from the South Seas are also more likely to have flaws than akoya, which have a thinner nacre coating.

 

Surface quality is evaluated by rolling the pearl to look for defects such as pits, cracks, discolorations or other blemishes. Pearls are a natural, organic gem so most will not exhibit perfectly clean surfaces; and those that do command a premium.

 

If the latter five quality attributes are equal, the larger a pearl’s size, the more valuable the pearl.

 

If you try to compare the luster of a South Sea pearl and an Akoya Pearl, it is possible that you will be disappointed with the former. Why? Because Akoya pearls are very famous for their outstanding brilliance, while South Sea pearls are much bigger than Akoya pearls.

 

The above criteria are the key to selecting pearls of good quality. There are, however, a few other things to be aware of. Pearls give the most natural glow under the morning sunlight. Spotlights also enhance their appearance. Therefore, if, when shopping for pearls, the items are being displayed under direct sunlight or bright artificial light, it would be best to request to have them removed before examining them. Furthermore, when red objects are present around pearls, reddish reflection automatically gives the appearance of a thick nacre. To be safe, it is advisable to shop in the morning, before the afternoon sky begins to change color, and to avoid wearing red or similar-colored clothing.

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