Wednesday 11 September 2013

Wedding | Bridal hair and makeup trial


On Saturday I had my first bridal hair and makeup trial with the wonderful Siena Powloski, a London based professional Makeup Artist who has a wealth of experience in all sorts of fields including television, editorial and bridal. The day was an absolute blast and I thought I'd write about my experiences in case any brides to be are reading and wondering what to expect from a bridal trial (and all those reading who aren't necessarily getting married... I've always been wedding obsessed so don't be shy!) 

Siena arrived with her fully loaded hair and makeup kit, enough to make any beauty blogger jealous! We began the session by chit chatting about my makeup likes and dislikes. I had some pictures to show her of the type of looks I wanted to try, and Siena also had some photos on her iPad for me to browse through while she set up. It's absolutely vital to have a think beforehand about the look you're going for. Things to consider include the style and shape of your dress, the decor of your venue, the colour scheme of your wedding, and your usual makeup routine. All of these will help you build a picture (or pictures!) of what you envisage yourself looking like, beauty-wise, on your big day. 

Siena asked me some questions about my skin type and any concerns I had about my makeup, and then we got started with the makeup trial. From base to eyes to lips to cheeks, Siena talked me through each step, showing me her chosen products and explaining why she chose the products she did. I was able to ask questions throughout and she really put me at ease with her confident and thorough approach. 

Siena working her magic!
Once the makeup was applied and we'd gone through any queries I had, Siena moved on to hair. My hair is extremely fine and often looks quite lifeless, so it was decided that tongs were a huge necessity! Siena created a range of different looks based on pictures I had shown her taken from various bridal magazines. We tried up dos, down dos and everything in between! Below is a selection of styles we tried... Although I'm not sharing the final style as some things need to remain secret until the big day!



How gorgeous are these hair styles?! They proved very popular when I uploaded a few pics to Instagram! I love the twisty detailing, and somehow the design makes my crazy coloured hair look not quite as crazy as usual! I've been growing my highlights out since last December as I didn't like how light blonde my colour had become. My next wedding related task is to have a hair revamp, getting my dry ends trimmed and sorting out my colour in time for the big day. I still want to be blonde but a more natural honey blonde as opposed to bright blonde. Still, my roots could look worse at the moment!

I had such a fantastic day and picked up all sorts of makeup application tips and tricks, as well as a huge wishlist of products I really want to buy before the big day! Siena is really open to using products you already have in your collection, so for example if there's a foundation you know works well for your skin type she is more than happy to apply it for you, so long as it really is the best choice for your skin. She has a huge kit of products herself and extensive knowledge of what works best and why, so don't be afraid to loosen the reins a little! 

I think I'd quite like to squeeze in another makeup trial nearer the wedding date as I've got a few more ideas and 'tweaks' I'd like to try, indecisive bride that I am! Below are a few more pictures from the trial, I hope you can see just how talented Siena is, although I couldn't bring myself to go so far as to post a 'before' photograph as my skin is in serious need of some TLC at the moment!




If you'd like to contact Siena you can do so on Twitter @sienapowloski and on Instagram @sienapowloski. She offers makeup and hair styling for all occasions, from glam night out looks to bridal to everything else in between, so do give her a follow and check out her portfolio! I'll be calling on her again for my hen do makeup and I can't wait to see what she comes up with!

Baci e abbracci, 
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22 comments :

  1. Aww you look gorgeous. I love the "down" hairstyle. Those twists look amazing. Also, your makeup is so beautiful!

    Debi x
    http://dibdabdebs.blogspot.co.uk

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    1. Aaw thank you! I think the hair down is really pretty, I never usually curl my hair so I was so excited to wear it that way! And having my makeup done by a professional was amazing! I can't recommend Siena enough :) xx

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  3. Aw, Imogen! You look fantastic! I trust that no matter what you choose, you're going to be in great hands with your MUA! She did an amazing job! I remember how much fun my bridal trial was and how much I loved putting together looks to find the right one for the big day! And it's so exciting that you're going to have her do the makeup for your bachelorette party, too!

    You are going to be a gorgeous, glowing bride, and I can't wait to see all the pictures! Wishing you and your man a lifetime of love from the bottom of my heart! xx

    P.S. Sorry for the deleted comment! My html was all wonky!

    Megan | Little Miss Average

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    1. Thanks Megan :D! It was so much fun! What sort of looks did you try? I wish I could have my makeup done every day by a professional! Haha, it just isn't the same when I do it myself!xx

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  4. Wow, the makeup looks flawless and I absolutely love the half updo. Beautiful!

    Nicola
    www.stylishbutskint.co.uk

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    1. Thanks! Siena is a miracle worker! I can never ever get my makeup to look so flawless, damnit!xx

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  5. You look gorgeous. Am sure you will look absolutely stunning on your big day.

    Karen x
    http://silvermachine78.blogspot.co.uk/

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    1. Thanks so much Karen, I had a blast! Can't wait to see it all together with my dress and accessories on the day!xx

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  6. I love the curly side do! It looks stunning, so does the full hair up! So pretty, how exciting you'll look gorgeous!

    Jamie-Lee | Glitter Infatuation | Beauty & Lifestyle Blog!

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    1. Thanks hun! I was so excited to have curls, haha, my hair is usually dead straight! I'm so excited, I wish the wedding would hurry up so I can have my makeup done again! Hehe xx

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  7. How beautiful do you look?! And the hair styles are gorgeous too, so glad you enjoyed it xx

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    1. Aaw thanks Becci! It was so much fun :) xx

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  8. Your hair is amazing, you are going to look gorgeous on your big day!! Project Rattlebag xx

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    1. I was so excited about the hair, I'm never able to do much with it usually! Felt good to be pampered :) xx

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  9. You look gorgeous Imogen :)
    I'm sure you will looke absolutely breath taking on your wedding day! :)
    Anna :)
    xxxx
    http://awaywiththefairies321.blogspot.co.uk/

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  10. You look stunning, and I can only imagine just how beautiful you will look on the big day.

    It makes me slightly sad to thing I won't get to do this with my own wedding as I want to get married in Vegas and it'll be pretty much me doing everything. But something I've always wanted to do!

    I can't wait to see the wedding pictures and I can just tell you and your lovely man will have the best day ever. Congratulations again, lovely! xo

    Adrienne @ Late Night Nonsense | Bloglovin' | YouTube

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    1. Thanks so much, your kind words have put a huge smile on my face! A Vegas wedding sounds awesome, I must admit, I'm a little jealous! All of the planning that goes into a 'traditional' wedding is a little overwhelming, I'm thinking that Vegas might be the more exciting and fun option! Haha, I'm sure we'll both have the best day ever, your Vegas pics will be incredible!xx

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