Blasé about Beauty

Girl, I was in the same boat. I don't wear any face makeup ever, just eye makeup and occasionally a lipstick. Everything I read said I would looked "washed out" in high quality photos so it was "better to get your makeup done professionally". Well I did my makeup like I normally do for our engagement photos and I was perfectly happy with the way they turned out, I looked like me!

SO with all that said, I've decided to do my own makeup for the wedding because it's important to me that I still look like myself and I'm also just not comfortable having all that stuff on my skin. As for the nails, that's totally up to you. I wear press on nails for all special occasions that stay on for about a week or two and easy to take off when I get tired of them. Acrylics are so bad for your nails and I end up wanting to take them off after a few days anyways because I don't like the way they feel. So that's my plan for makeup and nails, hope this helped!

I didn't want that stress on my wedding day. I like being super glam, and I'm super picky about HAMU (even though I never do my own or have makeup on during a normal week) so I was very specific. I didn't want to have the pressure on me, then not be happy with it. Plus makeup photographs so well when it's done professionally, and I knew a professional would make my HAMU last way longer than I would. Could you find an artist who could do something really natural that is a good compromise for you? I would also do your nails even if it's for 1 day. I did shellac on my toes, it lasted 2 months after our wedding day and we went hiking/swimming/etc. on our honeymoon. I did acrylic nails so obviously those lasted longer too.

I would at least do a gel mani if you have the time and inclination to, but that's just me. They wouldn't get messed up on a camping trip if it's your natural nails. I'm also a non makeup wearer and will be doing my own makeup. The Duchess of Cambridge did her own makeup on her day and look how beautiful she looked!

I was basically told the same thing when I said no makeup for me at the wedding! I don't wear any on a normal day and didn't want to look totally different. Plus, I really think my FH has never seen me with any makeup! Stay true to yourself!