Dramatic bridal gowns deserve strong beautiful looks in rich, lustrous colours.
The eyes say it all with bronzy hues and jet-black mascara. Brows are left natural while lips get the lightest touch of shiny pale pink. A deeper blush for the cheeks adds definition and balance to the look.
Photography: Frenchescar Lim
Makeup: Tinoq Russell Goh (Hp: 9816-2149), using Yves Saint Laurent Beaute
Hair: Dylan Chan, using Schwarzkopf
Model Emma Van E/Mannequin
Location: Cafe & Bar Gavroche
If you prefer a natural look, define your best features with a stronger shade. TG creates a modern nude look with dark, defined eyes and brows, Lips are nude with a hint of shine.
Photograpy: Tan Wei Te
Makeup: TG Goh (Hp: 9616-2775), using Dior
Hair: Sean Ang/ ARX Salon, using L’Oreal Professionnel
Models: Robin H & Anais G/Mannequin
Add unexpected shades to eyes for a surprisingly pretty look. Dollei layers strong colours for both eyes and lips over a natural base.
Photography: Aik Chen
Hair and makeup: Dollei Seah/Makeup Entourage, assisted by Lydia Thong, using Shu Uemura
Models: Hannah B/Mannequin & Amy R/Upfront
For a dramatic day-to-night- transformation, opt for fully lined eyes and deep red lips. Add pale feathery lashes for impact but leave the face clean and pale.
Photography: Aik Chen
Gown: Amanda Lee Weddings
Hair & Makeup: GregO (Hp: 9826-2681), using Toni & Guy and Chanel
Model: Tess Harper/Mannequin
Location: Taj lake Palace, Udaipur, India
Accessories, stylist’s own
Sometimes, more is more- the trick is to strike a balance. With stronger eyes and bold red lips, keep the rest of the face clean and pretty, adding just the slightest tinge of pink on the cheeks.
Photography: Skyy Woo
Gown: Emanuel B. Couture
Hair & makeup: Sha Shamsi, using Sebastian Professional & Yves Saint Laurent Beaute
Model: Kristina B/Mannequin
Beat the heat with a sultry look that’s light and fuss-free. Dily creates a natural base with a delicate sheen and emphasises the eyes, brows and lips with a deeper, darker colour. Eyeliner is extended beyond the corners of each eye to balance dark brows.
Photography: Veronica Tay, assisted by Mark Lee
Gown: Dang Bridal
Hair & makeup: Dily Wang/ Face Bistro, using Redken & Chanel
Model: Lauren R/Upfront
Location: The Datai, Langkawi, Malaysia