Just got back from first makeup trial - it's not a hit with FH

Original post by johnsae

Sep 13, 2005 08:40 PM

So I felt really good about my first makeup trial, but when I got home FH's reaction was not so good. I wear makeup on a regular basis, so I told the makeup artist that I am not looking for a 'natural' look, but rather something that plays up my features.

Well..when I walked in the door I was very happy, but my smile soon turned to a frown when I saw FH's reaction. He really hates it! He's like, 'I like you better with no makeup' (ugh!), and 'you look like you're an older woman trying to cover up something'. GREAT!

I don't have pics yet, but I will post when she sends them to me.

Now I'm paranoid and I want to have some trials with other artists...
...are there any makeup artists based out of NYC that you girls would recommend?? Oksana is already booked for my day, and I would rather not have to pay an LI vendor to travel to NY, so if you know of anyone in NY...

TIA!!

CJStein Posted: Sep 14, 2005 12:09 PM

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Posted by johnsae

thanks girls - I'll post pics when she sends them to me...

I am still unsure of how I feel about this whole thing...does she charge for a second makeup trial?

Give her a call and ask her, she probably won't.

lullabella Posted: Sep 14, 2005 12:34 PM

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I don't wear make up really. Just some shadow and mascara. When I had my makeup trial my DH wasn't crazy about it. He thought I looked to made up. Plus I had lipstick on which I never wear.

Anyway the moral of the story is he will love it on your wedding day! When you are in your dress, hair, etc... it all comes together and you will look beautiful. I know mine did!! So if you like then stick with it.

ETA: Men know nothing about make up anyway!

csorisi Posted: Sep 14, 2005 12:51 PM

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Don't worry my FH said the same thing....it hurt my feelings a little but honestly you need to have more makeup on then you think for your pictures....i mean if it caked out that is antoher story but it should be more than you wear. My FH hated ALL my makeup trials but honestly if you want go on another one & see what happens or if you really like that woman that did this trial maybe you can go back to her for another trial, but definitely post pictures & we can help.

MrsFudge Posted: Sep 14, 2005 01:12 PM

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All guys think that way!! Don't worry :)

lillady Posted: Sep 14, 2005 01:15 PM

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Don't worry, my dad said I looked like Morticia from the Adams Family

johnsae Posted: Sep 14, 2005 01:19 PM

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Posted by lillady

Don't worry, my dad said I looked like Morticia from the Adams Family

ugh!

they just don't get it - I tried to explain the fact that my makeup on the big day has to be heavier so I look better in pics, etc. also, the place where I am getting married is dark, and I am pale, so I definitely need more makeup! anyway...I'll figure something out.

tourist Posted: Sep 14, 2005 01:21 PM

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Also, having your dress on & hair doen makes a big differnce. If you were all donr up with no makeup, you'd look unfisnshed. Onteh other hand, if you hade weddignmake up on & were in sweats, you'd look silly.

Maybe you do need to go a little lighter, but your FH will love it when his sees the whole look pulled together.

lillady Posted: Sep 14, 2005 01:22 PM

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Oh, I know.. Even my parrot didn't recognize me...

heather13 Posted: Sep 14, 2005 01:38 PM

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I totally agree w/above statements. Guys just don't really get make-up. I'm sure you'll look gorgeous the day of - esp. when everything comes togeter (dress, hair, etc.)

Another totally random q. regarding the comment made about MAC - is i true that they only charge $40 for having one of their artists do your makeup?
Can someone confirm that for me? I'm a huge MAC fan and use most of their make up but thought it would they would be too expensive to hire. (FYI, I have 7 BMs) can anyone pass on details if they've used MAC make up artists?

TIA!

johnsae Posted: Sep 14, 2005 01:46 PM

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I just setup another trial for next week with a girl that works at the Bobbi Brown counter at Bloomingdales....it will be good, that way both FH and I can see a different look, AND it's free! :)

Soon2BMrsA Posted: Sep 14, 2005 02:03 PM

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Posted by heather13

I totally agree w/above statements. Guys just don't really get make-up. I'm sure you'll look gorgeous the day of - esp. when everything comes togeter (dress, hair, etc.)

Another totally random q. regarding the comment made about MAC - is i true that they only charge $40 for having one of their artists do your makeup?
Can someone confirm that for me? I'm a huge MAC fan and use most of their make up but thought it would they would be too expensive to hire. (FYI, I have 7 BMs) can anyone pass on details if they've used MAC make up artists?

TIA!

I did a trial with MAC and had to buy 5 products. I think each artist charges different rates. The one I spoke with wanted $160 for me and $80 for my BM. It seemed high to me, but she would've had to take a day off from work, so I guess she was trying to makeup for that.

heather13 Posted: Sep 14, 2005 02:05 PM

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Thanks much for info - i thought $40 seemed ridiculously low for them!

babybug631 Posted: Sep 14, 2005 02:28 PM

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My FH likes me with minimal makeup also. He proably reacted that way because he's not used to you looking like that. It's almost the same as him showing up with different facial hair. Would you like it if he showed up with a beard and mustache (assuming he doesn't have one). Don't be hard on yourself, you probably looked fantastic, but guys can be weird about stuff like that.