If there’s one way to bring your vintage look to life it’s by topping it off with the perfect bridal makeup. Think full, thick eyelashes, bold, red lips and flawless, dewy skin. We’ll show you how to achieve the perfect old-Hollywood visage.

Luscious lips

Look back at any classic Hollywood film and you’ll see all of the stunning actresses’ beautiful lips defined perfectly with a coating of ruby red lipstick. Red lipstick screams vintage glamour and is certainly a makeup look that has stood the test of time. Red lippy comes in many different shades, some tinged with orange, purple, pink and plum undertones, so you need to ensure that you pick the right hue. For a vintage look, choose a red lipstick that has purple or plum undertones, rather than the lighter more orange reds. The deep, dark red will give you a more classic and glamorous look and will complete your vintage bridal makeup perfectly.

Flawless face

Another imperative when it comes to achieving the perfect vintage makeup look is to ensure that you get flawless, glowing skin. There’s a multitude of ways that you can attain this, and it always starts with the skin itself. Looking after your skin is the first step for a flawless look, and that means applying sunscreen every day, particularly in the summer months. This will prevent pigmentation, freckling, redness, irritation and broken capillaries – all factors that would be detrimental to your glowing visage. Fortunately though, if you do have damaged skin, good-quality makeup is the best way to cover any flaws and blemishes. There are plenty of foundations available to suit all skin types, but for a vintage look, your best bet is choosing something that is lightweight and dewy, but also has great coverage. Talk to your makeup artist, as they will have a good perspective on what brands would be suitable for your vintage look. Concealer will work wonders for any dark circles or blemishes and a good compact powder with a splash of peachy blush would give you a great finish.

Eye-popping eyes

Pull your look together with bold and beautiful eyes. Lengthen your lashes with a great pair of falsies to give you that dramatic, classic look. Don’t go overboard with the lashes, as you still want them to look natural and tie in with the overall feel. You don’t want one feature to stand out more than the others, but instead you want the perfect balance between all the elements. A good smokey eyeshadow with a flick of liquid eyeliner just past the eyelid is great for a vintage look.

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