Thursday, 23 August 2012

Yinka's Igbeyawo (Yoruba Traditional Wedding)

Lagos, July 2012
Yinka was my very first bride in Lagos after my return. I was super excited because she's also an old friend.

She wanted a classic look that wasn't too "matchy matchy" with her our fit. I opted for colors that complimented her skin tone and the color she would be wearing instead of an exact match. Here is what we came up with…

During her pre wedding trial…
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We tried a bold red lip with orange highlights and a pretty pink lip. We could't make up our minds so we decided to do both on her big day.
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I absolutely LOVE this picture, it's totally cliché (for Nigerian weddings) but I still love it!

Products used...

Face:
Matchmaster Foundation from Mac
HD concealer from Makeup Forever
Deluxe finishing powder in Neutral light & Dark from Black Opal
Face Contour kit in Dark from Sleek
Scandalous blush from Sleek
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Eyes:

No.3 eye pencil from Makeup Forever (brows).

Urban decay eye shadow primer potion

Maqpro eye shadow

Inglot 

Mabylline gel eyeliner

Liquid eyeliner in black from Maqpro

Smokey lash mascara in black from Makeup Forever

Aqua eyes eye liner in 0L (black) from Makeup Forever (waterline)

747S lashes

Lips:
Burberry Lip cover in Hibiscus
Aqua cream from Makeup Forever in No.10

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My bullet proof bride after her lip color change boogying the night away :D
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Happily ever after in Jesus name…AMEN!

xoxo!
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21 comments:

  1. Nice Stella. I love the red lips with orange highlights.

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  2. Stella hope u can leave Lagos for Abuja cos I'm saving up. U're so making me up on my big day :D

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    1. Woop! I most definitely will :D

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  3. This is so so nice.she's even pretty when she's nt smillin.prettier on her big day.nice work

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  4. This is only the beginning Stella! Lovely make up!

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  5. Nnenna jane Amadiume Ezinwa24 August 2012 04:45

    Stella nice one there.sassy and professional.Yinka looks so pweety.Nnenna

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  6. Amen!!! My Gracie looking gorgeous with her boo

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  7. One word- DOPE!!! Lol
    Regina

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  8. Definitely the red lips with orange highlights. It blended more with her outfit.
    Meanwhile you did a very good job with the look

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  9. Hi Stella,

    Stumbled on your site from another blog -Hazel muses, and I must admit you are really talented.
    Will be coming back...keep up the good work.
    Cheers.

    Abiola.

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    1. Welcome Abiola! Thanks so much for your encouragement, it means a lot to me

      xoxo!

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  10. Hi .. Please what primers and setting products do you use for your face to ensure the makeup lasts all day?

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  11. You're a star Stella. Keep up the good work.

    Cheers,
    Omon...xoxoxo

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  12. nice job. pls where can i get 747eyelash.(minland pls ikeja axis precisely)

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