Invisalyn – Approaching the end of my Journey

December 1, 2016melissaclarkemakeup

Hey guys I’m now 11 months into my Invisalyn experience and I’m back with a quick update from my previous blog to inform you how I’m getting on.

I started to see a dramatic Improvement at Set 22/23. Literally it just happened over a few days I was amazed. My cross bite began to shift across, which was the main reason I wanted to get Invisalyn, to correct the problem. My upper and bottom set of teeth started to shift into position and link together in harmony. I recently finished my final set of 27.

Upon my last visit to Dean Street Dental Co.Kilkenny, I had my attachments at the front removed and I got new moulds taken for my refinement stage. A refinement stage is the final process which corrects minor details. My bite needs to be slightly altered to make it 100% . In my opinion they look perfect but my denist is a perfectionist and wants them spot on. I hope to have my moulds back by christmas week or the start of the new year. I will have approximately 10-15 more sets which I will change weekly. I have got into a routine of wearing my retainers every day and night, I now feel weird when I’m not wearing them a few more weeks wont kill me. I was giving a home teeth whitening treatment which I place into my trays over the next few weeks. This was included in my treatment plan. So I will update you on my teeth whitening process in the oncoming weeks.

This was at set 24.

After treatment at Set 27

Check out my Previous Blogs on my Invisalyn experience and my before pictures of my teeth below:

Invisalyn Part 1

Invisalyn Part 2

Melissa xx

Bride of the month

November 16, 2016melissaclarkemakeup

Hope you are all having a lovely week. I’m back to show you again my bride of the month. I love doing bridal makeups its so different than regular day to day makeups, its much more personal.

I find as a makeup artist you really get to know the bride as a person, which I love. It is very important as I need to create a makeup style to suit their personality. A brides day is the most important day of their life so its so awarding to enjoy the moment with them.

Tina was a spring 2016 bride, I know this seems like a lifetime ago now as the months have just flew this year. Where has the time gone?. I always wait for brides to send me professional photos of the day to post up a blog ,as it lets me show you the special moments of the day.

Tina was the nicest person ever and so calm.

Her makeup was Glowing and flawless. Look at that highlight.

For the glow on the skin I used Charlotte Tilbury Magic cream, wonder glow and the balm mary-lou manizer.

Foundation was Mac Studio fix fluid and Nars radiant creamy concealer.

The eyes were all Matte tones with lashes and smoked in the waterline to add definition.

Bridal gown and bridesmaids dresses: Embrace Bridal Gorey

Photography : Gibbons Photography

Flowers: Anita Gibbons Flowers by Anita

Jewellery: Thomas sabo

Hair: Sinead Redmond and Sis Doyle

For bridal enquires please contact Melissaclarkemakeup@gmail.com

Hope you enjoyed and have a lovely day

Melissa xx

Lisa – Bride of the month

October 5, 2016October 24, 2016melissaclarkemakeup

I had the pleasure of doing Lisa’s bridal makeup on the 8th July 2016 in Douglas Co.Cork. I arrived in the early morning to the stunning Maryborough Hotel

I set my area up in the outstanding bridal suite. It was filled with natural lighting which was a massive bonus for me, I was ready to get into the job. Lisa was surrounded by friends and family and everyone was calm and relaxed. They were enjoying each and every moment. It was a pleasure to be part of the day.

I did a trial on Lisa a few months back so we were both happy to keep the same look we originally discussed . We decided to go for a soft glam eye with a simple flick liner to had definition and to add volume to her lashes. The complexion was flawless with perfectly sculpted cheeks with a soft rosy blush to the apples of the cheek.

Lisa’s Dress was stunning. It was elegant with a classic twist, it suited her to a tee. The veil was absolutely mind-blowing, it was the most amazing veil I have seen over my years of doing bridal parties. I took these two photos myself the morning of the wedding to capture the detail.

Her dress and veil was from Folkster In Co. Kilkenny.

The nude bridesmaids dresses were from Asos , very simple but just so beautiful and complemented Lisa’s stunning gown.

Photography Tomasz Kornas. Tomasz is a documentary style photographer and is based in Portlaoise and travels nationwide.

For bridal bookings Please email Melissaclarkemakeup@gmail.com

Melissa xx

Stunning Jayme – Bride of the month

June 22, 2016June 22, 2016melissaclarkemakeup

I had the pleasure of doing Jayme’s bridal party on her wedding day which took place on the 7th May 2015 at Mount Wolseley Hotel. I went to school with Jayme since I was 4 so it made the day a bit more special. The entire day was perfect from start to finish.

The Stunning bridesmaids were in full spirit that morning enjoying a glass of bubbly and I enjoyed one myself LOL. It was such a relaxed morning.

The kids Millie and Michael kept us entertained. Millie was more excited than Jayme on the day. They are the cutest kids ever.

Flawless glowing makeup on bridesmaids Tracy, deva and head bridesmaid Nicole. I designed each of the Makeup looks to suit each bridesmaid Individually.

The weather was not as expected that morning but that did not stop everyone enjoying the day. Every bride wishes for a sunny day and the weather is out of our control lets face it we live in Ireland ha. Tips for Brides try not to stress about the weather just be prepared and on a positive note umbrellas make lovely pictures LOL.

Proud Mam Liz walked her Beautiful daughter up the aisle.

Jaymes dress was to die for ,it suited her to perfection she looked like a little princess. Her dress was purchased at Cameo Bridal Kilkenny

Mount Wolseley is a superb location for Photographs both inside and outside, it is a top class hotel with great attention to detail.

Now on to the makeup one of the most important things and can be the most stressful for any bride.

We went for a structured glam style for Jaymes Makeup. Jayme loves her makeup so it suited her style and personality

PRODUCT LIST:

To prep the skin I used Guinot Mini Eclat Beaute this smoothes of out the complexion reducing wrinkles and prolongs makeup and I used Charlotte Tilbury Wonderglow to add radiance to the skin.

Foundation : Mac Studio fix fluid

Concealer: Mac Prolongwear under eyes

Amazing concealer to highlight

Powder: Laura Mercier Transulent Powder under eyes

Mac studio fix dusted lightly on T- zone

contour: Anatastia Beverly hills

Highlight: The Balm Mary Lou Maniziser

Brows: Cailyn Cosmetics Gelux gel in cocoa

Eyes: Makeup geek shadow – Peaches n cream – I’m peachless – Cocoa bear

Push makeup – Tori and Abbi

Mua :highlight under brow

Inglot Gel Liner no 77

Mac Handwritten.

Photography John Delaney Photography

I wish them both all the happiness in their future.

Hope you enjoyed. For Bridal enquires Please email MelissaClarkemakeup@gmail.com

Melissa x

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Invisalyn – Approaching the end of my Journey

Bride of the month

Lisa – Bride of the month

Stunning Jayme – Bride of the month