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

Smile Bright like a diamond

June 30, 2016June 30, 2016melissaclarkemakeup

Hey guys so I said I would give you a quick update on my invisalyn Treatment so far. I have had my invisalyns on 6 months so far. I’m currently on set 15, in total I have 27 sets. It’s gone so quick I cant believe it. Since my last blog update the routine has become a lot easier. I don’t even notice I am wearing them, if anything I actually feel strange without them in. I don’t experience any pain anymore, slight pressure when I change to a new set but only for a few hours.

As it’s a gradual movement of teeth I didn’t notice much of a change as I’m looking at my teeth everyday. In the past month so many people have commented on my teeth saying how amazing they have changed

I took pictures of each set when I changed them. I looked back today and I’m stocked. I did not think my teeth were so bad, I’m actually so embarrassed. So be prepared to see.

Top is before my treatment

Bottom is set 15 with Invisalyns on.

I said I would share this experience with you. I get so many questions about them on my Snapchat asking how I find them and are they worth it. I am so happy I got them and they are invisible which is a bonus. I still have 12 sets left so I can’t wait to see the difference from now till then. Check out my previous blog on invisalyn here Invisalgn my experience

Enjoy the weekend

Melissa x

Bride of the month

March 9, 2016melissaclarkemakeup

The new year is about new beginnings and starting a new chapter in your life. So what a way to start the year by marrying the one you love and creating a beautiful story.

Michelle and Mark got married on the 8th January 2016 and celebrated their reception at Mount Wolsley Hotel Tullow Co.Carlow. The lovely couple arrived in style on the hotel grounds in a helicopter. I know amazing right? Talk about a moment not to forget.

The morning of the wedding Michelle and her two bridesmaids were very calm and cheerful despite a very early start they were excited about the day ahead.

Michelle wanted a make-up look that would suit the theme of the day. So I took into account the time of year , décor, styles of dress and what would suit Michelle to perfection.

The Make-up was a classic look with my unique style. I went for warm brown shades on the eyes which I used The blank canvas master palette. I added a tint of champagne pigment on the lid to really make them eyes pop perfect for the Christmas season. The skin was fresh with a dewy glow with chiselled cheekbones and a peach tone blush on the apples of the cheeks. I finished off with a bold Deep red lip. I LOVE red lips on brides for a christmas wedding it’s so festive.

Product list:

Face:

Charlotte Tilbury Magic Cream foundation

Studio Fix fluid

Nars radiant creamy concealer

Chanel universal bronzing cream

Mac studio fix powder

Anastasia contour palette

Mac peachy keanblush

Eyes:

Mac painterly cream base

Blank canvas master palette

Inglot gel liner 77

Brows:

Makeup ever aqua brow

Look at that dress it was just stunning.

I Also had the pleasure of working with Michelle’s two Beautiful Bridesmaids Aine and Denise. Look at them stunning Faces.

The Wedding venue looked magical with the Christmas lights and every aspect of the day complemented each other. I was glad to be a part of her day and wish her the best in the future.

Flowers: A daisy A Day in Baltinglass

Bridal dress:B Couture in Arklow

Bridesmaids Dresses: House of Fraser

Michelles Head piece: Linda Fleming millinery Gorey

Photographer: Simon O’shea Photography

Venue : Mount wolseley Hotel Co. Tullow

I hope you enjoyed this and I cant wait to See all my future brides

Melissa xx

Enhance your eyes with Baby Doll lashes

February 16, 2016February 16, 2016melissaclarkemakeup

Lashes are a must have in my kit when creating makeup looks. They can intensify the eye makeup and can give the illusion of a bigger eye shape. Lashes come in different lengths, thickness and styles. I have always found it difficult to find the perfect lashes, the brands would lack in a selection of styles or the band of the lash strip were too thick and are difficult to apply to the eyes.

I Have finally found the most spectacular lashes. Baby Doll Cosmetics are an Irish company who launched in 2013 at the RDS. They have a wide range of lashes in different lengths and thickness to suit all individuals. I have been using BAbydoll lashes for about a year now and I still love them as much as day one., the quality of the lashes are amazing they are lightweight and easy to apply.

The lashes

My favourite are the 870 lashes, they are an average length with a demi wispy effect. The lashes are natural but yet still achieves fullness of the eye.

If you prefer more length and minimum thickness the 795 are the ones for you. I get asked so many times, what lashes i’m wearing when wearing these beauties, the 795 they are light enough for daytime use. They are perfect if you naturally have thick lashes but need to add that extra length.

If you like the full dramatic look the 807 are your dream lashes, they have amazing fullness and are super dark, perfect to add definition to the eyes. Great lashes for party nights out perfect for a bold make up look.

You can purchase The lashes at http://www.babydoll.ie/ , hurry up and show off them lashes girls. There is also new lashes just been added to the Babydoll family 704 and 711 super excited to try them. I am wearing 870 lashes in this makeup look.

Flutter them lashes

Melissa xx