Local Love: Makeup and Meg

Photo by Uryelle Dimailig

This month, I had the absolute pleasure of interviewing Meghan of Makeup and Meg. Aside from being super sweet, she has been a professional makeup artist since 2005, creating beautiful looks on hundreds of women for weddings and photo shoots. She also specializes in lash extensions and manicures! So perfect for bridal parties (see note about a discount below!) or even a girls night in.

How long have you been doing makeup?
I started MakeupandMeg in 2005. However, I remember doing my first ‘nude lip’ with my Mother’s concealer before elementary school, and charging my friends a Toonie for Dr. Pepper Lipsmacker application at my 10th birthday.

What is your favourite style of makeup?
My favourite style of makeup is unquestionably romantic and soft. Think a more natural Victoria’s Secret.

Do you have any favourite products or must haves for your brides?
Brides need a lip gloss (try a YSL Glossy Stain ; Won’t kiss off, and looks effortless), powder to reduce shine ( Laura Mercier Invisible Pressed Setting Powder ) and lash glue (Duo), for the big day.

How do you come up with new looks for your clients?
I create makeup looks for my clients based on their own personal style/desired look, coupled with makeup that naturally flatters their features.

What is your favourite technique or trick?
My favourite trick is powdering black liquid liner to get the most perfect line: No more wiggles or imperfections… Plus powder sets products and makes it last!

What additional services so you provide that wedding couples should know about?
We offer shellac manicures and lash extensions, too. Bridal parties receive 20% off makeup trials and all services. There is more than one makeup artist on staff, so we can do a wedding party is half the time. We do makeup parties as well, where we educate clients with how-to printables, and live demos. Makeup Parties are the most fun!

What is your top 3 wedding makeup tips?
My top 3 makeup tips for brides are:

1. Book a trial. This will save time as the artist knows exactly what you’re expecting, and provide the exact look the client has in mind.
2. Powder the skin, and use a water proof setting spray.
3. Apply more makeup than usual. Photos reduce the appearance of makeup by at least 20%.

What are the wedding makeup trends for fall/winter 2014?
Clients are all about contouring the skin this year! I think Pinterest info-graphics have influenced the trend, and Kim Kardashian!

You can find more of Meg’s stunning work on Facebook , Instagram , Twitter , or Pinterest .Or tune into #yegweddinghour on Wednesday nights at 7 pm to chat more with Meg and other wedding industry professionals!

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