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ALL DOLLED UP DIY STYLE The Makeup School By Sarah Rillon Offers Hands-On Sessions for Brides
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hether you’re a makeup maven or prefer a more natural appearance, one thing’s for certain—your makeup should look impeccable on your wedding day. Many brides go the professional route when it comes to makeup application simply because they want to ensure that they’ll have a flawless look they’re going to love, with makeup that’s going to last through hours of happy tears, dancing and hundreds of photos taken throughout the day. If this isn’t an option—say if you’re planning a destination wedding and don’t have access to a makeup artist you trust—or if you’d rather invest in your own products, the best alternative is to learn to do your own makeup. And luckily, there’s now a local place to do that. The Makeup School by Sarah Rillon opened in Virginia Beach near Hilltop last spring, offering makeup and hairstyling courses inside a bright and chic space. Founder Sarah Rillon has been a freelance makeup artist for 15 years and was a MAC Cosmetics manager for 11 years. Along with providing her own bridal makeup services, Rillon teaches a course titled Makeup for the Bride, a 1–3-hour, handson session where she teaches brides to
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do their own wedding day makeup, giving application tips and product suggestions along the way. Rillon starts by learning the bride’s vision for the wedding (vintage, classic, country, etc.) and the style of the wedding dress, jewelry, shoes and other accessories. “Then I’ll have them tell me what their everyday routine is and what they’re going for, whether it’s more natural or more dramatic,” Rillon explains. One key question she asks is whether brides are more concerned about their photos or how they’ll look in person. “People don’t realize that the way makeup translates in photos is so different than it does in person,” Rillon notes. “A lot of times you have to wear a much heavier application for it to show in photographs.” After the session, Rillon provides clients with a list of products used and an overview of the makeup steps, ensuring brides will feel confident to achieve the look they desire. The Makeup School by Sarah Rillon is located at 620 Village Dr., Suite D, Virginia Beach. Rillon also offers bachelorette parties and girls’ night out events, hosting up to 20 ladies. (Minimum two hours.) Call 757-672-9300 or visit TheMakeupSchoolSR for details and pricing.
—Angela Blue Photography by Glenn Fajota
Rillon shares three tips for wedding day DIY Makeup Application 1. Invest in the products and the tools. For your wedding day, you want quality products. If you can’t invest in everything, at least invest in the face— your foundation, concealer, powder and the brushes to apply it—because nothing will look good if your face isn’t put together. 2. Know what your focus is—whether it’s your eyes, your lips or all of the above. Determine what your main concern is with your makeup for that day. 3. Do your research and have the correct product knowledge in the products that you invest in. There are a lot of products in the market that aren’t meant for flash photography, or they’re not meant to be worn in certain types of photographs, and if you’re not mindful or well versed in those areas, it doesn’t matter how great the product is—you’re just going to look a mess. So make sure you’re well informed on the products you’re choosing for your wedding day.