I can hardly believe that summer is over. And while it may not officially be autumn just yet, this morning I headed to the gym wearing two jumpers over my gym kit and still struggled with the early morning chill. While I sat shivering, waiting for the bus, I couldn’t help but think of warmer, sunny days in Malta, and considering how long it’s been since I did a beauty post I thought it was high time I finally did a post on my favourite destination wedding make-up. I can’t really think of a better way to hold onto that summer feeling can you?
One of the wonderful things about a destination wedding is that my skin needs barely any cover. Days in the sun (wearing SPF of course!) immediately seem to clear up my spots and bring out a dusting of freckles across my nose and cheeks, creating a pretty, very English, glow. So you’ll forgive me for not really going into foundation here, I just relied on good skincare, an SPF primer and a dab of foundation where needed. The main heroes of my Maltese villa wedding look were these…
- TOM FORD Soleil Eye and Cheek Palette
I could not possibly love this palette more. The four shimmering and textured shades combine to create the most wonderful, bronze smoky eye. I used the light gold in the innermost corners and as a wash up to my brow bone. I then smoked out the outer corners of my eyes by layering the light brown from the middle and the mid-brown from there out. Finally I finished with a smudged dusting of the dark brown at both the upper and lower lash line. The colour-payoff of the blush in this palette is ultra-intense; perfect for creating that sun-kissed English rose look I like. But the real treasure in this palette to me, is the highlighter. It just swathes your cheek bones in luminescent gold. It’s utterly gorgeous.
- TOM FORD Brow Gel
I am such a brow girl. I just can’t go anywhere without making sure my brows are done, and this Brow Gel by TOM FORD has been an utter lifesaver. It has just the right amount of colour to shade your brows perfectly (uh, be gone weird patchy bit) whilst keeping errant hairs firmly in place without being sticky. Perfect for a balmy night of dancing under the stars!
- Marc Jacobs Velvet Noir Mascara
Genuinely the mascara of all mascaras, Velvet Noir has officially revolutionised my lash game. I just adore the intense, feathery, false lash effect it creates. It makes my eyes look huge. Love for every occasion, not just al fresco weddings.
- TOM FORD Neroli Portofino Forte Perfume
Nothing says dreamy summer night to me like TOM FORD Neroli Portofino. The Forte incarnation of this headily Mediterranean scent family has that level of intensity that just captivates me. Fresh and floral with a heady undercurrent of Italian woods and leather, it’s just utterly intoxicating.
So there you have it, my essentials for creating a summery look perfect for an outdoor Mediterranean wedding. There’s a lot of TOM FORD in there; there’s something about TOM FORD Beauty that just says summer to me, and I just can’t resist that. In my autumnal denial I’ll undoubtedly be wearing a lot of it over the coming month.
Definately looking to try out these tom ford products. You look effortlessly beautiful.
Thanks lovely, that has made my day x
Thank you! xx
that eyeshadow palette looks gorgeous! Such a beautiful look
I love Tom Ford, I need to try some of these items! Loved this post xx
Thank you! Definitely go to the counter and have a play xx
I love the look of that palette 😍 I really need to invest in some tom ford and Marc Jacobs products!
I topped up on the Marc Jacobs mascara this weekend and convinced my sister to buy it too. It’s that good.
oooo I’m intrigued by the Perfume, it sounds heavenly. I’m going to have to find that so I can have a sniff
Hannah @ The Northern Writes | http://www.thenorthernwrites.co.uk
Love the perfume, it’s like summer in a bottle! xx
Oh my goodness me that Tom Ford palette is beautiful! I’ve actually never tried anything from Tom Ford but you’ve really made me want to go and check out my nearest counter!
PaleGirlRambling xo
Do at least go to the counter for a play. They’re not cheap but the products are genuinely very good xx
The final make up look is so natural. I really need to try Tom ford as people rave about the products. Great post !! Xx
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Thanks Jamie! I really do rate their products. High price point but definitely worth a try xx
The shades in that cheek pallette are absolutely stunning! x
Oooh you should be on commission for Tom Ford as you’ve totally just persuaded me to go and buy ALL of the products! The highlighter sounds like utter perfection, and I’m totally with you on the post-holiday sun-kissed English rose look! You and your boyfriend make a beautiful couple and your make up looks *stunning* in the last pic!
Kate x
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Haha love that! Honestly, at least try their highlighters, they are perfection. And thank you ❤ xx
That eye and cheek palette are stunning! Tom ford always has such stunning packaging xx
They really do the prettiest products xx
I have a confession, I don’t own any colour pallettes! I always just fealt like I wouldn’t know what to do with them. But after reading your post I think I will have to take a peak. They sound so convenient for travel too.
Jen xx
They are SO handy for travelling. I like the Tom Ford one because it’s not got an overwhelming amount of colours. One blush, one highlighter and four eyeshadow shades. Perfect amount! xx
You look so stunning! That Tom Ford palette looks gorgeous and looks like I’m going to need that Brow gel! Would you consider the consistency of the mascara to be watery, gel or in between? Thanks for sharing, this was a great post!
Thanks so much Paola 🙂 I really recommend the brow gel for sure. The mascara is quite thick, definitely not watery. The effect it creates is meant to be like putting velvet on your lashes if that helps?! xx