To look and feel absolutely flawless on your wedding day,
you need a few must-have items that your maid of honour or mother will keep
with them. A small make-up bag will suffice, and is easy to prepare ahead of
time.
Of course, Kleenex, antibacterial gel, hand cream and gum
will be the first items in your kit! But it goes without saying that you will
have a chap stick, a lip-gloss or a lipstick, as well as a face powder. Do touch ups before your wedding photoshoot
and before the reception. Make sure that, at your make-up trial, your make-up
artist shows you what colour and brand she is using on you, so you can purchase
the same for your kit. Also—a face powder with matting effect or oil control
will keep your complexion even and smooth.
For freshness all day, a deodorant and a roll-on perfume are
a non-negotiable! Sephora has a ton of amazing roll-on and spray perfumes in
portable sizes that you can keep in your purse even after your wedding. As for
deodorant, go with what you trust the most and apply as needed.
Baby powder and a stain-remover stick are also important and
can cover up any little mishaps. Baby powder will absorb any wet mess and blend
in with your dress, then you can clean up the rest with your stain remover.
(Baby powder is also a good solution for freshness in the bust area and for
your feet!)
Your hairstyle will slowly let go as the day progresses, but
maintain it with travel-size hair spray, bobby pins, clips and an elastic that
you have stashed in your kit. Just remember not to mess with your hair too
much, as playing with it will undo the volume and create frizz.
Lastly, the dress, the dress, the dress! Your maid of honour
should have safety pins, white string and a sewing needle for any last-minute
alterations, especially on the bustle and on the bust. Safety pins could be
attached to your bra (if you are wearing one) to avoid slippage, and to the
bustle to reinforce it. If your dress has lace, ask your dress designer or
boutique for a small swatch to cover the safety pin.
And we always recommend a
comfortable pair of shoes: foldable slip-ons or flats, or a wedge with a
cushion insole will do wonders for you!
Swoon!: Badgley Mishka
Our favourite perfume! La Vie Est Belle by Lancome
How darling!: Pinterest
