While the wedding dress tends to be the main focus of the brides on her wedding day. We simply can’t downplay the importance of her hair and makeup. Berta knows that all too well.
This season during New York Bridal Fashion Week we hit backstage of her show and got the tea from the industries top artists as they gave us a first-hand look of what really goes on behind the scene of what we see on the runway. This is really where the show is happening–the prep work.
To achieve the perfect bridal beautiful look Stila Cosmetics brought in beauty expert Charlie Riddle is Creative Director and Makeup Artist who has worked in the Beauty Industry over a decade. From a roster of celebrity clientele and serving as a veteran at New York Fashion Week. I have led Creative Direction for various projects that have been recognized and awarded in the industry.
What was the inspiration for the look?
The Inspiration came from Athens Greece- Berta wanted the girls to feel sun-kissed and sultry while keeping everything neutral toned as not to compete with the details of the collection.
What would you recommend that brides focus on when creating their look? What should they focus on?
I always tell every bride that on the day of the wedding it’s most important that they feel like the best version of themselves. A wedding isn’t always the best time to try trends or switch up your routine. A rehearsal dinner or reception is usually a better time to make a statement with your makeup but to be timeless and effortless always is a win for a ceremony.
“My makeup aesthetic is one that’s simple. Minimal and effortless with maximum impact. By making all women feel like the best version of themselves with a fresh modern approach that feels timeless. ” Charlie Riddle.
All About The Hair
All about the tressHenry de la Paz, of Edward Tricomi one of the industries top hair stylist and his team created the perfectly straight flowing hair with the perfect middle part on every beauty that walked the runway.
What was your inspiration in creating the hair for this show?
Sleek and natural with natural flow with beautiful movement.
What products did you use to execute the looks?
I used Milbon volume mist, Milbon wet shine, Warren Tricomi Paste, and flexible spray.
Be runway ready on your wedding day.
Over the past several years, Myrdith Leon-McCormack has evolved from one of the nation’s most successful Celebrity Manicurist, represented by Factory Downtown, to one of the most sought after branding experts with her firm MLM Represents as well as a Huffington Post blogger.
Leon-McCormack, founder of MLM Represents, oversees all practice areas and is involved in providing strategic direction to select clients. Her particular area of expertise is advising clients on how to best leverage their brand as an asset to serve as a powerful leadership tool and drive their business performance.
Leon-McCormack’s innovative strategies to connect consumers more effectively by associating them with the world’s most influential celebrities, musicians, arts, film and personalities has been part of her incredible success to collaborating with some of the industry’s most influential people in the world of the arts, music, and film. MLM Represents client list includes: Isaiah Washington, Sheryl Lee Ralph, Lois Samuels–the Vessel, and Justin Davis. Her new business has afforded her the opportunity to travel the world to wonderful destinations such as Egypt, Qatar, Dubai, London, France, Ireland, to name a few.
Leon-McCormack’s creative vision and strong knowledge of the entertainment and arts has created yet another venture with the weekly radio show, “Keep It Moving” with Marsha Jews on WEAA 88.9 FM, a national public radio station, as Executive Entertainment Producer.
As the Editorial Director of World Bride Magazine (WBM), she drives the magazine into the 21st century, where visions of people of color are seen in a more positive and progressive direction.
