Kate Middleton Wedding Makeup Praised by Princess Diana’s Makeup Artist

By Rachel Watkins


Kate Middleton--took the beauty world by surprise a few months ago when the news broke that she would do her own makeup for her and-Prince William's Royal Wedding. It was a fearless move from the Duchess to be, as the ceremony was not only one of the biggest days of her life, but also one of the most photographed and watched events of all time with about 1,900 guests and an-estimated 2 billion viewers.

Now she's a beauty risk taker if there ever was one! But her willingness to play makeup artist also further demonstrated her practical and accessible-nature.

The brit pack bash

Young debutantes and celebrities gathered to celebrate the royal wedding

Although the honoured royal guests and dignitaries had already enjoyed the luncheon reception following the royal wedding of HRH Prince William and Miss Catherine Elizabeth Middleton, since last Friday the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, young Thai celebrities managed to celebrate the special moment for the British monarchy in an exclusive party hosted by the British Embassy last week.

British ambassador Asif Ahmad with his wife Zubeda.

Taking place on Tuesday at the embassy, the bash welcomed young debutantes and celebrities within the age range of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, and with links to the UK.

Dressed in their best outfits following the dress code, based loosely on anything to do with the UK, guests graced the residence of the British ambassador in eye-catching outfits - from a sequined Union Jack shift dress to the omnipresent Burberry checks.

Royal Wedding Celebrated by DBE at a Royal Luncheon

Written by D.F. Karppi 

 

If you were wondering if the Royal Wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton, now the Duke and Dutchess of Cambridge, was not getting enough attention locally, not to worry. Victoria Crosby, NY State Daughters of the British Empire President; and DBE National Poet Laureate; and Regent, Westminster Abbey Chapter hosted a luncheon at her home on Thursday, April 28 for the local chapter of the DBE.

With its usual inclusiveness the Daughters of the British Empire in the State of New York welcomes members stating, “If you are female and of British or Commonwealth Ancestry or married to someone of British or Commonwealth Ancestry you are welcome to apply for membership.”

Kate Middleton looks into Prince William’s eyes as she recites her vows as seen on Channel 2 coverage. DFK photo.

Their mission is to support Victoria Home in upstate NY, a state-certified, not-for-profit skilled nursing facility that accommodates 49 full-time male and female residents, of all races, colors and creeds and was founded in 1916 by the Daughters of the British Empire (DBE) in the Eastern District of the United States.

How to recreate Kate's wedding beauty look..

 

Britain's Kate, Duchess of Cambridge, waves as she travels to Buckingham Palace
AFP PHOTO/ POOL/ PAUL HACKETT

"Kate's makeup was beautiful and elegant with a pop of color," Lucinda Barreto, makeup artist at Nars, says. "It's a look that can be worn for everyday or a special occasion."

To recreate Kate's wedding makeup look, Barreto recommends the following: for the face, use the brand's Copacabana Illuminator as a foundation for the skin, Laguna Bronzing Powder for a healthy glow, and Deep Throat Blush on your cheekbones.

Wedding fashion to be royally inspired

Designers are racing to create gowns that look like Kate Middleton's many at a fraction of the cost.

BY JENNIFER WATERS

MarketWatch

CHICAGO  When Kate Middleton walked down the aisle Friday and unveiled her regal gown designed by Sarah Burton for Alexander McQueen  the most closely held secret in royal apparel in decades  hundreds, maybe even thousands, of designers put pencil-to-sketch pad in the race to be the first to create the next big trend in wedding attire.

Within weeks, brides-to-be will be able to choose from look-alike frocks at a variety of price points. Middleton's look will be seen in one variation or another at many altars for years to come.

"Whatever she wears will have a lasting influence," said Dan Rentillo, design director for David's Bridal. "My big challenge is how we are going to interpret it."

For months, designers have been debating how Middleton would make her wedding-day fashion mark as she married Prince William in Westminster Abbey. Rentillo's team, like many designers across the world, sketched designs weeks ago illustrating what they thought Middleton might wear, based on her sense of fashion, body type and what an event of such magnitude would dictate.

Royal Wedding Beauty – Kate & William

The wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton has been the only thing I have watched on the TV today. It was held at Westminster Abbey in London, England. I woke up this morning and watched the guests arriving, I watched the ceremony, the horse and carriage ride, the balcony appearance and everything else.

The day was just so beautiful and so moving! Kate’s dress was as I expected, an Alexander McQueen creation designed by Sarah Burton. It was simply stunning and I love the lace on the top half. William looked very handsome and smart in his royal suit as well. The kiss on the balcony was my favourite part, it was so romantic and I am wishing the couple happiness for the rest of their lives. The horse and carriage ride was also amazing and it just choked me up when I heard everyone cheering for them. I even loved the Aston Martin that Kate, now Princess Catherine, and William decorated with balloons as he drove them both off.

Kate Middleton's Royal Wedding Makeup

 

Behold! A princess who does her own makeup.

Kate Middleton showed off her expert bridal beauty training from makeup artist Arabella Preston on her royal wedding day. And while it isn't a drastic departure from her normal makeup routine, the newly appointed Duchess of Cambridge donned some serious smoky eye makeup.

With her brunette locks styled half-up, half-down in long, soft curls and dressed in a Cartier tiara borrowed from the Queen, Kate's elegant beauty -- bold brows, heavily-lined lids, rosy cheeks and pink lips -- made quite the statement.

Editorial: A wedding to celebrate

WHEN the Brits get things right, they really get it right.

The Westminster system of government; the defeat of fascism (with a little help from friends); the invention of cricket and rugby; James Bond; pomp and circumstance.

And a Royal Wedding that had even the most ardent republicans still glued to their TV screens.

It was a glorious occasion where the whole world could share a taste of a fairytale, where the joyous love between two young people was vividly coloured by the fact it was a future king marrying a commoner who will become his queen.

The Brits indeed carried it off in style. The immaculate cars and carriages, the uniforms and titles, the horses and pageantry, the Abbey and palace, the occasionally odd but endearing Windsor family and, of course, The Dress and The Kiss.