American actress Scarlett Johanssen always has a stunning red carpet look. Inspired by the Hollywood stars of the 1940s and 1950s, she oozes glamorous sex appeal with her red lips, winged eyeliner and elaborate curls. The look pictured here is a little more subtle than her usual bold look, making it the perfect look for a bride who wants a unique, modern take on vintage glamour for her wedding day.

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Now that you know all the hints and tips on applying your own make up, I thought it was time to show you a beautiful look and how to achieve it. On your day, you want to look naturally radiant and glow in your own beauty, rather than caking the make up on. Kate Beckinsale is the very eptiome of achieving natural beauty through make up. She keeps her English rose complexion and adds some simple touches to shine- the perfect look for your wedding day.

So get those brushes ready, tie back your hair and join me as we work through this stunning look.

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Every bride wants to look her best on her wedding day. Yet the cost of hiring a make up artist can make quite a dent in the budget, so many brides are making Blue Peter style and being their own make up artist. So here are some hints and tips on how you can perfect your technique so you can get those professional results without the professional price tag.

Rule number one: Practice, practice, practice! I can’t stress this enough. With a whole load of practice, you will get to understand how the particular cosmetics work, how best to apply them and what works best for you. Not only that but you will be constantly honing your technique, ensuring you are a make up whizz by the time your day comes around.

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