Jessica Vegas Professional Makeup Artist

The JV Edit

JUNE 2026 — EDITION 4
trends

The End of the Matte Lip: Why We're Reaching for Tints, Stains, and Blurred Edges

The modern bridal lip is supposed to look lived in by the end of the night, not frozen in place.

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In This Issue
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Studio Notes

The Anatomy of a Good Trial: When to Book, What to Wear, and Why We'll Ask About Your Dress

May 2026 · 4 min
02
Curiosities

The Two-Hour Buffer: A Realistic Wedding Morning Timeline

May 2026 · 5 min
03
Studio Notes

Glow Glass vs. Velvet: How to Prep Your Skin for the Look You Actually Want

May 2026 · 4 min
Studio Notes

The Anatomy of a Good Trial: When to Book, What to Wear, and Why We'll Ask About Your Dress

A bridal trial is not simply sitting in a chair while somebody applies makeup. It is the foundation of your entire wedding morning.

12 May 2026 · 4 min read
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Curiosities

The Two-Hour Buffer: A Realistic Wedding Morning Timeline

The difference between a chaotic wedding morning and a calm one is usually not luck. It is the buffer.

12 May 2026 · 5 min read
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Every bride deserves to feel like the most beautiful version of herself. That is not about trends — it is about truth.
— Jessica Vegas, Editor
Studio Notes

Glow Glass vs. Velvet: How to Prep Your Skin for the Look You Actually Want

The biggest misconception we are seeing right now is brides thinking these looks are created with foundation alone. They are not.

12 May 2026 · 4 min read
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