Q&A Fashion and beauty Look and feel your big day best with help from the professionals BOHEMIAN BLISS I’m going for a relaxed boho vibe for my wedding. What make-up look would be most fitting? Jane says: Boho is all about glistening, dewy skin while using minimal products, and letting your natural radiance shine through. The make-up is softer, flawless, more celebratory and has a mood to it with romantic layers of soft natural bronzes and pink hues. This look starts with a new skincare routine several months before the wedding. Here are a few tips for the big day, or what you can expect to see from your professional make-up artist... Choose a base primer to suit your skin. Prime the eyelids to prevent creasing and make shadow last. Apply concealer under the eyes and on blemishes. Choose a shade one or two lighter than your foundation. Line and soften eyes. Urban Decay pencil liners are waterproof and great for a boho vibe. Apply waterproof mascara. Choose a long-lasting base such as Double Wear from Estée Lauder and mix with BB cream for that dewy radiance. Blending is key for a flawless look, so use good, clean brushes. For oily skin apply an oil-control primer and base to prevent shine, and apply a setting powder in the T-zone only. Avoid caking the base for that natural beauty vibe and stay true to your skin tone. There’s nothing worse than looking back to see a white neck and orange face! For some warmth get a professional spray tan, but avoid the face directly. Apply more cream blush than you may think on the apple of the cheeks as a white dress can wash you out. Highlight liberally down the nose, Cupid’s bow and brow for a touch of radiance. Opt for a natural lip colour and liner, blotting several times on application to ensure longevity. Set with a good setting spray – Urban Decay is my recommendation. ROCK THE FROCK AL-FRESCO STYLE Our whole wedding day will be outside. What do I need to consider when shopping for the dress? Cathy says: It always helps to picture the date and venue when choosing the perfect dress, especially if the wedding will be outside. For a spring or summer wedding, why not opt for something floaty and romantic. Chiffon, organza or light tulle layers will blow in the breeze and keep you cool. If you want a more formal or princess-style gown, adding a hoop will help take the net away from your legs, adding some air and ease of movement. Ensure you pick the right hoop though, so it blends with your dress seamlessly. If you want something fitted and sassy consider whether you’ll be walking down steps as you’ll need to take ease of movement into account if so. Your dress should show off your curves, but you should still be able to function. On that note, consider sitting, eating and dancing in any dress style and don’t forget your shoes as there may be grass or the ground may be uneven. You may think about raising your hemline a smidge to help with this. If your dress has a train, you’ll want to make sure it works for you all day and can be bustled. Try to have this included as part of your alterations, so you’re not carrying it all night or dragging it through fields. It could be hidden at the back, so you can party into the night hands free. Once the sun goes down, why not add a wrap in the colour palette of your wedding or a lovely soft faux fur in the colder months. And don’t forget your bridal parasol – this will come in handy come rain or shine! CONTACT OUR EXPERTS Cathy Keen, www.14andsixpence.co.uk | Jane Dare, www.eyedomakeup.co.uk | Sarah Hackett, www.rookerybridal.co.uk DARE TO BARE My arms are the area I’m most self-conscious about, so I’d love to have them covered. However, my wedding is in the summer, so I’m worried about being hot! Can you help me with any suggestions regarding how to get the best of both worlds? Sarah says: Don’t worry, this is a common concern. Here’s what we recommend... Try a few dresses with different sleeve styles – you may find you don’t like them and if that turns out to be the case, then being warm because of them won’t be an issue as you’ll feel able to have your dream dress without them. If you still want to cover your arms, but aren’t happy with a sleeve, try an accessory such as a tulle or chiffon jacket or cape. These are great as they can add detail but be removed if you feel too warm. Altering the sleeve length is another option. If you see a gown you love, but it’s got long sleeves, ask your boutique about the possibility of shortening them. This can normally be achieved quite easily and laces are available to coordinate with your dress to make a cuff. Alternatively, why not ditch the sleeves altogether and add an off-the-shoulder strap. This can distract the eye (and you) away from your arms. It’s also a much cooler alternative to a sleeve, but serves the same purpose. Bardot styles have a similar effect. 80
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