Q&A Fashion and beauty Our local experts give their advice PERFECTLY BLENDED How do I choose the best foundation to suit my skin? The best place to test whether a foundation is a match for your skin is your neck or jawline. The right shade will seamlessly blend into your skin colour. If it’s leaving a whitish cast on your skin or if it’s making you look darker, then it’s the wrong shade. Don’t be afraid to mix two different colours for summer and winter. This also works because your skin tone will vary throughout the year and also vary in different areas of your face. Consider the formula: Oil-free formulas are ideal for sensitive, oily, and breakout-prone skin. If you have dry skin, avoid powder or mineral-based formulas and go for cream or liquid foundations. Pick the right primer: Silicone-based primers go well with silicone-based foundations. If you have blemishes, use colour-correcting primers to hide them. Check the coverage: Foundations with sheer coverage are apt for everyday makeup. Medium-coverage formulas are suitable for covering pigmentation, and high-coverage formulas are perfect for special events and parties. Samantha Easter www.beautifulyoumakeupartist.co.uk www.mattheathphotography.com BOHEMIAN VIBES I’m having a boho, festival themed wedding. What hairstyles are on trend to suit this look? For a boho festival-themed wedding, you’ll want hairstyles that exude a relaxed, effortless, yet elegant vibe. You also need to feel and look like you on the wedding day and opt for a style that reflects your personality. Here are my recommendations... Half-up, half-down: This is always going to be a much-requested look for boho brides, this style combines the best of both worlds, with part of your hair pulled back in a twist or braid, leaving the rest of the hair flowing freely in loose effortless waves Braided styles: Incorporate braids for a whimsical touch. Options include a loose fishtail braid, a halo braid, or even scattered small braids mixed with loose hair. These add texture and a bohemian flair. Boho updos: Messy buns or low, loose relaxed chignons with added braids and textured twists are ideal for brides who prefer to wear their hair in an upstyle, these styles exude elegance. Accessories: Dried flowers scattered through the hair will enhance your hairstyle, the natural hues and textures add an earthy, romantic touch to any boho wedding hairstyle. These hairstyles perfectly capture the free-spirited essence of a boho festival wedding. Lisa Curtis www.gemini-styling.uk ASK THE EXPERTS 79
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