Q&A Fashion & Beauty Local experts offer advice on how to look your big-day best CLASSIC ELEGANCE What wedding jewellery would you suggest for a timeless look? The choice of what a bride wears down the aisle is one that’s deeply personal and unique. However, it’s always a safe bet to go for a timeless, versatile look that is guaranteed to look stunning in 30 years’ time. Pearls are the epitome of elegance and sophistication, making them a perfect choice for a bride looking to elevate her look. The creamy white hues of pearls make them a versatile stone that will fit perfectly into any colour scheme and add a premium snow-like quality to any winter bride’s outfit. Pearls have undoubtedly had the glow-up of the year and have become the wedding jewellery trend of the moment, with celebs like Barbara Palvin and Sofia Richie-Grainge choosing the timeless look for their big days. Less is always more with wedding jewellery, and pearls embody the timeless vintage trend that’s everywhere this wedding season. The circular fashion movement has brought pearl accessories right back to the top of every bride’s wish list, and we can definitely see why. Ben Roberts – Managing director of Clogau www.clogau.co.uk BRIDAL GLOW I have very dry skin, which tends to make my foundation look like it has been caked on rather than smoothly applied. How can I ensure my wedding look is flawless? Dry skin is by far the hardest to apply make-up to while creating a flawless look. For that reason, I always talk to my brides about how to prepare their skin before their wedding day as best they can. Firstly, I advise them to drink lots of water in the weeks and months leading up to their wedding. Water flushes out toxins, moisturises, and helps to plump the skin. Secondly, use good skincare products that are pH-balanced. Skin has a pH of 5.5, and it is important if you want to rebalance it to use products that aren’t going to stress it further and let it do its job and heal itself. Aloe vera has a natural pH of 5.5; it’s anti-inflammatory and antiseptic. It contains amino acids, vitamins, and minerals. For those reasons, it’s amazing for the skin and helps with rebalancing conditions such as dryness, eczema, psoriasis, rosacea, and combination skin. Thirdly, get into a good routine. Cleanse with a gentle cleanser every day, preferably pH-balanced, and exfoliate once a week. Using an exfoliative cleanser will remove any dead cells, which then allows moisturisation to penetrate the skin rather than it sitting on top of the dead cells, which will eventually just fall off. Removing these cells will allow the skin to have the glow that we all look for. Use the three levels of moisturisation: tone to close pores and reset the skin after cleansing; use a serum to give a moisturising layer that penetrates into the deep layers of skin; and moisturise to form a final layer to protect it from the day’s pollution. I recommend the Forever-Living Sonya Range, which is specifically developed for combination skin and redness. This has amazing rebalancing and anti-inflammatory properties. Charlotte Tilbury’s Magic Serum, and her new Magic Water Cream Moisturiser, which gives 100 hours of hydration, are also great products. Emma Locke www.makeuplocker.com Getty Images 80
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