STEP INTO SPRING What dress designers and styles should I look at for my spring wedding? Here at Wedding Frox, we love a spring wedding. It conjures up thoughts of new greenery, pops of colour, longer days and warmer weather. Your dress will depend on your individual style, but some amazing and diverse designers I would recommend you take a peek at are: Stella York, Madi Lane and Justin Alexander. Consider something offthe-shoulder, sleek and fitted to show your shape or slightly boho with lace detailing. Wearing a style with a soft drape down the top of the arm will add a lovely frame and softness to your neck and shoulders without making it feel too open. We always suggest that you prepare for the unexpected. Look at the ontrend denim or ivory suede wedding jackets to add a little warmth just in case you awake to poor weather or want to enjoy impromptu evening photos under the stars. Julie Aitken | Wedding dress expert www.weddingfrox.co.uk BACK TO BASICS I don’t usually wear make-up and feel confused by the variety of products available. What are the basics I need to know? It can be daunting not knowing where to start with the amount of choice that’s out there, but here are a few helpful explanations of what’s available. Primers: These prep your skin to ensure a flawless and smooth base that will keep your make-up in place all day. Concealer and foundation: Whether you wear it every day or just for special occasions, it’s good to have a liquid foundation or compact powder on hand to even out your skin tone. These come in many finishes from sheer to full coverage. Cream concealers are generally used to hide blemishes and under-eye circles. Mascara and eyeliner: Make your eyes pop with mascara to curl, lengthen, and add volume to your lashes. Use a soft kohl pencil to softly accent your eyes. Eyebrows: Your eyebrows are one of the most important features on your face. Shape, fill in, and define them with a pencil or simply groom and tame them with a clear gel. Bold and nude lipstick: No make-up bag is complete without a pair of versatile lip colours. A red, pink or similar bold shade along with a neutral shade that can take you from day to night or work for any occasion is a must-have. Brushes: The right tools are essential, and a few brushes along with a blending sponge and fingers are all you need. Blush, bronzer and highlighter: Give your complexion a touch of colour with a powder or cream blush and add a natural glow with a highlighter or bronzer (or both) depending on the look you prefer. If you lean towards minimal make-up, choose an illuminating powder instead. Eyeshadow Palette: A neutral eyeshadow palette will allow you to create a multitude of looks with ease. Some palettes even come with a double-ended brush. Amy Lacey | Hair and make-up artist www.amylacey.co.uk NATURAL BEAUTY I’m thinking of booking a facial before my big day. How long before the wedding should I book, and what will leave my skin glowing? There is an impressive range of facial treatments available. The Geneo + Facial treatment is one of the most popular treatments for rejuvenation and creating fresh, glowing skin. It’s clinically proven to lift, contour, smooth lines and wrinkles, exfoliate and brighten your skin, leaving you looking and feeling more youthful. Depending on the results you want to achieve, we recommend you go every two weeks for treatment or have one treatment three-four weeks apart. Here at The Practice Beauty Clinic, we also offer a range of luxurious and relaxing facials for those who want to be pampered before their special day. For glowing skin, why not try our Glow & Massage Facial? This refreshing cleansing treatment with an added neck and décolleté massage is designed to give you an extra skin boost, as well as a relaxing experience. Alternatively, the Red Carpet is the ultimate facial, using the full range of facial cleansing treatments and products to ensure you have a fantastic result, it’s finished with a relaxing massage. Dr Saba Khan | Skincare specialist www.practicebeautyclinic.co.uk Q&A Fashion & Beauty Local experts offer advice on how to look your big-day best www.kitmyersphotography.com 96
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