Your Bristol & Somerset Wedding - Apr/May 2019 (Issue 70)

102 Q&A Fashion & Beauty Our local pros solve your problems FRESH AS A DAISY How do I create a dewy complexion without looking oily? There’s nothing quite like that glowing-from-within look, especially for a bride. First, prep your skin with a moisturiser that’s suited to your skin type. Let it sink in for a few minutes before applying primer. This will keep your foundation on longer, and it creates a great base. I love foundation with a dewy, luminous finish for healthy-looking skin, and they’re well suited to normal or dry complexions. However, if your skin is oily, I’d steer clear of this finish because it can get greasy. Instead, use a matte product, as the natural oil in your skin will come out through the day and give the same effect. Cream or gel blushes look heavenly and are super-easy to use. Tap it on the apples of your cheeks with one finger before blending. Then, highlight the cheekbones, Cupid’s bow and the bridge of your nose. Finally, gently pat a loose or compact powder on areas like the forehead, nose and chin. This will give you that fresh-faced bridal feel. Annabella Brayne By Annabella | byannabella.co.uk THE FINISHING TOUCH What jewellery pieces will suit my black tie-themed wedding? Our advice is to let your clothes dictate your jewellery and to keep things simple with carefully chosen elegant items. If you’re wearing a strapless dress, then drop earrings will fill in the space around your neck and frame your face. If your gown has straps or sleeves, consider short or stud earrings so they don’t compete with the detail of your dress. Opting for a statement necklace? Keep your earrings simple to stop them overpowering it. You can inject a pop of colour to your big-day look with vibrant gemstones such as citrine or blue topaz. If you have a colourful dress, choose pieces with more neutral tones such as moon rose quartz. Take into account your hairstyle; cluster earrings work well with a sleek ponytail or bun, while longer locks can take drop or chandelier earrings, which will dangle beautifully through your flowing tresses. Rhiannon Hamilton Honey Willow | honeywillow.com eglevasi.com CLASSIC BEAUTY What is a timeless bridal look that I’ll always love in my wedding photographs? There are lots of bold make-up trends at the moment such as heavy eyeliner, strong contouring, glittery highlights and big lashes. While these may be fashionable now, I’d normally advise my clients to think about how they want to feel when they revisit their wedding album. Many brides tell me they want to look like themselves – but on their very best day. This is a great approach. Enhance the features you like most about yourself. If you like your eyes, then choose a shadow that flatters your iris colour along with wispy lashes or a great volumising mascara. If your lips are your favourite part, then keep your eyes neutral and pick a lipstick colour in a shade brighter than you’d normally wear. Pop on some blusher for a youthful vibe. I’d avoid strong contouring as this can look too dark in photographs, and too much highlighter looks glittery on a sunny day. Make sure you check out your chosen professional’s portfolio to see their style, and always have a trial so you can rest assured that you’ll always love your wedding make-up. Leanne Hart Leanne Hart Makeup Artist | leannehart.co.uk taylorandporter.co.uk