Your Cheshire & Merseyside Wedding - Mar/Apr 2019 (Issue 44)

94 Q&A Beauty Fashion and Our local pros solve your problems GO WITH THE GLOW I love a fresh, glowing face. How do I create this without looking shiny? Every bride should have that glowing-from-within look on her big day – and that’s my speciality! It can be hard to achieve without looking oily, so preparation is absolutely essential. I love plumping the complexion with a hydrating cream cleanser used as a mask for five to ten minutes. I follow this with a moisturiser that works for my bride’s skin type. Charlotte Tilbury Hollywood Flawless Filter is my go-to for giving radiance. I buff it all over before applying foundation. Next, a liquid or cream blusher on the apples of the cheeks and a light dusting of shimmery powder blusher gives a fresh, youthful feel. Dotting liquid highlighter on the cheekbones, browbones and cupid’s bow boosts the glow. Dust radiant loose setting powder with a small fluffy brush on areas that tend to get shiny, such as the forehead and nose. Finish everything off with a few sprays of illuminating setting spray. Skindinavia Bridal is a favourite of mine; it settles the powder and locks your make-up in place without mattifying it too much. Vicky King | Glamorama glamoramamakeup.com HOW TO FIND THE ONE What should I bring with me for my first bridal appointment? In our experience, it’s not what you bring but who you bring. In the boutique we offer everything you need for trying on dresses, from a fabulous pair of heels to a box of tissues to wipe away your bride tribe’s happy tears. It can be very hard choosing who to invite, so make sure you ask those whose opinion you really value. It can make the experience extra special to share it with your loved ones. We love it when friends and family come along; it makes such a fun atmosphere. We’ve even held appointments for 10 people! We can host big and small parties in our private dressing room with its own runway, to help you choose the most important dress you’ll ever wear. Emma and Sophie Page | Bellissima Brides bellissima-brides.co.uk GLAM IT UP I’m having a formal, black-tie wedding and my dress has an amazing statement back. What hairstyle would be suitable? You have two considerations here: the theme of the wedding and the style of your dress. If the back of your gown is just as beautiful as the front, I’d recommend an up do to show off your locks and to complement the design of your outfit. As an award-winning bridal hairstylist, I’ve had the opportunity to work with lots of brides, and there are so many elegant and stunning formal looks that’d work for your special day. A chignon would be perfect, and is much more suitable than the relaxed, tousled vibe. It’s gorgeous on all hair colours and has been a classic style since the 1930s, but is still very current. Super-versatile, it can be adapted to a soft, relaxed style or a structured, glamorous look. Either way, you’ll get the wow factor! Gillian Roslan-Oates | Kreative Hairdressing kreativehairdressing.co.uk Robin May Photography Dessy jadeosbornephotography.com