Your Cheshire and Merseyside Wedding - Page number 78 - July/August 2021 (Issue 58)

Q&A Beauty Look your big-day best with advice from our professionals BE PREPARED We’re planning a summer wedding, and I’m concerned the heat will wreak havoc with my make-up. What can you suggest? Julie says: Oh the great British summer! It’s all down to three things: preparation, application and having back-ups to hand on the day. The first step is to ensure your moisturiser is fully absorbed before applying a good quality mattifying primer. Then, following the base application, apply loose or pressed powder to eyelids and T-zone. I’d recommend using a velour puff rather than a brush for the best finish. Adopt a press and roll application technique especially across the forehead, down the sides of the nose and across the upper lip line and chin. Finish with a mattifying setting spray and don’t forget to ask a member of your bride tribe to keep some powder and blotting papers in their handbag for you. BEST OF BOTH I’m planning an outdoor boho wedding. How should I wear my hair to suit my free-spirited look? Cassie says: There’s certainly a real interest in romantically styled boho bridal hair this summer. And if you don’t want to wear your hair completely down, a half up/half down hairstyle is the ideal fit for this wedding theme. Pair this look with a beautifully bohemian hair vine, which are becoming a favourite with 2021 brides. These fit in perfectly with the relaxed, romantic feel while rocking the boho look. CONTACT THE EXPERTS Rebecca Forshaw , www.rebeccaforshaw.co.uk | Julie McCulloch-O’Neill , www.juliemacmakeup.co.uk | Cassie McClymont , www.cassiem.co.uk IT’S HIGH SHINE My dress has a high neckline with lots of lace. How would you suggest I wear my hair to complement it? Rebecca says: I’d recommend something smooth and chic such as a low or high bun – depending on what suits you best. Make the most of the high neck by showing it off. Keep textured hair to a minimum as the lace will bring that element for you, so your hair would look perfect with a silky and shiny finish. 78