Your East Midlands Wedding - April/May 2021 (Issue 43)

52 SAMANTHA HARRISON AT BLONDELLE BEAUTY When it comes to planning the perfect make-up look, here are a few factors to keep in mind! The key to smooth and glowing skin is exfoliating, a lot of brides miss out this step in their skincare routines but it’s crucial to achieve the ultimate bridal beauty look. The right exfoliator will get rid of dead skin and improve the longevity of the make-up. The Ordinary AHA 30% + BHA 2% Peeling Solution is a great choice if you’re on a budget. Next, enhancing what you naturally have in the brow department is essential to achieving a classic bridal look. A brow lamination service is perfect for brides as it shapes, tints and defines your natural hairs so that you have fuller, fluffier brows to work with. Also invest in a long-wearing brow pencil just in case you need to subtly fill in any sparse areas. Lastly, think about what lipstick shade you want to wear as pale lip colours can look washed out in photographs. Make sure to wear a lipstick that’s one to two shades brighter than your natural lip colour, the right shade should flatter your complexion and give the face a lift – Sandwash Pink by Bobbi Brown is a great lip colour that’s always in my kit. Make sure you nourish the lips with lip balm consistently a week before the special day so you can achieve the perfect pout. Check out: www.blondellebeauty.co.uk ANNA-MARIA D’AMATO AT THE HOUSE OF ANNA COUTURE Your wedding gown is perhaps the only time in your life when you’ll spend a small fortune on a garment for its sheer beauty alone, but finding that extra special dress can be a daunting task. Start by thinking of what clothing styles suit you best and then work out a budget for the dress, shoes and headdress. Then it’s time to start trying the gowns on; the type of wedding you’re having will influence the dress style. There might seem like an endless range, but there are only a handful of silhouettes for a classic dress. Be aware that there are hundreds of different shades of white and ivory out there, and try to have interesting details on the back for guests to see during the ceremony. Your budget will dictate the fabric of the dress, the more material used in the gown will result in a higher price. As a professional designer and dressmaker, my brides can pick fabrics and trimmings around their budget to suit the design – remember, dressmakers will quote on materials and labour costs. Make sure to check how many fittings are required for the dress and attend them all to make sure you’re happy with the final fit. It’s also important to be honest with your dressmaker; it’s as much about trust as it is getting your gown right. Check out: www.facebook.com/Houseofannacouture www.insta gram.com/phil_lynam