Q&A Fashion and beauty Look your big-day best with top expert advice ACCESSORISE AND SHINE I’ve bought a dress with no embellishments, and now I’m worried it’s too plain. How can I add some wow factor? Sometimes less is more; a simple chic gown is so elegant and creates such a classic look. I love to style my brides with the perfect accessories to complement their dresses. If you feel something is missing and you need that extra bit of sparkle to finish off your look, here are my top tips. Add a sparkly belt, which can be sewn around the waist to ensure it doesn’t move. A small delicate pearl belt or a thicker-shaped diamanté style would work well depending on your preference. Veils are a stunning bridal accessory that can bring the whole look together. A long and sheer Italian tulle veil with pearls scattered throughout is gorgeous and very on-trend. Or you can choose an elaborate veil with lace edging down to the bottom of the dress, which is perfect if you have no details on your train. However, if you feel accessories are still not working for you, ask your bridal stylist if adding embellishment to your dress is an option. We can order fabrics and appliqués from most of our designers. We’ve even helped one of our brides create her own design by positioning sparkly appliqués on a plain dress to bring her vision to life! Charlotte Burton | Charlotte Elizabeth Bridal www.charlotteelizabethbridal.com www.gettyimages.co.uk THE MANE EVENT I’ve seen some gorgeous pictures of messy buns and textured up dos, but my hair is so thin and straight. Can I still achieve this look? The short answer is absolutely! This sort of style is actually perfect for people with fine and straight hair, as it gives the illusion of having thicker locks. Any texture or curls are held in place by the up do, so you wont have any fears of the curls dropping or going fuzzy. Padding can be used to make the bun more pronounced and create an illusion of more hair. If you still need a little extra helping hand, a couple of rows of extensions can be added to the nape of the neck to provide more hair to wrap around the bun. Ensure you bring along plenty of pictures to your hair trial to show your stylist how textured or messy you would like your hair. Robyn Wood | Perfect Silhouette Hairdressing www.perfectsilhouettehairdressing.com ASK THE EXPERTS 63
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