Q&A Fashion and beauty Look your big-day best with help from the professionals ALL ABOUT THAT BASE I find my make-up smudges during the day. How do I ensure it stays in place on my wedding day? You can do a few things to help your make-up last throughout your special day while avoiding smudging, which is usually caused by not setting your foundation correctly or using the wrong skincare products. Start with the correct moisturiser for your skin type. For those with oily skin, avoid any products with a lot of oil and opt for an oil mattifier. The next product that can help is a primer; apply this all over your face and use a separate eye primer if necessary. Use a foundation that suits your skin type and the coverage you require. Then apply a small amount of translucent setting powder with a small brush around the eye area before switching to a bigger brush to set the rest of your face - this will stop your foundation from smudging or transferring. Once you have applied the rest of your make-up, use a setting spray to seal the products in place to help everything last throughout the day. For extra help, apply setting spray after blending out your foundation as well. Melinda Hollis | Makeovers by Melinda www.makeoversbymelinda.co.uk www.gettyimages.co.uk GLOW-UP We’re having a garden-themed wedding, and I’d love to appear fresh-faced and dewy. How do I achieve this? Dewy skin is created using a mixture of hydrating skincare and make-up products. It’s impossible to achieve that dewy look without prepping your skin first, so you’ll have to exfoliate regularly and remove all the dead skin cells to avoid dry patches and dull skin. Since the dewy look is about having hydrated and supple skin, here are a few tips to follow... ❤ Make sure to moisturise and use a regular serum. ❤ Your foundation mixed with the Charlotte Tilbury Hollywood Flawless Filter is a must for that perfect glass-like glow! ❤ Apply cream blusher on the apples of your cheeks. ❤ Apply a highlighter in the areas that get kissed by the sun, including the forehead, cheekbones, nose, chin and Cupid’s bow. ❤ Lipstick and gloss should be lightly applied with one to two tones similar to your natural lip colour. Caroline Swaffield Amazing Face Bridal Makeup and Hair www.amazing-face.co.uk FINDING THE ONE I have a plus-size figure and am looking for my dream wedding dress. What styles would best suit my body shape? Traditionally for plus-size figures, you would be guided to an A-line shape as this nips you in at the waist and skims over the hips – this is a great place to start, but don’t let your dress journey end there. We have taken plus-size shopping to the next level by ensuring we have an extensive range of on-trend structured dresses in all styles to ensure your curves are embraced and look fantastic. Try on all styles from fitted dresses to the ballgown style and anything in-between. Your size should not determine what styles you’re restricted to; we have helped many plus-size brides rock their dream dresses. With guidance from experienced bridal stylists, you’ll quickly find the right style for you. Do your homework on some bridal boutiques before visiting to ensure the shop oozes body positivity and has a large enough range of gowns in plus sizes to try on. Many shops only have a few token plus-size dresses, so consider travelling a bit further to find a shop with a large selection. Michelle Savoy | Olivia George Bridal | www.olivia-george.co.uk 73 ASK THE EXPERTS
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