Your Kent Wedding - May/Jun 2019 (Issue 84)

118 paulplacitelliphotography.com Local experts offer advice on how to look your big-day best Q&A Beauty SWEPT AWAY I’ll be walking down the aisle outdoors. How should I wear my hair to avoid it looking messy if it’s a bit windy?  Angela says: There’s nothing worse than spending your wedding morning getting ready and styling your hair, only to step outside and have the wind ruin all your efforts. The wind won’t stand a chance against the right bridal hairstyle. If you’re set on wearing your hair down, remember that it’s naturally going to be more fluid. That means curls aren’t going to stay in shape and position all day, so I’d recommend an up do as the best way to make sure you’re weather-ready. You can add hairspray, pins, accessories, hairpieces and even extensions to make sure nothing is out of place. It doesn’t necessarily have to be a structured look, though. It can be a soft, natural style that’s pinned securely in place but looks as if it were simply swept up. The world of up dos is an exciting place at the minute, with endless possibilities. When it comes to your trial, ask your stylist for their product recommendations to guard against humidity and minimise the ability of the weather to do its worse! You should also consider testing your chosen style by spending some time outside afterwards; you can then gauge how it will behave.  Contact our experts Danielle Crees | Bliss Bridal | @DanielleCreesBlissfullyBeautiful Lorraine Hawkins | Chunk Beauty | chunkbeauty.com Angela Williams | RKW Hair | rkwhair.co.uk RED CARPET READY I’m a huge fan of the Hollywood Golden Era and would love to capture this in my wedding day look. What can you recommend? Danielle says : This is one of my favourite looks to recreate – not only is this look timeless, but it’s a surefire way to take your groom’s breath away at first sight. Lip colour, groomed brows and hair play a huge part in creating a nod to this era. Prepping your hair before styling is essential. Great volume and body styled in waves for an up do or classic hair down look creates beautiful Hollywood glamour to rival the big screen legends. I like to prep with a strong-hold mousse over dry hair for all-day hold with a strong-hold hair spray to finish. For your face, an elegant winged liner is best teamed with a set of Ardell Wispies lashes. For brows, I like to use a liner to fill in any sparse areas and increase the natural arch, finished off with a tinted brow mascara for maximum effect. To finish your award-winning look, it’s best to make your lips the main attraction, starting with a strong liner followed by a bold and confident lipstick. You can either stay traditional and opt for an orange-red shade or, for a modern take on Hollywood glam, stick to a sheer red with more cool tones. Always blot for more control of how much product you’re wearing, and for longer lasting wear, finish off with a good-quality non-sticky gloss for kissable lips that say “I do!” LIT FROM WITHIN I love a fresh, glowing face. How do I create this without looking shiny?  Lorraine says: The key is hydrating your skin before applying any make-up. Fully cleanse using an oil-based product such as Ultrabland by Lush, which contains almond oil. Spray with some toner – rosewater is particularly good for its antioxidant properties – and apply a nice hydrating moisturiser. A silicone-based primer is great for smoothing the skin and blurring any imperfections. If possible, choose one that has a glow to it. I’d recommend Beyond Veil by Illamasqua. It hydrates as well as giving a great finish.  Use a serum-based foundation that allows you to build coverage where you need it and buff into the skin using a large blending brush. Whatever you do, don’t go mad with the highlighter! Small touches in the right places give a better finish – less is most definitely more! jeffoliver.co.uk