Your London Wedding - Jan/Feb 2020 (Issue 69)

Contact | joyceconnormakeup.co.uk We quizzed make-up artist Joyce Connor on what’s trending in bridal beauty for the new decade Q&A Tell us about your background? I started my career more than 20 years ago after living in New York for six months. Before then, I didn’t really wear much make-up. The colours and shades available in the UK were very limited. But the US opened up a whole new world of colour for me. I would visit the department stores daily for a makeover. I’d always loved looking in beauty magazines and my skin wasn’t great as a teen; I really wanted to help other women feel good about themselves. So, on my return to England, I enrolled on a make-up and beauty course and haven’t looked back since. What is your advice for brides and grooms preparing for the big day? Any beauty dos and don’ts? Getting your skin ready for the big day is the first step. Any wedding couple will benefit from a good skin care routine. Even a basic ritual of cleansing and daily moisturisation will make a huge difference. That said, I don’t recommend trying out any new treatments or beauty products in the month before the wedding, just in case there’s a reaction. Brides-to-be should book a trial based on the make-up artist’s portfolio; have you seen a look that you like? Have realistic expectations and bear in mind that most images online have been enhanced. Who is your bridal beauty icon and why? My bridal icon is Priyanka Chopra; her make-up was flawless on her wedding day. She chose a bold lip and neutral eye make-up, a look we think will trend throughout 2020. What is your favourite area of London and why? I absolutely love Covent Garden. It’s a great place for people watching. There are lots of boutiques there and most of the big make-up brands have a store there. What’s trending for 2020 weddings? Lashes and lips are the biggest trends for 2020. Brides will be rocking a bolder lip colour as opposed to the nude lip that’s been seen a lot in recent years. Lashes are still a big trend. I recommend using individual lash inserts on your wedding day. If you’ve got naturally long, lush lashes, a professional lash lift will make your eyes appear bigger. Flower crowns are back for brides and larger hair adornments with pearls and crystal hair vines to cover long, boho-style hair. Talk us through your most requested bridal look... The most requested bridal look has been a soft, smoky eye, strip lashes, highlight and contour and a nude lip. In recent months, I’ve had less requests for full coverage and brides are asking for a glowing, sheer foundation with minimal powder. Brides want their eyebrows to look as natural as possible but we usually add some colour to fill in any gaps. 102