Your London Wedding - May/June 2020 (Issue 71)

Contact | 07711 423793 | www.studiocouturepk.com We quizzed make-up artist and nail technician Peghe Yianni on bridal beauty Q&A 1. Tell us about your background I came from a very strict Greek Orthodox background so my father chose my A levels and business diploma. I then joined the family food business and worked there for 20 years. I travelled a lot to source different products and wherever I went, I was asked whether I was a make-up artist. I used to visit MAC counters weekly, would always aspire to be like the professionals there. In 2013, we sadly lost our food business and I completed a make-up diploma and then landed a job at MAC’s Chelsea store. I’m now freelance and living proof that you should never give up on your dreams. 2. What’s your advice for brides and grooms preparing for the big day? Any dos and don’ts? My main advice is don’t be tempted to experiment or radically alter your routine in the immediate run-up to your wedding and book in any brow or lash treatments for a few months ahead of the big day. Skin care is paramount to that all-important ‘glow’ at your nuptials. 3. Who is your bridal beauty/fashion icon and why? I’m torn between two looks that I absolutely love: one was created by Charlotte Tilbury for Kate Moss in 2011; she created a toned-down sultry rock chick look, and then she came up with a more glamorous look for Poppy Delevinge with copper smoky eyes using her Dolce Vita palette. 4. What is your favourite area of London and why? I just love Knightsbridge, it’s usually busy, striking and vibrant. I absolutely love browsing the counters in Harrods’ new make-up emporium. 5. What’s trending for 2020 weddings? The make-up this season is focused on enhancing your skin, not concealing it a la Megan Markle’s minimal bridal look. Think barely- there foundations, soft blush and soft lip tints – Dior has launched some amazing lip glows in berry shades. And don’t forget fluffy brows; to achieve this brush brows upwards and outwards and then use MAC’s clear brow set to keep them in shape. 6. Talk us through your most requested bridal look… As a general rule, brides will ask for medium-coverage foundation – they want a healthy glow with lots of highlighter and subtle contour. As for eyes, smoky is always popular. 88