Your London Wedding - January/February 2021 (Issue 75)

Our local pros answer your questions Fashion & beauty Q&A YOU’VE GOT THE LOOK What are your favourite bridal accessories for winter? There’s something about winter weddings that bring a magical feeling of getting married in a castle. You associate castles with queens – so something needs to be worn on the head! I love dainty, chic bridal hair accessories that still make a statement. Try a classic alloy headband with a bendable effect that can be worn around the head as a crown or as a hairclip fitted to the veil. These look stunning with afro hair, curly hair, straight hair and sleek up or down hair dos. What style of gown would you choose for a Valentine’s wedding? I would choose an ivory satin, mermaid-style gown with a cowl neck and extremely long train. The corset would be heavily boned and provide structure to allow the bust area to hold volume from the cowl effect and draping. With this style, you can debut strapless, Bardot sleeves, spaghetti straps or a halterneck – all while the dress is completely backless. The open back brings the romance and you can finish it off with a sophisticated back necklace. I love Inbal Dror and Steven Khalil bridal designs; they’re both great at creating form-fitting backless dresses. What are you top tips for those looking for their wedding outfit? It’s your day, so it should be 100% your choice – not your in-laws, not your siblings and not your friends. Imagine what you wish to look like and then go out and find that dress. If you can’t find the style you imagined, find a designer who can create it for you. Focus on making sure you feel your most beautiful; it’s once in a lifetime so make it count. Kelly | Kelly Richardson Stylist | www.kellyrichardsonstyling.com CROWNING GLORY What headpiece would you choose for a Valentine’s wedding? For a Valentine’s Day wedding, I think it’d be fun to wear a red headpiece in felt. The felt is perfect for the cold February weather and the red is a wonderful romantic reminder. If you’d rather go for a traditional look, I’d suggest an ivory headpiece that you can pin a real red rose to or add lace or silk flowers. What are your top tips for choosing a statement headpiece? ❤ Choose your dress first, then add one of the details from the dress into the hat. It could be a pleat, pattern or fabric. ❤ The hat should complement the dress, not overpower it. ❤ Choose a style to suit the neckline. For example, if you have a square neck on your dress, avoid a pointy front-facing percher hat as the points would go against the square. ❤ The most flattering styles sit on the side of your head and cover a parting. ❤ If you have a round face, try a hat that’s more angular and architectural. Longer faces suit an asymmetric style that cuts across the face. ❤ Don’t be afraid to be bold on your special day. Katherine | Katherine Elizabeth Millinery www.katherineelizabethmillinery.com 80