Your North East Wedding - Page number 65 - May/June 2021 (Issue 44)

BOHO BABE I’m looking for a boho-style gown and accessories for my wedding, what’s currently popular? Boho-style weddings are trending and brides want to feel effortless yet romantic on their special day. Popular boho looks for 2021 feature billowing sleeves and nature-inspired lace; these styles don’t fit the conventional ‘traditional’ wedding day look, but you will have to think outside the box for this style. My advice is to throw out the rule book and then go for the fabrics and shapes you’re drawn to. A boho style is about being creative and breaking the rules. So, whether that’s head-to-toe in thick lace, a floaty A-line dress or something more fitted with additional fringing on the sleeves – be creative and express yourself! For accessories, decide on a hairstyle first and then go from there. Popular pieces include fedora hats covered in florals for a soft laid-back look. If you’re looking for something more edgy and bold, consider a boho halo or crown. The image shown features a boho fitted lace two-piece with optional fringing on the sleeves designed by Shikoba Bride and available at Rare Bridal Studio. Jade Johnson | Rare Bridal Studio www.rarebridalstudio.co.uk MATCH MADE IN HEAVEN I’m looking for a foundation for my wedding day, what advice can you share with me? Matching your foundation to your skin tone is a hugely important part of your bridal make-up and will affect your overall look on your wedding day. Here are some of my top tips to help: Many people get colour matching wrong, you need to identify if your skin has a warm, cool or neutral undertone – you can figure this out by the colours of the veins on your wrist. Blue veins show you have cool-toned (pink) skin, green indicates warm-toned (yellow), while neutral skin has no apparent tones of either colour and typically the skin’s natural colour is more evident. The next step is to match a foundation to your skin colour and remember, your décolletage area will usually be visible and the shade must match this area and not just the face. If you’re planning to have a tan for the wedding, keep this in mind and don’t wait until the special day arrives to find out that the shade doesn’t match. The next step is to think about the condition of your skin, do you tend to be oily or dry? I usually find that most brides require a foundation that offers hydration and also a light luminosity to create a flawless, healthy and radiant complexion. Consider the level of coverage that feels right for you; I prefer to choose a light-to-medium coverage foundation to build up the coverage using thin layers to achieve a flawless base. Claire Milburn Claire Alexandra Hair and Makeup www.claire-alexandra.co.uk Q&A Beauty Fashion & Our experts share their advice to help you look your big-day best www.ton igphoto.com www.reb eccareayphotography.co.uk ASK THE EXPERTS 65