Your North West Wedding - Feb/Mar 2020 (Issue 60)

96 CONTACT THE EXPERT Abi Cutter, Lipstick & Locks, 07488 306 347 Jim Shaw , Essensuals Toni & Guy Billericay, essensuals.com Q&A & Beauty Local experts offer advice on how to look your best LOVE IS IN THE AIR I’m stuck in a rut with my make-up. What would you advise to turn heads on my big day? Getting stuck in a routine with your make-up is more common than you might think. On your wedding day, you want to look and feel like the best version of yourself, but that doesn’t mean you have to wear crazy colours that are totally out of your comfort zone. A good artist will ask what you like and dislike, the coverage you prefer, the style you’re hoping to achieve and much more. My best advice is to book a trial and arrive with your normal look so your supplier can get an idea of your everyday style. Opt for hues that suit your skin tone. This will enhance your features and is the key to a beautiful bridal look. A defined eye, perfect brows, and flawless skin are sometimes all you need. If you want to up the ante, research and find your dream style. This can be a good reference for your supplier and is easier than trying to describe your vision. When you leave your trial, wear the make-up all day. Look in every mirror and window you see, take selfies and maybe even try on your dress. By the end of the day, you’ll know whether you love or hate it. If it’s the latter, book another trial and explain to your artist what it was you didn’t like and go from there. Remember, you don’t have to settle for less than perfect on your wedding day. Daniella Ingle Make-up artist daniellamakeuphair.com MUM’S THE WORD My mum wants to wear a lace gown, but we’re struggling to find a design that we both like. Do you have any suggestions? There are some beautiful options available this season. Nearly all of our occasionwear labels have featured it in their collections in some way. There are so many stunning outfits with lace features, appliqués or delicate layers interspersed with luxury fabrics in a whole host of gorgeous shades and textures that you really will be spoilt for choice. Zaidha Roscoe Mother-of-the-bride specialist flamingo-fashion.co.uk Fashion