Your North West Wedding- December 2020/Janaury 2021 (Issue 65)

88 Q&A Local experts offer advice on how to look your big-day best this winter Fashion & beauty WINTER LUXE Q – We’re having a winter wedding, and I’d love to incorporate some of the season’s colours into my hair and make- up. Do you have any suggestions? Winter weddings can be magical and with so much choice for your hair and make-up, it’s hard to know where to start! To help, I’ve put together some of my top tips: ❤ Simple but effective works best. I recommend choosing either a bold eye or lip, so your look doesn’t become overpowering. ❤ Choose a style that suits you and be confident. If you’ve booked a hair or make-up artist they’ll be able to help you decide on a look. ❤ Select what hair accessories you’ll be wearing, such as a headband, tiara or flowers. This can be an easy way of incorporating your chosen colours or even just a hint of them. ❤ Plum goes perfectly with this time of year and works with most skin tones. You could add this hue to your lips, eyeshadow or if you’re feeling adventurous, even you’re eyeliner. ❤ A gold-based highlighter looks beautiful paired with a soft blush. ❤ Use these ideas for your bridesmaids as well to tie the whole look together. ❤ Always have a hair and make-up trial, preferably on the same day. Communicate with your supplier about what you want and any concerns you may have. Don’t be afraid to ask questions and remember they’ll be able to advise what is best for you. It’s their job, after all. ❤ I always say that make-up is there to enhance and help you feel like the best version of you, especially on your big day. Laura Martin-Brooks Make-up artist www.pixiedustmakeupartist.com A GRAND ENTRANCE Q – I’m asking our guests to dress in festive colours at our upcoming wedding, and my mum wants to do the same while standing out from the crowd. Do you have any ideas about what she should wear? Generally, we tend to find that what makes the mother-of-the-bride stand out isn’t necessarily the colour she wears, but the style and formality of the outfit. Her dress should be special and make her look and feel fabulous on your big day. We have some incredibly beautiful options available in different fabrics and a whole host of show-stopping styles, from standalone dresses to chic two-piece dresses and jackets. Everyone is different, and we always suggest your mum tries on a variety of styles, shapes and colours to find the look that best suits her and reflects her style and personality. Whether that be rich jewel hues, opulent golds, creams, silvers, lace, beading, a headpiece or stunning shoes, your mum won’t be short of gorgeous options for your festive wedding. Zaidha Roscoe Mother-of-the-bride specialist www.flamingo-fashion.co.uk SNOW IS FALLING Q – I’m worried about the weather ruining my hair at our December wedding. Do you have ideas or styles I should go for to ensure I look great all day? I’m based in the Lake District, so I’m used to doing weddings where the weather is unpredictable. The style that usually works well in the damp is an up do. If you want an all- day hold without having to worry, then it’s definitely the best option. It can still be soft, and with good hairspray, it will protect from the weather without looking sticky or too sleek. If you want to leave your hair down, then pin it to one side to help protect from the wind or just take the front section back. Using good products on wet hair before styling can help it hold too. I love the Redken Frizz Dismiss, especially for preparation on curly hair and Elnett Hairspray, which may be old fashioned, but still works wonders in wet weather. Gemma Louise Hair stylist www.hairforawedding.com