Your North West Wedding- February / March 2021 (Issue 66)

7272 Q&A Local experts offer advice on how to look your big-day best Beauty Fashion & SUMMER LOVING Q – My partner and I are having a summer wedding, and my mum wants to wear something seasonal. What do you suggest? One of my favourite elements of modern occasion wear is the choice available in both styles and colours. Dresses and jackets remain a popular look and come in a whole host of beautiful fabrics with exquisite detailing. For summer weddings, lots of mums opt for a stand-alone dress which can be equally glamourous. Variety is key, from chic shift shapes to full-skirted styles and everything in between. It’s always a good idea to try on a mixture of fabrics and colours to get a feel for what suits. It’s often the outfit a customer least expects to work on the hanger that turns out to be the one. Zaidha Roscoe Mother-of-the-bride specialist www.flamingo-fashion.co.uk A SMOOTH FINISH Q – How do I choose the best foundation for my wedding day? Your foundation is very personal. When it comes to choosing your wedding day make-up, be mindful of what you usually wear, chances are this is a good place to start. If you have problems on a day-to-day basis, then start looking for a new foundation. On your wedding day, you want to look as much like you as possible. If you’re used to a dewy glow but are worried it won’t last, try using products over your foundation such as cream bronzers and a setting spray. For a more glamourous flawless look, a heavier foundation can be used to create a matte finish but this can be quite dry on the skin. A hydrating primer will prevent your face from looking dry in pictures and create a longer-lasting effect. You can apply powders for additional highlights and dewy effects. I highly recommend airbrush make-up as a base. It’s guaranteed to last 24 hours, reduces lines and blemishes and can be tailored to your preference as well as having SPF. It’s a great all-rounder and works for most of my brides. Be mindful when picking a foundation with an SPF as some can leave a flashback on pictures in certain lights. If you want to try a couple of different foundations to find the one for you, I recommend visiting a make-up counter and choosing a tester to get a true representation of how it will look on a day-to-day basis. When matching your skin colour, always test on your neckline, not the side of your jawline as this can be a different shade to your chest. Any foundation can be a bride’s preference and the best way to make you feel special is investing in a great base. Nikki Webb Hair and make-up artist www.nikkiwebbmua.com 72