Q&A Fashion & Beauty Local experts offer advice on how to look your big-day best BEAUTY QUEEN There are so many make-up artists to choose from. How do I find the person that is right for me? It can be really overwhelming choosing the right make-up artist for your big day. Here are a few tips that might help with the task: Browse the make-up artist’s work by scrolling through their website and social media accounts. Read the captions under the posts and take notes on the variety of looks they have completed in the past. You will be able to see if their style fits the look you’re after and how accommodating and versatile the artist can be. Especially if your wedding morning includes guests of different ages, complexions and preferences. Read testimonials and reviews before booking. Check out what other brides have said about their experience with the make-up artist, from the very start to the service on their wedding day. This can help you get to know the artist a little bit and see if they are the right person for the task. Communication is always key. Whether written or verbal, it’s best to voice anything you might be wondering about. Whatever you need clarification on, your make-up artist should be happy to assist. Don’t worry, there is no such thing as a silly question. Artists have lots of experience and will happily provide you with answers. Have a chat with your potential make-up artist and see if you can book a trial before securing your booking. Trials are paid services but if you are still usure of your choice, this should clear any doubts. Anna Bennett www.facebook.com/annabennettmakeup JEWEL OF THE AISLE We’re having a spring-themed wedding. What jewellery would you suggest for my bridesmaids and I? If you have a theme, it needs to be present in every aspect of your wedding, including your accessories. Spring is the season of growth and regeneration and so delicate florals and buds in any accessory design would make a perfect accompaniment to your wedding gown. Your bridesmaids can echo this style with the accessories that they wear. For example, if you’re planning to wear a floral-themed hair accessory, your maids could wear earrings in the same style or a hair comb/barrette clip with that design. You could even ask a designer to create pastel shades for the bridesmaids using the same style. You could even mix it up with one maid wearing a hair comb, another earrings, and the others with a barrette or spray in the same design. Jayne Nevins www.camille-accessories.com www.oliverreesphotography.com 69 FASHION Q&A
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