Your South Wales Wedding - Jul/Aug 2019 (Issue 68)

118 Q&A Beauty & Fashion Local experts offer advice on how to look your best ABSOLUTELY FLAWLESS What tips can you suggest to get my make-up looking fabulous for my big day? This summer is all about natural beauty. ❤ Enhance your features with glowing skin and soft contouring. ❤ Add a soft blusher to your cheeks and a touch of highlighter. ❤ For your eyes, use neutral tones, including beiges and pinks. Use a dark brown or black liner to create definition, and finish the look with individual lashes. Nicola Gordon-Jones ngj-makeup.com THE PERFECT MATCH We’re on a tight budget, but I’d still like to find a showstopping wedding dress. Do you have any ideas on how I can cut down the cost? Don’t worry – you can still find a wow-factor dress on a budget. ❤ Look for sample sales. You’ll be able to find gowns that are in excellent condition for half the price. ❤ Consider visiting a trunk show. Bridal retailers often hold designer shows where brides can see the latest collections and receive discounts. Yasmin Baig yasminrosebridal.com STRUT YOUR STUFF I’m looking for an on-trend outfit for my mum to wear at my wedding. Do you have any suggestions? We believe age and dress sizes are just numbers and that every mother-of-the- bride should be on-trend and look fabulous. ❤ This season is all about the simplicity of exquisite dresses. Opt for a gown with beautiful prints or embellishments. ❤ We recommend sleeves and dipped hemlines – both are popular options this year. ❤ Our go-to brands are Veni Infantino by Ronald Joyce and Lizabella. We always find something to accommodate our clients’ styles, shapes and budgets within these collections. Jodie Tanner thequeenb.co.uk 118