Your Surrey Wedding - Feb/Mar 2020 (Issue 81)

118 Q&A Beauty Fashion Local experts offer advice on how to look your best A SHOWSTOPPING LOOK What tips can you suggest to get my make-up looking fabulous for my big day? Good skincare is key to creating a picture-perfect look. There are lots of routines and products you can use at home to keep your pours looking fabulous. If you do have any major concerns, seek advice from a salon or book a consultation. A good base and primer will provide longevity. A compact powder is ideal for last-minute touch-ups on your T-zone, especially if you’re prone to shiny skin. Finally, use a good finishing spray to seal the deal. MAC Prep & Prime Fix is one of my favourites and now comes in a 30ml bottle, ideal for your bridesmaids to carry around on the day. Amy Lacey Make-up artist amylacey.co.uk The best of both worlds 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? It may be possible that the garment of your dreams isn’t available this season. I suggest that you both sit down and come to a compromise. Remember the most important thing is that your mum feels wonderful and looks forward to wearing the garment. Afterall, it would be a shame to spend money on something neither of you are really happy with. Dee Brain Mother-of-the-bride specialist serendipityfashions.co.uk A SMOOTH FINISH I want to look amazing on my big day, but I’m useless when it comes to make-up. What’s the difference between highlighter, bronzer and foundation and do I need them all? Help! If make-up isn’t your forte, then I suggest you hire a professional. We’ve learnt every trick in the book to help enhance your features and ensure you’re camera ready. It relieves the stress of getting it right and allows you to have a little bit of pampering on your big day. That being said, if you do want to do it yourself, then invest in some quality products and practice as much as you can. ❤ Foundation, as the name suggests, is the base to build upon. It creates an even complexion and covers any imperfections. It comes in a variety of formulas and choosing the right one to suit your skin tone is essential. ❤ Once the foundation has been applied, you need to add some dimension back to your face, and this is where bronzer, highlighter and contour come into their own. ❤ Highlighter is one of my favourite aspects of make-up. Correctly placed it catches the light on the high points of your face, creating dimension and enhancing the sort after bridal glow. ❤ Bronzers, not to be confused with contouring, adds warmth and a sun-kissed look. ❤ Contour is used to create depth and sculpt the face. They tend to be matte cool-toned products that replicate shadows. Defining cheekbones, sharpening jawlines, and slimming noses are all illusions that can be achieved through this. Jenny Ojo Make-up artist jennyojomakeup.com HERE COME THE GIRLS I’ve fallen in love with a beautiful bridesmaid’s dress, but I can only find sizes that are too big for my maids. I’m thinking of purchasing them anyway and having them altered. Is this something that can be done? If so, how long will it take? In theory, it’s something that can be done, providing that the dresses aren’t much bigger than your bridesmaids. Most seamstresses will tell you that the rule of thumb is that they can only be taken in by two sizes. After that, the shape and structure of the gown will start to look and feel out of place. I would normally recommend booking an initial consultation six to eight weeks before the wedding. This will give you time to have fittings and ensure your best girls look amazing. Don’t forget to book your seamstress in advance as they tend to get booked up quickly, especially during wedding season. Heidi Ferrucci-Gray Dress alterations specialist and bespoke accessories designer 07455 024 312