Q&A Fashion and beauty Local experts offer advice on how to look your big-day best COLOUR POP I’m an older bride about to celebrate my second marriage. I’m self-conscious and don’t want to wear a white gown but still want to look bridal. Are there any colours that would suit my big-day look? Firstly, congratulations on your up-and-coming wedding. Of course, there are so many options for you to choose from. Generally speaking, brides tend to go for an ivory gown but you will also see mocha, moscato and latte and biscotti undertones. You could even choose a gown that is blush, dusky lavender or ice rose and customise your look by adding lace. Your bridal consultant will spend time getting to know you, discussing your day and the styles you have in mind. They will look at necklines, shapes and colours with you and even throw in wild card options that you may not have considered before. It may be that you feel more confident with some coverage on your neckline or arms, if so, look at adding a lace jacket to your gown. There are lots of options for you to look truly bridal on your wonderful day. Always remember that your bridal consultants are there to help you, so don’t be afraid to ask questions. The team at Shropshire Country Brides www.shropshirebrides.co.uk WINTER BLUES My lips get dry and cracked in the winter. What’s the best way to combat this? This is something that we all have to deal with, but the good news is there are lots of things you can do to correct it. At times when your lips are particularly flaky, use your toothbrush. Make sure it’s wet and gently move it across your lips in circular motions. This will help to remove any dead skin. You can never apply too much lip balm but make sure you have the correct one for your needs. Some act as a barrier and sit on the skin to protect it. These very often contain an SPF. Others work deep down to replenish the moisture. You can even use both! When choosing a lipstick, steer clear of matte colours and go for moisturising ones with a dewy finish. You may need to re-apply these more often, but they will look much better as matte colours can show up every patch of dry skin. Add these steps to your daily routine, and you will have soft, kissable lips ready for your wedding day. Louise A’Ness www.louiseanessmakeupartist.co.uk www.dcwhittaker.com D3177 from Essense of Australia 76
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