Your Yorkshire Wedding - Sep/Oct 2019 (Issue 38)

bohochicweddings.co.uk Q&A Our local pros solve your problems Fashion & Beauty MAKING A STATEMENT I’ve bought a dress with no embellishment and now I’m worried it’s too plain. How can I add some wow factor with accessories? There are two viewpoints on this. If your style is more understated, then heed Coco Chanel’s advice: “Simplicity is the keynote of all true elegance”. In other words, simple can still wow. When your partner turns around to see you, they want to see you looking radiant, not like a heavily decorated Christmas tree. You should be wearing your outfit – it shouldn’t wear you! A statement headpiece would be perfect, as would killer earrings or a bold necklace, but not all three together. However, the world would be a very boring place if we were all the same! Perhaps you subscribe more to Iris Apfel’s outlook: “More is more and less is a bore”. If you’re a trendsetter in your day-to-day life, then be true to that on your wedding day. To suddenly swap bold and dazzling for a demure string of pearls simply isn’t going to cut it and you won’t look like you. A simple dress is the perfect starting point for theatrical accessories. Try a headpiece with the wow factor but balance it with a stand-out bracelet rather than a heavy necklace or earrings, which would be too close and could detract. Harriet Head | By Harriet | byharriet.co.uk LET IT GLOW How do I achieve a flawless complexion for my special day? First things first, drink plenty of water. Hydration is really important for the skin as it plumps it up, helps with dark circles under the eyes and smooths fine lines. A great complexion comes from the inside out, so look at your diet too. Next, you’ll need a good skincare regime. Using products that are right for you is a must and not just a few days before the wedding. Your skin has a six to eight week cycle so consistency in the months leading up to your wedding will leave your skin looking fab. Last-minute changes in your routine can cause breakouts so try to avoid this. I offer skincare consultations to all my brides because your make-up will never look its best if you’re not nailing this. Make sure you have a make-up trial; it takes away so much stress if you know exactly what you’ll look like. Professional artists know about photography and lighting too as you need a balance of beauty and photographic application to look your best on the day and in your photos. Don’t feel pressured into wearing a lot of make-up, false lashes or any colours you’re not comfortable with. You want to be an enhanced, radiant version of yourself. Hayley Young Hayley Young Professional Make Up Artist | hayleyyoung.co.uk joannegowerphotography.co.uk LUSCIOUS LOCKS What’s a classic bridal hairstyle that will look good in my country house venue? Simple, elegant and chic are all words I associate with a country house venue. I’d use this as inspiration when advising on how to maximise the beauty of my bride for her special day. The hairstyle is intended to complement your personality, hair type and face shape. This is hugely important so we’d try looks to make sure each of these requirements is met. I’d suggest a soft bun for the type of wedding you’re having. Tousled edges and a side sweep would work well to incorporate the simplicity and elegance of the setting and to bring a timeless quality to the look. Deborah Chalmers | Love Hair & Beauty Boutique | lovehairandbeautyboutique.com clairebasiuk.co.uk 82