Monday, 26 November 2018
CLASSIC HEELS FOR A CLASSIC BRIDE
CLASSIC HEELS FOR A CLASSIC BRIDE
If you're a classic bride who is keen to add some extra height to her special day, these these are the heels for you. Our 3 inch heel height is super feminine, and adds that extra lift to your step as you walk down the aisle. Choose from a stiletto heel, block heel or wedge, depending on your location and personal preference.
Sunday, 25 November 2018
Wedding make-up tips – the dos and don’ts you need for your big day
Looking for wedding make-up tips ahead of your own big day. Look no further, as we’ve put together 20 bridal make-up dos and dont’s, with a little help from the experts, to make sure you look flawless whatever your wedding budget.
And when you’re done here, wise up with our wedding planning guide and browse our wedding hairstyles inspiration to help with all other aspects of your big day.
imply say ‘I do’ to the following bridal make-up rules and prepare to wow…
Do:
Take care of your skin
‘Having a thorough day and night skincare routine is so important at least 3-6 months before the wedding to ensure your skin is ready for the big day! It will help with how makeup looks and stays onto the skin throughout the day,’ urges Zara Findlay, Bobbi Brown Pro Artist.
Have your trial 3-5 weeks before your wedding
‘Make sure you have your trial at least three weeks, but no more than 5 weeks, before your wedding. If you plan on using fake tan for the big day, have a test run before your make-up trial so that your artist can see what colour your skin becomes with the tan,’ says M·A·C Senior Artist, Rebecca Butterworth.
‘Be your best self on trial day. Do feel your best self on your trial day. Make sure that your hair is done and you are wearing jewellery so that you can see how the total look will come together on the day,’ adds Zara.
Wear a t-shirt in a similar colour to your dress
‘… if you’re having your make-up test in a store, so that you can see how the make-up looks against it and take a picture of yourself in day light (with no flash) to see how it looks before you purchase anything,’ says celebrity make-up maestro Caroline Ba
Emphasise your eyes
‘Brighten any darkness under them with corrector and concealer,’ says Bobbi Brown.
‘It’s all about choosing the right tone to compliment your eye colour. You want the make sure the stand-out feature is your eyes and not the makeup. Another technique for making your eyes pop, is to keep the intensity and depth of the colour closest to your lash line,
Bring references to your trial
‘Start looking for images of make-up that you really like and bring them with you on the day. Try to identify what it is you like about the make-up in the image and take into account that if you have the skin colour of Dita Von Teese, then the make-up of Kim Kardashian won’t necessarily translate on to you,’ says Rebecca from M·A·C.
Consider colour
Remember that bridal make-up needs to have enough colour to compensate for the whiteness of the dress. There’s a big difference between everyday clothes and a wedding dress, so there should be difference in your make-up, too. Start by making sure your skin looks even and smooth, and then add colour to your cheeks and lips to give them a glow,’ says Bobbi Brown.
Use individual false lashes
They’re a brilliant way to make your eyes stand out and look far more subtle than a full strip. Go for differing lengths to create a really natural fluttery look and nestle them in between your natural lashes rather than fixing them on top,’ says Rebecca.
Don’t skip the basics
Focus on the most important elements of your look, such as beautifully natural-looking skin, softly groomed brows and feathery lashes. If you get these basic factors right the rest of your make-up will fall into place,’ says Caroline Barnes.
Research application methods
They might differ slightly from your everyday make-up routine. For example, if you prefer to line with a shadow, make it last longer by applying it with a slightly damp eyeliner brush,’ says Bobbi.
Go pro
The best wedding make-up should last as long as you do so I love M·A·C’s Prolongwear range which includes foundations, concealers, lip and eye products that provide superior wear that will see you through your wedding day and night,’ says Rebecca.
Highlight the brow bone
Finish your make-up off with a highlighter shade on the brow bone to make the eyes really pop. Go for a light matte shade, and pat onto the outer corner of the brow bone so subtly draw attention to this area of your face.
Do bring a few products in your bag
Make sure you or a bridesmaid carries a powder, lipstick, concealer & small buffing brush or sponge in your bag. These are quick touch up products to ensure you are looking your most confident all day.
