GET THE LOOK Leading Suffolk make-up artist Victoria Bradfield reveals some of the latest looks and products for brides-to-be. ❤I feel there’s been a big shift away from the Insta influencers, as more people are getting fed up with staged content and want real, authentic, individual beauty. Instead of the highly contoured look that we’ve seen for a while, a soft sculpting, more natural, less defined effect is proving popular, using cream products which blend beautifully. ❤ Brows will still be big business but not the heavily drawn in ones. Lamination will continue to dominate to help lift brows and open up your eyes, great for correction techniques and fuller, fluffier brows. ❤ Renown make-up artist Lisa Eldridge predicts soft kitten eyeliner instead of heavy cat’s eyes for a youthful, less heavy effect and I agree. Drawn from the middle of the eye outwards with a slight kick to create a natural lift, it’s again a nod to more authentic make-up. ❤ There’s a glossy lip trend emerging but for brides it’s best avoided as loose strands of hair can get stuck to it if there’s a breeze. Go for a touch of pigmented gloss in the middle over your chosen lip colour instead. ❤ There’s growing demand for sustainable products and packaging. Charlotte Tilbury has made great strides toward this with refillable lipsticks and brow pencils, and glass bottles instead of plastic. Also there are some amazing companies offering vegan make-up and brushes like KVD, Hourglass, Cover FX and e.l.f. Some of my personal favourite products include Tarte Shape Tape Concealer and I wouldn’t be without my Urban Decay Setting Spray. The Illamasqua brand also provides high-performance, colour-intense make-up that’s ethically conscious and 100 per cent vegan-friendly. Victoria Bradfield | Make-up artist | www.victoriabradfield.co.uk THE ‘I DOS’ Rob Head of Oaktree Ceremonies celebrated his first year as a celebrant at the end of October 2021. He has helped many couples create their own personal and bespoke wedding ceremony and is looking forward to the 2022 season and what lies ahead. He says: With Covid making a lasting impression on 2020/2021 and impacting on so many couples wanting to celebrate their nuptials, this year will see increased demand for a more personal service. Intimate weddings became popular last year, with many newlyweds-to-be opting for a celebrant-led service, allowing them to be more creative and involved with the planning, which looks set to continue. We’re likely to see more sequel weddings too as, rather than cancel their big day altogether, many couples chose to scale it down and host a big party or reception this year on their first anniversary. Ultimately, the wedding day itself will always come down to the couple’s preferences and budget but I think the ethos of couples wanting to support small, independent businesses will carry on. Robert Head | Celebrant | www.oaktreeceremonies.co.uk www.cherylannephotography.co.uk 82
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