ALL MAID UP I want to book a make-up artist for myself and my bridesmaids who can recommend new-season colours for us that suit us all - can you help? Meet the expert: Caroline Swaffield is the lead artist and director of Amazing Face Bridal Hair & Makeup. Caroline says: Firstly, It’s important to choose a make-up artist with plenty of experience - check their Instagram profile and their Google reviews and make sure that you like their style. Give them a call to ask any questions that you might have. Secondly, book a trial and don’t be afraid to say that you’re not happy with any aspects of it because a good make-up artist will not mind and will be grateful for your input and happy to tweak until you achieve the result you want, that’s the point of having a trial. Every person’s face is so different and as an award-winning make-up artist, I base my work on this. Styles for 2022 include soft dewy skin with bolder lips. Metallic eyes, brown earthy tones and jewel colours for the eyes will feature heavily and the soft, natural wedding make-up look is always popular so that you look like you but a little more enhanced. The colour of the bridesmaids’ dresses, flowers, the type of venue and the time of day you’re getting married can help to determine your chosen look. For example, beach weddings will need an entirely different look to that of a wedding held in a stately home or country manor, so coral tones are ideal for a beachy look while a sophisticated darker eye with a glamorous red lip is perfect for a more formal wedding. Your vision for your big-day look mixed with your style is key too, after all, it’s your wedding day and your make-up artist is on hand to help you with whatever look you want. One bit of advice is no drastic transformations, you want to look like the best version of yourself. CONTACT OUR EXPERTS Amazing Face Bridal Hair & Makeup, 07919 130 222, https://amazing-face.co.uk, www.facebook.com/Amazingfacedorset, www.instagram.com/amazing_facedorset DRESSING YOUR BEST GIRLS Please can you give me some ideas for dressing my bridesmaids? Meet the expert: Claire Ridley is the editor of Your Glos & Wilts Wedding and the fashion editor across all CWM titles. Claire says: Here’s my go-to guide for dressing your best girls this season: “Carrie Bradshaw eat your heart out! I’m a big Sex and the City fan and the return of And Just Like That has inspired many dress designs. Think frothy tulle skirts and you get the idea - perfect for a chic city wedding. Simply add a pair of Manolos!” “Grown-up pastels are the shades of the season with sage-green and soft lilac dresses a fashionable choice. Muted metallics are also hot hues to be seen in, from champagne and rose gold to silver-grey.” “Dress your little lovelies in tiered ruffled skirts – the frillier, the better!” “Multiway dresses are perfect for adult bridesmaids. They can be styled to complement their best assets and that way, everyone will feel confident and camera-ready!” “Pick cute candy shades for your flowergirls with contrasting pastel posies to finish.” “It’s important that your bridesmaids wear the same shoes to look coordinated in the photographs. Choose sparkly flats for a festival-themed al fresco celebration, or skyscraper heels for the perfect party pick.” Q&A Fashion and beauty Our experts reveal all www.gettyimages.co.uk www.gettyimages.co.uk EXPERT ADVICE 77
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