Q&A Fashion & beauty Look and feel your big-day best with help from the professionals COOL, CALM AND COVERED My arms are the area I’m most self-conscious about so I’d love to have them covered, but at the same time my wedding is in the summer so I’m worried about being hot. Can you help me with any suggestions of how to get the best of both worlds? Vicky says: This is a common problem faced by many brides, but there are plenty of solutions when wedding dress shopping. It just depends on how you feel once trying on the gowns and the extent to which you wish to cover or disguise the tops of your arms. A trend we’ve seen emerge over the last few seasons is the Bardot or off-the-shoulder neckline. Designs like the Cinderella-inspired dress by Disney Fairy Tale Weddings, carefully place off-theshoulder straps just where brides generally want their arms covering. But if a strap isn’t enough, consider an illusion sleeve that will cover your arms just enough without causing you to overheat. Just a friendly warning though: some feel the lace on these sleeves draws too much attention to their least favourite area and prefer to look at accessories for coverage. Capes are becoming more and more popular, especially with those who want to modernise their bridal style. Being a summer wedding, a short cape is an ideal solution if you need something over your shoulders. And let’s not forget, a veil can also cover your arms if pulled a little over your shoulders. This will leave you feeling confident without guests realising you’ve purposely tried to cover them. CONTACT OUR EXPERTS Ruth Ashcroft MUA, www.instagram.com/ra.mua | Victoria Walton, www.victoriaelainebridal.co.uk DRY SPELL I’ve got patches of dry skin along my jawline and forehead and the rest is quite oily. Nothing I’ve tried works to get rid of it and I’m getting worried about my big day make-up. Can you help? Ruth says: First, determine whether your skin condition needs medical attention and seek medical advice if you’re concerned. Skincare isn’t a short-term fix. To achieve the results you want, a daily routine is essential for any skin type, in your case – combination skin (dry and oily). Look for products that are suitable for your specific needs and check for any ingredients you may be allergic to. Then follow these simple steps: ❤ Cleanse. If you’re wearing make-up and SPF, I’d do a double cleanse first with micellar water then with an oil or cleansing balm. ❤ Exfoliate. Use either a chemical (salicylic acid or fruit enzyme) or physical product such as a face scrub once or twice a week. ❤ Moisturise. Opt for a hydrating moisturiser such as Weleda Skin Food for dry and rough skin. Hyaluronic acid is particularly good for dehydrated skin as it holds a 1,000 times its own weight in water, which helps hydrate the skin and can reduce the appearance of fine lines. ❤ Sunscreen. Use a minimum of SPF30+ when using acids on your complexion such as Altruist. Cinderella (D283) by Disney Fairy Tale Weddings courtesy of www.victoriaelainebridal.co.uk 84
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