We all want to look perfect on our wedding day: glowing skin, flawless tan, silky locks, rosy lips and a gentle blush on our cheek. All naturally of course!
Here are some of our editorial team’s favourite beauty products for brides. (All from Boots, so you can collect points too!)
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Asos has long been a fashion favourite for brides and stars alike. The one stop shop for clothes, accessories, lingerie, shoes… The list goes on and on. But did you know they also sell beauty products? Yes, indeed. I understand that when you get to the home page and see a gorgeous model wearing a leather mini skirt and six inch heels, the immediate reaction is “Want. Must have!” but if you can just repress that for one moment, you can find a whole cave of delights.
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American actress Scarlett Johanssen always has a stunning red carpet look. Inspired by the Hollywood stars of the 1940s and 1950s, she oozes glamorous sex appeal with her red lips, winged eyeliner and elaborate curls. The look pictured here is a little more subtle than her usual bold look, making it the perfect look for a bride who wants a unique, modern take on vintage glamour for her wedding day.
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Now that you know all the hints and tips on applying your own make up, I thought it was time to show you a beautiful look and how to achieve it. On your day, you want to look naturally radiant and glow in your own beauty, rather than caking the make up on. Kate Beckinsale is the very eptiome of achieving natural beauty through make up. She keeps her English rose complexion and adds some simple touches to shine- the perfect look for your wedding day.
So get those brushes ready, tie back your hair and join me as we work through this stunning look.
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Every bride wants to look her best on her wedding day. Yet the cost of hiring a make up artist can make quite a dent in the budget, so many brides are making Blue Peter style and being their own make up artist. So here are some hints and tips on how you can perfect your technique so you can get those professional results without the professional price tag.
Rule number one: Practice, practice, practice! I can’t stress this enough. With a whole load of practice, you will get to understand how the particular cosmetics work, how best to apply them and what works best for you. Not only that but you will be constantly honing your technique, ensuring you are a make up whizz by the time your day comes around.
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These days brides have more options when it comes to their special day and this includes hairstyle. While traditionally, brides wore their hair up, today modern brides can choose to get formal with an upsweep or beach casual with long flowing locks. The choice is really up to you. To help you get clear about whether you should go up or down on your wedding day, here are a few things you should consider.
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Have you been flipping through magazines to find just the right hair cut and style for your wedding day?
It’s all well and good to pine for the locks of Angela Jolie, Victoria Beckham or Kate Moss, but their styles may not be the right look for you.
Instead read our tips on how to choose a hair style based upon your own unique face shape to enhance your look on your special day.
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As your wedding date gets closer you may want to put two little words into real life practice: “Water, please.” Water is just as important a factor as diet and exercise in your physical preparation for the big day. Not only will it keep you hydrated as you run from floral arrangements to cake tastings, but it will also help keep your skin glowing.
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