Getting the vintage bridal look without feeling overly made-up or ‘costume’ can be tricky, but it is achievable with some careful thought and chic inspiration. Here are three key looks from 20th Century vintage decades to give you some ideas and help you on your way to perfecting vintage bridal styling on your big day. Lynsey LeKeux, our resident vintage guru, shares some top vintage make-up tips with us all. * No 1 – Cutesy 1950′s wedding make up. I have penned this look Sugabilly© because I think it’s a perfect combination of rockabilly styling and classic pastel tones. Use…
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For those of you that cringe at the thought of a hen party with tiaras, L plates, pink, fluff and cheap veils… well what about getting a bit more stylish and turning to the 40’s & 50’s for some retro, vintage glamour? That is exactly what this Hen party did – check out the pics below for 40′s and 50′s hair and make up. I was called in by a friend of mine to style her Hen party in exactly this way, she wanted something different and loves to dress up, plus they were off to the All Star bowling…
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Always looking for something cute and pretty – take a peek at these hats, fascinators and headpieces from Hatastic. They are all fantastic value ranging from £35-£60 which I would say is a complete bargain given that they are all handcrafted individually- a great alternative to a veil or a tiara… Take a look at these pics and some snippets of advice, hairstyle tips and thoughts from Chloe the creator of these bespoke pieces. What is your inspiration for doing this? All the many beads, sequins and fabrics to be used…and of course Stephen Jones How did it come about…
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There are a bazillion options for wedding day hairstyles. But here are five practical tips that I gathered from my own wedding experience: 1. Choose a style you know works for you. If you normally wear your hair back, go for an up-do on the Day. If you’re used to wearing your hair down, leave your mane to roam free. And if you know your locks go limp after an hour, look into to dos with lasting volume. But most importantly, go with the style that you feel like your fabulous yourself in and wear it with grace. 2. Do…
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Is it the season for weddings?…it’s always the season for weddings according to my good friend, Emma Dennis, make-up artist extraordinaire! Ems did the make up for my wedding in Dec last year and I have to say I had a lot of great comments about my skin and the lovely natural look she created so she comes highly recommended. Ems is going to guest blog on this site for me with make up tips, ideas and real life examples of her work from recent weddings so hopefully you can get some inspiration from her and some of the…
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If you are looking for a wedding hair and make up artist then take a minute or two to check out these pics which I love. Its always difficult trying to find someone that you will click with, who you can trust to make you look your best and most importantly who will make you feel relaxed on the day. Alexis Daly comes highly recommended as a fab make up artist and hair stylist based in London with lots of experience in making brides look (and feel) their very best on their special day. Alexis’s company, Big Day Beauty,…
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