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    Trending lip colours for a winter wedding

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    If you’re planning a winter wedding, make sure your makeup look is exactly right. You might hope your wedding date is still safe from the coronavirus, or you may have changed things a bit and opted for a Zoom wedding, or private home wedding. Either way, your look is everything and we’re here to help you get it perfect.

    This winter, sultry, edgy and bold is the way to go. Colder temperatures call for warmer looks. However, you don’t have to go for the cliche dark red lips. You can even go for the icy snow queen-look and opt for nude lips. We’re seeing a lot of plum, smokey rose and bronze-nude. Take a look at these fabulous lip looks:

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    Hair accessories for your bridesmaids

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    Whether your girls are wearing their hair up or down, a chic hair accessory will complete their final look.

    From subtle, to timeless, to something Carrie Bradshaw wore on her first wedding day in the SATC movie, here are some hair accessories to consider for your bridesmaids:

     

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    Lashes for days and how to care for them

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    False lashes can make the world of a difference to your make-up look, but not many people know how to take care of them. Here are a few tips and tricks to help get the best wear from your lashes and make them last longer.

    Trim them

    Not all eye shapes are the same size and you may find your strip lash doesn’t fit. This is completely normal to slightly trim the strip with a pair of scissors. Besides looking more natural, they will also be way more comfortable on the eye.

    Skip the mascara

    With lashes that great, you don’t need to apply a coat of mascara. We’re not saying you can’t, but it will definitely help your lashes last longer without the added layers of mascara to remove once you’re done using them.

    Use tweezers

    A pair of tweezers are always handy to help you apply your falsies. It will help to accurately place the lashes as close to your natural lash line as possible without messing up the rest of your makeup.

    Never sleep with them

    Always, and we repeat, always, remove your lashes before going to bed. Similarly to removing your makeup, fake lashes are no different so take them off with the rest of your face before bed. It also helps to clean your lashes from any lash glue or other makeup that may have gotten on it during your wear before putting them back in the box.

    Apply after eye shadow

    It is better to apply your false lashes at the end of your make-up look to avoid getting any fallout eye shadow onto them. This will ensure your lashes looking fresh and new once your make-up look is complete.

    Practice makes perfect

    The only way to become better at applying your falsies, is to do it on a regular basis. You’ll find the more often you use it, the quicker you’ll be, and since they’re reusable, as long as you take good care of them you wouldn’t need to buy some for months!

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    Pinky Goat Lashes from R149.00 (Clicks)

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    Huda Beauty Lashes from R335.00 (Huda Beauty Website)

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    Pretty in passionate pearls

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    We often picture wedding jewellery as shiny rocks, ridiculously expensive gemstones and, if we’re being quite honest, diamonds to go with your ring.

    Have you ever considered the gift of the sea? Pearls are no longer just for rich housewives and your granny. In fact, not only do they look gorgeously classy, they aren’t limited to jewellery. Put them in your hair, put them on your dress. Girl, put them on your cake!

    You don’t have to settle for round pearls, either. Freshwater pearls have very unique shapes and if you’re not into white, pearls come in all sorts of colours.

    Take a look at these:

    For you:

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    For your dress:

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    For your cake:

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    Groom’s shoes fit for a king

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    Wedding shoes are an essential part of the look, and men are not to be excused from dressing the part. Depending on your style, and suit of course, there are many different options when it comes to men’s shoes.

    From vintage to modern and everything in between, there will be something out there for you. Remember, out are the old rules of shoes having to match the belt or having to be the same colour as the trousers.

    We say in with the new, go for what makes you look and feel amazing and remember: bolder is better.

    Here are some trending ideas to inspire you when going shoe shopping:

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    Laid-back dresses for a backyard wedding

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    With the coronavirus pandemic, weddings as we know them are put on hold. However, that doesn’t mean you can’t tie the knot.

    Creative couples across the globe have decided the downsize their weddings, opting to say their I do’s from the comfort of their homes. If you’re still keen on getting married, you’ll need a dress.

    While South Africa is currently under lockdown, there are many clothing retailers that are still allowing people to order and will deliver once the lockdown ends. Online shopping is the best solution at the moment, so get clicking away to find your perfect fit.

    Here are some casual options for your paired-down big day:

    Flute sleeve lace dress – R499 on Superbalist

    Kira Belted Linen Jumpsuit – R1,499.00 on Forever New

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    Risky groom’s fashion that will set you apart

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    Life is too short to wear boring clothes. So, if you are a man of style, these looks are for you. Don’t hold back. If you wear something that’s truly you, your partner will love your look!

    The key to success here is confidence, and that comes with being comfortable with your choice. Stand out from the crowd, but make sure you choose something you love.

    Here are some of our favourite suits and accessories for the bold groom:

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    Trending in beauty: The fox-eye

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    With all the time on your hands right now, it seems like the right time to perfect your makeup skills. The latest makeup trend sweeping the beauty blogs is the fox-eye look, and it might just inspire your bridal beauty look.

    The fox-eye look is a makeup technique that makes your eye appear more angled and elongated, like a fox. The trend originated on Tik Tok and is typically accompanied by straight, archless eyebrows to make your eyes appear even more angled.

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    However, if you’re not willing to shave off the ends of your brows to achieve this look, fear not. When filling in your brows, you could simply add more product in the arch to make the brow appear straighter. You could also skip the brows all together and focus on your eyeshadow to achieve this effect.

    The eyeshadow effect requires you to ‘contour’ your eyeshape from above your crease upwards towards your browbone. This creates a shadow, making it appear as if your eye is naturally shaped this way. Complete the look with angled liner using a dark brown eyeshadow then softly diffuse the line. It’s not a cat-eye liner you want, this look is much softer and more ‘natural’. Then sharply define and elongate your inner eyeducts to make them appear more angled. Voila, the fox-eye!

    Here are a few tutorials to help you perfect the look:

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    How the Japanese kimono made its way to the West

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    Originally, “kimono” was the Japanese word for clothing. These days, it refers more specifically to traditional Japanese clothing. Typically in the olden days, color combinations represented either seasonal colours or the political class to which one belonged, according to web-Japan.com.

    Traditional kimonos have beautiful floral designs and are made of silk.


     
    In modern times, the Japanese rarely wear kimonos except on special cultural occasions like weddings, funerals, tea ceremonies, or festivals.
     
    As the world turned into a global village over the years, different cultures and fashions were influenced by each other, taking inspiration from the beautiful designs of foreign nations.

    It’s not advisable for Westerners to wear traditional Japanese bridal kimonos on their weddings without specific reasons, however taking design inspiration and adapting it to your own style is a great way of celebrating wonderful cultures and learning about customs around the world.

    Take a look at these incredible gowns inspired by kimonos, mixing East and West in a splendid way:

     
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    Dresses we love: Sequins

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    In earlier centuries, these disc-shaped beads were made from shiny metals. Today, sequins are most often made from plastic. They look just as glamorous as ever, though!

    We love the sparkle they give, and since we’re back in the 20s, why not reimagine sequins? Especially for evening weddings, sequins can create a beautiful and striking effect.

    Take a look at these for some glam-spiration:

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