Beauty

Looking and feeling good have become hugely important in our lives, and are a top priority in the lead up to a wedding - so why not do both in real style on World Chocolate day (Friday 7th July)? Strip is known for a particularly indulgent and unusual chocolate treat: their chocolate-scented wax - so if you're undergoing the fate of waxing, whether it's your legs, underarms or somewhere a little more intimate, you may as well do it smothered in something you love! They also have chocolate themed rooms at each of their 6 locations (Soho, Chelsea, Notting Hill, One New Change, Islington and Loughton) so you can really immerse yourself in luxury.

It's imperative to get your skin glowing for the big day well in advance. It's not all about the makeup, preparation is key. Drinking lots of water, eating healthily and having facials way in advance are the golden key as you approach your wedding day.

Make sure you drink plenty of water to hydrate your skin from within. Book a course of facials in advance but be aware, facials can bring out  the impurities  in your     skin causing spots/pimples or blemishes as it rids itself of toxins and unwanted impurities that's why it's imperative to have a facial at least once a month in the run up to your wedding day. Treat yourself  to your last facial at least a week before your big day and prior to a spray tan.

With so many ingredients and products available to us to go get our skin ready for the big day, it can be a little confusing working out what we should be using in our beauty regime for that flawless, bridal glowing complexion. Fear not, we’ve done the hard work for you, with some tips and advice on key ingredients to look out for and effective skin perfecting treatments that will give real results before your wedding day. 

Do you want to make sure all eyes are on you on your wedding day? Crazy Color’s range of 27 semi-permanent hair colours range from bright bold shades to pretty pastels for those quirky brides who like to stand out in the crowd and make their hair colour their best accessory!

Whether you’re a Rock N Roll type bride and want to opt for a bright red or blue shade or are a love all things pastel kind of girl and want to go for something a bit subtler such as a coral or mint green, Crazy Color has a shade that will suit you!

Wedding trends are always changing and they are often based on the current season. In winter, the trends naturally move towards more wintery themes – which makes sense! This infographic from The Wedding Band Shop outlines all the latest winter wedding trends in onehandy piece for you. 

More traditional gowns made a comeback this winter with many featuring Victorian necklines and ladylike feminine lace. With the dark winter nights in mind scattering lights from the ceiling to re-create a ‘starry winter night sky’ was a very popular feature at weddings. This of course looks really fantastic at a winter wedding reception particularly.

Do you crave the A-List look for your big day, but just don’t know where to start? We’ve discovered the haircare, skincare and makeup secrets of our favourite stars, to ensure you look red carpet ready on the most important day of your life.

Embryolisse Lait Creme Concentrate, £20, Boots

The 24 hour miracle cream! It's an excellent multi-tasker : A primer, moisturiser, and make-up remover, repairing mask, an after-shave cream and a baby-care product. Created by dermatologist in France over 50 years ago.

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