Dressing Room Issue 12 was shot at M11 Studio who specialise in bespoke beauty solutions and are perfect for special occasions…
This highlighted, dewy look begins with an illuminating primer. Shiseido Synchro Skin Illuminator in Rose Gold or Pure Gold is gently patted onto freshly moisturised skin, and a base is created with Blac Cosmetics’ Organic Foundation in Bamboo. Cheeks pop thanks to NARS Highlighting Powder in Maldives, St Barths and Fort De France, blended together. Eyes sparkle with metallic magic created using Blac Cosmetics’ Mineral Eye Dust in Champagne. A simple clear gloss on the lips is all it takes to round off this ‘glowing bride’ look, although small tweaks, such as an extra shot of colour to the lips and cheeks, can transform it. In this case, a dab of Benefit Cosmetics’ Benetint has been buffed onto the cheek area with a kabuki brush and Lancome L’Absolu Lip Lacquer in 134 creates impact that will stay put. Adding to this sexy seventies feel, the hair is side swept, loosely curled and tousled to achieve a lived-in bed hair feel. Elle wears Lace pant and lingerie set by Ingrid Starnes, Cashmere robe by Elle + Riley, sunglasses by Karen Walker, and Volcano necklace, Zap black diamond earring and Holos ring, all by Zoe & Morgan. Eternal heels by Chaos & Harmony.
Brides who want dramatic, impactful makeup should try experimenting with colour. This look begins by applying an illuminating primer, Shiseido’s Synchro Skin Tinted Gel Cream in Medium, then Shiseido Future Solution LX Total Radiance Foundation in Neutral 3. Any darkness around the eyes can be erased with Hourglass’ skin-perfecting highlighter Vanish in Champagne Flash and Benefit’s Boi-ing Hydrating Concealer in No 1. Next, eyelids are made bold and brilliant by combining Blac Cosmetics’ Loose Mineral Eye Dust in Burnt Copper and Copper Glaze, before finishing eyes with lashings of Benefit’s infamous Bad Gal Bang volumizing mascara. Brows are finessed with Benefit’s Precisely, My Brow pencil and lips are made more kissable with Lancome L’Absolu Lip Lacquer in 378. Skin tip—Make sure this bold look stays put by spritzing a setting spray like YSL Top Secrets Makeup Setting Spray onto your face. Keeping your skin in peak condition always helps, too. Pop some Skyn Iceland Hydro Cool Firming Eye Gels into the fridge and then apply to help reduce any puffiness or signs of fatigue. To complement the chunky pearl jewels, texture is added to the hair before sweeping it back off the face adding drama to this sleek and sophisticated look. Elle wears Linden jumpsuit and Kendell blazer by Juliette Hogan. Earrings and necklaces by Homage. Gold mules are by Chaos & Harmony.
For a more after-hours take on the previous dramatic look, smooth or slick hair down and opt for a darker shade of lipstick or a heavier slick of liptint. Skin tip—Add an intensive treatment like Shiseido’s WrinkleResist24 Balancing Softener Enriched to your regime to alleviate signs of stress, and keep Shiseido’s Oil-Control Blotting Papers on hand to ensure your finished look is free from shine, which can creep in on the big day. Elle wears Bolivia jacket and trouser by Shjark with Lonely Lingerie bodysuit. Earrings and ring by Graham Thompson Antique Jewellery and necklace by Homage. Feather heels by Chaos & Harmony.
Achieve this ‘barely there’ look by patting some Bobbi Brown primer plus mattifier onto the skin, before working on a light, fresh foundation such as Bobbi Brown’s Skin Long-Wear Weightless Foundation, with SPF15. Enliven this base by sweeping some shimmer onto cheekbones — we’ve used the Copper Diamond and Apricot shades in Bobbi Brown’s handy Highlight & Glow Shimmer Brick Palette. Eyes are defined with Bobbi Brown Long-Wear Eye Pencil in Jet, softly smudged, with Bobbi Brown Long-Wear Shadow Stick in Malted Pink applied to the entire lid, then gently blended out. Bobbi Brown Long-Wear Sparkle Stick in Molten Bronze is then added to the contour crease of the eye and lash line to add a touch of sultriness to this soft, neutral look, and eyes are finished with a slick of Bobbi Brown Smokey Eye Mascara. On the lips, Bobbi Brown Crushed Lip Color in Sazan Nude, a beautiful rose nude, rounds off this stunning look. Hair is kept smooth with a romantic wave added through the mid-length which adds an element of glamour to this modern take on a natural beauty look. Elle wears lingerie set by Lonely Lingerie, with Harris Tapper shirt dress. Dark Night Spear earrings, Quill diamond bracelet, Quill Pendant, Allende Diamond Couture ring, Glide Diamond Ring and Herald Cushion Halo ring, all by Alice Herald. 
Photography—Greta Kenyon | Styling—Georgette Pollock-Johnston | Hair—Trish Bhikoo at —M11 Studio | Makeup—Krystal Hayward | Location| Model—Elle at Clyne Models | Words—Sarah Simpson
