Author: Rebecca Furbank

We all want our make up to look as good as it does when its first been applied, but realistically does it still look the same at the end of the day?

I have a few tips to help your make up last the day. The first one is to know your skin, make sure you are using the right products. For example if you have dry skin make sure you use a rich moisturiser. If you have oily skin do not use an oil based product.

Secondly to use a primer, a primer should be applied before your foundation. The primer acts as a good base for the rest of your make up. Do not forget to use an eye primer as well before you do your eyeshadow.

Once you have used your foundation then add your powder. A powder will give you a finished matte look  and will also dry the foundation to stop it looking oily.

Lastly finish with a setting spray to keep your make up in place.

We try to advise our customers on outfits, for example the right colour, shape, style for you but we also try to give tips to help you throughout the day.

One really important tip is to keep hydrated. Do not forget to drink water throughout the day, we all know how important it is to stay hydrated so we need to make sure we make the time to have a drink. If you become dehydrated you might start to feel unwell and nobody wants that.

Normally after the ceremony drinks are offered, if you are planning a wedding why not add some jugs of water to your choices? Especially if it is a lovely hot summers day.

On the table jugs or bottles of water are normally provided. If not you can now buy lovely bottles and even get them personalised to keep some water in. Also if you are drinking water and spill it it is less likely to make a mess on your dress. Plus drinking water alongside alcohol can prevent a hang over (sometimes) or reduce the effects. And not to mention the lovely effects water has on our skin.

Another theme is having your bridesmaids all in a different shade of one colour or all in different colours. This again can open up colours for your outfit that you wouldn’t have thought of.

When choosing your outfit and what colour you want to go for you want to make sure it compliments the brides colours. If the Bride has chosen pastel colours you might not want to go in with a bright and bold colour because in the photos that could look quite harsh.

But you also need to think about your skin tone and hair colour and what would suit you best. You want to look like you on the wedding day so why not pick a colour you love to wear. This season there are so many colours and patterned dresses with lots of colour you will be spoilt for choice.

Why not book an appointment and come in and see us.

Still on the theme of trends this week, another trend we are seeing in 2023 is that ceremony times are getting earlier. Instead of getting married at 2pm/3pm couples are choosing to get married around 12pm so they can have more time celebrating with family and friends. It is also becoming more common to have events the day before or the day after.

Therefore when finding your outfit it needs to be comfortable, you are going to be it in it all day. Especially your shoes! We stock a few different brands of shoes all tried and tested to make sure they will be comfortable for you throughout the day.

When trying outfits on we ask you to do things to try to help you figure out if the dress is going to be comfy, it might be going for a walk around the shop, posing to take a photo or even having a sit down in your outfit.

Wearing the right underwear can also make a big difference in regards to how comfy you are on the day. We are here to try to help you every step of the way so when it comes to the big day all you have to do is out your outfit on and enjoy the day.

This week I have been researching Wedding Trends for 2023 and one trend that is meant to be big for 2023 is getting married abroad. So you find your gorgeous outfit, now how are you going to get it there safely? In todays blog we are going to give you some top tips on packing your outift.

1. Iron or steam your outfit the night before, this allows the fibers in the fabric to cool and stay in the desired shape.
2. Do not overpack your suitcase, clothes need room to breath
3. If your dress is a chiffon or jersey fabric try rolling it instead of folding it when packing.
4. When a fabric is more structured fold it using tissue paper.

I hope if you are going abroad for a wedding that some of these top tips will help.

This week on our social media we are discussing body shapes. We outlined 5, hourglass, pear, inverted triangle, apple and rectangle. Todays post I will go into a little bit of detail about each. Sometimes it is easier to see things written down so you can refer to them instead of a video.

An hourglass is meant to be the most wanted body shape. It is when your shoulders and chest are the same size as your hips but you go in at the waist. When looking for a dress look for something that emphasizes your tiny waist.

A pear shape is when your hips are bigger than your shoulders and chest, therefore you need to balance out your hips, to do this add detail to the top part of your outfit. Ruffles at the top of the dress is one way you could do this and then have a very simple bottom half.

The inverted triangle is the opposite to the pear. It is when your chest and shoulders are bigger than your hips. So again you need to do the opposite. So instead of ruffles at the top of your dress you would have them at the bottom.

Apple you have beautiful curves  and lovely legs but you just need to highlight your waist giving you more of that hourglass shape. Apple shapes tend to have good legs so show them off.

Lastly rectangle, similar to apple you need to create a waist but also some curves, therefore stay away from anything too straight, go for something nice a flowing.

These however are not strict rules you have to follow, like I said we are all different shapes and sizes and we should embrace that and here at Anne Furbank we want to help you do that and help you find the perfect outfit.

Now Christmas and New year are over and we have all eaten our weight in food a lot of people are going to want to lose some weight, but when it comes to choosing your Mother of the Groom or Mother of the Bride outfit it is best to do it when you are at the weight you want to be.

One reason we say this is because you can come and see us and find a dress you love, but buy it in a smaller size, lose some weight but without knowing where exactly you will lose the weight and the dress still not fit, why put that added pressure on yourself?

Or you might come in and again fall in love with a dress, say no to it because you want to lose weight and then once you are the weight you want to be, come back in and the dress has gone.

It is only the start of the new season so you have time. Remember you still want to look and feel like you and we are finding a dress to fit and suit your body, not the other way round.

 

 

So as I am sat here in the office writing today’s blog, looking out the window at the grey, cold and wet January weather, thinking I cannot wait for warmer days. However the moment you walk onto the occassion wear floor  you cannot help but feel happy and warm and be remembered of the summer. The Spring/Summer season has definitely arrived at Anne Furbank.

The moment you walk up the stairs you are surrounded by so many different colours, from your pastel pinks and lemons to your bright pinks and greens. So many different shades of blue it reminds you of the ocean, all these different colours can just lift your mood and help your mindset.

Lets look at some of the main colours and the meaning behind those colours and why some designers might pick them. Pink as a colour can resemble love and femininity. If you wear blue it shows you are a calming person and loyal. Silver is a balance between black and white and can show sophistication and wealth. Green can mean sincere and genuine.  Yellow can mean joy and happiness. I definitely have have my favourite colours to wear that help me look and feel my best and we cannot wait to hear what your favourite colours are and help you find that perfect outfit.

Welcome back to our Mother of the Bride Blog. We hope you have had a lovely Christmas and New Year and are ready for 2023. So new year, new season, bring it on. We cannot wait to start seeing you all instore looking for that perfect outfit.

The new season outfits have been arriving thick and fast, from Veni Infantino, Conidici, Jane and many many more. There are lots of floaty materials, long maxi lengths which give a wonderful feminine and romantic vibe that can be worn again and again. If you suit bold colours or want pastel colours we have something for everyone and we even have hats to match.

No matter the venue from church to beach we have so many different styles of dresses to show you. So why not come and see us, book your appointment today on 01480 811 333.