Invited to a Winter Wedding? Warm Up Your Style

Those wedding piccies last forever and not just for the bride and groom. If you’re going to a winter wedding, you might worry about how to look stylish without letting the cold weather throw you a curveball. Here are tips to make you heat up the room.

Get Lovely Locks

If winter hair is giving you a hassle, be trendy while taming your locks by choosing a no-fuss hairstyle:

• Wrap it up! Add personality to a plait by twisting a pretty piece of fabric into it. Match it with something in your outfit, such as lace from your dress or a colour you’re wearing.
• Love your curls. If you have curly hair, enjoy its natural beauty and enhance it with an anti-frizz spray. Here’s an idea for straight hair: only curl the bottom sections to create a quick romantic look. You can also sweep your curls over your shoulder and secure them with a glamorous gemstone-encrusted clip.

• Update the ponytail. Tease the front of your hair to add volume and do something different with your ponytail length, such as wearing a brooch as a hair pin – brooches are trendy this season.

Makeup to Add Glamour

Choose makeup according to when the wedding is held. If it’s an evening wedding you can wear dramatic smoky eyes and berry lips, but daytime weddings demand a more natural look. Here are tips:

• Perfect Your Pout

A dramatic lip is gorgeous but consider that you’re going to be eating and drinking, which can fade your lipstick. Choose a shade that’s not too dark, such as coral or rose, so that if it fades it will leave you with gentle colour.

• Colour Your Lines

Jewel-toned eyeliner is a great break from black. Choose a sumptuous shade, such as bronze or rich cranberry. For more drama, first line your eyes with brown or charcoal liner and then apply this jewel tone.

• Be a Raw Beauty

Naturally radiant skin is a must for looking your best. Exfoliate a day before the wedding to scrub away dead skin so that your complexion is vibrant. Finish off with a thick moisturizer to lock in hydration that the cold steals from your skin.

Use makeup products containing moisturizing ingredients to keep your skin luscious, such as foundations with hydrating oils or light-reflecting particles.

Dress for Success

Your fashion motto as a guest should be to look gorgeous without upstaging the bride. Bold and classy is a winner.

• Sparkle with Cover Ups

Your sleeveless number needs a cover up in winter. Soft textures, like velvet or faux fur, are glamorous choices, while short capes that flow down to just below your chest are great for covering you up without hiding your outfit.

• Choose the Tailored Trend

Pants can be stylish instead of a dress but get them tailored to be flattering. Choose them in bold, dark tones such as burgundy instead of black to break their formality and add trendiness.

• Love the Layers

Winter might require layering but keep it flattering. If you’re wearing loose-fitting pants, create structure with a tighter top and jacket, and vice versa for chic contrast.

• Dress with Detail

Whether it’s a touch of lace or shimmer, dresses always strike a balance between subtle sexiness and formal attire. If dresses aren’t your thing, consider a skirt in a bold jewel tone.

Score an A for Accessories

Accessories for a winter wedding should be practical and pretty. You don’t want to carry around a large bag or wear accessories that clash. Here’s how to choose stylish pieces:

• Be Unusual

Unique pieces of jewelry create personality. Mix different metals in your jewelry, such as silver and gold, to create interest. Natural materials, such as wood, feathers, and gemstones are trendy and create nice earthy tones.

• Bags of Style

Small purses make a big statement this season. Box-shaped mini handbags add structure to your look while fabric clutches have a softening effect. Tiny bags that cross over your body are perfect when hitting the dancefloor.

• Make a New Statement

Be a little creative with your winter statement pieces. A perfect idea is elbow-length gloves. Whether they’re in burgundy, black, or draw inspiration from Prada’s mix of pink, they add a romantic touch.

Winter weddings call to mind warmth, bold colours and a sprinkle of glamour. Create that result with your appearance by following the above style trends for the season.

Written by Cassie Brewer 

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