CHARLOTTE TILBURY

Natalie's style and vision felt so clear as we finished our trial and I looked back down to my notes. Detailed descriptions of each feature left no stone unturned and I knew exactly all the perfect tools for the job to bring this beautiful look to life for her. When her wedding morning came around we got to work using the holy trifecta of skin prep products because it's the most important step for a successful look. Waso Quick Matte Moisturizer left Natalie's skin hydrated but oil-free, a key step for those hot weather weddings. Ariane Poole's Pore Perfecting Face Primer to double down...


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I loved the trip to the Scottish Borders to be part of Caroline & Shea's wedding. Held in the beautiful Chirnside/ Kelso area, this part of the country never fails to impress me and makes for an idyllic wedding day backdrop. With the weather blessing the lovely couple with a warm glorious day the countryside setting truly came to life under the warm glow of the sun. A private wedding took place on the family farm where I endeavoured to replicate the aforementioned glow from the sunshine in Caroline's bridal make-up. It was important to Caroline her look was in keeping with the outdoor location...


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Just like many of my 2021 weddings, Priyanka and Paul's felt like double the celebration. Another couple surrounded by their friends and family on October 23rd at Bolton Castle, all just over joyed to be together celebrating this day of love between the two after countless restrictions and lockdowns we had all endured globally. The pandemic has hit us all hard in so many ways, but seeing how people grasp the opportunity to live life to the fullest again when they finally get the chance to is really such a beautiful thing. That's the exact energy I felt as I helped Priyanka get ready for her special...


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  It's been a while since I posted some sports luxe excellence with END. Clothing on the blog, so today I'm back with their latest piece on the most recent Adidas x Stella McCartney collab. Since 2005 Stella McCartney has been bringing sleek cuts with eco-concious constructions to Adidas' high performance sportswear for multiple killer collections. This seasons pieces are no different with innovation and the environment underpinning some great athleisure creations. Organic cotton and recycled materials come together as gym staples ready to elevate your workout wardrobe alongside...


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I'm still not quite over the whirlwind of 2021, so every time I receive more images of gorgeous weddings from last year I am still blown away by how we pulled together such beautiful moments in so much turmoil. I am so grateful amongst restrictions and lockdowns I still managed to get some wonderful time working with amazing brides at my second home, Middleton Lodge. This time it was Caroline who I was blessed to be spending her wedding morning with. She loved make-up so much that she really relished the opportunity at the trial to deeply discuss all the different aspects of make-up and skincare....


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Natasha and Luqman lit up North Yorkshire with glitz and glamour, when you find out their wedding was planned in just three months you wouldn't of believed it. The day was filled with style with Natasha herself donning Vivienne Westwood and Jimmy Choo, whilst her mum opted for the best mother of the bride outfit I think I've yet to see topped with a Valerie Millinery hat. I would guess that they may well have been some of Grantley Hall's finest dressed guests to date. For a fabulous day filled with fashion, jazz bands, fireworks and most importantly love it was important Natasha's make-up look...


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It was third time lucky for Luisa and Paul when it came to planning their wedding through a pandemic, as it has been for so many other of my brides. That lucky number three keeps coming up! It was really worth the wait for this gorgeous pair as their wedding turned out to be such a magical affair. So come take a look at these amazing sneak peaks at their wedding album. find out more about their day and Luisa's warm smokey make-up look. The sun shined gloriously all day long on the 4th of September, finally their third chosen date finally had come around. With wedding ceremony held at their...


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Another week another set of gorgeous images from my summer of endless, back to back beautiful weddings! Of course Sadhana and James were another unfortunate couple whose wedding planned and been thwarted time and time again by COVID and the ever changing restrictions, but they persevered and finally their magically day rolled around on 6th of September just passed. Taking up lodgings for the night in Middleton Lodge Estate's absolutely stunning Farmhouse the wedding reception naturally took place in the breath taking fig house. Light poured in through the plentiful paned windows that line the walls...


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I first met Sophie back in March 2020, just a few days before official lockdown number 1 began. It was her bridal make-up trial I can remember her in tears, as any bride would be, all that time ago filled with uncertainty for what would come of her wedding she had planned for June 2020. Little did we know back then just how naive we were to hope for a much smaller set back than we got, in almost every way of life let alone weddings! None the less we went ahead with the trial with crossed fingers and minds filled with hope. During we discussed what key elements Sophie felt were important to her for wedding...


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It was just a couple weeks ago I was writting here to share with you Laura's dreamy and delicate wedding make-up, how I achieved it and what Laura had to say about it! You can go take a peek at that here for more of the make-up details if you like. Alternatively I am here to share with you that if you want to see more from their ravishing celebrations, those details are now gracing Belle Bridal readers with the ultimate inspiration over on their website here! From their love story starting in China to their personal challenges through covid and finally a supplier goldmine to help get your own little...


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