After May, September is by far the most popular month with brides. The weather is mild and there's still plenty of sunshine. So how best to prepare for that long-awaited yes?

THE SEPTEMBER BRIDE. BEAUTY TIPS AND IDEAS.


Let's start with the dress.
Which to choose? This depends on what type of bride you want to be. Romantic, ensconced in sumptuous, floaty tulle, or swathed in a luxury bridal jumpsuit for a more modern twist? Or are you a minimalist bride? The choice is yours. Fashion trend feature luxury fabrics, embroidery, glitter appliqués, organza and taffeta. As for the shape of the dress, A-line cuts, deep V-necklines, tight or extremely voluminous skirts and even trousers and mini-dresses are all the rage. Accessories, on the other hand, take a back seat and should be chosen to match the bridal veil. A decidedly edgy alternative is the jumpsuit: the elegant panama silk tuxedo suit by Max Mara and the see-through lace jumpsuit with tulle overskirt by Naeem Khan are just two examples. The short, romantic dress by Blumarine Sposa, which shows off the legs, is perfect for brides who want to break away from tradition. Puff sleeves have also made a comeback. Maxi flowers and extra-voluminous skirts have never been so popular. And lastly, of the many new fashion trends, we recommend embellishing belts with fabric bows to emphasize the waist.
Make Up.
The day of the wedding is a magical time when everyone's attention is firmly focused on the bride—who is often torn between breaking free of tradition, following tradition, finding inspiration in the latest trends or reflecting her own personality. Here are some suggestions for the perfect make up. 2019 was the year of Living Coral, a vibrant yet mellow colour that influenced fashion, art and design. Even make up fell under its spell. How should it be used? Use it to blend classic nude eyeshadows or enhance the lips. In September, skin is still glowing from the summer sun, so choose warm golden or caramel foundation and concealer that match your tan. Avoid cool, pale shades at all costs as they will look unnatural on a tanned complexion and pink shades too, for the very same reason. The skin tone must be respected. Take care not to overdo the thickness of your eyeliner. Eyeliner must be applied in a clean upward stroke. If you are a mature bride, pair up Living Coral with a matt eye shadow to give the upper eyelid depth, but if you are a younger bride you can choose an illuminating, satin eyeshadow base. Use volumising mascara on the outer lashes to complete the look. Red lipstick can also be used on the lips, provided it is a matt or satin shade. Simply pat onto lips with your fingertips for a more natural result. In this case, keep eye make up to a minimum and use just a hint of blush. If you have a golden complexion, choose a pure red or slightly orange-red lipstick and if you have a very fair or olive complexion, opt for a deeper red. Leave bronzer and blush until last. A satin bronzer adds warmth to the complexion, while a matt bronzer sculpts and creates dimensions. The final flourish is blush, which you should always choose to match your complexion. If you have tanned or golden skin, opt for peach, caramel, coral and terracotta shades. If, on the other hand, you have fair or pale skin, opt for pink, pastel shades such as peony, pastel and hydrangea pink.

And what about hair?
Your hair, or rather your hairstyle, is what everyone's eyes will be firmly fixed on, alongside your dress. Before even thinking about what style to choose, make sure your skin and hair are in tip top condition. How can I achieve soft, shiny hair with more volume before the long-awaited yes? If your wedding day is less than a month away, the Prodige treatment can work wonders. It revitalises and restores your hair's natural strength and instantly regenerates the hair fibre, in just four weeks. The result is soft, strong, radiant hair, in a very short time. An in-salon treatment that repairs damaged hair, to be continued at home. The result is guaranteed. If you have more time available, start with a detox treatment to detoxify and purify the skin, followed by the Lotion Concentrée anti-hair loss* treatment to strengthen the bulb, stimulate regrowth and promote scalp oxygenation. Now that you have given skin and hair regeneration some thought, you are ready for the Etoilage service: the revolutionary Medavita colour experience that will give your hair the shine you’ve always dreamed of. The time has now come to choose your hairstyle. Of the various current trends, we recommend that you choose the one that most reflects your own personal style and that you do not completely overhaul your look. The versatile half up half down hairstyle is still the most popular with brides and features high or low ponytails, croissant buns, beehive updos and back-combed hair folded down on top of the head to create a perfect 1960s doughnut bun. And last of all is hyper-natural hair, chosen by many celebrities for their best day ever. And for the finishing touch, add a splash of Idol Radiance, a light hold, non-aerosol, illuminating oil spray. It will leave your hair silky and shiny. *Anti-hair loss – Adjuvant in the prevention of hair loss