Dress…
TO IMPRESS
HAIR & MAKEUP
EMMA GELLING
Studio78
With the Race season on our doorstep,
it’s time we all start searching for
the perfect outfit combination.
Combination being the key word - the
idea is to create an eye catching outfit
from head to toe.
When choosing your outfit remember
to ask yourself is it “Classic” or
“Contemporary”. Both are beautiful,
however the trick is to not mix the two
together.
Fascinators or hats are a definite for
these events - not only do some of
them offer some shade from the sun,
but they are a must to complete the
look. Once the type of headpiece is
chosen, hairstyling becomes easy.
If you’re lacking skills with hairstyling,
then the simple rule is - the bigger the
better!
A large fascinator looks most elegant
with a sleek low ponytail or small
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donut bun.
If you prefer hats,
straight hair can
possibly be all you
need. Sometimes a
curl can be too much,
depending on your style.
RACEDAY
EMERGENCY KIT
MUST HAVES:
bobby pins, cotton
tips, lash glue, lipstick
or gloss, breath mints,
super glue (you’d be
surprised), bandaids,
pain killers, sanitary
items
Fascinators that appear
“busy” tend to need a more
structure hair do, simply because they
require a firm foundation to sit on all
day.
Small designs with a comb can slid
into almost any hairstyle - simply
backcomb the area you wish to place
the fascinator and make sure its
sitting in the correct direction.
If you prefer to leave it to the
professionals, make sure you book
well in advanced and don’t forget to
take your headpiece with you.
Raceday outfits take
time to prepare and
require attention to
detail.
Everything
needs
to have purpose -
including your makeup.
Long lasting makeup is
highly recommended for outdoor
events.
Using a matte foundation with a
professional setting spray will help
against the heat in the tropics. Try
complementing your outfit with two
bold features, a strong lip colour and
heavy lashes. By adding false lashes,
it makes your eyes pop without having
to worrying about eyeshadow fading.
Remember your outfit should tell
a story, so don’t leave your face
speechless.