Enjoy this stylish collection of classic occasion wear suitable for your big day

out this summer, shot on location at The Fennes country estate in Bocking

Meet the Photographer

Keith Mindham trained at the Colchester Institute of Higher Education and is now an established photographer in Norfolk, Suffolk, Essex and Cambridge specialises in PR, public relations, commercial, product, portrait, packshot, property and food photography.Based on the Norfolk Suffolk border ideal for clients needing a photographer in Ipswich, Norwich, Cambridge, Colchester, Kings Lynn, Bury St Edmunds, and throughtout East Anglia.Keith is committed to providing clients with a personal service, creative photography and believes attention to detail is paramount.

A grand day out

Enjoy this stylish collection of classic occasion wear suitable for your big day out this summer, shot on location at The Fennes country estate in Bocking

MODEL: Victoria ClarkePHOTOGRAPHY: Keith Mindham FASHION DIRECTION: Julian ReadHAIR: Carole Simpson-Reeve MAKE-UP: Annoshka Moy LOCATION: The Fennes, Bocking near Braintree

HairCarole Simpson Reeve from Caramel Browne created a selection of looks to complement the different styles of occasionwear at the latest Essex Life fashion shoot. From tousled curls to Hollywood siren waves, the foundation must begin with great products and tools. Carole recommends preparing the hair by spritzing with Sebastian Trilliant heat protection and shine styler before tonging into curls. This leaves the hair soft shiny and easy to mould. A fine hairspray such as Sebastian Re-Shaper can be brushed out and re-worked as well as being humidity resistant, making it easy to brush and mould the curls into the glam 1940s style wave featured. Carole is a specialist in long hair dressing and has a dedicated team at Caramel Brown with expertise in creating the perfect hairstyle for any occasion.Carole Simpson-ReeveCaramel Browne 54 Blackberry RoadStanway, ColchesterEssex 01206 330 709Make-upThe make-up for the occasionwear fashion shoot at The Fennes in Bocking was performed by Annoshka Moy at Caramel Browne using New CID and Dermalogica products. To create a smouldering eye, Annoshka used a combination of taupe and grey shades, blended from lighter in the inner corners to darker at the socket line to create depth. Liquid liner is a must to take any look from casual to sophisticated, and once applied can last from day to night. A strong trend still for 2012 is the red lip, with designers such as Henry Holland and Victoria Beckham showcasing the look at London Fashion Week. A top tip from Annoshka is to mix and match colours to create the perfect shade. For this shoot she used a combination of Mac Ruby Woo and New CID Scarlet.Annoshka MoyCaramel Browne 54 Blackberry RoadStanwayColchesterEssexCO3 0RZ 01206 330 709

IN FASHIONOn locationThe Fennes Estate Bocking BraintreeEssex CM7 5PL 01376 324555 Situated in 100 acres of tranquil Essex countryside, The Fennes is a beautiful Georgian manor house that becomes your home for the day with exclusive use for your wedding or event guaranteed. The elegant adjoining silk-lined pavilions, both with chandeliers and state-of-the-art starlight ceilings, is a great setting for your wedding breakfast while The Fennes catering team will create a menu tailored to your own specifications served to you and your guests either in the pavilion, accommodating your civil ceremony and dining for up to 150 wedding guests, or in the banqueting hall which can comfortably seat up to 400 guests.

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