October Update!

October has been a quieter working month for me so I have tried to slow down a bit and be in the moment and enjoy some time outdoors in the autumn sun with my new puppy Rufus, we have had some fun times exploring together...he even made his first train journey into London.  Sorry to bore you with puppy photos but he too cute, you can follow him on Instagram and Tik Tok @rufustheredtoypoodle if you are a crazy dog lover like me!

I was invited to do hair and makeup for a model shoot for https://www.thecotswoldhatclub.co.uk, do check out the gorgeous hats if you are in need! I used natural autumnal shades of makeup and softly waved the model Amber's hair.

I did hold some makeup workshops at my home studio as well recently which is a really great fun way to learn some new makeup skills and some of my pro' tips in small friendly groups, plus there is fizz, nibbles and a goody bag! 

I am a recommended supplier at https://www.offleyplace.com and attended their wedding showcase at the beginning of this month.  I am also thrilled to be a recommended supplier at https://stmichaelsmanor.com, two stunning Hertfordshire venues, do check them out!

I had a lovely wedding for Michaela at  https://www.millingbarn.co.uk who opted for soft, modern vintage hair and makeup and her beautiful maid of honour who went with her natural curl and natural makeup.

I have been doing some collage and painting too in my spare time, you can follow my art account @nikicreates on instagram.

I have limited peak wedding dates available next year now so do book all of your favourite suppliers early to avoid disappointment.  I am also now taking bookings now for 2026 dates. 

All Bridal Enquiries via www.nikimakeup.co.uk and shoot enquires www.nikimakeup.com

Happy Halloween! X

FRIDAY FAVE! Charlotte Tilbury Pillow Talk Fair Lipstick

I confess I brought this colour to add to my pro' kit but I absolutely love it and haven't stopped wearing it in the last two weeks I have had it, so I will have to order another for my kit as this one is staying firmly in my handbag!

Pillow Talk Fair is cool toned pink with a satin finish, the perfect shade for fair skin tones. It reminds me a lot of MAC Faux for any MAC lovers out there, which has always been a personal favourite of mine as it is the only lipstick I have ever worn that my husband said he liked! 

I like to apply the original 'pillow talk' lip cheat pencil to define lips prior to applying this colour as I find it gives a little more definition on the lip shape, but it obviously pairs perfectly with lip cheat liner 'pillow talk fair' as well.

Pillow talk lipsticks are long lasting and conditioning so feel very comfortable to wear not to mention the gorgeous rose gold packaging.

With one Pillow talk product selling every two seconds what are you waiting for!

I also have a discount code for your first online order at Charlotte Tilbury to save 15%

Use code nikilFB4J2  at checkout 

Happy Shopping!

RRP.£28.00

https://www.charlottetilbury.com/uk/product/k-i-s-s-i-n-g-pillow-talk-fair-2

SEPTEMBER UPDATE!

September is my birthday month so I definitely milked it with a nice few meals out and with family and friends and few days away over my birthday in sunny Malaga then I came home to Autumn which incidentally I hate, roll on summer 2025!! 

I enjoyed my birthday dinner at https://www.blossommalaga.com it was simply outstanding, if you get the chance do go!

We popped to https://vinsantobar.com I had my favourite lychee martini and again the food is always fab' here.

We also visited https://hazels-stalbans.co.uk  The food here is so good! A must do if you are local! The ham hock croquets were better than any I had in Spain.

Wedding season has ended for this year with September being a really busy month.  I have worked at some beautiful venues and had such fun on wedding mornings with my beautiful brides it has been a really great wedding season post the covid craziness of the past few years!  I have been to some f my favourites South farm, Tewinbury bury farm and Essendon Country club on multiple visits this month too!

Hair & Makeup for two wedding parties at https://www.essendoncc.co.uk where I am a recommended supplier.

Make up at https://tewinbury.co.uk

Hair & Makeup for a guest at a Tewinbury farm wedding.

I am a recommended supplier at the fabulous https://south-farm.co.uk and loved creating this simple elegant hair and make up for Charlotte.

I also just got a toy poodle puppy he is a bundle of cuteness and joy.  If you are interested in following his adventures you can follow his instagram @rufustheredtoypoodle

I have also been doing a bit of sketching here and there when I can, inspired by shells and ocean life!

I am also holding some fun, informal makeup workshops in October and November in my garden studio in Harpenden. All details are on my website www.nikimakeup.co.uk and Instagram @nikimakeup. Email to reserve a space!

All Hair & Makeup enquires via www.nikimakeup.co.uk