SEPTEMBER UPDATE!

My Birthday month!

I had a lovely birthday in the Spanish sunshine, with a birthday dinner in Malaga at https://www.restaurantemnl.com/.

What I am watching...

So many good shows at the moment we smashed through The Gentlemen on Netflix and are currently enjoying Mobland on Paramount. I also love my weekly guilty pleasures of Below Deck and MIC.

What I am reading...

I am enjoying 'Driving over Lemons' by Chris Stewart and in Spain I brought 'Beth Ha Muerto' my first fictional novel in Spanish by Katie Bernet which I look forward to attempting to start next!

What I am doing...

Work wise I am organising pre-wedding trials for late this year/early next year weddings.

Organising and planning my upcoming make-up workshops.

I have had a good organise of my makeup kit and I am looking into introducing a cleaner kit as much as possible going forward, cleaner as in product ingredients - my kit is always sparkling! 

I have also had to increase my fees for 2027, however all bookings made this year will receive 2026 rates!

I still have some makeup videos I made months ago I need to edit which I keep putting off so hopefully by next month's update this will be done.

I also plan to update my website galleries.

Oh and actually doing the physical makeup and hair too!

Non-work related I am focussed on loosing weight as with the number of holidays I have managed to enjoy this year I have piled on a few unwanted pounds! I am not dieting but definitely reducing portion size and eating healthy lots of fruit veg, nuts, meat and fish. No junk basically! Obviously anyone who knows me there is definitely the old treat here or there though!

I have also started taking creatine as I thought about it a year ago and never got around to it. I do quite a lot of gym and pilates so hoping it is helpful for me to take.

I am still enjoying some lovely sunny dog walks with the weather being so nice and warm still.

Lastly I guess I am sorting out my summer/winter wardrobe argh I hate this swap over time of year, I would like to remain in summer all year please.

What I am eating...

On holiday I casually tried prawns and started eating them, a total shock to all who know me!

With the slight change in weather I have enjoyed my first Sunday roast lunch of the autumn season in Hampstead at The Hollybush https://www.hollybushhampstead.co.uk/, we highly recommend it!

I have also started cooking my go to ramen dish which is hearty and filling! An autumn/winter dish only!

I am trying to eat more oily fish like sardines which I do not really like but hey ho... and introducing lots of different beans into our diet.

What I am drinking...

I always start my day with lemon water followed by a couple of coffees.  Sangria and red wine were by holiday go to's and red wine generally is my vibe. I am also loving the Dragonfly green tea with mint and I have just introduced camomile tea before bed!  Ooh and I also made my first ever smoothie, late to the party I know... it was delicious!

Current mood, in fact who am I kidding always my mood!

If you would like to book on an upcoming makeup workshop see further details here: https://www.nikimakeup.co.uk/clientlist

AUGUST UPDATE!

Where did August go? Anyone else feel the same... I feel like it went so fast and the heat wave summer is coming to end which feels me with dread if I'm honest. I am such a summer girl I have loved the ongoing heatwaves! I just cannot get excited about autumn, grey rainy weather and winter clothes argh! Anyway I will throw myself into work to get me through! I have a few exciting projects on the go at the moment and all will be revealed this autumn/winter so watch this space!

Some of my recent hair and makeup work I've snapped along the way this month.

I have also been working more on creating social content, and dare I say I am actually quite enjoying the creativity of it all! This is a gifted product (3-in-1 Miracle Formula) from the wonderful brand Rosalique which I do use and have used for many years, it is fantastic for rosacea and sensitive red prone skin.

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Lots of sunny dog walks with @rufustheredtoypoodle (check out his Insta!).

I am now taking bookings for Christmas party hair and makeup email nikimakeup@aol.com to get booked in!  I also have new mixed group makeup workshop dates in October and November (November 7th has already sold) out as spaces are limited to six per session so do book early if you are interested in learning some new makeup techniques.  Book via my website/email or DM me on instagram.

Next year is looking busy for weddings already after a quieter year this year so do check my instagram and website for updates. www.nikimakeup.co.uk @nikimakeup

JULY UPDATE!

A whirlwind month of sunny hot summer days, weddings, a makeup workshop, special occasion hair and makeup's, a holiday in Puglia and the World Cup!

Puglia was beautiful, we had a lovely trip! We stayed in stunning white washed Ostuni and hired a car so that we could visit lots of other villages and beaches.  It certainly was a busy trip we saw a lot and there is a lot we sadly missed...certainly is a lot to see and do there!

Spending time with Rufus outside has been lovely he is such an outdoors boy he loves it as much as me, we are both straight into the garden when we wake up!

Weddings at two of my favourite venues including South Farm where I had two weddings this month with its quirky gypsy caravans and Tewin Bury Farm with its Tewin room which is lovely and spacious, bright and airy to get ready in. Also images from a wedding at Shortmead house. Apologies for all the hair images and not so many of makeup but sometimes it is more difficult to take photos of faces.

Finally a bespoke natural makeup workshop with this lovely group of friends. October makeup workshops return soon so do keep an eye on dates via my website www.nikimakeup.co.uk and instagram @nikimakeup Book your space early as spaces are extremely limited. Gift Vouchers also available.

As I write this I am now signing off for five nights holiday in Marbella. 

See you in August and enjoy the rest of the summer.  

Niki x