July Update!

July 1st kicked off with Joannes's wedding, bridal makeup by me (http//:www.nikimakeup.co.uk) such a pleasure to be a part of her big day!

 





Wedding Hair & Makeup trials.









Wedding Hairstyles created at http://www.stmichaelsmanor.com
I have had three weddings there this month such a lovely and popular venue!





Jo's wedding at St Michaels Manor, Hair & makeup by me via www.nikimakeup.co.uk







I loved creating Sacha's hair and makeup look below for her wedding day at beautiful http//:www.southfarm.co.uk



Behind the scenes on a photoshoot in a restaurant in Northampton.
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I also celebrated my Fifth Wedding Anniversary in Northern Spain, here is a few snaps!...

Bilbao, The Guggenheim Museum
https://www.guggenheim-bilbao.eus/en/the-collection










A day at the Zoo!







Comillas, El capricho de Gaudi
http://www.elcaprichodegaudi.com









Beautiful Northern Spain



Stunning Basque beaches.





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My Desert Island Beauty must haves!

My Desert Island products...

My trusty tube of St Tropez Gradual Tan in shade Medium/Dark.  I have used this product ever since it launched and also recommend it to my clients. If you have pale skin the Light/Medium shade will be a better option for you.  l just love the colour it gives my skin and people often comment asking if I have been away! It never streaks and is easy to apply.  I always have at least two or three tubes in my bathroom cabinet, it is also the first thing I pack when I am travelling, without it my skin just looses that natural golden glow.

Lucas Papaw Ointment is a staple when I travel it comes in so handy for cuts, grazes, burns, bites, dry skin, makes a great lip balm, achieves a glossy eye or dewy cheekbone. Moisturises eyelashes and hydrates cuticles and also great for taming flyaway hairs. A MUST!

Charlotte Tilbury Instant Look in a palette shade 'Beauty Glow' is my summer makeup favourite. These are perfect colours for me to create a bronzed look.  Also it is so convenient that eye colours, bronzer, blusher and highlighter are all in one compact, genius!

Mascara is an absolute must have.  I am currently using DIORSHOW but I do try different ones all the time!

Got to have my trademark bright coral nails, it just wouldn't be summer without them!

I love OPI shade Living on the Bula-vard.

 

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My Summer Makeup Tips.

Survive the heat like a true Beach Goddess with my Expert Tips!

Less is more. Do not try to layer on too many products such as moisturiser, eye cream, primer and long wear makeup.

A primer suited to your skin type will keep makeup in place. However if your foundation is a good long wearing one why use primer as well? For example Estée Lauder Double Wear is a staple in my kit, for those who like full coverage it simply doesn't budge.  

https://www.esteelauder.com/product/643/22830/product-catalog/makeup/face/foundations/double-wear/stay-in-place-makeup#/shade/1C1-Cool-bone

Like wise MAC Face & Body creates a natural dewy skin that is waterproof. 

http://www.maccosmetics.co.uk/product/13847/32553/products/makeup/face/foundation/mac-studio-face-and-body-foundation-50-ml#/shade/N1

My current favourite Primer is by Maybelline, they have some really great products do check them out!

https://www.maybelline.co.uk/face/primer/superstay-24hr-primer/superstay-24hr-primer

Do opt for products that say long lasting, long wearing or waterproof. Stains will also be a good long wearing choice.

Always use an eye primer as this will even the skin tone before eyeshadow creating a perfect canvas for true eyeshadow colours to show.  This does not happen if you apply a colour directly to the eyelid without a neutral primed eye first. MAC Paint pot in 'Soft Ochre' is my favourite eyebase, it is ideal to apply colours on top of, long wearing and crease proof.

http://www.maccosmetics.co.uk/product/13840/1573/products/makeup/eyes/shadow/pro-longwear-paint-pot#/shade/Soft_Ochre

Always layer products a little at a time for extra longevity.  For example apply a little shadow, blend, apply a little more, blend, apply a little more. This will keep colour on much longer than quickly sweeping some powder across the lids.  Same with blusher I will quite often go back to blush at the end of a makeup and add a little more. With lip colour apply a lip pencil all over the lip lightly first then apply colour, blot and apply colour again.

I must give a shout out to Maybelline Super Stay 24 Hour long lasting lip colours these stay on great and at a reasonable price, much better than some of the premium brands I have tried.

https://www.maybelline.co.uk/lips/lip-color/super-stay-24-lip-color

Always set makeup well with powder.  Use a powder puff for a well set finish and a brush for a lighter touch depending on how oily your skin becomes through the day. I love MAC Blot Powder, it is a staple in my kit and my personal makeup bag, medium dark is a good shade that suits a lot of people.   

http://www.maccosmetics.co.uk/product/13849/301/products/makeup/face/powder/blot-powderpressed#/shade/Medium_Dark

Lastly if you really have problems with your makeup wearing off you can invest in a makeup setting spray.  That's a makeup setting spray not a HAIRSPRAY it is never a good idea to do this no matter what you have heard or seen!  Urban Decay offers a range of great ones to choose from.

http://www.urbandecay.co.uk/en_GB/what-s-new/new-arrivals/all-nighter/ud803.html

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