March Update!

I am the recommended Makeup Artist at Luton Hoo Hotel and was pleased to exhibit at the wedding show at the beginning of March, the next one is in October if you missed it I look forward to meeting new brides to be!



Another busy month for bridal trials, I specialise in natural enhancing makeup for your big day.
www.nikimakeup.co.uk

Just some of the many faces I have had the pleasure of making up!





Hair and makeup trial for Katherine

A lovely Bridesmaid makeup trial too!




Behind the scenes on a photoshoot, I have been lucky to have a few close to home this month and also one in the pretty cotswold village of Chipping Campden so I made time for a quick tea room pitstop as you do!

Friday Fave: Paul Mitchell Color Protect Daily Conditioner 300ml

This week's "Friday Fave" is Paul Mitchell Color Protect Daily Conditioner which I have been using for a good month or so now.  I am a huge fan and indeed of the daily shampoo.

This is excellent for colour treated hair.  My hair colourist for the first time ever said my hair seemed in much better condition, I am convinced it is totally down to this Paul Mitchell shampoo and conditioner combo!

Enriched with proteins, amino acids and panthenol it strengthens and moisturises helping to repair colour treated hair.

Apply a small amount to your palms and massage into the hair, you will notice hair instantly de- tangles and feels silky and smooth.

My hair feels shinier and healthier than it has in a long time. I recommend using this in conjunction with the daily shampoo (£11.75).



Paul Mitchell Color Protect Daily Conditioner Retails at £14.50
Available at www.lookfantastic.com

Friday Fave: Burt's Bees Lemon Butter Cuticle cream

This weeks "Friday Fave" is my trusted BURT'S BEES Lemon Butter Cuticle Cream.
I keep this by my bedside and apply to my cuticles every night before bed to keep them soft and moisturised. I absolutely love the fresh lemon scent too.

It is 100% natural containing Sunflower oil and Vitamin E to nourish and Sweet Almond Oil and Cocoa Seed butter to moisturise.

Available in a handy 17g tin, it is easy to massage your finger into the solid cream and then into each cuticle.

Available to buy at John Lewis, Amazon and Boots.

http://www.boots.com/burts-bees-lemon-butter-cuticle-cream-15g-10072677 £5.99

https://www.johnlewis.com/burt's-bees-lemon-butter-cuticle-creme-17g/p230469722 £4.00

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Burts-Bees-Lemon-Butter-Cuticle/dp/B002PK0ROW?SubscriptionId=AKIAJU5KLS342LW4SKIA&tag=wwwetalecouk-21&linkCode=xm2&camp=2025&creative=165953&creativeASIN=B002PK0ROWwwwetalecouk-21 £3.53

The Andalucian Lake Workshop!

Calling all Photographers!

If you are a wedding photographer wanting to build on your destination wedding portfolio this is a fantastic and extremely rare opportunity.  Laura Charles at Reviva weddings (www.reviva-weddings.com) and Claire at Butler & White Weddings (www.butlerandwhite.com) are working together to create this fabulous Andalucian styled wedding shoot opportunity at an exclusive luxury villa (http://www.luxurymarbellavilla.co.uk) set in the beautiful Marbella mountains overlooking an idyllic lake.

A unique opportunity to gain hundreds of photographs for your portfolio, website and social media.  This is the perfect creative workshop for Photographers looking to add to their portfolio.

A super creative day has been organised including models, hair and makeup, dresses, florals and beautiful andalucian wedding styling.

The workshop is on Saturday April 21st at 1.30pm at Quinta de las Colinas Marbella, Spain.

Accommodation at the Hacienda can also be provided by contacting them directly, why not make it a luxury break in the sunshine as well...
pat.stannett@hotmail.co.uk

This venue has a very special place in my heart as this is where I married in 2012! I couldn't write this post without sharing some of my own wedding photos captured beautifully by David Toms!











A very special opportunity not to be missed before peak wedding season really begins!

Full details and booking https://theandalucianlakeworkshop.com



www.nikimakeup.co.uk / www.marbellamakeup.com

This weeks 'Friday Fave" is Charlotte Tilbury's new Hollywood FLAWLESS FILTER.

This product achieves a superstar youthful glow, it can be applied all over the face, mixed with foundation for heavier coverage or applied on top of foundation for a highlight.

It has the versatility of a primer, the gorgeous glow of a highlighter, and perfects skin like a digital filter. It helps smooth the skins appearance minimising fine lines and open pores, definitely achieving red-carpet worthy skin.

I like to wear it on its own for glowing coverage or sometimes I pat it onto the high points of the face i.e cheekbones and cupids bow for a beautiful highlight.  It has a definite thumbs up from me!

There are seven shades ranging from '1' to '7', I have been wearing shade '3', described as a neutral peach for light to medium skin.

30ml RRP £30.00

http://www.charlottetilbury.com/uk/products/makeup/face/complexion-booster.html

"Friday Fave!"

Back with my "Friday Fave" finally!

This week's is MIO Liquid Yoga, I love this homeopathic space spray.

It can be sprayed in the house or office wherever you may need to create a calm zen.  Spritz onto pillows, yoga mats, car and pulse points.

I love spraying this around my home its smells divine and instantly calms, and a spritz on the pillow before bed aids sleep.

Contains Lavandin (slightly more intense than lavender) to relax, Cypress to strengthen resolve, Citrus Landaniferus to aid anxiety, Lavender to relax, lemon to help alertness, chamomile to lift energy and Mandarin to calm and revive.

A secret weapon for today's busy lifestyles!

Available at Space NK 150ml Bottle is £19.50

http://www.spacenk.com/uk/en_GB/fragrance/home-fragrance/spray-diffuser/liquid-yoga-space-spray-MUK200016388.html