May Update!

I have been enjoying the sunnier weather with some lovely long dog walks in the stunning Hertfordshire countryside at long last after what certainly feels like the longest winter ever...









A day in London ahead of the Royal wedding!





Hair and makeup trials ahead of summer weddings.





Some of the beautiful brides I have had the pleasure to meet and do makeup for during May.












Little bit of makeup kit action behind the scenes!










Wedding hair styles, half up half down is a popular timeless style.







Portfolio, reviews and Pricing at www.nikimakeup.co.uk

Friday Fave! Charlotte Tilbury Legendary Lashes Volume 2

Legendary Lashes Volume 2 is a great mascara in my opinion, although I think I was one of the minority that loved the original it was the perfect mascara for me and my short fair eyelashes!

It is a new staple in my makeup bag which is fast becoming a bag of Charlotte Tilbury!!  I apply a good two or three coats and it really builds the thickness and length of my lashes.  I also love the fact it is an intense jet black mascara.  The brush is a good size, it is quite big to build the lashes but not too big and works perfectly on my bottom lashes as well.

A brand new Long-wear, smudge-proof and humidity resistant formula.

Increases Lash volume and thickness after just one application.

Paraben and Fragrance free.

It is a definite thumbs up from me!

£25.00 www.charlottetilbury.com

Friday Fave! Maria Nila Luminous Colour Shampoo & Conditioner.

The Maria Nila Stockholm Hair styling range is 100% Vegan and cruelty free and is sulphate and paraben free.

Manufactured in Sweden.

Certified by Peta, Leaping Bunny and The Vegan Society.

I have been using the Luminous Colour shampoo and Conditioner for a couple of weeks now and I absolutely love it!  I love the packaging and the smell of pomegranate is divine plus my hair feels and looks shiny, healthy and hydrated.

There are plenty of hair styling and other Shampoo and Conditioner options within the Maria Nila range so do check it out you won't be disappointed!

https://www.123hairandbeauty.co.uk/maria-nila-m543?gclid=Cj0KCQjw0PTXBRCGARIsAKNYfG0fyRjaaMgnSvqXJpInIghmFhQydKEyRTIgoy0UDJAsfeGgvrO7KhwaAgRGEALw_wcB

https://www.amazon.co.uk/s/?ie=UTF8&keywords=maria+nila&index=aps&tag=googhydr-21&ref=pd_sl_90vtcszneh_b&adgrpid=53415974876&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvadid=259041566119&hvpos=1t1&hvnetw=g&hvrand=2023318508047034372&hvqmt=b&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9046017&hvtargid=kwd-327372814004

Luminous Shampoo 350ml £27.00
Luminous Conditioner 300ml £27.00

Friday Fave: Charlotte Tilbury Goddess Skin Clay Mask

My "Friday Fave" this week is Charlotte Tilbury's 'Goddess Skin Clay Mask'.


I must admit I have never really been that good at using masks at home in the past but I absolutely love this one! I use it 2-3 times a week. I smooth it on to my face in a thin layer using my finger tips and leave for 10 minutes before massaging my face as I wash it off.  I am left with glowing, super soft clear skin. I follow up with the Charlotte Tilbury 'Magic cream' moisturiser http://www.charlottetilbury.com/uk/charlottes-magic-cream.html which is equally as fabulous!  
My Makeup even looks better and sits on my skin just beautifully after I have used this mask.

I would especially recommend using this before an important social event like a wedding when you really want your skin to look and feel amazing...this is a great product for Brides to be!

The formula itself consists of Spanish clay with almond oil to nourish, BioNymph Peptide to promote collagen and elasticity, Frangipani flower extracts that have antiseptic properties to soothe and essential oils to hydrate.  

Even better it is 'Vegan Friendly' and not tested on animals.

Goddess Skin Clay Mask.  £38.00 75ml
http://www.charlottetilbury.com/uk/goddess-skin-clay-mask.html

I 100% recommend this product, Happy Shopping! : )