DECEMBER UPDATE!

Wow how fast did December go! I was actually quiet with bookings in October and most of November but boy did it go crazy form the end of November! I have been kept so busy which I wasn't totally prepared for (a lot of last minute bookings!).  It was definitely my busiest December on record this year which is great and it makes me so happy doing what I love, so thank you so much to every single client old and new who booked me for their glam!

It has however meant that a lot of Christmas stuff was very last minute this year not like me at all but somewhat fun doing it late when it definitely feels more Christmasy! I hadn't planned on icing my Christmas cake a few days before Christmas but hey ho!  I also hadn't planned on sitting here crazily trying to get all my admin done the day before Christmas Eve I am usually on Christmas break by now with everything organised ready to start a fresh in January.  Hopefully I can finish everything today eek! including a food shop tonight and making a Christmas crunch chocolate pudding this evening! Christmas mode starts tomorrow...Christmas Eve!

Back in November when quieter I designed and printed some Christmas bauble cards which I really enjoyed doing so will definitely do more next year and also up my painting and drawing time.

I had two lovely weddings this month one on the weekend of the storm at  https://www.offleyplace.com where I am a recommend supplier.  I usually love working in the wonderful Roseview bridal prep suite but it was a very blustery and cold bridal prep' situation that day... but all went well which is the main thing, I was having visions of power cuts and all sorts... phew!

My last wedding of 2024 was on Saturday 21st and what a stunning bride she was, with the ceremony at the beautiful St Albans Cathedral and reception at https://stmichaelsmanor.com which is one of my favourite local venues where I am also a recommended suppler.

It has also been lovely starting to meet some of my 2025 Brides for their pre-wedding trials ahead of Spring weddings.

 

There was a definite part-up part-down theme with Christmas Party hair this year, always popular and definitely one of my favourites to style!

I also had a client with Hollywood style Breakfast at Tiffany's Hairstyling and makeup which was so fun to do!

It has been lovely spending extra time with my puppy getting him all excited for his first Christmas and he  graduated puppy school training at the weekend so he is a very happy Chappy! We also discovered since it's got colder that he loves the fire he has definitely found his favourite spot.

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year and thank you so much for reading my blog!

Niki (and Rufus!) 

Xx

FRIDAY FAVE! Charlotte Tilbury Hollywood Flawless Filter Travel 3 Fair

Omg I am in love with this mini travel sized Hollywood Flawless Filter in shade 3 Fair from Charlotte Tilbury to use as a highlighter on the top of the cheekbones and décolletage.

I have actually been using shades 2 and 4 in my pro-kit for years, I am not sure why I never invested in shade 3 but I have now just also ordered a large sized one for my pro-kit because the shade is so good!

It is a warm peach tone and is great for fair to medium skin tones and just perfect for achieving gorgeous youthful glowing skin! 

I love that it gives such a gorgeous natural glow to the skin and is not a huge bottle to fit inside my makeup bag like the original size...no more trying to ram my makeup bag shut!

It is perfect for travel, handbag and if you just want to use a little as a highlighter as I do unlike the larger size which is good for wearing all over the face and/or mixing with foundation.

A definite Friday Fave!

RRP £15.00

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FRIDAY FAVE! Victoria Beckham Satin Kajal Eye liner pencils.

I originally brought shades Cinnamon and black when these first launched and if I am completely honest I didn't like them! I found them way too soft and stopped using them altogether for a while. I did love the shade Cinnamon though so I persevered and I am glad I did as I now really like them. 

I just added shades Sequin Green (shimmer) and Cocoa (matte) to my collection and re-purchased Cinnamon (shimmer). Cinnamon and Cocoa are also VB's personal favourites!

Now I actually like the soft application of these pencils as they do not drag the skin and they are very easy to smudge and blend as they apply so softly. They set and dry so that they are completely longwear and waterproof which I also love.

So its safe to say these pencils are a firm Friday Fave! Definitely Cinnamon is the winning shade for me.

They come with a really nice pencil sharpener as well which fits the pencils perfectly and is so much easier to clean I have noticed than other cosmetic pencil sharpeners which often really irritate me.

Available in 19 vivid colours consisting of shimmer, jewel and matte finishes.

RRP.£32.00

https://victoriabeckhambeauty.com/products/satin-kajal-liner