"Friday Faves!"

This weeks "Friday Fave" is the wonderful Lucas' Papaw Ointment.

This Product is an essential in everyone's household!  I have used this for many years now, it is excellent for insect bites, chafing, cuts, burns, spots, irritated skin, nappy rash, dry cracked skin and sore skin such as eczema. It makes a great lip balm and I have often used it to tame my hair!

It is also a staple in my professional kit and whenever I travel, I would hate to be without it as it has so many multiple uses.




Available to purchase on Amazon:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Lucas-Ointment-Pawpaw-Directly-Australia/dp/B00K5O4SRM/ref=sr_1_2_a_it/262-6195997-4095529?ie=UTF8&qid=1510942704&sr=8-2&keywords=lucas+papaw

December Update!

Tree is up and it is feeling festive!



Carol singing in Harpenden



Luton Hoo Hotel





Its been a busy December of Christmas Beauty, here are just some of the gorgeous girls I had the pleasure of working with.

Stunning Liz's golden brown smokey eyes.




Hair and Makeup for these gorgeous girls at www.lutonhoo.co.uk



Hair and makeup for lovely Nikki.



Indian glam hair and makeup for these two lovely girls.



I would like to wish my friends, clients, colleagues and brides a very happy and healthy christmas and new year! X

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October Update!

Wow! I cannot believe it is October already, what a busy year!  October has been a little quieter for me so I have had time to winter detox my makeup kit and replenish with some lovely new makeup and tools.









As recommended Makeup artist at The Luton Hoo Hotel I was as the October Wedding Showcase evening meeting with some lovely 2017/2018 Brides. Dates for next year are filling up fast at present particularly May and September so do book early to avoid disappointment.
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A couple of recent brides I had the pleasure of doing wedding makeup for.





I also had an overnight stay at The Crazy Bear in Beaconsfield which was a fun experience!
www.thecrazybeargroup.co.uk





Room with a view!



Cocktail perfection.



The toilets were impressive!





Have a spooky halloween and a fun-filled fireworks night, see you again for my November update!

Niki X

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Inside my summer makeup bag!

Here is what I am currently using in my daily makeup routine during the summer.

Base:
Laura Mercier Bronzing gel
Creme De La Mer The reparative skin tint spf 30 (I am loving this right now!)
YSL touche éclat no. 2
MAC Prep + prime 24 - Hour extended eye base

Eyes:
Nars Isolde eye shadow duo
Loreal eyebrow pencil in 02 Blonde
Charlotte Tilbury eyeshadow pencil Bronzed garnet
Bobbi Brown long-wear cream eyeshadow stick Golden Bronze
Maybelline Brow drama transparent (a staple in my makeup bag and professional kit)
Rimmel Volume colourist black mascara (not impressed, it does not do as it is claims!)

Face/cheeks:
Kiko bronzing powder 100 (I think this shade is now discontinued but I love it as its not too orange)
Bobbi Brown creme pot rouge Calypso coral

Lipstick:
MAC Bombshell (not seen here) A nice summer pink.



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July Update!

This month I had a shoot in the August issue of GoodHousekeeping Magazine, here is my candid shot showing my morning read and much needed coffee.



Wedding season 2016 has been super fabulous so far!  Here are just some of the beautiful brides and bridesmaids I have had the pleasure of working with.









I have been doing a lot of hairstyling as well as makeup recently, here is some of my hair work.









Dont forget the all important flower girls with their pretty little updo's and curls








I also had the absolute pleasure of doing creative pink wedding makeup for the lovely Kim at St Michaels Manor Hotel on the 21st July.



I also managed to spend a relaxing weekend off for my wedding anniversary in beautiful Norfolk, such stunning beaches... our doggies enjoyed it so much!












I simply cannot finish this blog without a mention to the Gypsy Kings!! For those that don't know I absolutely love them and have wanted to see them perform live for sooooo long so it was a real treat when I saw them at Kew gardens this month and they didn't disappoint, FABULOUS!



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