Beauty Advent: December 25th!

Festive Make-up look December 25th

It's Christmas day so opt for soft smokey eyes in shades of browns or greys.  Pat a subtle sparkle of loose glitter on top of the eyelids and compliment with a red or pink lip colour.

Happy Christmas! xx

Beauty Advent: December 24th!

Festive Make-up look December 24th

It's Christmas Eve so bring on the gold glitter! Amp up your eye make-up by applying it just underneath the lower lashes with eyelash glue.  Eyeshadows I used are by MAC in shades Swish, Parfait Amour and Beauty Marked.

Beauty Advent: December 23rd!

Festive Make-up look December 23rd

Feeling festive and make-up confident?...then rock out with statement bold glitter brows!

Beauty Advent December 1st!

Festive make-up look December 1st:

Golden smokey eyes with gold glitter on top complimented with warm bronzed cheeks and matte red lips.

Eyeshadows used are MAC Medallion, Cork, Mystery and Swiss Chocolate.

Lipstick used MAC Ruby Woo.

Barbara Daly Trade Secrets dream shine highlighter.

Whilst on a recent visit to a Tesco Extra store I spent far too long browsing the excellent beauty products on offer.

Barbara Daly an exclusive brand to Tesco is a product line I have not used until recently, I have been trying a few different products in the range and I have to say I am impressed.

I particularly love Barbara Daly Trade Secrets dream shine highlighter.  Packaged in luxurious gold with an indictor on the side so you can see just how much product you have used. Press the pump and a beautiful lightweight golden 'serum-gel' is deposited into your palm.  I have been applying this to my cheekbones for weeks now and I absolutely love it! My skin instantly looks and feels more youthful, healthy and has a fresh radiant glow - just perfect for summer. An absolute bargain at £7.99 and is currently on a 3 for 2 offer until 20th April. This is also voted product of the year 2015 for product innovation in the hero beauty category. 

March Update!

A busy month of weddings, wedding trials, special occasion make-ups and shoots....

Stand out moments for me were I had a really long day driving and and tough day shooting in Suffolk, too many insanely busy Saturday's and a lovely shoot at stunning Warren Weir at The Luton hoo hotel where I am the recommended Make-up artist.

Behind the scenes on the Warren Weir shoot.

Below are taken at Emily's wedding at Luton Hoo this month what a view from the makeup chair!

I have been doing a lot of hair styling this month as well, see some of my hair and makeup piccies below.

Some of my recent beauty hair and makeup work

March Beauty Favourites.........

My current best beauty buys........

Nars orgasm blusher ..........perfect for a subtle spring flush..............

Barbara Daily Facelift.......step into the warmer weather with glowing skin........

Bobbi Brown concealer.....conceal like a pro!........

Bobbi Brown Smokey Eyes Mascara....Kohl black mascara for supremely dramatic lashes.........

St Tropez Anti-Aging Gradual facial tan...... begone the greyness of winter choose golden goddess....

Kiko Eyeshadows.... .a great array of affordable colours and textures, go crazy!..........

Bold Metals Real Techniques Brushes....Bold and beautiful......"My March must have".......

No.7 Gel-shine nail colours.....brighten up your nails with shiny longwear colour....

Charlotte Tilbury Lip pencils......simply beautiful colours to create a perfect pout.......

Charlotte Tilbury Lipsticks.....for the packaging alone treat yourself................

Happy Beauty shopping!

February Update!

I am so glad February is over it is official I HATE winter! As I am writing this hail stones are falling like giant boulders from the sky.

So this month my toy poodle Lucas has damaged his paws chasing his ball so we had to order some little black booties for protection to stop infection and a "space helmet" to stop him licking them, bless him!

I did a super cool neon inspired beauty shoot.  I am so excited to see the finished shots, but here is a teaser in the meantime.

I had a video shoot for Glamour magazine where I did make-up for the Fashion Editor...a little nerve racking I am not going to lie, here is a behind the scenes shot. It will be online in March.

A lot of wedding make-up trials ahead of spring and summer weddings all very exciting! Here are just a couple of the beauties I have had the pleasure of making up...oh and a very beautiful mother of the bride!

My husband and I celebrated eighteen years together since the first day we met In Amsterdam when we were just seventeen!  We spent a fun evening at Luton Hoo and I received these gorgeous flowers.

Roll On Spring!...

January Update!

This month has mostly been about ...

Photoshoots in Oxford, Milton Keynes and Hertfordshire.

Planning and prepping for a busy year ahead of weddings.

Spanish Improvers classes.

Planning a house extension.

and...

Freezing daily winter dog walks!

Beauty testing and lots of researching inspirations and ideas, this one is about winged out eyeshadow.

Bridal trials ahead of Spring weddings!