November Update!

November started off beautifully as I was on holiday in my favourite place in the world enjoying the Spanish sun!

It has been a fairly busy month especially for wedding's which are generally much quieter at this time of the year but unusually this year I have had five large bridal parties to beautify.  I have also enjoyed working at some gorgeous venues including Ponsbourne Park (http://www.deverevenues.co.uk/en/venues/ponsbourne-park/), South Farm (http://www.south-farm.co.uk) and The Luton Hoo Hotel (http://www.lutonhoo.co.uk).

I randomly did hair and make-up for the UK's loudest snorer and I also teamed up with Designer Thomas Lennon to shoot some absolutely stunning couture fashion.  I look forward to sharing the final images with you soon.

Christmas is just around the corner so I have been busy making my christmas puddings and writing to do lists for festive shopping.  I love Christmas especially the lead up and cannot wait to start decorating the tree and stringing up the twinkling lights.

Look out for my Annual Beauty Advent,  this year I will be doing festive face chart make-up looks so you can hopefully pick up lot's of product tips and make-up techniques.

If you are still looking for a beauty gift with a difference I offer beautifully wrapped Gift vouchers to redeem against my make-up services available at http://www.nikimakeup.co.uk

Enjoy the festive season!

x

June Update!

Apologies for the slightly delayed post this month, I am busier than ever in my work and personal life at the moment!

Here are just some of the beauties I have had the pleasure of meeting for make-up trials and wedding make-up.

For April and May we stayed in a holiday in let in beautiful Much Hadham while our building works took place, this was my little cosy office and stunning views everyday.

I also had a lovely holiday in Spain this month visiting Ronda, Granada, Loja, Benahavis and Marbella, however the pictures prove it does rain in spain too.

And then it was back to this... living in utter turmoil at the moment while our kitchen and bathroom are extended...when I am not painting faces I am painting walls! We are getting there very slowly and normal life will resume shortly I hope...

I also just received this lovely photo of a recent bridal make-up for stunning Jen.

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!

New Make-up kit additions!

This weekend I went Christmas shopping but as you can see ended up make-up kit shopping instead!
I absolutely love KIKO cosmetics and their flagship store at Oxford Circus is absolute make-up heaven, if you still haven't seen or tried KIKO cosmetics do check it out. The quality and pay-off of products is excellent, the packaging is sleek and simple and the prices are just fabulous! I got a few different foundations to try one is hydrating and for all skin types the other is a matte finish and longwear and in the words of Make-up supreme Val Garland "MattTastic".
I also got a clear lipgloss that volumizes and plumps lips, the application wand is perfect to use I am very impressed with this product and nearly want to keep it for myself! I thought I would try the black liquid eyeliner as my one is getting low and again this product is great,longwear and waterproof you will need to use a good eye make-up remover to get it off.  Lastly I have tried some of the cleansing wipes that gently exfoliate skin on side then cleanse to remove on the other.
I also popped to MAC to stock up on one of my all time favourite foundations Face & Body and popular lipgloss shades.

August Update!

August has been a busy month I have had shoots for Sainsbury's, Getty Images and Lagom Fashion all shot in London and I have had a super busy month of weddings and wedding make up trials...lots of gorgeous brides to beautify for their big day!  I have been lucky enough to be meet some really lovely people along the way and visit some stunning and interesting locations too.

My month in pictures!

First off I made my first ever trifle with mum and profiteroles both were received at the family BBQ very well...yum yum  : )

I just love this photo it captures the girls getting ready on the wedding day perfectly, always such fun!

 On  a Getty images shoot in Hackney ...

Lagom fashion shoot on the South bank shot in an old warehouse with a film noir vibe.

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