Beauty Advent: December 6th!

Festive Make-up look December 6th

Pink and purple smokey eyes with purple glitter pressed on top.  I used MAC Parfait Amour and Sweetie.

Compliment this look with soft pink cheeks and lips.  I used MAC Angel lip colour and Swoon blusher.

Beauty Advent: December 5th!

Festive Make-up look December 5th

Green eyeliner with glitter gel liner applied on top.  You can use gel, pencil, liquid or eyeshadow for the green eyeliner.  i used Mac eyeshadow in shade Steamy.

Compliment the green with pretty pink lips and cheeks.

Beauty Advent: December 4th!

Festive Make-up look December 4th

Red lips with gold glitter applied on top, shade used MAC Russian Red.

Blend MAC shadows in Cork and Era into the eye sockets

To finish apply a set of false lashes.

Beauty Advent: December 3rd

Festive make-up look December 3rd

Black smokey eyes using Urban Decay Naked palette 2, shades Verve and Blackout

Mac lipstick in Fleshpot

Contour Charlotte Tilbury Filmstar Bronze & Glow

Don't forget to add a beauty spot using a brown eyeliner pencil!

Beauty Advent: December 2nd!

Festive make-up look December 2nd

Black liquid eyeliner flicks with silver glitter on top complimented with pink lips and contoured cheeks.

Rimmel Black Exaggerate eyeliner waterproof

Mac eyeshadows Cork and Era

Lipstick MAC Angel

Charlotte Tilbury Filmstar Bronze & Glow

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

September Update!

The 1st of the month is my birthday so the month of September always begins well!
My husband and I spent the day in London and had a superb lunch at Le Gavroche.

Wedding season has continued steadily throughout September with wedding's at some lovely venues including quirky South Farm in Royston and a fabulous wedding in Bibury in the Cotswolds.

I love the Gypsy style caravans at South farm.

We stayed overnight at The Old Bear Inn B&B for my wedding near Cirencester.

Rude not to have afternoon tea during my visit : )

Stow-on-the-wold

The weather has been better than during August in terms of sunshine, I have enjoyed some lovely sunny days spent in the countryside with my pooches.

My mum remarried on the 26th to the lovely John, congratulations again Mr & Mrs Reynolds!
The wedding took place at Strand House in Winchelsea, we had a fabulous three day house party and the weather was beautiful too (www.thestrandhouse.co.uk).  I look forward to sharing some professional shots with you soon!

My cosy room, complete with Strand House bears and love hearts.

The beautiful Rye Bay Cottage where we stayed at Strand House.

Pre-wedding mani pedis...

 Love is in the air at breakfast!

Sheep right outside our room, the bleating was great to send you to sleep zzz....

The cake topper Mum and John in their MG! www.cakeexpectations.co.uk

 Our beautiful vintage rose bouquets.

 The make-up kit...

My beautiful Mum!

Mr & Mrs. Reynolds!

The sun shone for us on Winchelsea beach.

Below are just some of the beautiful ladies I have had the pleasure to recently meet and some of my recent hair styling work that I offer by personal request only.

Stunning Geetu, who is getting married in November.

Charmaine at her make-up trial session.

Beautiful bridesmaids...

All about the bride!

Hair and make-up trials!

My lovely mum's wedding make-up trial no.3!!!! ... and yes she did milk having a daughter as a make-up artist.

Flower girl hairstyling.

Bridal Hair.

Flower girl hair.

 Bridesmaids Hair.

Behind the scenes wedding preparations.

Ready for action!

Action station!

The Action shot!

In other news exactly one year ago I began evening classes in Spanish and I am pleased to say one year on and I am still continuing on my course and enjoying it!

Apologies as well for the lack of posts it has been a particularly busy time lately I promise to post more throughout the winter months!

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