Showing posts with label hertfordshire make up artist. Show all posts
Showing posts with label hertfordshire make up artist. Show all posts

Monday, 27 April 2020

April Update!

I have actually been enjoying lockdown having time to just slow down has been so lovely!  Aside from the small fact of not earning any money being freelance I am enjoying the time to be more mindful.
I have realised just how busy I am and how much I rush around. From now on I aim to actually just do less, venture out less to have more time! I have read two book's in a week and am now on a third, something I never have time do except on holiday usually.
I am also using the slower pace to catch up on the thing's that I love to do that usually take a back seat, like my passion for art.  I have started with some therapeutic pebble painting which certainly helped me to entertain myself over the long easter weekend.
I have begun meditating most days, enjoyed cycling with my husband which has made me feel like a kid again as I haven't cycled in years! I also have a new found love of jazz music!
With the weather being mostly glorious I have taken full advantage of being able to spend time outside in the garden and enjoy beautiful daily countryside dog walks.  The spring flowers have been absolutely stunning his year.


























































Mum surprised us with a lovely arrival of flowers for Easter.
https://www.lambertsflowercompany.co.uk



I actually had two Hotel Chocolate easter egg's as well but I gobbled these too quickly for photos!

Work wise, 2021 is looking very busy now as a lot of this year's brides have re-scheduled their dates to next year plus I have also been taking new booking's. I am keeping myself very busy blogging, painting, training, and doing accounts and website updates.

Have you started anything new during Lockdown? I would love to know!

Niki x

All Bridal and Shoot enquiries via nikimakeup@aol.com

www.nikimakeup.co.uk

Friday, 9 March 2018

This weeks 'Friday Fave" is Charlotte Tilbury's new Hollywood FLAWLESS FILTER.

This product achieves a superstar youthful glow, it can be applied all over the face, mixed with foundation for heavier coverage or applied on top of foundation for a highlight.

It has the versatility of a primer, the gorgeous glow of a highlighter, and perfects skin like a digital filter. It helps smooth the skins appearance minimising fine lines and open pores, definitely achieving red-carpet worthy skin.

I like to wear it on its own for glowing coverage or sometimes I pat it onto the high points of the face i.e cheekbones and cupids bow for a beautiful highlight.  It has a definite thumbs up from me!

There are seven shades ranging from '1' to '7', I have been wearing shade '3', described as a neutral peach for light to medium skin.

30ml RRP £30.00

http://www.charlottetilbury.com/uk/products/makeup/face/complexion-booster.html









Wednesday, 31 January 2018

January Update!

Who said January was quiet... it has been a crazy month with lots of weddings being booked in, a lot of hair and makeup trials as well as lots of shoots and generally catching up on other areas of my business that doesn't involve the makeup side!

I am also trying to make more time for my health and well being this year so I have finally joined a gym after almost ten years and plan to start yoga, pilates and swimming!!

Here are just a few of the gorgeous brides to be who I have had the absolute pleasure of working with.

Wedding makeup trial  www.nikimakeup.co.uk





Wedding Makeup trial www.nikimakeup.co.uk



Wedding Makeup trial www.nikimakup.co.uk
Hair trial www.hairbyjaydean.com



Wedding Hair & Makeup Trial
www.nikimakeup.co.uk





Wedding Makeup Trial www.nikimakeup.co.uk
Hair trial www.hairbyjaydean.com



Wedding Hair & Makeup Trial
www.nikimakeup.co.uk





Wedding Hair trial - part up part down style on shorter hair.
www.nikimakeup.co.uk



A little behind the scenes on shoots...
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Some professional shots of recent Bridal Makeup.
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Claire and her bridesmaid's pretty in pink.



Kelly's Christmas wedding, with some lovely shots of bridal prep'.







All bridal enquiries via www.nikimakeup.co.uk

All shoot/event/corporate via www.nikimakeup.com

Friday, 21 July 2017

My Desert Island Beauty must haves!

My Desert Island products...

My trusty tube of St Tropez Gradual Tan in shade Medium/Dark.  I have used this product ever since it launched and also recommend it to my clients. If you have pale skin the Light/Medium shade will be a better option for you.  l just love the colour it gives my skin and people often comment asking if I have been away! It never streaks and is easy to apply.  I always have at least two or three tubes in my bathroom cabinet, it is also the first thing I pack when I am travelling, without it my skin just looses that natural golden glow.



Lucas Papaw Ointment is a staple when I travel it comes in so handy for cuts, grazes, burns, bites, dry skin, makes a great lip balm, achieves a glossy eye or dewy cheekbone. Moisturises eyelashes and hydrates cuticles and also great for taming flyaway hairs. A MUST!


Charlotte Tilbury Instant Look in a palette shade 'Beauty Glow' is my summer makeup favourite. These are perfect colours for me to create a bronzed look.  Also it is so convenient that eye colours, bronzer, blusher and highlighter are all in one compact, genius!



Mascara is an absolute must have.  I am currently using DIORSHOW but I do try different ones all the time!



Got to have my trademark bright coral nails, it just wouldn't be summer without them!
I love OPI shade Living on the Bula-vard.

 


http://www.nikimakeup.co.uk
@nikimakeup

Sunday, 28 May 2017

May Update!

Behind the scenes on a Bridal shoot on location in St Albans working with www.hairbyjaydean.com and www.wrappweddings.com








Behind the scenes on some other shoots...





Wedding, Prom and party makeup's!





Mother of the Bride!



Occassion Makeup











Luton Hoo Hotel Event Make-up - Action station!



Wedding Fayre @brickendon Golf Club
www.bggc.org.uk



All Bridal/prom/occasion makeup enquiries via www.nikimakeup.co.uk
All shoot/event enquiries via www. nikimakeup.com