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!

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October Update!

October didn't start too well I was in a car accident which was quite scary and my beloved MX5 was written off, happily I now have a replacement one : )

We have had some lovely sunny and mild autumn days which has been lovely to top up my Vitamin D and enjoy walks with my doggies.  As you can see Lucas has been on top form for his cute poodle poses this month too!

As the recommended Make-up artist at Luton Hoo hotel I attended the wedding showcase evening and I am looking forward to working at lots of weddings there over the coming months.
http://www.lutonhoo.co.uk

I had my first wedding at Bassmead Manor Barns beautifying Rebecca, her mum and maids.  It was a great morning and a fabulous venue to work in. http://www.bassmeadmanorbarns-weddings.co.uk

I did the hair and make-up at a video fitness shoot in Bedford for three models for three days in a stunning barn location house.

I am off on holiday's soon to recharge after a very busy year!

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Inside my summer make-up bag!

What to know what is inside the make-up bag of a Professional Make-up artist?

Here is my personal summer make-up bag staples.

Laura Mercier Bronzing gel for face
Smashbox camera ready concealer stick shade 04
YSL Touche eclat
Kiko bronzing powder shade 100
Kiko Rock Attraction shade 05 Sound Coral brightening blusher
Kiko eye base primer
Charlotte Tilbury eye pencil colour chameleon shade Amber haze
Nars Eyeshadow duo shade Isolde
Shu Uemura eyelash curlers
Barry M Lash Vegas black mascara

I'd love to know what your summer make-up essentials are, get in touch and let me know!

Niki

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May Update!

May has been a super busy month for me with lots of wedding make-up's and bridal trials to keep me extra busy as well as some shoots!

See a few of my pic's below that I took along the way.

 A bridal trial make-up on the lovely Sissel.

 Wedding Venue Searcy's for Natalie's wedding on May 17th

 Beautiful Natalie and her bridesmaids in stunning Yellow.

 Bridal prep' in the Melbourne Lodge at Brocket.

 Stunning Mel getting the full photoshoot treatment pre-ceremony at Luton Hoo.

 Erica's wedding morning at Offley Place photographed by by the fab' team at www.bellemomenti.com

Stunning Suja's Wedding make-up trial

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April Make-up's

Here are just some of the beauties I have had the pleasure of meeting this past month.

Makeup thanks to #MAC, #Daniel Sandler, #Estée Lauder, #UrbanDecay, #Chanel, #BobbiBrown

Hair thanks to #Bumble&Bumble #Vo5 #JohnFrieda

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