Bridal Make-up for Kym.

On April 25th I was lucky enough to do wedding make-up for beautiful Kim, her two lovely bridesmaid's and adorable flower girl at Tewinbury Farm Hotel. 

For Kim's bridal make-up we created an effortlessly natural look in keeping with her relaxed and informal wedding style. To achieve this look I used a lightweight foundation form Kiko cosmetics, Bobbi Brown concealer, MAC eyeshadows in neutral shades, Bobbi Brown gel eyeliner in black, Charlotte Tilbury Filmstar Bronze and Glow, MAC lipliner in Subculture and MAC Brave lipstick. To complete the look I applied some individual natural eyelashes from Ardell. 

Kim was really fun to work with and I was so pleased to be a part of her special day.

Kim's testimonial...

"Niki is wonderful, so lovely, warming and welcoming. The trial at her home set the tone for the make up look I wanted on the day, and she altered things as I wanted because what I initially thought would suit me really didn't. So accomodating and helpful with tips on what to buy / use before the big day. I have never looked so flawless in my life and I have acne scarring and pigmentation. This woman is a genius. Also my bridesmaids, who both hated the thought of having their faces touched and done up by someone else, were both at ease with your calming presence and absolutely loved their make up. My sister never wears makeup and finds it hard to pick anything due to her red hair and fair skin but you matched her perfectly on the day without even needing a trial, she said she's never felt so pretty!!!

I just personally wanted to say a massive thank you for doing my makeup on our wedding day. Your calming presence in the morning was just what I needed and your advice in between my trial and the big day was so appreciated! I cannot praise the end results enough, you made me feel so beautiful but still like myself. I still looked fresh after a night of partying with the band and being spun around within an inch of my life on our finale song… and not a single eyelash fell off!"

All enquiries via www.nikimakeup.co.uk

All photography courtesy of www.mikiphotography.info

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.

April Update!

April has flown past. Wedding season is in fabulously full swing at the moment, certainly keeping me on my toes. I have been super busy with trials, weddings and lessons which I love. 

I have also enjoyed some lovely time with my mum this month enjoying shopping trips and dinner dates as well as Mother's Day treats which has been really lovely. Anyone that knows me well knows I love my food especially chocolate! I have had my share of delicious chocolate eggs this Easter and also enjoyed some relaxing sunny, spring walks with my poodles.

A trip to the design museum to see the Paul Smith exhibition is a MUST if you have not been it has been extended and is now running until June. 

I also saw my beautiful friend Jaydean get married at stunning Notley abbey with her Gatsby inspired wedding it was a truly glamorous affair. I enjoyed being a part of the wedding morning madness glamming up the bridesmaids, bride and mother of the bride and I still managed to keep my dancing shoes on past midnight. Congratulations James and Jaydean! 

Looking forward to the mad month of May always my busiest wedding month of the year and this year is no exception with eight beautiful bridal parties to pamper.

February Update!

Thank goodness February is over and we are one month closer to summer!

Highlights of my month...
A sunny work trip to Majorca, it is always nice to get some warm sunshine at this time of the year.

My husband James and I had our seventeen year anniversary of the official date that we met...any excuse for a celebration! We visited a lovely romantic french restaurant Le Poulet au Pot in Pimlico
http://www.pouleaupot.co.uk/.  

It was also James's birthday at the beginning of the month so I treated him  to a fabulous meal at Nobu which we both highly recommend it was our first visit and we absolutely loved it. This was followed by a cheeky drink at the Ritz as you do.

I am also thrilled to have been hand picked as a recommended Make-up artist on 'The Rock My Wedding' Love Lust List.  See the blog here http://www.thelovelustlist.co.uk/blog/

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Behind the scenes on a Glamour Magazine shoot

In the November issue of UK Glamour magazine I did the make-up and hair for a shoot with Timberland and  the make-up for a shoot with Calvin Klein, hair by Choccy.
See pictures from behind the scenes below. The Calvin Klein shoot was shot on location in a beautiful location house in Camber Sands, it was the hottest day of the year it felt like we were working in Spain not England.  The Timberland shoot was shot on location again this time in Camden, a minibus was our base for styling.  See how rain was created for the shot!  The official tearsheets can be seen on my website
http://www.nikimakeup.com/