Friday Fave: M&S COCONUT WATER!

Ok, I am addicted to this! I have tried many other coconut drinks on the market and did not like any of them however the M&S one is delicious!

Not strictly beauty related for my makeup blog I know but what we put into our bodies aids our beauty too and on that note it is suitable for Vegans and Vegetarians.

It is not too sweet like many others it contains 99% coconut water and is not from concentrate.

It takes me straight back to holiday's when I have drank it fresh and straight from the coconut.

I find it very refreshing, tasty and super hydrating and it just makes me feel good too!
Its great when exercising as it is good for rehydration as it contains electrolytes.  It is also a good source of sodium which can be lost during exercise.

£1.70 750 ml / 2 for £4.00

https://www.marksandspencerfoodhall.co.uk/product/coconut-water--9b806480-7ddf-42af-a23b-5f26ea206a28

SPACE NK Launches in Harpenden!

SPACE NK Apothecary has opened its 60th store in my home town Harpenden today and I have no doubt it will do very well here.   It has a great corner location overlooking the church green and will be open every day of the week.



I was kindly invited along to the opening and met lovely Rana who showed me around the store while I enjoyed a very nice glass of bubbles, well it would be rude not too!



For those that don't know SPACE NK stocks a select range of premium make-up, skincare, fragrance  and haircare including brands such as NARS, HOURGLASS, CHANTECAILLE, BY TERRY, ORIBE, SUNDAY RILEY, KIEHL'S, MAMA MIO, BUMBLE & BUMBLE and so many more...

A big thank you SPACE NK for my lovely goodies which I look forward to pampering my lovely clients with.



https://www.spacenk.com/uk/en_GB/Stores/Stores-Details?StoreID=Harpenden

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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.

 

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April Update!

Some pictures I have taken of my bridal hair and makeup work and behind the scenes on photoshoots.













Bridal hairstyling.













Wedding Makeup all enquiries via www.nikimakeup.co.uk









A fun visit to the Harry Potter Warner Bros. Studio tour, some snaps from the hair and makeup dept.
https://www.wbstudiotour.co.uk















Finally a relaxing Easter break spent in Norfolk with my pooches who just love running on the beach.





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My Favourite Hair & Beauty Buys!

Quick Makeup Artist Fave's Q&A: 

Premium Makeup Brand?
Charlotte Tilbury

Budget Makeup Brand?
Maybelline

Premium Hair Brand?
Bumble & Bumble

Budget Hair Brand?
Vo5

Budget Lip liners?
Kiko

Premium Lip liners?
Bobbi Brown

Budget Mascara?
Maybelline

Premium Mascara?
Lancôme

Powder Blushers?
Nars

Creme Blushers?
Bobbi Brown

Hairspray?
Kenra

Foundation for natural coverage?
MAC Face & Body

Foundation for full coverage?
Estee Lauder Double Wear

Long wearing lip colours?
Maybelline

Lip colours?
MAC

Lip balm?
Lucas Paw Paw

Moisturiser?
Embryolisse lait creme

Eyeshadows?
MAC

Primer?
Smashbox

Makeup Brushes?
Zoeva

These are my favourites, I would love to know what your faves are, let me know!

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March Update!

March has flown by, it didn't feel particularly busy for me but looking over the photos I have taken it feels it now!

I had the pleasure of doing natural hair and makeup for this gorgeous gal Hope Virgo who has just written her first book, what an achievement! 'Stand Tall Little Girl' about her journey wth anorexia.



Makeup Wedding trials...







 Wedding hair trials...







Wedding makeup for a very excited Shevon in Harpenden, I am looking forward to seeing the professional shots via Lee at  www.wrappweddings.com



Wedding Hair and Makeup for gorgeous Eleanor, again looking forward to seeing some pro' shots as my pictures are not the best, I will stick to my day job I think...





Special Occassion Makeup for lovely Liz, always a pleasure to work on such a gorgeous face.



This year I am finally getting back into my painting! My first acrylic painting in about fifteen years is a portrait of Amy Winehouse, quite pleased for my first attempt...

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