"Friday Faves!"

Charlotte Tilbury Wonder Glow!

Welcome to my all new "Friday faves" feature where I will try to blog or at the very least post on social media my tried and tested favourite beauty essentials every Friday.  I will only be posting about beauty products that I genuinely use and love.

I absolutely love this product, 'Wonder Glow' by makeup brand Charlotte Tilbury enhances so many different skin tones and skin types just beautifully and has become an immediate staple in my professional makeup kit.

It is a Light-reflecting Face Primer that can be applied under foundation, alone or over makeup for instantly dewy, beautiful skin.

The soft focus effect that smooths over fine lines and skin imperfections is marvellous! Therefore making this product ideal for all ages.

It is easy to apply.  I find it is best applied with fingertips and gently massaged into the skin.

£38.50
http://www.charlottetilbury.com/uk/wonderglow.html

Definitely one to add to the Christmas List : )

Thanks for looking and please do like, comment and share.

Niki x



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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

My summer make-up bag!

I Summer is just around the corner, we hope...it is a great time to shake up your make-up bag!

Here is a peek of what I will be using mostly.

Make-up bag @ www.charlottetilbury.com

Nail polish Boots No.7 Gel-Look Shine shade 'Hotting Up'

Laura Mercier Bronzing gel

Bobbi Brown BB Cream shade 'Fair'

MAC studio finish concealers in shades 'NW20' and 'NW30'

YSL touché éclat shade '02'

Barbara Daly Trade Secrets dream shine highlighter 

Kiko Bronzer shade '100'

MAC Eyebrow pencil shade 'Strawberry Blonde'

Maybelline Brow Drama transparent gel

Bobbi Brown pot rouge shade 'Calypso Coral'

NARS eyeshadow duo shade 'Isolde'

Kiko eyeshadow palette clic system shades '257' and '236'

Bobbi Brown long wear cream shadow stick shade 'Golden Bronze'

Bobbi Brown Smokey eyes mascara shade 'Black'

Bobbi Brown lip liner shade 'Ballet pink'

Bobbi Brown shimmer 24 Karat shimmer brick 

Charlotte Tilbury lipstick shade 'Bitch Perfect'

 

A Great Gatsby inspired wedding!

Back in April this year I had the great pleasure of doing a twenties inspired glamorous make-up look for Jaydean's wedding at Notley Abbey.

The make-up I used to create Jaydean's wedding day look is listed below:

Base: Estee Lauder Double wear foundation in shades Desert and Ivory Beige.

Eyes: MAC Shadows in shades Mulch, omega, cork, brun, and nylon. MAC Splashproof black mascara, Bobbi Brown gel eyeliner shade black, Lancome black liquid eyeliner and Benefit eyebright pencil. Ardell individual eyelashes were also applied with Duo adhesive.

Cheeks and Glow: Daniel Sandler watercolour creme rouge blusher in shade soft peach, Bobbi Brown Bronze Shimmer Brick and Kiko Bronzing powder shade 103.

Lips:YSL Rouge Pur couture Vernis a Levres lipcolour shade 32


Below are some images from the bridal preparations through to the finished look.

"We would like to say a huge thank you to the very talented NIkiMakeUp! Being in the bridal hair styling industry I had the pick of the best and I knew exactly who I wanted on my big day! Niki is consistent, professional and so precise!. We took inspiration from the 1920's and had a lot of fun with the theme. I wanted to of course feel like me but still make a statement and have a polished look that would stand out in images and last all day & night! I was worried I'd be kissing off my pillar box red lippy onto the groom & guests but Niki recommended the new YSL range which sets so does not kiss off! I didn't need to retouch much in the evening;) The look worked by day and by night! Niki also applied beautiful make up for my bridesmaids who also went for a contrasting red lip but a deeper red tone. My mum also looked stunning and as a family of 'make up wearer's' she had her work cut out! We are so pleased with our images and its thanks to Niki and her magic make up wand! Its always a pleasure working alongside Niki and we were blessed to have her be apart of our day! Thank You much Love Jaydean & James Lenaghan xxx Notley Abbey 25/04/2014"

Venue www.notleyabbey.co.uk
Make-up services at www.nikimakeup.co.uk
Hair styling at www.vickilordbridalhair.co.uk
Photography at www.bekiyoung.co.uk

August Update!

August has been a busy month I have had shoots for Sainsbury's, Getty Images and Lagom Fashion all shot in London and I have had a super busy month of weddings and wedding make up trials...lots of gorgeous brides to beautify for their big day!  I have been lucky enough to be meet some really lovely people along the way and visit some stunning and interesting locations too.

My month in pictures!

First off I made my first ever trifle with mum and profiteroles both were received at the family BBQ very well...yum yum  : )

I just love this photo it captures the girls getting ready on the wedding day perfectly, always such fun!

 On  a Getty images shoot in Hackney ...

Lagom fashion shoot on the South bank shot in an old warehouse with a film noir vibe.

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My top five make-up products for June!

1) Lola lip brush available at M&S. 

I have been on the hunt for the perfect lip brush for what feels like forever! All of the premium brands I have tried the brush hairs splay out after some use making for rather annoying application of lip colour. I tested out the Lola lip brush, a great price at £10.00 last year and six months later I am so impressed no splayed hairs at all and I have just brought another!

2) Daniel Sandler Rosy Tan Eyeshadow.

This colour is a beautiful shade of pink that if I am honest I have found very hard to find anything similar to.  A staple in my kit and used on so many of my clients this is a firm summer favourite of mine. Looks great worn alone or with browns, greys or purples for stronger and smokier eyes.

3) MAC Shale Eyeshadow.

I have always loved this shade it looks particularly good on mature eyes! A mauve shade that's great for achieving smokey eye looks aswell as softer daytime eyes. Incidentally this is the perfect partner to Daniel Sandler Rosy Tan-wear this on eyelids and 'shale' through the sockets for a defined eye.

4) Estée Lauder Double Wear foundation.

I am loving this foundation at the moment! It stays all day and achieves beautiful flawless coverage.

This is a new favourite of mine and is ideal for those that like a perfect full coverage foundation.  The light version is less heavy and equally as fabulous.

5) Loreal Paris Glam Shine Gloss Brilliance 6hr.

These glosses are just great! An excellent colour range I have most in my kit now and one shade 'Fresh Tangerine 405' has remained in my make up bag so you know it must be good! Affordable and long wearing what more could a girl want.

Happy Shopping!

Bridal Hair inspiration for very short hair.

When researching wedding hairstyles for shorter hair it appears there is no where near as many inspirational pictures available online as for longer haired styles, especially when it comes to very short hairstyles. With this in mind below I have picked some of the best wedding hair looks around for very short hair. I hope you have been inspired and for more of my inspirational pictures check out my pinterest pages. http://gb.pinterest.com/nikimakeup/

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