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Friday, 10 January 2020

Friday Fave!: MAC 'DOWN TO AN ART' Matte Lipstick

I am really into my coral peachy lip colours at the moment!

I love this Matte MAC lipstick in shade 'Down to an Art'.  It feels really comfortable to wear and stays on very well.  It is a nude peach shade that will suit a lot of skin tones from dark to pale so a great one for a Makeup Artist's kit.

You know it is a good shade when I brought it for my professional kit but it has ended up in my handbag! I just can't part from it... I will have to buy another one!

Note these photos make it appear darker than it actually is, it is a nude peach.





https://www.maccosmetics.co.uk/product/13854/310/products/makeup/lips/lipstick/matte-lipstick#!/shade/Down_to_an_Art

Friday, 2 March 2018

"Friday Fave!"

Back with my "Friday Fave" finally!

This week's is MIO Liquid Yoga, I love this homeopathic space spray.

It can be sprayed in the house or office wherever you may need to create a calm zen.  Spritz onto pillows, yoga mats, car and pulse points.

I love spraying this around my home its smells divine and instantly calms, and a spritz on the pillow before bed aids sleep.

Contains Lavandin (slightly more intense than lavender) to relax, Cypress to strengthen resolve, Citrus Landaniferus to aid anxiety, Lavender to relax, lemon to help alertness, chamomile to lift energy and Mandarin to calm and revive.

A secret weapon for today's busy lifestyles!

Available at Space NK 150ml Bottle is £19.50

http://www.spacenk.com/uk/en_GB/fragrance/home-fragrance/spray-diffuser/liquid-yoga-space-spray-MUK200016388.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
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Wedding Makeup Trial www.nikimakeup.co.uk
Hair trial www.hairbyjaydean.com



Wedding Hair & Makeup Trial
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Wedding Hair trial - part up part down style on shorter hair.
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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.

 


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Monday, 24 April 2017

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?
LancĂ´me

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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Sunday, 20 November 2016

My Must Have Beauty Stocking Fillers all under £20!

1) Lucas Paw Paw ointment
Twin pack for £9.65 www.amazon.co.uk



2) Lulu Guinness Limited Edition Vaseline
£2.99 www.boots.com



3) Tangle Teezer The Original Candy Cane Hairbrush
£10.60 www.johnlewis.com



4) Bobbi Brown Long-wear Gel Eyeliner
£19.00 All Good Department stores



5) Bobbi Brown Limited Edition Mini mask trio
£10.00 All Good Department stores



6) Essie Crack 'a' Colour Christmas Gift Set
£20.00 www.boots.com



7) No.7 Illuminated Makeup Mirror
£19.99 www.boots.com



8) Clarins 'Beautiful Lip essentials' Christmas Gift Set
£20.00 All Good Department stores



9)  Bobbi Brown Crystal Lip Gloss
£16.00 All Good Department stores



10) Charlotte Tilbury 1st edition Canvas Makeup Bag
£15.00 www.selfridges.com



Happy Shopping!

Wednesday, 16 November 2016

My Top Ten Ultimate Beauty Christmas Gifts.

1) Charlotte Tilbury Instant look in a palette & legendary lashes gift set
£49.00 Exclusive to www.JohnLewis.com



2) Bobbi Brown travel Brush set
£89.00 All good department stores



3) Estee Lauder Advanced Night repair essentials Skincare gift set
£72.00 www.Johnlewis.com


4) Urban Decay Naked 2, 3 palettes
£38.50 All good department stores.




5) Dyson Supersonic Hair Dryer, Iron/Fuchsia
£299.99 www.Boots.com



6) Champneys Gel Effect Nail kit
£16.00 www.Boots.com



7) Real Techniques Limited Edition Highlight and Glow set
£19.99 www.boots.com



8) Zoeva Rose Golden Luxury Set Vol 2
£65.00 www.selfridges.com



9) Lancome hypnose Drama Christmas Gift set
£23.50 All good Department stores



10) Christmas-Light it up: 3 mini palettes: Eyes, contour, lips
£39.00 www.smashbox.co.uk




Happy Christmas shopping!

Thursday, 25 August 2016

LOVE 'SUPERSTAY 24 COLOR MAYBELLINE' LONGWEAR LIPCOLOURS!

I have long been on the hunt for a long wearing lip colour that does not dry lips, often making them appear cakey and flakey... yuk!

After testing these lip colours for many months now I can very happily say I absolutely love these Maybelline 24 hr stay colours!  I have a great array in my professional kit now and even have a favourite in my own makeup bag 'Precious coral 470'.  I literally apply this in the morning and it lasts all day I occasionally top up the shine from the dual ended applicator but thats it!

A great choice of colours, comfortable to wear compared to other longwearing lip colours and inexpensive (£8.99).

If you are looking for a long lasting lipstick definitely give this a try!



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