January Update!

I had a lovely Christmas and New Year break, I hope you did too!

New Year was nice and quiet this year we visited Cley in Norfolk for a few days just me, my husband and our little pooch. It was freezing but sunny at least so we enjoyed some lovely country and beach walks alongside hearty pub stops.

I had three stand out fabulous Christmas presents this year a Joseph Joseph makeup station with mirror for my own personal use instead of a makeup bag overspilling and a separate brush set and a separate mirror it holds everything in one place and also a signed Bobbi Brown book which I devoured in a couple of days (I read all of Bobbi's books as teenager and she inspired me greatly to become a makeup artist) plus my cosy John Lewis new slippers which I literally barely take off.

I hate January and winter in general is just awful for me so I tend to hibernate as much as I possibly can... there has been a lot of Netflix and chill mode activated!  Also finishing off lots of Christmas left over chocolates and cakes...finally finished the delicious Christmas cake I made too.

My Chosen Guiding word for 2026 is "JOY" and I am truly trying to find joy in everything I do and bring a little joy to others.  I am making time for painting this year and when not in my makeup studio working I have been painting which has certainly brought me immense joy!

I have even been enjoying getting arty with my breakfast presentation!

It has certainly been a busy time for bookings this month and next year is looking very busy for weddings already so do book suppliers early to avoid any disappointment!

I have held a few makeup workshops this month which I really enjoyed and I have met some lovely ladies along the way.  I am planning lots more throughout this year so do keep an eye on my instagram and website for updates if you are interested. It has also been lovely meeting lots of my 2026 Brides for their pre-wedding trials as well.   I am looking forward to working at some gorgeous local venues over the coming months.

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January Update!

I have spent much of Lockdown painting and drawing in particular on my new IPad and Apple pencil that I was given as a Christmas present from my Husband and I absolutely love!  Art is very therapeutic for me and painting and drawing has always been my favourite pastime since a young child. My love of Art and colour in particular led me to being a Make-up Artist so it has been so nice to have time to spend on this again as I am usually so busy it is difficult finding time... this will change going forward.  Lockdown is great for allowing you to think about what you are doing and what you want to be doing!  I already have an Etsy store selling some of my creations over the last couple of years which I will continue to add to and I am currently building a website for @nikicreates which is separate from @nikimakeup following my paintings, mixed media and illustrations.  You can follow me on Instagram @nikicreates and @nikimakeup to see more of what I do!  

As a Make-up Artist I am not currently able to work and until I know when I am able to I am not booking in any wedding trials with Brides.  Rest assured as soon as I am able to I will be in touch with all Brides awaiting trials ahead of 2021 Weddings.  I am however taking bookings for makeup lessons, weddings, shoots and special occasion bookings for 2021, 2022 and 2023 as these dates are late spring/summer onwards so will hopefully be ok. I have also been dealing behind the scenes with lots of diary changes again this year with so many Brides having to postpone some for the third and forth time. Everything is in place ready to work again when I can in the mean time I am just enjoying the little things each day.  

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August Update!

I just had a realisation that I have all these photos on my phone of products that I love using but I never get time to write a 'Friday Fave' blog post about so I decided I will just post the photos on Friday's so at least they are shared with you guys! Look out for tomorrows post on social media!

August has gone by in whizz, I have had a really great summer full of weddings, shoots as well as some down time to spend chilling in the sunshine!

Behind the scenes on shoots in London and Stamford...





I was lucky enough to have two fabulous Brides in Sunny Spain this month, I did hair and makeup styling for both separate bridal parties.

This was such a lovely cool space to work in for bridal preparations.
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Textured soft boho styles were paired with natural makeup for the bride and her beautiful bridesmaids.











I really loved creating this elegant chignon style for a glamorous Mother of the Bride in Benahavis

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Beautiful glowing makeup and soft part-up hairstyling for this Destination Bride and her pretty bridesmaids who all had soft textured bun styles.















Just a few of my Absolutely Stunning UK Brides this August!











Some Special Occasion hair and makeup's



















Perks of working in Spain is there is down time relaxing in the sunshine...my happy place : )





This sunset I captured on my i-phone on the Brocket road in Hertfordshire.  This had to be shared it was the best I have seen in 12 years of living here, it was even more spectacular in real time!



In love with our new print this makes me Happy every time I look at it : )



Next up a crazy September ahead wedding season continues plus two holidays and a Spanish bride! Oh and I turn the big 40!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Eeekkk how did that happen!!! I am officially old but feeling young at heart, healthy and happy so I plan to enjoy lots of celebrating! X