December update!

I love Christmas it is such a magical time! December has flown by! I have enjoyed festive drinks and dinners with friends and family, seen Swan Lake and The Nutcracker, watched Christmas films as well as Stranger things and Emily in Paris.  I have enjoyed Christmas shopping and wrapping presents and some lovely time spent with my pooch @rufustheredtoypoodle. I am looking forward to spending time with family over Christmas and having a rest as well as lots of fun!

I had one last wedding on December 20th which was lovely and festive and have been busy with makeup lessons, hair & makeup pre-wedding trials and lots of Special Occasion bookings.

Every year since 2020 I choose my guiding word for the year! I am not sure why I started this I think I read it in a book somewhere but I love to do it and the chosen word I really try to follow throughout the whole year. For 2026 I have chosen "Joy", it feels like such a perfectly aligned choice for me I have felt joy ever since I chose it a few weeks ago now.  For those that follow my Instagram Monday Motivation posts look out for lots of Joy filled posts in the New Year! I aim to take joy in even the small daily things and hope to spread a little joy to those around me.

There are so many little moments that make Christmas special for me, but I really do love to make my own Christmas pudding and a Christmas cake... the scent in the air when cooking is divine that is when it fills like Christmas to me!  I hope you all have a joyful Christmas with family and friends or maybe even taking time for yourself to enjoy the little things that you love! 

Thank you for reading my monthly ramblings!

Merry Christmas and I wish you a Happy & Healthy 2026!

Niki x

FRIDAY FAVE! NYX LIFT & Snatch!Brow Tint pen!

FRIDAY FAVE! 

NYX LIFT & Snatch! Brow Tint pen!

I seriously love this brow defining pen for my fair eyebrows to add natural shape and definition. 

It gives an instant brow lifting effect with easy to draw on fine stokes of colour to mimic real eyebrow hair.  It looks very natural once applied and lasts all day, I recommend this product.

Sadly I cannot use this in my professional kit as I cannot use the felt pen on multiple clients but I definitely recommend it if you are looking for a natural and easy way to fill in and define your eyebrows.

Available in 9 shades with a flexible micro tip pen for seamless application.  I am blond and use shade 'blond' which is perfect for me.

Pro tip! Apply in upward diagonal flicks following the shape of the brow from inner to outer corner, use a light touch to fill in sparse areas for a natural finish.

Vegan Formula.

RRP. £11.99

October Update!

October has been a quieter working month for me so I have tried to slow down a bit and be in the moment and enjoy some time outdoors in the autumn sun with my new puppy Rufus, we have had some fun times exploring together...he even made his first train journey into London.  Sorry to bore you with puppy photos but he too cute, you can follow him on Instagram and Tik Tok @rufustheredtoypoodle if you are a crazy dog lover like me!

I was invited to do hair and makeup for a model shoot for https://www.thecotswoldhatclub.co.uk, do check out the gorgeous hats if you are in need! I used natural autumnal shades of makeup and softly waved the model Amber's hair.

I did hold some makeup workshops at my home studio as well recently which is a really great fun way to learn some new makeup skills and some of my pro' tips in small friendly groups, plus there is fizz, nibbles and a goody bag! 

I am a recommended supplier at https://www.offleyplace.com and attended their wedding showcase at the beginning of this month.  I am also thrilled to be a recommended supplier at https://stmichaelsmanor.com, two stunning Hertfordshire venues, do check them out!

I had a lovely wedding for Michaela at  https://www.millingbarn.co.uk who opted for soft, modern vintage hair and makeup and her beautiful maid of honour who went with her natural curl and natural makeup.

I have been doing some collage and painting too in my spare time, you can follow my art account @nikicreates on instagram.

I have limited peak wedding dates available next year now so do book all of your favourite suppliers early to avoid disappointment.  I am also now taking bookings now for 2026 dates. 

All Bridal Enquiries via www.nikimakeup.co.uk and shoot enquires www.nikimakeup.com

Happy Halloween! X

August Update!

August was a busy one... holiday's and work it certainly flew by, but it was nice to enjoy some warmer weather at last even if it did rain a few days on our Mallorcan holiday!

We stayed in the tramuntana mountains and hired a car so we spent a lot of time travelling around different villages which was great as the weather wasn't really sunbathing weather for three or four days but also meant it wasn't as relaxing as it could have been. We particularly liked the villages of Deia and Vallemosa as well as Soller as the beautiful beach at Cala Santanyi.

Some of my Beautiful Brides who enjoyed sunny August wedding days!

Back to my studio for some trials ahead of Autumn weddings...

I am currently taking bridal bookings for 2025/26.  Reserve your date early to avoid disappointment.

All enquiries via www.nikimakeup.co.uk