Friday Fave! NARS Crème De La Bronze

I am loving cream bronzers lately, the application of a cream bronzer is just dreamy! I have been using the Charlotte Tilbury one since it launched but I wanted to try the Nars one to compare! Basically I love them both and would happily use or recommend either! I do like the compact size of the Nars one though somehow it works better for me in my make-up bag but that is literally the only reason I would favour it over the Charlotte Tilbury one.

This crème bronzer comes in five shades I opted for '02 Original Laguna Bronzer' (light to medium bronze with neutral undertones) which is perfect for my skin tone and I would also be able to use this on most people in my professional kit as well.

This crème bronzer glides on smoothly, its buildable, blends seamlessly, looks natural and is long lasting what more could you want?

It can be applied with fingers, sponges or brushes choose your favourite technique! I personally like to use an angled foundation/blending style brush to buff the product gently into the skin.  I also build the product in layers to achieve the desired colour so as not to add too much in one go.

Definitely a firm favourite and one for the Christmas list ladies!

RRP. £32.50 19 g

https://www.narscosmetics.co.uk

 

October Update!

Wow! Wedding season has officially come to an end, what a year! I had eleven beautiful Bride's in October unheard-of!  It has been such a busy fun filled year of work and I am so grateful for every Bride that chose me to be a part of their special day and all the other clients that booked me this year too... what a come back after covid shut down mine and so many other businesses and very sadly some that were not so lucky to survive.  

I still have a few more winter weddings but the peak is over so definitely a couple of weekends off for me ahead! 

What gorgeous warm sunny autumn days we are having!  I have been enjoying some lovely dog walks and just check out so many clear bright blue skies in my photos!

Here's a few of my recent work pictures captured on my I-phone!

Coltsfoot country recent has been my office for the last three Sunday's working inside a cute little shepherd hut surrounded by sheep! 

I met beautiful Karla for the first time on her wedding day at Sheen Mill, she did not live nearby so there was no opportunity for a trial run. This rarely happens but on the odd occasion it has I am pleased to say all has gone very well! I did both Karla's hair and make up.

I visited stunning Notley Abbey this month a venue I have not been to in a while but definitely a favourite!

I also visited Plum Park hotel, my first time to this venue but hopefully not my last.  The staff here were extremely helpful to me when I arrived.

I was at Luton Hoo for my last October bride where I am lucky enough to be a Recommended supplier, such a beautiful location to work at with the best bridal preparation views I have seen.   

I loved creating this hairstyle, part up part down variations are definitely my favourite style to do.

 

Pendley Manor was the Location for this beautiful Bride's hair and makeup.

As a Recommended supplier at beautiful St Michaels Manor it is definitely my favourite venue locally, and what a gorgeous October day it was for a wedding here!

I am taking bookings for 2023/24 weddings. Book early to avoid disappointment via www.nikimakeup.co.uk

August Update!

August has been another busy month of Weddings and September is looking equally as busy, things slow down a bit in October. I feel then I can catch up on the admin' behind the scenes which has had to take a back seat over the last few months where effectively many suppliers in the wedding industry have done six or seven months worth of work in the space of a few months! 

Below are some of my i-phone shots of just some of the lovely ladies I have had the pleasure to work with recently.  I managed to get a summer break in to... just a shame it wasn't in the mediterranean sunshine!

Holiday in Suffolk...

I also received a badge for achieving 100 5star Hitched reviews which I am over the moon with!

I even made time to do a bit of painting! 

It was also great to be featured in this month's Your Herts & Beds Wedding Magazine.

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