June Update!

After a super busy May and first week in June I was certainly ready for a sunshine break! I must admit I relaxed as soon as I arrived in Spain this time, usually it takes me a few days to unwind but I think I was so shattered I just immediately went into the relaxed holiday vibe : )

We had a fabulous holiday in Marbella, Seville and Cordoba it was great to experience different parts of Spain and we loved every minute. See some of my holiday snaps below.

Also see some of the unusual places I have had to set up my kit this month! I was also lucky enough to do make-up for the world pole dancing champion Alessandra Marchetti she was ubertalented, previously a ballerina and gymnast and super lovely to boot.

All set up for weddings and shoots as of late mostly working in bathrooms! 

 Serious Pole dancing complete with bling, checkout the gold pole!

and relax.....

 Marbella

 Jerez, and yes a bottle of sherry was definitely purchased!

 Seville

 Seville oranges : )

 Flamenco show.

 Beautiful Cordoba

Ohh, and I also had a yummy afternoon tea at The Sanderson hotel for Mum's birthday. Highly recommend, it was one of our favourite afternoon teas!

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News!

I am thrilled to announce I am the new recommended supplier for make-up artistry at St. Michael's Manor Hotel in St.Albans.

Here is a recent St Michael's Manor Hotel Bride Gill Webb on her wedding day 26th September 2013.

Here is what Gill had to say:
"Having tried two previous make up artists I really wasn't happy with the end result. I either looked too made up or just too old! Anyway, I found Niki online and visited her at home for a make up trial. She just totally got it! Colours, the look, everything! She's also a really lovely person! On the day of my wedding (26th Sept 2013) she was calm, totally professional and just went to work on me! My make up was absolutely perfect! It is such an important part of you to get right, for photographs if nothing else! I felt just amazing. Thank you Niki! If you do nothing else, have Niki do your make up!!x."

If you are looking for a stunning venue for your wedding day/special event see the St.Michael's Manor Hotel website http://www.stmichaelsmanor.com/

All bridal make-up enquiries please visit www.nikimakeup.co.uk for further information.

May Update!

May has seen wedding season in full swing with wedding make up's to do each week. I have been lucky enough to work at some stunning venues this month including Luton Hoo, The Inn at Woburn, Sopwell House, St Michaels Manor, The Dorset Square Hotel and Hanbury Manor. I am also looking forward to doing bridal make-up for my friend Angela's wedding at the end of this month at The Deer Park Country hotel in beautiful Devon.

This month I was part of a small make-up team working at The Fast & Furious premiere at The Empire theatre Leicester Square and Somerset House in London which was crazy busy but lots of fun! I was also lucky enough to fly to Barcelona for a video shoot on the beach, shame it was raining and we flew back the same day!

What with the bank holiday weekends as well this month we have enjoyed some lovely country walks with our doggies Middy and Lucas(see pictures below).

Another big change for me, last month I started using a face serum, this month I had a fringe cut!  The first time I have had a full fringe since I was about sixteen! I keep getting a shock when I look in the mirror but I do prefer it.

I am looking forward to hopefully a sunny, hot June xx

February Update

February has been a busy and fun filled month for me! It was my hubbie's birthday so we treated ourselves to a holiday in Vegas(as you do!). We had an absolutely amazing time, it is definitely an experience I recommend and such a surreal place, I felt like I was on a movie set most of the time. Whilst there we saw a couple of great show's 'La Reve' a fabulous Cirque Du Soleil style show with unbelievable aqua acrobatics.  We also went to see Rod Stewart at the Colosseum at Ceasar's, this was the highlight of the trip for me, he gave an outstanding performance.  We ate at two of Gordon Ramsey's restaurants which were both great as was the buffet breakfast at the Bellagio (not to be missed). We did a lot of shopping as it is so much cheaper than the UK as well as a lot of walking around all the spectacular hotels. My favourite hotel's were the Bellagio, where we stayed, Ceasars Palace and The Venetian. The 'Warhol Out West' exhibition at the Bellagio was another highlight as were the famous Bellagio fountains and a gondola ride at the Venetian hotel.  We returned from glorious sunny, warm days to freezing cold England and yet even more snow!

Work has seen numerous wedding make-up trials ahead of weddings over the coming months. February also saw my first wedding of the year on the 23rd at The Manor of Groves hotel in Sawbridgeworth.  It was cold and snowing very lightly but was a fresh, bright day perfect for a winter wedding.
I also helped at an event at Sopwell House in St. Albans for a client team building day, it was a lot of fun.  I basically had to do glamorous hair and make-up in five minutes, yes you read that correctly five minutes!  I did this five times during the afternoon throughout a presentation being given by two presenters.  It was a really fun challenge and we were all really pleased with the results.
I also did a test shoot for some new portfolio shots on a freezing cold Sunday at Wrest Park in Bedfordshire, possibly the coldest place in the UK that particular day. My hair-dryer was very handy for defrosting fingers and toes! Images from this shoot will be posted soon.


February was also filled with some of my favourite days of the year Pancake day, Valentines day and the sixteen year anniversary of meeting my husband so all in all a busy February!

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A recent bridal make-up.

I recently did the wedding make up for Donna Faria at Luton Hoo hotel & Spa.

Below are a few pictures and reviews from the wedding day.

Donna Faria - Bride

Niki was recommended to me by my wedding co-ordinator and, as someone who has had their make-up professionally done for years, I knew she had to really impress me as it was my wedding day and my make-up had to be perfect. I was thrilled with the end result and would 100% recommend Niki to anyone.  If you are a bride looking for perfect make-up for your big day then Niki is the only make-up artist you should use - she is amazing and she makes the whole process stress free and fun.  Thank you Niki for making me feel incredible on my Wedding Day.

 Debbie Treacy - Bridesmaid

My sister organised the make-up artist so I didn't have a trial before the Wedding.  On the day Niki asked me what colours I liked, she told me what would suit me and what make-up she was going to use.  I was very impressed with the end result and received so many complements about my make-up.  Niki made having my make-up done fun, relaxing and best of all I looked great!  I would definitely recommend Niki and would use her again.  Thanks Niki.

 Imelda Gantley - Mother of the Bride

My daughter persuaded me to have my make-up professionally done and I have to say I certainly wasn't disappointed.  As a woman of a certain age you know that you have to be careful about the make-up you wear.  Niki listened to my concerns, used colours I would never have thought to use and made me feel like I was being pampered.  The end result made me feel very glamourous and 10 years younger.  Thank you Niki for perfect make-up on a perfect day.

Photography by www.all-about-image.co.uk

Make-up by  www.nikimakeup.co.uk

Venue  www.lutonhoo.co.uk

Behind the scenes!

Below are some make-up artist behind the scenes shots from my 2012 weddings.  I am fortunate in my job to visit a lot of amazing venues and places which is always nice.  I have also met some fabulous people and animals along the way!

Now taking bookings for 2013/2014 weddings in the UK and Spain.

Please see www.nikimakeup.co.uk  www.marbellamakeup.com