My Holiday Sun Essentials!

I will soon be going on holiday and here are my essential holiday sun products!

St Tropez Gradual Tan Medium/Dark 
I have been using this almost daily during the summer months for a couple of years now to keep my skin hydrated and achieve a healthy bronzed glow. I have always used the medium dark shade as this seems to work well for me.

Nivea Sun Factor 20
I have used Nivea suncare for years and have never had any problems with it, so I stick to what works! I particularly like the fact it is non-greasy and applies easily for an even coverage. I love the smell and it moisturizes my skin beautifully at the same time as protecting it.

Garnier Ambre Solaire SPF 50
I love this handy travel size tube to carry with me on the go.  I use it to apply to sensitive areas such as moles, scars and the tops of my ears. I also use it on my face before make-up to moisturise and protect as it feels lightweight and non-greasy and never causes spots like some products can.

Lucas Papaw Ointment
I have often raved about this wonder product before, this is my absolute essential on holiday!
I use it to smooth down flyaway hair, add radiance on my cheekbones, as a lip balm and to soothe bites instantly.  It is also super to apply to burns, scars and grazes it works for just about everything!

Autumn/Winter Hair & Make-up trends 2014

Check out the latest catwalk hair and make-up creations for the approaching winter here:
http://uk.pinterest.com/nikimakeup/autumn-winter-2014/

Adapt the looks and styles to suit you.

It is "all about the eyes" this autumn so have fun experimenting with lashes, colour and metallic's keeping lips pale and natural.

Style hair in pretty buns, sweep a fringe and play around with cornrow styles!

You can also follow me on Pinterest for lots of hair and make-up inspiration.
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August Update!

August has been a busy month I have had shoots for Sainsbury's, Getty Images and Lagom Fashion all shot in London and I have had a super busy month of weddings and wedding make up trials...lots of gorgeous brides to beautify for their big day!  I have been lucky enough to be meet some really lovely people along the way and visit some stunning and interesting locations too.

My month in pictures!

First off I made my first ever trifle with mum and profiteroles both were received at the family BBQ very well...yum yum  : )

I just love this photo it captures the girls getting ready on the wedding day perfectly, always such fun!

 On  a Getty images shoot in Hackney ...

Lagom fashion shoot on the South bank shot in an old warehouse with a film noir vibe.

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Bridal Beauty Inspiration 2014

This year has definitely seen an interesting shift in bridal make-up and hair trends.
As this years bridal make-up trials began in January it soon became apparent that many of my brides were opting for a more glamorous 'made-up' look for their big day as opposed to the very popular 'boho' natural make-up and very soft hair styles over the past couple of years. I have seen many brides with red painted nails and hair artfully perfected into glamorous waved and curled styles. I have applied a lot of red lips and defined eyes with dramatic smokey brown and grey hues and precise eyeliner flicks.
Hollywood glamour and the roaring twenties for example have heavily inspired many of my 2014 brides.
There has obviously still been many brides opting for the more natural make-up and softer hair styled looks and there always will be but it has been fun to do these stronger looks as well!
The pictures below are images brides have sent to me as there inspirational hair and make-up pictures.

Here are just a couple of my very glamorous brides and I hope to share more professional images with you soon.

For more hair and make-up inspiration follow my boards on Pinterest, I update daily with new inspirations : )

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Lauren Bacall: An Icon

Lauren Bacall Hollywood Icon.

1924-2014

July Update!

I have loved the super sunny hot July in the UK! What a scorcher it has been : )
I have really enjoyed some relaxing down time in the garden and long walks and exercise outdoors it really has been bliss.

July started with a flurry of prom make up's followed by a truly beautiful wedding for Charlotte at stunning Coworth Park. It has been another busy month of shoots and weddings.
This month also saw my second wedding anniversary celebrations we had a lovely meal at Thompson at Darcys in St.Albans and will be visiting Pennyhill Spa for a relaxing weekend break. We surprisingly got each other the same card. Second anniversary is cotton so I had some fun cotton cupcakes made at www.heavenisacupcake.net

I also made my first loaf of bread! #breadmaker 

I got inspired at Tate Modern seeing The Matisse Cut Outs exhibition, you really must see it before it ends in September!

 I saw this in Selfridges and fell in love with it!

 My lippy artwork, I am lips obsessed at the moment.

I am also inspired by mosaic and mosaic art at the moment and hope to create my own mosaic masterpiece soon.

My Summer essential!

MY SUMMER ESSENTIAL!

I have been using Garnier Ambre Solaire SPF 50 daily for a few months now.

I love it because it feels light and non-greasy on and gives high protection against both UVA and UVB rays.

It is also in a handy small size to carry in your bag for 'on the go' application for face and body when needed and is water resistant.

I have found this product great worn alone and I use it daily as a base protection under make-up.

I have also had no breakouts using this which has happened with other sun cream's, plus I love the scent...reminiscent of holidays.

It's RRP is currently reduced from £6.00 to £3.00 in both Boots and Superdrug so happy shopping!