April Update!

This month....

Our Kitchen/Bathroom extension has finally begun! 

Definitely no going back.

Wedding season officially kicked off for the summer and the weather warmed up too : )

Bridal hair and make-up for Anna at St. Michaels Manor, St Albans.

Cutest wedding manicure for the little bridesmaids at Emily's wedding in Flamstead.

Sunny and warm walks at last!

Just a few bridal trials below and I had some fun shoots at Hotel chocolate HQ and on a farm with no electricity for hair appliances and I had to do make-up sitting in the boot of my car in a field. It's not all glamour in this job!

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Barbara Daly Trade Secrets dream shine highlighter.

Whilst on a recent visit to a Tesco Extra store I spent far too long browsing the excellent beauty products on offer.

Barbara Daly an exclusive brand to Tesco is a product line I have not used until recently, I have been trying a few different products in the range and I have to say I am impressed.

I particularly love Barbara Daly Trade Secrets dream shine highlighter.  Packaged in luxurious gold with an indictor on the side so you can see just how much product you have used. Press the pump and a beautiful lightweight golden 'serum-gel' is deposited into your palm.  I have been applying this to my cheekbones for weeks now and I absolutely love it! My skin instantly looks and feels more youthful, healthy and has a fresh radiant glow - just perfect for summer. An absolute bargain at £7.99 and is currently on a 3 for 2 offer until 20th April. This is also voted product of the year 2015 for product innovation in the hero beauty category. 

March Update!

A busy month of weddings, wedding trials, special occasion make-ups and shoots....

Stand out moments for me were I had a really long day driving and and tough day shooting in Suffolk, too many insanely busy Saturday's and a lovely shoot at stunning Warren Weir at The Luton hoo hotel where I am the recommended Make-up artist.

Behind the scenes on the Warren Weir shoot.

Below are taken at Emily's wedding at Luton Hoo this month what a view from the makeup chair!

I have been doing a lot of hair styling this month as well, see some of my hair and makeup piccies below.

Some of my recent beauty hair and makeup work

No.7 Nail colour Gel-Look shine: Purple Bouquet

I am loving this beautiful spring nail colour from Boots No.7. to cheer me up on this grey Monday!

Gel -look shine in shade 'Spring Bouquet', a lilac pink (note it looks more lilac and less pink than in this photo!)

RRP £7.00

Product Alert: Maybelline Brow Drama!

Maybelline Brow Drama is my new make-up favourite!

A firm staple in my make-up bag this is going to be one of those products that I will use for a long time.

I have used clear mascara/brow gel to groom my brows for too many years to remember now but recently much to my annoyance a lot of brands have changed their applicator wands, Boots No.7 being one of them. These new shorter brushes I do not personally favour as much as a normal mascara wand as you simply get too much product on the brush and it therefore distributes unevenly in the brows.

Normal mascara brush example.

No.7 New Short applicator brush.

Maybelline however, has this wonderful brush which delivers the perfect amount of product and grooms through brows to complete perfection!

It comes in colour options as well as transparent including 'deep blonde', 'medium brown' and 'dark brown'.

Available at Boots RRP. £4.99

March Beauty Favourites.........

My current best beauty buys........

Nars orgasm blusher ..........perfect for a subtle spring flush..............

Barbara Daily Facelift.......step into the warmer weather with glowing skin........

Bobbi Brown concealer.....conceal like a pro!........

Bobbi Brown Smokey Eyes Mascara....Kohl black mascara for supremely dramatic lashes.........

St Tropez Anti-Aging Gradual facial tan...... begone the greyness of winter choose golden goddess....

Kiko Eyeshadows.... .a great array of affordable colours and textures, go crazy!..........

Bold Metals Real Techniques Brushes....Bold and beautiful......"My March must have".......

No.7 Gel-shine nail colours.....brighten up your nails with shiny longwear colour....

Charlotte Tilbury Lip pencils......simply beautiful colours to create a perfect pout.......

Charlotte Tilbury Lipsticks.....for the packaging alone treat yourself................

Happy Beauty shopping!

Spring Nails: Boots No.7

Need to update your spring nail colour?

Choose Gel-Look Shine Nail Colour from No.7 in Shade 'Sweet Lilac'

This pretty shade lasts well without chipping and has a high shine.

Available at Boots RRP. £7.00