April Update!

Wedding season is now in full swing and I have been busy doing lots of Bridal trials ahead of summer and autumn weddings.  I specialise in makeup but I am also trained in hairstyling and have had quite a lot of hair and makeup trials recently as well.  Below are some of my iPhone shots of my work.  To see my professional portfolio of Brides please see my website www.nikimakeup.co.uk
I still have some available dates throughout 2018 and I am also taking bookings for 2019, if you would like to reserve a wedding date with me do get in touch soon, I look forward to hearing from you.

Makeup trials...









Hair trials...









Felicity's wedding at St. Michaels Manor hotel, St Albans.
https://stmichaelsmanor.com







Lauren's Cotswolds Wedding at http://www.slaughtersmanor.co.uk






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Friday Fave! - Label.M Texturising Volume Spray

I love this product, it is a firm staple in my professional hair kit and I have been using it for the last few years.

It is a dry mist that creates instant textured height and volume to the hair. It has a dry shampoo texture with the hold of a hairspray and is not sticky.

I apply it at the roots of the hair and then use either my fingers to massage and lift the hair or a comb to back comb for more volume.  I have used it on short, medium and long hair styles and on both fine and thick hair and the result is consistently good.  A little goes a long way, don't use too much just one short blast is sufficient.

If you are looking to achieve volume and body in your hairstyle then this is the product for you!







£13.50 200ml
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Label-M-Texturising-Volume-Spray/dp/B00J370Z4C

£14.75 200ml
https://www.lookfantastic.com/label.m-texturising-volume-spray-200ml/10915550.html

Friday Fave: Becca Under Eye Brightening Corrector

BECCA Under Eye Brightening Corrector gets a thumbs up from me!

Relatively new to my professional kit I have been using this for the last couple of months and I am liking the results!

This creamy corrector banishes under eye darkness by brightening under the eyes and correcting the skin tone. It does not settle in fine lines and wrinkles and prepares skin beautifully for concealer.
A creamy consistency that offers perfect coverage and illumination to the under eye area.

Available in two shades Light to Medium and Medium to Dark.

Simply pat on using fingertips or apply with a synthetic haired makeup brush.  I like to blend this pink toned camouflage into the skin using my ring finger to neutralise any darkness, it blends and melts into skin effortlessly.

To prevent the product from drying out keep the cap tightly closed.




£24.00 Available at www.spacenk.com

March Update!

I am the recommended Makeup Artist at Luton Hoo Hotel and was pleased to exhibit at the wedding show at the beginning of March, the next one is in October if you missed it I look forward to meeting new brides to be!



Another busy month for bridal trials, I specialise in natural enhancing makeup for your big day.
www.nikimakeup.co.uk

Just some of the many faces I have had the pleasure of making up!





Hair and makeup trial for Katherine

A lovely Bridesmaid makeup trial too!




Behind the scenes on a photoshoot, I have been lucky to have a few close to home this month and also one in the pretty cotswold village of Chipping Campden so I made time for a quick tea room pitstop as you do!

Friday Fave: Paul Mitchell Color Protect Daily Conditioner 300ml

This week's "Friday Fave" is Paul Mitchell Color Protect Daily Conditioner which I have been using for a good month or so now.  I am a huge fan and indeed of the daily shampoo.

This is excellent for colour treated hair.  My hair colourist for the first time ever said my hair seemed in much better condition, I am convinced it is totally down to this Paul Mitchell shampoo and conditioner combo!

Enriched with proteins, amino acids and panthenol it strengthens and moisturises helping to repair colour treated hair.

Apply a small amount to your palms and massage into the hair, you will notice hair instantly de- tangles and feels silky and smooth.

My hair feels shinier and healthier than it has in a long time. I recommend using this in conjunction with the daily shampoo (£11.75).



Paul Mitchell Color Protect Daily Conditioner Retails at £14.50
Available at www.lookfantastic.com

Friday Fave: Burt's Bees Lemon Butter Cuticle cream

This weeks "Friday Fave" is my trusted BURT'S BEES Lemon Butter Cuticle Cream.
I keep this by my bedside and apply to my cuticles every night before bed to keep them soft and moisturised. I absolutely love the fresh lemon scent too.

It is 100% natural containing Sunflower oil and Vitamin E to nourish and Sweet Almond Oil and Cocoa Seed butter to moisturise.

Available in a handy 17g tin, it is easy to massage your finger into the solid cream and then into each cuticle.

Available to buy at John Lewis, Amazon and Boots.

http://www.boots.com/burts-bees-lemon-butter-cuticle-cream-15g-10072677 £5.99

https://www.johnlewis.com/burt's-bees-lemon-butter-cuticle-creme-17g/p230469722 £4.00

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Burts-Bees-Lemon-Butter-Cuticle/dp/B002PK0ROW?SubscriptionId=AKIAJU5KLS342LW4SKIA&tag=wwwetalecouk-21&linkCode=xm2&camp=2025&creative=165953&creativeASIN=B002PK0ROWwwwetalecouk-21 £3.53

The Andalucian Lake Workshop!

Calling all Photographers!

If you are a wedding photographer wanting to build on your destination wedding portfolio this is a fantastic and extremely rare opportunity.  Laura Charles at Reviva weddings (www.reviva-weddings.com) and Claire at Butler & White Weddings (www.butlerandwhite.com) are working together to create this fabulous Andalucian styled wedding shoot opportunity at an exclusive luxury villa (http://www.luxurymarbellavilla.co.uk) set in the beautiful Marbella mountains overlooking an idyllic lake.

A unique opportunity to gain hundreds of photographs for your portfolio, website and social media.  This is the perfect creative workshop for Photographers looking to add to their portfolio.

A super creative day has been organised including models, hair and makeup, dresses, florals and beautiful andalucian wedding styling.

The workshop is on Saturday April 21st at 1.30pm at Quinta de las Colinas Marbella, Spain.

Accommodation at the Hacienda can also be provided by contacting them directly, why not make it a luxury break in the sunshine as well...
pat.stannett@hotmail.co.uk

This venue has a very special place in my heart as this is where I married in 2012! I couldn't write this post without sharing some of my own wedding photos captured beautifully by David Toms!











A very special opportunity not to be missed before peak wedding season really begins!

Full details and booking https://theandalucianlakeworkshop.com



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