September update!

This year is flying by too fast!! I cannot believe we are in October already. What a crazy busy but amazing year so far with so many happy weddings and parties able to take place again. I am about to start my busiest October ever with eleven beautiful brides to beautify this month!  The Covid wedding backlog is ongoing and definitely going into next year as well.  

I have been overwhelmed with the number of such lovely reviews I have received recently, I am so very grateful for each and every one so a huge thank you to all those who took the time to write a testimonial for me and those that have sent me gorgeous images as well!

Check out some of my I-Phone snaps below, just some of the gorgeous ladies I have had the pleasure to work with this month a mix of Brides, Mums and Bridesmaids.

Hairstyling....

I also had a nice little sunny break in Porto for my Birthday at the beginning of the month, it was lovely in the end after our flight was cancelled the day before, a little bit of stress but all sorted eventually!

I am loving working in my new garden studio especially now temperatures are a bit cooler! It is the perfect space for bridal trial's, makeup lessons, and special occasion hair and makeup. 

I am taking Bridal & Event bookings for both 2023 and 2024 currently, do secure your date early to avoid disappointment. All enquiries via www.nikimakeup.co.uk 

Please also see my Instagram @nikimakeup for daily updates : )

Niki x

August Update!

I am enjoying the gorgeous summer we are having! I have actually got to wear most of my summer clothes for a pleasant change and flip flops all the way for me after breaking my little toe shoes are just not an option at the moment so its been lucky the weather is on my side!

It is peak wedding season so very little time for anything else for me at the moment although this last week in August has been busy with bridal trials ahead of Autumn weddings.  I think most established wedding suppliers are still battling a backlog of Covid weddings even into next year.  It is looking very busy already so do book all your favourite suppliers early to avoid being disappointed!

Here is a little of what I have been up to this month!

Above is my garden studio where bridal trials and other makeup and hair appointments can take place.  It really is a happy little haven where the magic really does happen!  I absolutely love my job and look forward to meeting you if you have an appointment booked to see me soon.

I actually have some time off this weekend so will be recharging in the sunshine before a super busy September and October. I hope you also enjoy the long bank holiday weekend!

My website gallery has some updating to do for this year (on the to do list!) but Instagram posts my most recent work daily.

All Enquiries via www.nikimakeup.co.uk

July Update!

My busiest month this year for weddings and possibly the hottest and yes I did have a wedding on the day of 40 degree heat! See my little set up below and the beautiful bride after makeup.

The wedding was at a very old house in St Albans and the original toilets still in use were very much a talking point of the bridal preparations!

I also celebrated my tenth wedding anniversary! I love this photo of us dancing our wedding night away and I always find it funny I didn't top my makeup once I was clearly having too much fun in the moment.

Mum and I also saw Michael Bublé at Hatfield House finally this should have been in 2020 but due to Covid was delayed twice, it was such a great evening with perfect weather.

I started the month at a new venue for me www.clivedenhouse.co.uk , which was stunning and I am sure I will be back.

Lots of weddings and trials ahead of autumn weddings, here is a few snaps I grabbed along the way.

Created some lovely hairstyles recently too, these are a few of my personal favourites.

All enquires via www.nikimakeup.co.uk 

Friday Fave! Charlotte Tilbury Beautiful Skin Sun-kissed Glow Bronzer.

 Charlotte Tilbury Beautiful Skin Sun-kissed Glow Bronzer.

I have long been a huge fan of both Charlotte Tilbury's Airbrush powder bronzer and Unisex Healthy Glow tint but the recent introduction of a cream bronzer is literally a dream come true for me!

It is the best cream bronzer by far that I have tried and I have tried quite a few! There are four shades for different skin tones.  I opted for shade 2. Medium but you can also choose from 1. Fair, 3. Tan and 4. Deep.

I like to take a synthetic brush and swirl it gently around the bronzing cream before buffing into the areas of the face the sun naturally hits i.e cheekbones, forehead, nose and jawline. I blend well using the same brush and add more product a little at a time if I think I need it.  This bronzer can also be used on the body and I like to take it down onto the neck and collarbone.

It contains Hyaluronic acid and pro-vitamin D3 to hydrate skin as well as improving the skin's appearance.

If you like a glowy bronzed look and like to use cream blusher this is definitely the product for you, also an excellent choice if you have mature or drier skin rather than using a powder bronzer.

The best bit is it lasts up to 16 hours and is sweat/humidity proof and in the 40 degree heat in the UK this week it didn't budge and certainly passed the test.

This cream bronzer gives such a gorgeous sun-kissed look... I absolutely love it!!  Firmly staying in my makeup bag I will not be without it and a definite Friday Fave!

RRP. £42.00

www.charlottetilbury.com