Mothers Day make-up lesson

With Mother's Day just around the corner why not treat your mum to a one to one make-up lesson or master class with me.  Your mum will enjoy a 2-2.5 session learning step by step techniques to personally suit her needs. 

See www.nikimakeup.co.uk for further information. 

Please email all enquiries.

Gift vouchers are available for these services.

No.7 Nail Colour Neptune!

Loving this shade of Gel-look shine Nail Colour from the Boots No.7 range!

I have to say the colour did sadly chip within a day but I had forgotten to apply a top coat!  It is worth it anyway, I absolutely adore this shade 'Neptune' it is a gunmetal grey tone (a bluey grey). This has a really rich, good colour payoff too.  There is a great choice of colours in the range, also currently on 3 for the price of 2!

RRP:£7.00 (Only £4 with a £3.00 No.7 voucher) Happy shopping! X

Oscars:Glamorous Beauty.

Here are my favorite Oscars hair and make-up styles from earlier this week.

I love these classical yet modern and glamorous looks.

February Update!

Thank goodness February is over and we are one month closer to summer!

Highlights of my month...
A sunny work trip to Majorca, it is always nice to get some warm sunshine at this time of the year.

My husband James and I had our seventeen year anniversary of the official date that we met...any excuse for a celebration! We visited a lovely romantic french restaurant Le Poulet au Pot in Pimlico
http://www.pouleaupot.co.uk/.  

It was also James's birthday at the beginning of the month so I treated him  to a fabulous meal at Nobu which we both highly recommend it was our first visit and we absolutely loved it. This was followed by a cheeky drink at the Ritz as you do.

I am also thrilled to have been hand picked as a recommended Make-up artist on 'The Rock My Wedding' Love Lust List.  See the blog here http://www.thelovelustlist.co.uk/blog/

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Micellar Cleansing

French ladies have been cleansing with micellar waters for many years now but only in recent years have they gained popularity in the UK.  This is largely due to the favorite cult beauty product 'Bioderma Crealine H20 Micellaire' used by make-up artists, celebrities and models backstage at shows for its gentle and super swift removal of even the most stubborn make-up.  Bioderma however is still not that easy to track down mostly you have to trawl the internet to find the best price or alternatively stock up at a much better price if you happen to be visiting France. The good news is there is now an array of micellar waters available in the UK from chemists including Boots and Superdrug.

Just so you know Micellar waters are non-rinse cleansers that you sweep over the face with cotton pads to remove make-up gently and super efficiently. They are soap free, mostly good for sensitive skin types and remove even the heaviest of eye make-up.  I highly recommend these over rubbing with facial wipes (you know who you are!)

Below are some of the best micellar waters on the market that I have found!

The original Cult beauty best buy. £14.50 500ml http://www.escentual.com/

Loreal is one of my personal faves! £4.99 200ml

Available at Boots the Chemist.

Superdrug's version won't break the bank! £2.47 150ml

Another firm favorite of mine, and a great one for super sensitive skin.

£11.50 200ml.  Available at Boots The Chemist.

            £14.50 200ml
            Available at larger Marks & Spencer stores.

                      A special treat maybe! £24.00 200ml
                      Available at John Lewis.

                           £10.50 200ml
                           Available at Boots the Chemist

                Great for Lancome lovers! £23.00 200ml
                All good department stores.

                   £4.49 200ml
                   Available at Boots the chemist

Great value £4.99 400ml

Avaialable at Boots The Chemist

Happy Shopping X

Exclusive Valentines Professional Make-up session.

Love is in the air and what better way to treat yourself or your loved one than to an exclusive professional make-up session.

Book now and find that perfect red lipstick shade you have always wanted!

A one hour professional make-up session with me in the comfort of your own home or visit me if preferred.

*£50.00. Gift Vouchers available.

*A travel fee may need to be added depending on the location.

This offer is valid exclusively throughout Februaury 2014 only. Book now to avoid disappointment.

Email all enquiries via www.nikimakeup.co.uk

January Update!

January is always a horribly depressing month the Christmas fun is all over and the weather is bleak!
I am seriously over the amount of rain we have had this year too and so not enjoying dog walks either in the rain or trying to avoid it!

I have spent most of January testing creatively and updating my portfolio.  This has also been a busy period of organizing most of this years brides, 2014 looks like a busy one for weddings!

I am thrilled to be the new recommended supplier for Make-up artistry at St .Michaels Manor, St.Albans.

Pinterest has also helped to lift my spirits this month, I love pinning everyday my favorite things to keep motivated.
http://www.pinterest.com/nikimakeup/

See some pic's from my month below!

 Beauty.

 Behind the scenes...

A rare bright morning walk!

Hailstones like you would not believe!