Makeup

Couple of months ago i was asked by model Jade Turnbull to be part of a shoot for a musician's new album cover.  Make-up kit and prepped for the look for the album cover. Musician YEAH SAINT PAUL, which is a project of musician, lyricist and songwriter ANGEL RIVERS.  The debut album Women are Stoned via Loyal Artistes Recording Co releases on 27th January 2014. Angel the musician and photographer SEBASTIAN BOETTCHER  had arrived after driving up from London.  The shoot was on location on a warm sunny July day by a river in Durham in Co Durham .  We all arrived on location with make-up...


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Why not buy a 2 hour one to one make-up lesson to learn how to apply your own make-up by a professional make-up artist. The lessons I hold are friendly, informal and interactive with plenty of hints and tips to take away with you. During your make-up lesson we will discuss your existing regime and look at new ideas on the application of your make-up from perfect day time to night time looks. £80.00 per person for 2 hours Gift Vouchers available to purchase   As a special January offer to YOU, if you purchase a lesson during January you will only pay £50.00...


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Feeling glamorous and the “dress“ has been chosen for the New Year Eve party but you want your make-up to stay on all evening after you have danced the night away? Here are my top tips to achieve this: Eve Lom Rescue Mask – Multi award winning treatment weekly mask for sluggish, tired and dull skin.   This mask can be used on the evening before applying your make-up which leaves the skin glowing and healthy.  A perfect combination to prepare the skin before applying your make-up. http://www.evelom.com/Rescue-Mask-100ml-Jar/MEV0028_7880,en_GB,pd.html?start=12&cgid=Shop%20Products Ariane...


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Charlotte Tilbury Eyeshadow Palette One of the leading make-up artists internationally has launched her own range.  The range is superb and I love all the products from the range but as it is Christmas and party time ahead ….. I have chosen the Eyeshadow Palette for the ultimate glamour.   How to use Charlotte Tilbury Eyeshadow Palette Charlotte has written an 'Easy To' guide on how to apply the quad eyeshadow palette from a daytime to a night time look.   Why I love Charlotte Tilbury Eyeshadow Palette This easy to use powder quad eyeshadow palette is amazing to use.  True...


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Lipstick Queen The queen of lipsticks   How to use Lipstick Queen Apply the Lipstick Queen lipsticks as you wish….with a lip brush, smudge on with your fingertips or apply straight onto your lips.   Why I love Lipstick Queen The range of lipsticks vary from sheer, gloss pots and matt textures,  all of which are sumptuous colours to seduce you to wear lipstick.  Lipstick can make a huge statement on what you wear and how you feel.  I promise you, you will be stuck as to which colours to choose from this great range. My favourite 3 Lipstick Queen’s are: Medieval...


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Bobbi Brown Foundation Stick Award winning best foundation range “ The Guardian Best Beauty Buys 2013”   How to use Bobbi Brown Foundation Stick Bobbi Brown Foundation stick can be applied onto a clean moisturised and primed skin.  Start applying the foundation with either your fingertips or sponge from the T-zone area and blend with light strokes across the forehead, cheeks, nose and chin. This foundation can be used to apply a natural finish or a deeper coverage.   Why I love Bobbi Brown Foundation Stick Portable and a perfect shades of 20 colours to choose from. ...


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Lucas Paw Paw Ointment Made in Australia using Pawpaw fruit but you can purchase it in the United Kingdom.   How to use Lucas Paw Paw Ointment Lucas Paw Paw ointment can be used on a daily basis. Lucas Paw Paw ointment is an antibacterial ointment which is ideal to help relieve minor ailment from chapped lips, sunburn, insect bites and many more.   Why I love Lucas Paw Paw Ointment Easy to use product ( I always purchase it in the red tube). This product I use on a daily basis on models, brides and clients as it is perfect to prepare the lips before applying lipstick.  Lucas...


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Ariane Poole Conceal And Contour Palette Voted the Best Concealer by She Magazine   How to use Ariane Poole Conceal and Contour Palette A trio yellow based concealer palette perfect for all year round.  This multi purpose concealer is perfect to conceal dark circles, blemishes, high colouring, spots and fine imperfections to the skin.  Apply the concealer by using your fingertips or with the concealer brush which is supplied by dabbing gently into the area you wish to conceal.  This light but semi matte finish concealer is so easy to use.   Why I love Ariane Poole Conceal...


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Laura Mercier Caviar Stick Eye Colour Laura Mercier cult classic long lasting, crease-resistant stick eye colours   How to use Laura Mercier Cavier Stick Eye Colour Apply the stick directly to the eyelid and blend with either your fingertips or with a synthetic eyeshadow brush to create a smouldering smoky eye. Alternatively you can draw a line along the top and bottom lash line and softly blend for a  “smudge”  effect eyeliner.   Why I love this product These long lasting eight rich eye colours are one of the easiest products to use to create a soft subtle smoky eye effect...


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NARS Award Winning Blusher in “Orgasm” The Cult Classic and Award Winning Blusher   How to use NARS Blusher This peachy pink colour is suitable for fair to medium skin tones.  Apply this blusher with a blush brush by using a soft circular motion to the apple part of the cheeks to create a “flushed effect” or alternatively use the blusher to sculpt the face on the cheekbones.   Why I Love This Product A wonderful colour to use all year round and there is a slightly delicate shimmer to the product.   The blusher is so easy to apply to the cheeks which leaves a natural...


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