Makeup

Just wanted to write a quick blog about a photographer i had met over the last couple of months. Danny Lowe http://www.dannylowe.com/   Location for this two day shoot was in South Gare Redcar which is just an amazing mixture of countryside and industrial backdrop with a fishing and harbour.  The weather was kind to us over the two days as it was in the middle of March, but the sun shone for most of the two days with the exception of some English rain. I had the opportunity to work on a two day shoot with Danny Lowe Photographer and stylist Alexandra Bickerdike.  The clothes were supplied...


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  I have recently been reading about Steamcream in various magazines and had the chance to try some whilst on a course with Jemma Kidd Academy in London the other month.   I wanted to write a short blog about this amazing product which is freshly "Handmade in England" for face, body and hands.  Steamcream. "A high quality natural and traceable raw ingredients are bound by a steam-infused process to create a hydrating, easily absorbed and luxurious vegan cream."   The cream is packaged in aluminium tins all limited editions with funky eye catching designs for individual...


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  I wanted to write a quick blog on my recent shopping trip to Illamasqua Stand alone store in Leeds.  I was like a child in a sweet shop i didn't know what to buy what i needed for my make-up kit but my main visit to the store was to purchase some items for a Vintage Inspired Wedding Fayre on 29th April at Salburn by the Sea in Cleveland  North Yorkshire.   At this Wedding fayre i am offering demonstrations on Vintage inspired make-up for future brides on the day and to have a chance to chat about bridal make-up.     Illamasqua Stand alone store in Leeds staff...


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  As spring is in the air and April is upon us I wanted to share  a small blog about hygiene for make-up brushes and expiry dates on make-up.   There are many reasons for keeping your make-up brushes clean * removes old make-up that builds up on the brushes * bacteria and germs that could cause skin issues and breakouts and reactions to products * cares for the expensive make-up brushes you have made an investment in   How often should you clean your brushes ?  ideally as a guideline these should be washed at least once a week in a mild shampoo. If you use alot...


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