Weddings

Spring is upon us...the snowdrops are popping out and the nights are getting lighter with a glimmer of sunshine on some days.   The shops are filling up with Spring/Summer clothes, magazine are full of the new looks to achieve for this season and plans to change your look and have a spring clean of make-up is perfect this time of year.   There are many key trends for Spring/Summer 2013 make-up but the main ones are strong lips and the colour pink.  I wanted to use the inspiration from the catwalks of the key trends but wanted the make-up to be wearable for everyday use.  I have...


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Are you in the process of deciding whether to hire a professional make-up artist for your wedding day or if you should save some money and apply your own make-up.   When contemplating these thoughts, ask yourself the following questions   Do you know how to apply make-up to bring out your best features in order to get the best results on your wedding photography? Do you know how much make-up to put on to show up on your wedding photos? Do you know how to correct any flaws in the skin ie dark circles, redness without having layers upon layers of foundation and concealer...


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I came across Rimmel London and Kate Moss lipsticks when i was Head Make-up artists at  Graduate Fashion week in London of June 2012.  Rimmel London has changed immensely over the years and is getting better with key products.  My favourite products are Kate Moss Matt Lipstick and Kate Moss Lasting Finish Lipstick.   The rich creamy texture of these lipsticks applied with a lipbrush go on a dream and are so easy to apply.  The depth of colours and choice of colours are suitable for most complexions.   My favourite colours at the moment are 05, 08, 22, 101 Price...


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I wanted to share with you a wonderful testimonial from a Bride who i met last year.    I worked closely with a talented photographer Claire of Burns Rowatt Photography.   As quoted by the Bride. CLAIRE WAS OUR WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER AND SHE IS FAB. SHE PUT US AT EASE FROM OUR INITIAL MEETING AND ‘GOT’ ME AND HOW I WANTED THE WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHED AND HOW TO MAKE ME LOOK NICE (I'M NOT A DRESS PERSON). AS PART OF THE PACKAGE WE GOT A FREE ENGAGEMENT SHOOT WHICH IS A BRILLIANT IDEA – YOU GET TO SAMPLE HOW IT IS TO BE PHOTOGRAPHED ON THE DAY AND SO YOU KNOW WHAT TO EXPECT. IT WAS ACTUALLY...


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Stuck on ideas what to buy for Christmas? I wanted to share with you my favourite 12 items of make-up perfect for Christmas presents for friends and family members.  The make-up items i have chosen are all under £20.00 and vary from brand to brand.   1.  Bobby Brown Long Wear Gel Eyeliner This award winning gel liner gives you the look of a liquid liner.  It is easy to apply with a brush and is water-resistant.   Black is perfect for those wonderful "cat flick" eyes perfect for News Years Eve   2.  Clinique Chubby Stick Moisturising Lip Colour  These chubby...


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  1950’s make-up oozed sex appeal and today we associate words like glamour, style, class, fashion, beauty, romance, alluring, charm, movie stars from Audrey Hepburn, Grace Kelly, Marilyn Monroe, Elizabeth Taylor all with their unique styles of make-up.     If you are planning a “vintage inspired wedding” make sure you research into the look you would like to achieve with make-up.  Looks from dramatic looks of Elizabeth Taylor and Marilyn Monroe with the black extended flick eyeliner to dramatic red lipsticks or the soft focus of natural make-up of Grace...


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              First, congratulations.  Being engaged is such an exciting time for you.  Choosing your wedding dress, finding the perfect venue, which flowers to choose, making sure the bridesmaids look fabulous and oh should you consider having make-up applied professionally for your wedding day?   Getting married in the autumn months or even having a wonderful winter white wedding?   Autumn leaves rich colours, of red, taupe, greens, browns and bronzes.  Winter colours with crisp whites, silvers, blue, grey hues and even...


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  I wanted to write a blog about a Wedding fayre with a twist that i have the honour of exhibiting on 7th October at Saltburn on the Sea.  A couple of weeks ago an array of creative people got together for a photo shoot.  These images are now being used to advertise the Wedding event.       I was linked via Pinterest to view the boards for inspiration on the look that i needed to achieve for the model's make-up.  The shoot is a wonderful array of colours, textures of lace, crochet, amazing flowers of all variety of strong and soft colours, the tables...


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As an associate tutor for Jemma Kidd masterclass@HOME I wanted to share with you a recent article i have written for an new wedding based magazine called Kiss The Bride which is based in the North East of England.   Jemma Kidd masterclass@HOME workshops are a chance to gather your friends together at your home or the venue of your choice and you will learn to apply flawless, model perfect make-up like a professional artist.  In our step-by-step, easy to follow workshops, you and your friends will master techniques and backstage tricks.   Please clink onto the link below for further...


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I had the delight in receiving a parcel the other day with the new Eve Lom Moisture Mask.  As i huge fan of Eve Lom...i use all their products and have done for many many years.  I could not stop grinning from ear to ear and went immediately to wash my face with of course the highly multi awarded Eve Lom cleanser and began applying the new mask.     I applied a generous layer all over my face and neck using the spatula supplied...it had a wonderful luxurious cooling feel on my skin.   I left the product on for 15 minutes and removed any excess off with a soft tissue.  My...


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