Fashion

I have been sitting here for a while trying to express in words how I feel being picked to assist backstage with Val Garland for ISSA Spring Summer 2016 collection. I can honestly say I am speechless - which is rare for me! After completing the four month intense course with Val Garland School of Make-up during the summer months which during that time I got to submit briefs set by i-D magazine ( where I was shortlisted for my work), Preen, Vivienne Westwood, Matthew Williamson and NARS.   At the end of the course I could put my name down to be picked to work backstage with Val Garland on the ISSA...


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Elévon World, based in Newcastle upon Tyne has one passion and goal: to discover, develop and promote the world’s hottest new designers. Fashion events company, Elévon World is hosting their third designer showcase at the acclaimed art gallery, The Biscuit Factory on Friday the 2nd October featuring breakthrough designer Melissa Obika, who won ‘The British Council International Residency Award’ at this years London Graduate Fashion Week, Chorley Wood, whose work was shown at the Geneva Forex Event in Switzerland this year, New York City based designer Lena Yoo, as well as local home grown...


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I was thrilled to be asked back to work backstage at London Fashion Week with the lead make-up artist Ariane Poole with Ariane Poole Cosmetics. Two seasons running Ong Oag Pairam has worked alongside Ariane to create beautiful make-up to represent the clothes from his collection. Ong Oag himself is an extremely passionate designer about his collection and you can see the fine details that he adds to his clothes, from the research and aspiration towards the fabric he chooses to even the colour. This season being Spring Summer 2016 was a reference to the late 1950’s to 1960’inspired...


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I am fortunate to have worked with La Di Da magazine on their front covers in some of the magazine's previous editions.   This latest edition was to showcase an "ascot theme" within the grounds and country house of Middleton Lodge in North Yorkshire.   The make-up was to keep it simple with a classic look.   You can also read the story 'Ascot Dahlings' relating to the front cover here  


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I wanted to share with you some images taken for a jewellery designer Michail Jarovoj. When I first saw the jewellery I loved how the texture of the jewellery was soft with a plastic feel to touch.  This inspired me to create the make-up to compliment the jewellery but not take over the look. I decided to use pastel colours to create this look and hope you love the look?             Full Credit to: Make-up supplied by Ariane Poole Photographer:  Jade Photography Hair:  James Reid Follow my blog with Bloglovin


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I have over the last year or so been working alongside an extremely talented photographer Rebecca Elizabeth Tate. During these shoots it is wonderful to work in a team which includes of course make-up, then hair, model, stylist and of course the photographer,  To create this look Rebecca was liaising with myself with her inspired mood boards to create this modern twist of 1920's inspired.  We didn't want to create the obvious smoky eyes but wanted to add an element of what was happening on the latest trends from the catwalks shows for Autumn/Winter 2014/2015. Here are the images which have...


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A few weeks' ago Ariane Poole contacted me to ask if I wanted to be part of the make-up team for an amazing designer Ong Oag Pairam at London Fashion Week. What could I say ….of course I had to say YES!!! Arrived early lunchtime at the Grand Connaught Rooms in Covent Garden where it all began. Working backstage is all about the atmosphere where you spend the next four hour call time, prepping hair and make-up with models getting ready for dress rehearsal for final preparations of fittings and outfit decisions. Photographers and film crew wondering around capturing the day, stylists,...


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I had to blog this post as Queen Bea (my Bengal Kitten) has recently joined the brand 'Make-up by Jo' and whilst doing some research I came across this new collaboration with Shu Uemura Karl Lagerfeld's cat 'Bonjour Choupette' is his feline muse and she is one of the most famous cats in the fashion world. Choupette is the first cat to create a make-up collection with Shu Uemura. The range includes furry lashes, eyeshadows, lipsticks, and creams all with the cute images of herself on the packaging. The prices start from £17.50 and was recently launched on 3rd November.        For...


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Since seeing the recent images of wedding of Amal Alamuddin wedding to George Clooney.  The inspiration of wearing lipstick has certainly come back in "vogue" again.  The look is so chic and timeless and can change the way you feel and add  a "red carpet " look to something you are wearing. I just love the simplicity of how a red lipstick can look and the images I have included below for you I think say it all!!!!  This look is perfect for the autumnal season ahead to add a boost of colour to your face. This look was created using Rimmel Kate Moss number 22 lipstick How to achieve...


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I wanted to have a “healthy look” on the skin during the lead up to the autumnal months ahead. I created this look for some of my latest work with photographer Rebecca Elizabeth Tate and hairdresser James Reid        Make-up used Firstly I covered the skin in a superb night time oil called Superskin Concentrate by Liz Earle to create this overall healthy look and glow. Foundation Sheer Skin Tint Concealer Light Reflecting Concealer Blusher Healthy Glow Cream Blusher in Shade 03 Eyeshadow Signature Eye Colour Golden Sand 09 Mascara Lash Care Intensify Base in Black Lipstick Signature...


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