Shoots always feel more gratifying when there's a deep background story and this united creative venture delivers just that. The Unity Collection is a collaboration of BeadWORKS in Northern Kenya and their European partners Sara Collins and Xenia von Poser.
The idea of crafting a jewellery collection that would connect women around the globe originated back in January 2023 during a visit to meet the beaders of BeadWORKS in Northern Kenya. A fair-trade certified social enterprise, BeadWORKS creates opportunities for 1300 pastoralist women across Northern Kenya to translate their traditional skills...
I feel like mother nature has been teasing us with little previews of spring between these weeks of rain and it's truly got me day dreaming of those longer warmer days. To get you in the mood for spring too I'm sharing this soft, delicate campaign for the latest QP Jewellers launch. Fresh for Spring 2024 they're painting an airy pastel dreamscape with this shoot and the makeup turned out perfect for any brides thinking of a light seasonal look!
I loved the close up shots showing the diffuse blending that gives such an etheral, romantic feel. Creating a healthy skinbase layer is essential for this...
This Spring Ruby & Oscar are feeling the elements as their latest campaign for the upcoming season embraces the four essential facets of life. This was such a fun concept to jump into, I knew exactly how I wanted to lean into the style from the moment their Head of Marketing sent me the brief.
So whether you're going with the flow like Water, down to Earth, getting all Fired up or you're feeling Airy and ethereal this campaign has all the matching makeup and jewellery combo's you could wish for.
When thinking about how to represent each of the elements I knew I wanted makeup that would cover...
Missing balmy autumn beach days? This Emma Hedley Jewellery campaign is ready to transport you to warmer days as the temperatures continue to drop this December.
That being said, this shoot actually took place on such a wild and windy day that we spent our time battling the elements with a smile and a laugh on the sand dunes of South Shields. You wouldn't know as photographer Claire Collinson captured incredible moments that look so blissful despite the weather, whilst the incredible model Hannah Shaw was effortlessly cool in the face of strong gusts. It's a real testament to the team that...
Simplicity at its finiest, I always enjoy working on the Gold Boutique shoots as I really resonate with the paired back feel they go for in the makeup brief. I created this look for their summer 2022 campaign, but I'm reviving it for Autumn 2023 because its got the perfect tonal cappuccino vibe to suit whats trending this season.
That being said, what's in fashion and what's not, I'll never tire of this look. The golds and browns are timeless, but added with a delicate touch of eyeliner all you need is thick tights tucked into knee high boots and it's practically screaming Autumn.
Gold...
The Hepburn vibes are back! This time it's for QP Jewellers and their amazing summer campaign, ready to showcase 2023's delicate gemstone pieces that bring a summery elegance to any look. You could say I'm on a bit of a roll with my Audrey inspiration right now after my work for the Belle Bridal Issue 26 cover, she truly honed and defined the perfect classy makeup look that had the perfect little touch of attitude. That's why of course this look had to keep the pop of drama in the cat eye eyliner flick, using Stila's Stay All Day Eyeliner for that sharp definition.
Taking a slightly different...
Viva Magenta is all the rage for 2023 according to the official Pantone Colour institute and this shoot for Ruby & Oscar's hasn't shied away from leaning into the pink craze. As colour of the year, it's here to embody a fearless empowerment that's unconventional yet captivating. The makeup on this shoot had to be on par with the bold statement these summer gemstones were making, that's where my latest obession with Lisa Eldridge's range comes in.
The True Velvet Lip combo of Lipstick and Gloss in Carnival was exactly the striking pink I was looking for to represent the adventurous spirit of Pantone's...
Another season means another Ruby & Oscar campaign, releasing the latest of their fine gemstone jewellery adorned with a mixture of natural and lab grown gemstones set in precious metals in a plethora of striking designs.
This spring collection was all about a pop of colour for the brand, which I think they've nailed with shades of delicious greens in the emerald collection and luxurious purple hues sparkling within the amethysts.
It was really fun to take this spring time inspiration with the team at Ruby & Oscar and translate it into makeup. I was feeling...
It's the perfect time of year to fall in love with Ruby & Oscar! Valentines is just around the corner and romance is well and truly in the air. What more could you want than a bold red lip and an amazing piece of statement jewellery?
Ruby & Oscar have a stunning blend of natural and lab grown gemstones of the finest quality, available in striking designs and what ever colour you could dream of. These beautiful high quality pieces are a gift to yourself or loved ones ready to last a lifetime.
This shoot was held on location in the house of designer Caroline Interiors which was the perfect...
I love working with the dynamic mother daughter duo Annie and Helen, the passionate team behind RENNE Jewellery. They create a plethora of unique designs and timeless pieces that were a joy to compliment with my flawless makeup style.
These images are by Gasp Photography are absolutely beautiful and naturally my favourite piece is of course the Necklace and Earing set adorned with stars.
Building on the timeless jewellery style I created a classic look that calls for the usuals! For the skinbase I used Ariane Poole Cosmetics layered over a supple moisturised...