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Are you struggling to decide what to give your special loved one for Christmas?   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.     As a Christmas offer to YOU, if you purchase a lesson before Christmas Eve you will...


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Today I'm sharing with you an exciting sneak peek of what's to come from Belle Bridal Magazine's issue 24: Bloom, which has just been released! You can order yours here, although I am sure I'll be sharing more of what's inside soon as people receive their copies, you wouldn't want to miss all the other juicy wedding details that fill its glossy pages. For this AW21 edition I wanted to keep things truly simple and elegant. In spirit of that I chose to just work with products from SUQQU for things to remain uncomplicated. I know with using just  SUQQU from their skin care, base make-up to colour...


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If you haven't already become part of the WBCo family thanks to their amazing brow or skin prep products I've already raved about here, this latest release might be the one to convince you. Having worked closely with the team at WBCo on their own shoots for some time now, I've got to know first hand how amazing their products truly are. These are products that often then end up in my kit for future use with my brides and other clients, they're products I am excited to share with you all. Glow oil is now part of that too! The newest member of their skin prep gang, Glow oil, is a super hydrating,...


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It was third time lucky for Luisa and Paul when it came to planning their wedding through a pandemic, as it has been for so many other of my brides. That lucky number three keeps coming up! It was really worth the wait for this gorgeous pair as their wedding turned out to be such a magical affair. So come take a look at these amazing sneak peaks at their wedding album. find out more about their day and Luisa's warm smokey make-up look. The sun shined gloriously all day long on the 4th of September, finally their third chosen date finally had come around. With wedding ceremony held at their...


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Another week another set of gorgeous images from my summer of endless, back to back beautiful weddings! Of course Sadhana and James were another unfortunate couple whose wedding planned and been thwarted time and time again by COVID and the ever changing restrictions, but they persevered and finally their magically day rolled around on 6th of September just passed. Taking up lodgings for the night in Middleton Lodge Estate's absolutely stunning Farmhouse the wedding reception naturally took place in the breath taking fig house. Light poured in through the plentiful paned windows that line the walls...


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I first met Sophie back in March 2020, just a few days before official lockdown number 1 began. It was her bridal make-up trial I can remember her in tears, as any bride would be, all that time ago filled with uncertainty for what would come of her wedding she had planned for June 2020. Little did we know back then just how naive we were to hope for a much smaller set back than we got, in almost every way of life let alone weddings! None the less we went ahead with the trial with crossed fingers and minds filled with hope. During we discussed what key elements Sophie felt were important to her for wedding...


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You might recall me blogging back in the spring about an incredible British Brand where local seamstresses create sustainable linens, Freya Lillie. That's because we were looking behind the scenes on location at their AW21 shoot, which has now been published in Flanelle Magazine just in time for us to get in the autumnal spirit! You can get a glimpse of their latest line of luxury linens that are made to order and fit your body like a glove. Whilst these may be an Autumn release, the gorgeous breathable fabrics are wardrobe staples for all year round. It was my first time using some new Stila...


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It was just a couple weeks ago I was writting here to share with you Laura's dreamy and delicate wedding make-up, how I achieved it and what Laura had to say about it! You can go take a peek at that here for more of the make-up details if you like. Alternatively I am here to share with you that if you want to see more from their ravishing celebrations, those details are now gracing Belle Bridal readers with the ultimate inspiration over on their website here! From their love story starting in China to their personal challenges through covid and finally a supplier goldmine to help get your own little...


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For one of my recent weddings back in the summer I got to enjoy the change of scenery from my usual venues as I spent the morning at Newton Hall with my lovely bride Helen prepping her for the magical day ahead. She opted for a classic bridal look with a dramatic emphasis on the eyes using soft winged liner and false lashes to really add a dark allure. With the addition of a beautiful wavy updo by Saks Hair & Beauty, Helen was looking picture perfect and ready to enjoy her wedding feeling like her best self. I left feeling super pleased with what a pleasant morning I had with Helen and her bridal...


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Belle Bridal Magazine is an oasis of resources for any bride and groom to be, a hub of all things wedding to help you plan and prep for your own big day. That's why I am so delighted to be part of their supplier guestlist! Not only do they bring the beauty of weddings to your coffee tables and reading nooks, their online platform brings a wealth of information right to your finger tips where ever you are. As well as working in the wedding industry providing bridal make-up, I have also been working with Belle Bridal for many years creating looks for both their covers and inside the glossy pages,...


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