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I'm still not quite over the whirlwind of 2021, so every time I receive more images of gorgeous weddings from last year I am still blown away by how we pulled together such beautiful moments in so much turmoil. I am so grateful amongst restrictions and lockdowns I still managed to get some wonderful time working with amazing brides at my second home, Middleton Lodge. This time it was Caroline who I was blessed to be spending her wedding morning with. She loved make-up so much that she really relished the opportunity at the trial to deeply discuss all the different aspects of make-up and skincare....


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For those of you that know me well you will already know what a huge lover of Steamcream I am. It's one of my must have all time moisturisers that I've used in both my kit and my personal life for many years now. I have tried and tested it up against the many moisturisers that pop up every year promising us the earth, but Steamcream always prevails as my favourite time and time again. This is so much so that the original Streamcream that comes with a delicate lavender scent has almost become a trade mark with me, my regular models and clients know to expect to see it when I open up my kit for the day....


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  The new year is maybe not starting the way we had all hoped with covid back on the rise, so here's a 2022 treat for you all to bright up this gloomy January! 2 hour one to one make up lessons are only £100 for January only Learn how to apply your own make up and much more with 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...


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I've got something really special coming for you in February 2022 and I wanted to give you all a sneak preview as it has had its first spotlight moment on the Editor's Beauty Christmas Gift Guide. I've been working hard behind the scenes throughout the tumultuous ebbs and flows of life that was 2021 on Untitled No 1, a project that's really close to my heart. I am so excited to announce that the first launch for Untitled No 1 will be my brand new make-up brushes! I'm not going to share too much, as there is so much more to come with these that will soon unfold as the new year comes around. For now you can pre-order...


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Natasha and Luqman lit up North Yorkshire with glitz and glamour, when you find out their wedding was planned in just three months you wouldn't of believed it. The day was filled with style with Natasha herself donning Vivienne Westwood and Jimmy Choo, whilst her mum opted for the best mother of the bride outfit I think I've yet to see topped with a Valerie Millinery hat. I would guess that they may well have been some of Grantley Hall's finest dressed guests to date. For a fabulous day filled with fashion, jazz bands, fireworks and most importantly love it was important Natasha's make-up look...


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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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