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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 wanted to share some exciting news with you that I am now the official Beauty Editor for Unveiled Magazine. The whole Team at Unveiled are now thrilled that hard copies of this magazine are now available from all WH Smith stores. The latest edition features an article written by myself on 'How to Create the Cover Look'.  The model for this article also features on the front cover of the magazine.   Credits to: Photographer: Lee Scullion Make Up Artist: Jo Leversuch Styled by: Julia Braime Dress:  Caroline Castigliano Hair: Lisa Cameron Model:  Chloe of Savalas Model...


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Sometimes when I receive or purchase make-up items I am thinking 'is this a gimmick' ? 'Can it really work?' The latest new product launch of YSL Touche Eclat Blur Perfector I thought would be one of these items I would try and think this is a gimmick. Oh but how wrong I have been! This product really does what it says on the tin! It comes in a gorgeous pink compact case which just looks beautiful on your dressing table or in your handbag to show to everyone. Why do I like YSL Touche Eclat Blur Perfector It really feels like silk on the skin and so easy to apply Smooths out open...


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Freckles are known as a sign of “youth” and yes I am writing a blog about how to add more freckles to the skin. On many photo shoots I create freckles around the top of the nose area and across the cheekbones to add fun aspect to a look. This is so easy to do yourself and can add a lift to the skin and add some sunshine glow to the face. The top tips are Don’t use the same colour of kohl pencil. I use two or three colours and add them throughout the face Start on the nose area and work out towards the cheekbones and you can also add the freckles to the forehead. Use a powder...


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I arrived at Middleton Lodge to be taken to the calm inviting treatment rooms with subtle muted colours and a scented candle burning with a warm cosy blanket ready for my 75 minute facial. The REN Renew facial was superb.   Each section of the treatment was so soothing and relaxing, so much so I spent some of the time asleep!.   Apart from the facial it also included a head, hand and arm massage which for me completed the whole experience. I was delighted to find I could buy some of the products used during the treatment to take home with me and the four products I bought were: REN...


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We are living in a world of being consumed by an influx of mascaras on the market and really not sure which ones to purchase, it truly is a mine field. Mascara have become such a personal aspect of make-up and everyone have their own preferences on how the luscious lashes should look. Do you get into the habit of asking friends what do you use? How do you create those eyelashes? I am a huge fan of the chunky mascara wand of a natural hair which creates a full thicker lash for me which I can create a heavier look by using an eyelash primer. When Daniel Sandler sent me this mascara to try I got really...


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This week I am not going to write much about my latest blog … the images will do the talking! I can only say I was absolutely thrilled and so proud to be one of the shortlisted finalists for the latest i-D Magazine. The inspiration came from the era of Punk/Skins during the late 70's early 80's as i-D Magazine has just celebrated their 35th anniversary in the industry. I would like to thank Giorgio Armani for the lipstick … what a glorious red in shade 400. Below I have shared some photographs of my work for this shortlisted photoshoot with you:           Follow...


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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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