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I always have such a varied aspect of work but I wanted to share with you my latest front cover. It's always exciting to work with a team to create a magazine cover and this time it was for Jules B which I adore.  I had the pleasure of working on the autumn winter 2018 edition which is showcasing some of this seasons coolest and boldest outerwear for staying warm and cosy! You can check out the full magazine online here for free. If you see anything you like in these images the online magazine has a really handy click through shopping feature too. I created the looks for the front cover...


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This time of year it is all about glamour and creating the filmstar “red carpet look”.   You may be asking how can I achieve this look on my own?   In the latest edition of La Di Da Magazine I have showcased how you create this look using make-up from four top luxurious brands.   To create this look I used the following products: Skinbase:  YSL Le Touch Touch Eclat Foundation Eyes:  Tom Ford Eye Colour Quad in Seductive Rose Blusher: Guerlain Terracotta 4 Season Bronzer Powder in Sheer Blondes Lips:  Lancome Le Rouge L'Absolu in shade Rose Nuance Glitter...


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I am not sure if you know but I worked for Lancome for many years in my career and always had a loyalty to the brand and their ambassadors as leading women. When their new foundation was delivered to me I immediately wanted to start using it. The Miracle Cushion Fluid Foundation in a compact with a SPF23. I hear you all say fluid foundation in a compact how can this be done? What a revelation this foundation is. These fluid foundation compacts are extremely popular in Korea and are the way forward for quick, easy to apply application in this fast pace life we all lead. My thoughts on the Miracle...


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I started in the industry many years ago working for Lancome where I had an intense training course in London Head Office. My 10 year career with Lancome took me to large accounts in Edinburgh, Manchester, York and my final position before I left the company was in House of Fraser in Darlington. Looking back at my career with Lancome I wanted to write an article about how to create the Valentine look using make-up products you can purchase from House of Fraser. I wanted to have a cross section of make-up brands which, of course, included Lancome! but from other top companies from Clarins, Guerlain...


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              First, congratulations.  Being engaged is such an exciting time for you.  Choosing your wedding dress, finding the perfect venue, which flowers to choose, making sure the bridesmaids look fabulous and oh should you consider having make-up applied professionally for your wedding day?   Getting married in the autumn months or even having a wonderful winter white wedding?   Autumn leaves rich colours, of red, taupe, greens, browns and bronzes.  Winter colours with crisp whites, silvers, blue, grey hues and even...


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