LIPSTICK QUEEN

About twice a year I get to work for Katy of  What Katy Did Next.   I always get excited when she sends me a message to ask if I am available for a photo shoot for her latest collections. Katy has an amazing talent of creating some fabulous creations in headpieces as well as necklaces (which I have many in leather pieces) to the full length church veils. The latest collection “The New Botanical” is a mixture of using textures of rose gold and bronze. To compliment her beautiful collection I wanted to create a look that would suit both models on a similar aspect. Some of the looks...


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If you read my previous blogs you will know I am a huge fan of Lipstick Queen. Lipstick Queen created 20 years ago by Poppy King in Australia in search of the perfect lipstick.   The latest lipstick to be introduced to the range is Frog Prince. You may be looking shocked at the thought of applying an emerald green coloured lipstick but wait and see the magic happens. Once you apply Frog Prince onto the lips, the warmth of the lips change the green lipstick to various shades of rosebud pink depending on your own natural pH and your own skintone. Why you must purchase this lipstick kissable...


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A while ago I was approached to create a look using Honey for Noctis Magazine. I did use real honey instead of a skincare product to create the images shown within the magazine. On the skin I used Steamcream Concealer - Amazing Concealer Freckles - Liz Earle Pencil in Dark Brown and Golden Bronze Whilst writing this blog I was thinking about the use of honey in skincare and make-up products. Honey has wonderful nurturing, repair and healing properties to the skin and has been used since Cleopatra claimed to have used it all those centuries ago. I have listed my top 3 must...


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About twice a year I get to work for Katy of What Katy Did Next.   I always get excited when she sends me a message to ask if I am available for a photo shoot for her latest collections. Katy has an amazing talent of creating some fabulous creations in headpieces as well as necklaces (which I have many in leather pieces) to the full length church veils The latest collection “The New Botanical” is a mixture of using textures of rose gold and bronze. To compliment her beautiful collection I wanted to create a look that would suit both models on a similar aspect. Some of the looks I used...


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This is another sneak peek behind the scene image taken on my iphone yesterday whilst working on a two day shoot with Hair: Mastered with the hair extraordinaire SAM MCKNIGHT. What an true honour to be part of the team and to be able to create make-up for the shoot. Make-up used to create the look: Moisturiser:  STEAMCREAM Skinbase:  Ariane Poole Cosmetics ultimate face tint Highlighter:  Kiko Milano Eyes:  Too Faced Cosmetics and CHANEL Blusher:  Charlotte Tilbury Lips:  Lipstick Queen Follow my blog with Bloglovin


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If you read my blogs or watch me on social media you will know I am a huge fan of Lipstick Queen.     There isn’t one lipstick I don’t seem to like from their range and I love the fun “ tongue in cheek” aspect of the names and the packaging of the products. One of my “ must have” lipsticks is Medieval which is a Tinted lip treatment which is sheer red which suits everyone.   I hear you say everyone?   Yes it really is an easy colour to wear for all skin types, ages and personalities. As quoted by founder of Lipstick Queen - Poppy King   “ Lets go back in history to medieval...


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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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Products used to create this look are: Foundation: Estee Lauder Double Wear Light Concealer: Ariane Poole Conceal and Contour Bronzer: Charlotte Tilbury Filmstar Bronze and Glow Eyeshadow: Charlotte Tilbury Luxury Palette The Rebel Eyeliner: Illamasqua Precision Gel Eyeliner Lipstick: Lipstick Queen Saint Rose     Full Credits to: Photographer: Rebecca Elizabeth Tate
 Hair:  James Reid Stylist: Harriet Moiser Model: Lauren Marshall Headpiece: Rosie Willett Follow my blog with Bloglovin


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If you follow me on social media platforms you will see that I talk/tweet/post often about a lipstick range I just adore called Lipstick Queen. Lipstick Queen was founded when Poppy King was struggling to find that perfect red lipstick in her hometown of Melbourne Australia, therefore, she decided to create her own range. Twenty years on and the brand is going from strength to strength. Within the brand of Lipstick Queen there are separate ranges that consist of different textures. Today’s blog is about the range Saint. I love the Saint range which has 10% pigment which generally means...


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Lipsticks over the season have been dramatic with reds, plums and deep berry colours. If you are struggling to wear these colours opt for a more subtle look which is so striking and easy to wear for the season ahead. If you are struggling to wear these colours opt for a more subtle look which is so striking and easy to wear for the season ahead. The lipsticks colours I have picked are from one of my favourite lipstick brands, called Lipstick Queen. Lipstick Queen was founded by Australian lipstick guru Poppy King. Lipstick Queen range come in an array of colours in textures of sheer, matte...


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