make-up

As an associate tutor for Jemma Kidd masterclass@HOME I wanted to share with you a recent article i have written for an new wedding based magazine called Kiss The Bride which is based in the North East of England.   Jemma Kidd masterclass@HOME workshops are a chance to gather your friends together at your home or the venue of your choice and you will learn to apply flawless, model perfect make-up like a professional artist.  In our step-by-step, easy to follow workshops, you and your friends will master techniques and backstage tricks.   Please clink onto the link below for further...


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I had the delight in receiving a parcel the other day with the new Eve Lom Moisture Mask.  As i huge fan of Eve Lom...i use all their products and have done for many many years.  I could not stop grinning from ear to ear and went immediately to wash my face with of course the highly multi awarded Eve Lom cleanser and began applying the new mask.     I applied a generous layer all over my face and neck using the spatula supplied...it had a wonderful luxurious cooling feel on my skin.   I left the product on for 15 minutes and removed any excess off with a soft tissue.  My...


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Recently i have bought two purchases Clinique Chubby Stick Moisturising Lip Colour Balm and NARS Soft Touch Crayon Shadow Pencil.   Both these items are so easy to apply and have wonderful textures and colour choices for all year round.   Clinique Chubby Sticks Moisturising Lip Colour Balm - I purchased Chunky Cherry 05   Chubby Stick Moisturizing Lip Colour Balm is a lip treatment with sheer colour that relieves dry, cracked lips and provides immediate moisturisation.   When i stood at the Clinique counter i was taken aback by how many colours to choose from...i stood...


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I am so excited about my trip to London working with Rimmel London at Graduate Fashion Week Earls Court 2.   Celebrating the work of more than 1,000 of the finest BA degree Fashion students from 40 Universities across the UK and overseas, this is an amazing opportunity for young designers to flourish.   Myself in theatre B and Ariane Poole International Make-up artist in theatre A will be working for Rimmel London who supply all the make-up for this event over the next couple of days.  I have received all my sketches/face charts from the universities from all across the country....


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Recently i have become an associate tutor for Jemma Kidd masterclass@HOME and wanted to share with you this wonderful offer for the Queens Jubilee.    Why not rewind back to 1950's  and learn all the hints and tips how to apply bold eyebrows, subtly defined eyeliner and royal red ruby lipsticks.   The masterclass of 6 people just £60!  Book by Saturday 9th June quoting JUB12.  Classes must be held by 31August 2012.   Contact 01428 788070 or jk@conviviality.com .   Have a wonderful Queens Jubliee weekend  


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Just wanted to write a quick blog about a photographer i had met over the last couple of months. Danny Lowe http://www.dannylowe.com/   Location for this two day shoot was in South Gare Redcar which is just an amazing mixture of countryside and industrial backdrop with a fishing and harbour.  The weather was kind to us over the two days as it was in the middle of March, but the sun shone for most of the two days with the exception of some English rain. I had the opportunity to work on a two day shoot with Danny Lowe Photographer and stylist Alexandra Bickerdike.  The clothes were supplied...


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  I have recently been reading about Steamcream in various magazines and had the chance to try some whilst on a course with Jemma Kidd Academy in London the other month.   I wanted to write a short blog about this amazing product which is freshly "Handmade in England" for face, body and hands.  Steamcream. "A high quality natural and traceable raw ingredients are bound by a steam-infused process to create a hydrating, easily absorbed and luxurious vegan cream."   The cream is packaged in aluminium tins all limited editions with funky eye catching designs for individual...


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  I wanted to write a quick blog on my recent shopping trip to Illamasqua Stand alone store in Leeds.  I was like a child in a sweet shop i didn't know what to buy what i needed for my make-up kit but my main visit to the store was to purchase some items for a Vintage Inspired Wedding Fayre on 29th April at Salburn by the Sea in Cleveland  North Yorkshire.   At this Wedding fayre i am offering demonstrations on Vintage inspired make-up for future brides on the day and to have a chance to chat about bridal make-up.     Illamasqua Stand alone store in Leeds staff...


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  As spring is in the air and April is upon us I wanted to share  a small blog about hygiene for make-up brushes and expiry dates on make-up.   There are many reasons for keeping your make-up brushes clean * removes old make-up that builds up on the brushes * bacteria and germs that could cause skin issues and breakouts and reactions to products * cares for the expensive make-up brushes you have made an investment in   How often should you clean your brushes ?  ideally as a guideline these should be washed at least once a week in a mild shampoo. If you use alot...


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Wanted to share with you a blog about the first bride to have her wedding held at Thorp Perrow stately home nr Bedale in North Yorkshire.    I met Louise last year at a wedding fayre.   Louise wanted make-up for herself and her two bridesmaids.   The look Louise wanted was a natural make-up to reflect each individual person and to have the overall colour scheme tied with the bridesmaids gorgeous rich chocolate coloured dresses.   When i arrive at the family home in the middle of January, the weather was glorious, the sun shining and relatively warm for winter time.  The bride...


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