Steamcream

Last weekend I spent my time at Lartington Hall meeting brides. During this time one of the main requests I received from the brides is that they felt make-up needs to look flawless with delicate approach to colour. I wanted to share with you some of the images of a look I created with this approach in mind and the products I used. In keeping with the delicate colours of the flowers, décor and the venue I wanted to keep a peachy hue with the makeup but add a black eyeliner for a hint of drama. For the eyeliner it was kept quite thick and heavy as opposed to the obvious winged cat flick eyeliner...


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My influence has always been led by fashion whilst I work on the latest catwalk shows in London, Milan and Paris and look-books in New York. When I arrived on the ‘Wild Thing’ photoshoot I was captivated by the flowers at Manor Garden.  There was an abundance of colour, and I waited for the final flower bouquet to be created as I wanted to enhance the similar colour theme. My style is always about creating perfect flawless skin, and I always prepare the skin with a face massage using Steam cream moisturiser.  This acts as the perfect base before foundation .... To read the rest of this...


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In February I got to work in NYC for Pratt Institute on their latest lookbook and a chance to work with some amazing creative in the industry. As we are now in autumnal months when everyone wants to wear their make-up different than they would in the summer months. Keep the skin fresh and modern but add the drama of a burgundy lip…. why not you will stand out from the crowd? I am a huge believer in preparing the skin before I apply any make-up on the skin and will spend a good time massaging the face before I apply the skinbase whether it is a foundation or even a light coverage of concealer...


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As the colder months are ahead of us we are now switching our central heating on and finding that our skin is becoming more dehydrated and dryer during these autumnal /winter months.  In the need of trying to find products to boost the skin I have listed below a few of my favourites which are my “go to” essentials during these months. Of course, keep the intake of drinking water the same as the summer months, I favour mine hot with a slice of lemon to add a more refreshing taste. Daytime Moisturisers Bioderma Sensibio Rich Steamcream   Masks and Exfoliators Rodial...


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The latest issue of La Di Da magazine I am proud to be interviewed by Editor in Chief Linda Westphal. Here is the interview and I must mention the amazing truly talented illustrator artist Helen McClafferty.                       Follow my blog with Bloglovin


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Whilst working on the latest La Di Da Magazine editorial shoot, Helen McClafferty was commissioned to draw “ me “ hard at work and some of my must have products whilst on the photo shoot.  Below is the finished illustrations:                   Products Used on Shoot: Bioderma Marc Jacobs Ren Skincare Steamcream Veil Cover Cream   All illustrations by: HELEN McCLAFFERTY, Designer and Illustrator Click onto Helen's Facebook page and check out her amazing work you will not be disappointed.  You can also find her in Instagram: @osseuusdesign Follow...


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In February I got to work in New York City for Pratt Institute on their latest lookbook and a chance to work with some amazing creative in the industry. I wanted to share with you and will share more in the future of how I create the looks which have been published in magazines, online or for campaigns and editorials. On an evening a strong look is perfect and with the festival season of music and art looming why not embrace this look….. I am a huge believer in preparing the skin before I apply any make-up on the skin and will spend a good time massaging the face before I apply the skinbase...


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STEAMCREAM is one of my all time favourite products.  It is a daily all in-one moisturiser for face, body and hands.   HOW TO USE STEAMCREAM “Handmade in England” for face, body and hands.  STEAMCREAM is a “high quality natural and traceable raw ingredients which is bound by a steam-infused process to create a hydrating, easily absorbed and luxurious vegan cream.”  The cream is packaged in aluminium tins, all of which are limited editions with funky eye catching designs for individual people. The ingredients contained in each tin are: Oatmeal Infusion Sweet Almond...


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As it is coming up to the “Wedding Season”.  As well as working all around the world on catwalk shows, editorial photo shoots, look books, campaigns, whilst I am home I love nothing better than being the make-up artist for brides in the UK. Over the last couple of years I am so proud to be part of the team as the Beauty Editor for Unveiled Magazine and to see my work on the front cover of each the magazines is truly a life long dream.   Click onto the link and you can see the latest four issues http://unveiledmagazine.co.uk I wanted to share with you on this latest blog an article...


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I am so excited to see my latest work in NOCTIS MAGAZINE   -  " BETWEEN THE LINES" In February I had the most amazing opportunity to create the make-up and work in NYC for Pratt Institute in Brooklyn.   The team were all working on their latest look books with the up and coming designers from the university. This look in NOCTIS Magazine is all about creating a futuristic aspect to the make-up to make the skin look like sheer cashmere silk and the drama being all about the dark lipstick.       Make-up used to create the look: Skin moisturiser - Steamcream Foundation and Concealer...


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