TOM FORD

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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As the beauty columnist for La Di Da Magazine I am so excited to see when La Di Da Magazine is released on each issue.   I quickly open the copy of the page of my beauty column (this issue it is page 15). This issue it is about the strength of the red lipstick that truly never goes out of date and can be worn in any season throughout the year.   This image was taken from an editorial shoot with Next Clothing for this issue and during the day I created this stunning look with lipstick by Pixi by Petra. Make-up used to create the look and full credit to the Team Foundation:  Veil Cover...


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Lartington Hall is like one of those hidden gems in the beautiful area of Barnard Castle.   You drive down a long dramatic driveway surrounded by trees and wow you arrive at the entrance with breathtaking amount of marble flooring and floor to ceiling mirrors.   You curve round the corner of the hallway and are welcomed by subtle colours of French duck egg blue and the most exquisite furniture. I have been sitting here trying to decide how to describe this wedding, the only words I can think of is “celebrity wedding oozing with style “ Kyleigh, the bride, was just breathtakingly beautiful...


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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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One of the current looks in fashion at the moment is inspiration from 1960's with the iconic looks from Twiggy and Jean Shrimpton.   This look was inspired by the latest campaigns from Tom Ford.                                                   I wanted to share with you the products i used to create this look.  You must excuse the working sheet and my handwriting.     To...


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