Veil Cover Cream

This AW17 photoshoot with La Di Da magazine I wanted to channel the 1940’s inspired glamour of the past sensational sirens of the past. The front cover was all about the strength of a women wearing a tuxedo suit and top hat and the strong emphasis on strong lipstick.   I didn’t want the lipstick to be the traditional cherry red I wanted to really show a twist to the look with more of a autumnal burnished red by Marc Jacob. Using make-up by: Foundation and concealer: Veil Cover Cream Lipstick and Blusher:  Marc Jacob Eyebrows, mascara and bronzer:  Rodial     Full...


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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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Autumn Winter months are upon us now and our skin will be changing with the seasons with the drop of temperature and heating turned up. Do you find you have the following problems with your skin during the cold months: red, red rosy cheeks, rosacea, eczema, psoriasis or just the common cold with the bright red nose? Do you struggle to find a foundation and concealer that will cover your redness without looking too heavy or dry on the skin? Veil Cover Cream is truly the beauty product you should be reaching for.   Veil Cover Cream is a full coverage, foundation and concealer but it has a light...


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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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I have so many proud moments in my career and this month it is seeing my work on front cover of the latest issue of Belle Bridal Magazine. The brief was all about 1950 inspired glamour of “Dior” inspired dresses with the dramatic red lipstick to create the perfect “red carpet” style of make-up.   To create the look I used: Foundation and concealer:  Veil Cover Cream Eyeshadow: Charlotte Tilbury in Glamour Muse Eyeliner:  Marc Jacob Gel Eyeliner in Black Lip Pencil:  Ariane Poole Gel lipliner in Maraschino Lipstick:  Marc Jacob in Goddess   Full credit...


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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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Veil Cover Cream can be applied directly onto the skin but I do find that using primers are an excellent way to enhance the skin plus to prepare the skin before Veil Cover Cream is applied. There are so many primers on the market and each primer will behave in a different way. I have listed my top 5 primers that I carry in my kit all the time for my models and private clients around the world. Do you want that inner glow ? If you want to create a inner glow on the skin, have dry skin or you like to create an amazing highlight and shimmer effect I like: Charlotte Tilbury Wonder Glow Face...


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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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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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