weddings

  I wanted to write a blog about a Wedding fayre with a twist that i have the honour of exhibiting on 7th October at Saltburn on the Sea.  A couple of weeks ago an array of creative people got together for a photo shoot.  These images are now being used to advertise the Wedding event.       I was linked via Pinterest to view the boards for inspiration on the look that i needed to achieve for the model's make-up.  The shoot is a wonderful array of colours, textures of lace, crochet, amazing flowers of all variety of strong and soft colours, the tables...


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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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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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Normally my blogs are written on recent weddings, make-up and fashion photo shoots.   Today i wanted to write about a product which was purchased for me as a birthday present in February.   Its the Clarisonic Mia Sonic Cleansing System in Lavender for senstive skin.      I have used this product for nearly a month now and have seen a huge difference in my skin.   Normally i use a muslin cleansing cloth supplied by Eve Lom as i use their Eve Lom Cleanser which for me is the best cleanser i have ever used.   I use the Eve Lom cleanser with the Clarisonic...


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