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December 2014

A Rowton Castle Wedding for MJ & Jamie

Dec 14

MJ & Jamie really worked out how to hold the perfect black tie Winter wedding at Rowton Castle near Shrewsbury. I really loved MJ’s makeup – she went for a very Sophia Loren like sculpted eye with a strong eyeliner flick and lots of lashes. Her holly bouquet made her look even more festive. All […]

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Products We Love : A Magic Elixir

Dec 14

I’m sure that like me, most of you are probably trying to keep your skin protected and hydrated as the weather gets colder. Nobody wants dry, chapped skin! I’ve already told you about my favourite wonder product for hands and lips but when it comes to your face most people are looking for something a […]

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A Super Chic Chignon Tutorial for Rock My Wedding

Dec 14

 Rock My Wedding asked us to do an easy chignon tutorial for their readers. I love this modern twist on such a classic style. Photography: Rebekah J. Murray

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Ceri and David’s Teepee Wedding – Worcestershire wedding hair and makeup

Dec 14

Ceri was lucky enough to have her Mum’s farm to hold her teepee wedding in Worcestershire. Sam from the Your Beautiful Face team and myself were on hand at the Elms Hotel to get her and her Mum and maids ready with hair and makeup before the ceremony. This David Fielden dress was one of […]

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Products We Love: No 7 BB Cream

Dec 14

I had been wanting to find a product for everyday use for a while. Something that would give me light coverage while still allowing my skin to breathe. The key for me was quick application. I really wanted a product that I could apply quickly in the mornings without thinking too much. I was also […]

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Products We Love : elf Moisturising Lipstick review

Dec 14

Love a  quick colour update for my kit and I’m pretty impressed with the elf Moisturizing Lipsticks These are great suit-all shades for Mother’s of the Bride, commercial shoots or anywhere where I’m trying to create a pretty naturally enhanced lip. They actually don’t look as vibrant in real life as they are in these pics […]

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Travel : A quick break in Istanbul

Dec 14

After a couple of long haul trips this year I’d squirrelled enough air miles for a flight to Istanbul and luckily so had my pal Paola (if you’re into yummy Pugliese and Italian home cooking, fan girling Sophia Loren and ’90’s Versace you need to follow her instagram account) We stayed at Mama Shelter a […]

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Jaclyn & Ben’s magical festival wedding

Dec 14

    A little throwback to the very special wedding of Jaclyn and Ben shot by Hannah Millard and planned by Jessie Thomson. What made this wedding so special was the beautiful bespoke bride and groom themed festival created by Jessie and the wedding party. To set the scene I got Jackie and her maid’s ready in a static caravan […]

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Victoria’s Secret Hair with Sleep in Rollers

Dec 14

After been bombarded by images of Victoria’s Secrets models over the last couple of days, it’s time for my yearly obsession with their bodies, faces, lives but mainly their HAIR. It’s that kind of timeless but slightly 1960’s/1970’s healthy, bouncy, casually sexy hair that I seriously covet. Looking at some of the backstage shots you […]

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A Smokey Eye Tutorial for Rock My Wedding

Dec 14

I recently shot a series of hair and makeup tutorials for uber bridal blog Rock My Wedding. Images for Rock My Wedding blog by Rebekah J. Murray. The lovely Rock My Wedding girls asked me to show them a simple grey smokey eye tutorial and here’s the results. 1 & 2. Apply the Maybelline EyeStudio Color […]

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