Products We Love: Kevyn Aucoin Celestial Powder Candlelight ReviewJul 15Contouring your face every day is a little bit like too much effort for me. However I do always like to add a little bit of highlight to bring out my cheekbones and the high points of my face for structure and a healthy glow. I’ve always used cream highlighters but after hearing rave reviews […] Read More
Two Beautiful Brides – Birmingham Wedding makeupJul 15I think this quote pretty much sums up everything “Nicky did both hair and make up for my wife and I on our wedding day, despite neither of us usually wearing make up and feeling quite out of our comfort zone with the idea of being heavily made up hair perfected and a lot of […] Read More
Products we love: Moisturising for lazy peopleJul 15 Remembering to moisturise my body isn’t one of my strong points. The Sanctuary Long Lasting Moisture 4 Day Moisture Body Oil Spray makes it a little easier. It’s perfect for holidays and I took it with me to India in January after picking it up at the airport on one of Boot’s multi purchase […] Read More
Products we love: The best eyeliner brush I’ve ever usedJun 15My search for the best eyeliner brush is a long one. I like to own a LOT of eyeliner brushes, I’m often doing eye makeup on 5 or so people at a time with no time to clean in-between so I have a good selection in my kit. Plus as soon as they slightly splay […] Read More
Products we love: The prettiest pink ‘non gloss’ glossJun 15We are loving the OCC lip tar stained gloss. Our favourite, long lasting colour for bridal is the shade ‘Concubine’. It’s such a pretty pink and just makes your lips pop but not too much – plus the taste is really mint-y and fresh. Added to that it’s super longwear as its a stain and a […] Read More
Lara & Tony in Tuscany – Wedding hair and makeup ItalyJun 15We knew Lara and Tony’s celebration was going to be beautiful and it’s always a pleasure doing wedding hair and makeup in Italy. Plus Lara was wearing Stewart Parvin and had chosen Tuscany as their location. However we were just utterly blown away when we arrived at the breathtaking Borgo Pignano – it’s surrounded by perfect […] Read More
Travel: 5 things to do in Palma, MallorcaJun 15I’m having a bit of a love affair with Mallorca at the moment, here’s my 5 fave things to do. 1. Wandering the streets of Palma Great shopping, tapas and drinks plus stunning architecture. It’s like a mini Barcelona. 2. Roast Lamb at Es Verger According to Rick Stein ‘the best lamb he’s ever tasted’ […] Read More
Products we love: The most magically flattering blush for anyone over 30Jun 15Ok so this product doesn’t look like much. A skincare-looking bottle with a pump that dispenses a dose of liquid blush in a nondescript peach shade. But don’t be fooled. Studio 10 Youth Lift Plumping Blush – Glow Plexion is MAGIC. I use the tiniest amount – maybe half a pump and pat it over the […] Read More
The 5 Best Festival Hair & Makeup LooksJun 15 It’s festival season! Here’s our 5 favourite hair and makeup looks for getting mash up in a field this Summer. 1. Glitter in your hair. Yep you’re going to be trying to remove it for weeks but we love these modern ways of making your hair look magical. 2. Modern Sequins There’s much cooler […] Read More
Sneak Peak of a Beautiful Greek WeddingJun 15Wow wow wow, so what I can say. Kathryn and Jit know how to plan a wedding! Firstly an exquisitely beautiful location….yes that’s you Ekies All Senses Resort near Thessaloniki in Greece. Secondly a bride that knew how to pick the most beautiful dress, hair and makeup, accessories and generally completely smash styling a destination […] Read More
