If you are thinking of becoming a make-up artist, you will no doubt be dreaming of your professional make-up kit! After many years of trial and error (mostly error), I now have a professional kit that I am very proud of. However, I did squander money over the years on silly products and equipment and [...]
» Read MoreI love gorgeous beauty products. I love getting parcels in the post. So, imagine my excitement when I get a ‘beauty box’ in the post filled with 5 luxury make-up, skincare & hair products. Every month! About GLOSSYBOX I’m referring to GLOSSYBOX - a mail-order subscription service which sends you a selection of sample-sized beauty products every [...]
» Read MoreVictoria Beckham is used to having her appearance savagely scrutinised by the press, and in fairness to her she responds with a diginified silence. But I took my hat off to her this week when she counter-attacked nasty media comments regarding her pale appearance at New York Fashion Week: “I’m not getting much sleep at [...]
» Read MoreWhat You Need Warm water 2in1 shampoo & conditioner (see a previous post on this topic) Paper towels Bowl (optional, for storing shampoo or clean brushes) Clean towel Large flat surface How I Clean My Brushes Step 1: I lay out all my brushes on the counter top adjacent to the kitchen sink. I tend [...]
» Read MoreGel eyeliner is a staple in my make-up kit. I love the intensity and durability of coverage that it offers, the fact that it’s waterproof, and also that it’s easy to apply. However, the one major drawback of gel eyeliners is the fact that they dry out so fast – I barely manage to get [...]
» Read MoreIf you have visited this website before, you may now have noticed that I did a little tidy up in recent weeks, part of which was the addition of a blog archive. I’m currently tagging and categorising all of my previous posts so that it will make it much easier for you to search for [...]
» Read MoreOne of the most common questions I get asked about make-up is where can I buy a good set of make-up brushes that will give a flawless finish and won’t fall apart. In this guide, I take you through some of my current favourite make-up brush sets. I reckon these would make excellent Christmas presents [...]
» Read MoreFollowing on from my previous posts on how to look your best in photographs, professional photographer Shauna Kennedy from Morning Star Photography has these expert tips to offer: Choose the right photographer for you: Shop around for a photographer (at least 6 months in advance for weddings) and be sure to examine their portfolios to [...]
» Read MoreIn my previous post I concentrated on the basic principles on looking good for photographs, namely facial expression, posture and pose. In this post, I’ll give you a few pointers on selecting the right outfit and make-up for occasions where cameras tend to lurk! Photo-Friendly Style Comfort: You won’t look comfortable unless you feel comfortable. It’s [...]
» Read MoreFor reasons I will never fathom, I left my full professional make-up kit, and my own make-up bag, in my office over the weekend. Normally this wouldn’t be a problem – except for the fact that I had a big interview today for which I needed to look my best. Unfortunately when I realised, it was far too late [...]
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