Throwing It Back…Quick Halloween Makeup Ideas To Take The Pressure Off Costume Hunting & Using Your Regular Makeup (No SFX Needed)

As you can see from the blog title, this week I’m throwing it back to this time last year’s pre Halloween blogpost. It’s actually the first Halloween in I can’t even remember how long (maybe 16 years??), that I’m taking off and not doing makeup for (up until now haha, you never know)…who even am […]

Bridal Makeup…Everything You Need To Know From A Pro – Do’s, Dont’s, Tips & Tricks

With peak wedding season pretty much upon us, I wanted to share (both from being a bride myself back in 2010 and professional Makeup Artist/ bridal specialist for the last 15 years point of view!) a few of my do’s, don’t’s, tips and tricks when it comes to bridal makeup to hopefully make sure you […]

Festival Makeup Tips & Tricks To Try Now! (Including Cruelty Free Products)

With the festival season and Summer months creeping up fast, I thought I’d share a few of my favourite makeup tips and tricks that help you look and feel super Summery whatever…even if the weather’s telling you otherwise (fellow UK/ Ireland people, you know!)! Let’s get straight in to it… ✖(So Many!) Alternative uses for […]

No Foundation Crew…Tips And Tricks For A Flawless Face Without Foundation! – How To! (Cruelty Free)

I’m very much a part time member of the no foundation crew…I love foundation (you probably know this by now!) and what it can do, but there are days when my face just longs for freedom! I’m pretty happy to go without and be seen out in public fully makeup free, but sometimes you just […]

How Too – Makeup Hacks For Glasses…Tips & Tricks

Something I get asked about all the time and a thing I do need to think about myself…I’m not a ‘full time’ glasses wearer, but do have them (for when my eyes are tired and overworked!) and I’m also a fan of massive (extremely pretty but very extra and often heavy!) sunglasses which can still […]

How To – Make Kat Von D Lock It Foundation Work For You. Whatever Your Skin Type!

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I already have a review of the Kat Von D Beauty Lock It Foundation (read it here) but wanted to re visit it if you like and talk about it more from an artistry point of view than review. Being a working Makeup Artist (for the last 15 years) and now (for the last year […]