Tuesday 23 March 2010

2010 Bridal Hair Trends

For those of you getting married in 2010 let's have a look at some of the hairstyles that are proving very popular...



Large Loose curls can add a modern touch especially when teamed with a wide headband. Classic yet so pretty.








Hair accessories can make a simple curly style stand out & become unique.















I absolutely love this updo...with a matching hair accessory this hairstyle can compliment your dress without taking away from it.











A pony tail may sound a little too simple for a wedding hairstyle, yet with a beautiful hair accessory such as fresh cut flower or barrette it can look simply stunning.






Short hair can look very feminine & very pretty with the right accessories.





















































































Thursday 18 March 2010

Bare Minerals





The amazing Sarah Jane Froom & the Bare Minerals team will be at Selfridges trafford in Manchester tomorrow evening from 7pm. SJ will be show casing the newest kits & this seasons latest looks & trends... so wish I could be there.

Dollyleo

During my time at Jemma Kidd Make-Up we had many students come through our busy doors and I have stayed in touch with many of them....I love to follow their careers & see where life is taking them. When Sadie Jean Sloss joined the six week professional course I knew she would do well as she was very passionate about make-up and her bubbly personality made her a natural to work within the industry.
After several years working as a freelance artist and travelling the world Sadie has set up her very own make-up & skincare boutique in Edinburgh where she now lives. Over to you Sadie ...

"DollyLeo Apothecary are purveyors of niche, exclusive make-up and skincare brands from around the world. I have been lucky enough to work in the industry very closely to leading make-up artists & have learnt so much that I wanted to pass on my knowledge and passion for make-up & skincare. I set up DollyLeo for people who are looking for something a little unusual...most people have spotted our products in magazines & we make sure we are up to date with all the newest products with regular buying trips in London, New York and Paris, seeking out the latest amazing beauty buys. I started DollyLeo not only for my passion in beauty, but also as I wanted to offer a little haven for people where they can have a comfortable and relaxing shopping experience in an environment that is incredibly personal. All our staff are experts in their field and can offer advise for all beauty concerns. We also offer amazing beauty services, including Eyelash extensions, Minx nails, threading and bespoke tailor made facials...we pride ourselves for being the top of our game. Look out for our online shop launching in a months time at http://www.dollyleo.co.uk/ "

DollyLeo sounds perfect Sadie. Well done & please keep us up to date with all your news.

Saturday 13 March 2010

Kelly's Make-up trial

What a great trial!

Kelly knew exactly the kind of make-up look she is after for her big day and had brought along a photo of her gorgeous dress by Pronovias & her hair accessories which gave me an idea of the complete look she wanted to achieve.
Kelly's mum & sister came along as well as they are both having their make-up done on the day but they came along this evening for moral support & to give their advice and offer opinions on the make-up I created for Kelly. I don't mind this at all as who knows the bride better than her friends & family...

Kelly wants to look like herself but a more polished, radiant version of herself for her special day. As she will be wearing lash extensions we decided the main focus should be on her eyes. She also likes a natural flushed look so I knew a pink cream blusher would work best on her skin tone. With the attention being on the eyes, we agreed that a soft pink gloss would be perfect to accentuate her natural lip colour.
So what products did I use?
Skin
Base: Armani Luminous Silk mixed with MAC Face & Body
Concealer:Laura Mercier Secret Camouflage
Illuminator: Pout After Glow
Eyes
MAC Powder Blush in Taupe
Dior Beige Massai palette
Bobbi Brown eye shadow in Bone
Nars All About Eve duo
MAC Smoulder Kohl
Bobbi Brown black gel liner
Cheeks
Illamasqua cream blush in Seduce
MAC mineralize blush in Warm Soul
Lips
Nars Belle du Jour lipstick
Dolce & Gabbana gloss in Seduction
We spent an hour or so creating her look, chatting & getting to know each other(after all I will be spending some of Kelly's special day with her ) and we were both pleased with the final look. Kelly emailed Janie & said how happy she was with everything and i've been booked so 'hurrah' can't wait for the big day.
(Hazel Hedges 4/3/10)





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