I heart OPI

I love this brand. They never fail to create amazing polishes in great finishes and colours. I have used OPI for around 5 years after having some acrylic false nails removed my nails were in a state. I was recommended to use OPI nail envy and avoplex oil together to strengthen my nails and after a week the polish had already started to work, my nails were growing like never before.

I recently rediscovered this product after noticing my nails had gone weak I wanted to improve them and after a few days of using the nail envy and oil my nails were already improving.

The nails vanish is clear and there is also a matte version for men or people who don't like shiny nails. For the first application you apply two coats then a coat every other day, when your nails have improved this product can also be applied under coloured vanish to help protect the nails.

Some of my favourite OPI polishes

I recently worked with OPI trainer Khadine Coleman on a Photoshoot. Khardine has worked with the likes of Jessie J and has been recently working on the new Bond film. She amazing at what she does. Below is a photo from the shoot, she created on trend pointy grey nails with a black tip, the polishes were from the OPI  Touring America collection.

Photographer: Jennie Nicole Sherratt

Model: Isidora @ Adage

Nail Artist: Khardine Coleman

Hair & Make-up: Chloe McCall

Sleek Eau La La Liner's

I have always been a fan of Sleek make-up, there eyeshadow pallet's, blusher's and contour kit's have always been a part of my kit. This launch does not fail to disapoint, I think it has to be one of the most exciting make-up products at the moment. I can't wait to try these waterproof pencil liners, they are available in 20 shades. I can wait to try White Noise (white), Tonic (metallic green), Canary Yellow (bright yellow).

Here's the shade range taken from the website.

Selling at £3.99 per liner, I think there good value.

You can find Sleek in Superdrug or online Sleek.

Alex Box

Alex Box is an amazing artist. Ive blogged about her many times, She is such an inspiration as a make-up artist. I love seeing what she is going to create next.

Here is a recent Illamasqua video, showing how she created the make-up for the most recent collection's press photos. I love the greens used in this make-up!!!

Hunger games

I love the Hunger Games film, the make-up is really inspiring. The make-up artist partially responsible for the success of the makeup is artist Ve Neill (below).

I love how colourful the make-up is and how it tones so well with the outfits.

Elizabeth Banks who played Effie Trinket in the film.

 The lashes used on in the advert (above) are so creative, there paper lashes from paperself. I definatly need to use these on a shoot soon, they have some amazing designs.

Check out the website.

 

Changing faces....

This YouTuber is being called the ''Human Chameleon'' She can transform her self into anyone with the help of make-up! I was amazed when I saw this so had to share it. Tamang Phan is self taught make-up artist and amazing at what she does!

Below are some self make-ups.

Take a look at her videos-

This lady is amazing at what she does and proves make-up can completely change your look!

Check out her YouTube chanel & Facebook page.

Urban Decay

Now for those of you who know me will know I love Urban Decay eyeshadows, particularly the naked pallets which are a staple of my kit and I have blogged about in the past. I am so excited to reveal the build your own pallets from Urban Decay.

I can't wait to get my hands on this pallet, I love how you can build your own colour pallet and its perfect for my kit. If you havent tried the Urban Decay range go and check it out, there eyeshadows are amazing. http://www.urbandecay.co.uk/

Look at this build your own pallet Urban Decay were giving away to celebrate the relaunch of the eyeshadows and the build your own pallet! I would love this in my kit.

Build your own pallet will be out in the UK in May.

Illamasqua Human Fundamentalism

I love the brand Illamasqua, there make-up products and campaigns always push the boundary's. The newest collection Human Fundamentalism doesn't disappoint. I'm looking forward to trying the white liquid liner!

Here's a behind the scene's video on the shoot, I love seeing behind the scene's from photoshoots <3

 

Check out the collection http://www.illamasqua.com/explore/collections/human-fundamentalism/

Ruby + Diva

So for all you modern brides to be there's a brilliant new wedding boutique! They are 'the chic, unique wedding boutique!' They are different to most wedding suppliers directory websites, they offer original wedding products that are different, many hand made and many from small businesses. 

Check them out.

http://www.rubyanddiva.com/

I am now listed on there recently launched website, I am sure that the site will be a big success.

My profile on the site - http://www.rubyanddiva.com/boutique/the-bride/beauty/chloe-mccall/

Behind the scenes of a vintage bridal shoot

At the start of the month I had the pleasure of working with Aston & Ainsworth Photography on a vintage bridal shoot. I loved this shoot and it was lovely working with a great team. The dresses were supplied from Georgina Scott Bridal and were designs from Lou Lou, Madeline Issac James and Augusta Jones.

Here is some behind the scenes

I cant wait to see the final photo's! I will be posting them on here with information on what make-up I have used to create the make-up looks.

Credits

Photographer: Aston and Ainsworth (http://www.astonandainsworth.co.uk/index2.php?v=v1#/home/)

Dresses: Georgina Scott Bridal (http://www.georginascottbridal.co.uk/)

Hairstylist: Natalie Morgan (http://www.nataliemorganhair.com/)

Make-up: Chloe McCall (www.chloemccall.com)

Flowers: Passion for Flowers (www.passionforflowers.net)

Cakes: Kimmy Loves Cake  (www.kimmylovescake.co.uk)

Venue: Severn valley railway (www.svr.co.uk)

Models: Sarah Palmer (http://www.adagemodels.net/details.jsp?modelID=528),

              Rachael Bock (http://www.alansharmanagency.com/view.php?id=353)

             & Natalie Evans

James Bushall Hair Salon

In February I was lucky enough to be ask to do the make-up for the re-launch of James Bushall hair salon in Birmingham.

Here is some behind the scenes shots from the launch, taken by photographer Matt Cannon-

There was a fab creative team which included Hairstylists from James Bushall hair salon, Photographer Matt Cannon, Stylist Krishan Parmar and lovely models from Adage.

It was an amazing evening which celebrated the £500,000 makeover of the salon.

Here's some photos from the launch event-

Close ups of the make-up taken by myself-

The new look salon is lovely and the staff are so friendly, I recommend you go and check it out for yourself-

The launch party is feature in Issue 27 of Style Birmingham Magazine, Check out the article online http://issuu.com/publishinginkltd/docs/style27/17

Style magazine Birmingham: www.stylebirmingham.com

Photographer: Matt Cannon (http://www.mattcannon.com/)

Stylist: Krishan Parmar (http://krishanparmar.com/)

Hairstylists: James Bushall (http://jamesbushell.co.uk/)

Make-up Artist: Chloe McCall (www.chloemccall.com)

Make-up Assistant: Jessica Williams