Topshop Make-up

I have recently bought a few items from the Topshop make-up range one being cream blush in flush- £6 and the other being the lip polish in coral- £6. I really like the colour intensity of these two products. I think the cream blush goes on well and stays put. The lip polish is a great colour, smells nice and is buildable. I have used the products on a few shoots, the models seem to like the products too. Topshop make-up is a great range for a fantastic price.

CIBTAC Body Artist of the Year Award 2010

I got into the final for the CIBTAC Body Artist of the Year 2010 competition. It was an honour to get down to the final four as I have only been bodypaint for just over a year. The competition took place at the lovely Kensington roof gardens in London. We had two hours to complete the bodypainting. The theme was vitality, here is my design.

Unfortunately I didn't win but Well done to Carolyn Roper who was crowned CIBTAC Body Artist of the Year 2010 (2nd design in from the left) and everyone who took part. A special thank you to my model the brilliant Jade Denham.

Cargo Lash Activator Extreme

My lashes have never been really thick but I’m lucky in the fact that they are long, so using mascara normally thickens them out but recently I have been finding gaps in my lashes!!!

I decided to try the Cargo Lash Extreme Mascara and Primer, I have read that it makes your lashes longer and thicker in 15 days so I thought I would give it a try.

I got it from Boots for £23 and started using it the begining of May. I’ve used the everyday primer first then the mascara and I also applied the primer at night before bed. The mascara itself isn’t as good at making my lashes look thicker like my normal mascara but with a few coats its wearable.
I have found after using it for the 15 days it made no difference, so I thought I would carry on using it. After around a month, I noticed some new lash growth, this has carried on and I feel I can see a difference now after using it for two months. I will keep using this product even if I just use the primer under my other masacara in the day and apply it alone at night. I think it has made a difference, my lashes look and feel better but its taken longer than the advertised 15 days.

CIBTAC Body Artist of the Year 2010

Next week I will be travelling down to London as I have made it to the finals of the CIBTAC Body Artist of the Year 2010! I'm excited but slightly nervous, I have to create a full bodypainting in the theme of Vitality in two and half hours! I will let you know how I get on. x

Airbrushing

For those of you that want to look as close to perfect as possible, Airbrush makeup is the way forward. I have recently invested in an airbrush machine. Airbrush makeup is sprayed on through an air compressor as a fine mist of colour that gently covers the skin, giving the appearance of a flawless complexion. Spraying microdots of makeup that rest on the surface of the face looks more natural than traditional makeup because it is not rubbed into the skin and does not exaggerate the pores. This process allows the Airbrush makeup to conceal better while enabling your skin to breathe. This technique has been used in films, theatre, special effects and high end photography. Airbrush make-up is suitable for people of all ages and every skin condition. Airbrush make-up is a great way to achieve a lightweight, flawless foundation that can be blended to match your skin tone and look completely natural. Airbrush make-up will cover many skin imperfections including tattoos, scaring and stretch marks. If it’s your wedding day, or a special occasion, the silicon based smudge proof and waterproof formula ensures you can feel confident that your make-up will last all day and night. I offer airbrush make-up to all my clients, airbrushing make-up is the best possible make-up service around.

Here are a few photographs where I have used airbrush make-up.

Recent Work....................

Here is some of my recent work-

Texture Shoot
Photographer: Tamara Peel
Model: Sarah Palmer
Stylist: Sukhveer Mattu



I’ve been branching into more hair styling recently and really enjoying it, here is some work from my latest hair shoot.
Hairshoot
Photographer: Sarah Palmer
Model: Jade Denham

Photographer: Andy espin
Model: Hayley Wilson


Photographer: Sarah Palmer
Model: Joanna Gay



Photographer:Tamara Peel
Model:Charlotte

Collection 2000 Shoot!!

Last week I was asked to assist the Collection 2000 make-up artist Athena Skouvakis on a Collection 2000 photo shoot, I was very excited. On Thursday I got up at the crack of dawn to travel to Leeds. Arriving at the photo shoot everyone was in a group meeting talking about the plan for the shoot. There were two models who would do two different looks each on the shoot. So after the meeting, Athena started applying the make-up, then the models had there hair done, were styled and the shoot started. The different looks were based around the new products Collection 2000 have coming out soon, seeing them first hand being used, I can say I cant wait for them to be out in the shops! A hand model was used in the afternoon to model the hot looks nail vanishes. I was given the Important job of painting her nails!

It was a great opportunity to assist Athena, she is such an inspiration. The day was so much fun. Thank you to Collection 2000 and Athena for a lovely day. x x x

Jadey-lou’s

Jadey-Lou’s is an exciting new website set up to create beautiful hand-made accessories designed to make you look beautiful! All items are bespoke and hand-made to a beautiful finish. Jadey-Lou consists of three ranges, Fashion, Wedding and Party & Prom to offer you a great selection of accessories for any occasion. Whether you are looking for something for everyday wear or a one off statement piece, you can find it on there if not then they will make it! How perfect your very own design service.

On a recent photoshoot we used some of Jadey-Lou accessories, have a look at the brilliant results.

Photographer: Sarah Palmer

Model: Jade Denham

Hair and Make-up: Chloe McCall

Here's some more of my favorite items from Jadey-lou's

Check out the wesite http://www.jadey-lou.co.uk/ to see the full product range of products and prices!

Bodypainted Clothes

I’ve only been practising bodypainting clothes for the last few months so I am really pleased with the results. It took 6 hours to complete. Thank you to Jade Denham for modelling, I couldn’t have stood still for that long!

Here are some photos of body painted clothes, everything is painted on!

Kiki O’Connell

Here’s some photos from a shoot where I did the make-up for singer Kiki O’Connell, she is an up and coming star. Take a listen to her tracks at http://www.myspace.com/kikioconnell