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Friday 05 February 2010 - 03:59
Buying a quality airbrush is an investment. As a beginner, I mistook the poor performance and control of my 'cheap' airbrush system to be caused by my own ‘inability’. In spite of the full-day's t...
Thursday 04 February 2010 - 02:44
I will be joining Mirror Imaging Photography to assist with their promotion at select wedding fairs at Stubton Hall in Newark on 21st February 2010 and at The Old Vicarage in Southwell on 18th Apr...
Saturday 02 January 2010 - 11:16
Over the Christmas holiday, Caitlin came to The Garden House Studio for a makeover and photoshoot to create a natural, beautiful headshot photograph for her acting portfolio, specifically so she c...
Saturday 26 December 2009 - 11:45
Pretty Flamingo has recently been sold on the flawless coverage and natural translucency that airbrushed makeup offers to brides. Airbrushing, is a huge step in the evolution of makeup art that tr...
Monday 07 December 2009 - 07:14
It's official! I am now fully appointed in the theory and practical application of Airbase (airbrushed) make-up. Apologies to mineral makeup stalwarts, but high definition silicone airbrushed make...
Sunday 22 November 2009 - 11:44
Many of my customers and friends frequently ask me how to achieve a radiant look, but without making the makeup too noticeable, ideal for brides and everyday. Today I will tell you how to cr...
Tuesday 10 November 2009 - 11:04
I'll let you in on a secret - eye makeup isn't easy to do, but it's only a matter of practice. I promise that if you practice, little by little you'll become an expert in making up your eyes. Jus...
Thursday 29 October 2009 - 10:29
I know, it's incredible, everybody thinks that after they turn 30 they'd never have to deal with this type of imperfection, but it seems that is not the case. The last thing a bride (or bridegroom...
Wednesday 28 October 2009 - 11:40
As a makeup artist specialising in bridal makeup and a professional stylist working in collaboration with an award-winning wedding photographer, making you look picture perfect for your wedding da...
Tuesday 08 September 2009 - 12:26
Many of my wedding clients will know that Sarah, award winning wedding photographer at www.mirrorimaging.co.uk , works with me at every wedding she undertakes and having me there allows her to foc...
Wednesday 12 August 2009 - 11:40
Congratulations to Anna and Steve who were married on Saturday 8th August at Donington Manor Hotel in Derbyshire. After weeks of rain, the sun shone brilliantly all day and allowed us to take thei...
Thursday 25 June 2009 - 03:29
When applying makeup, not only is it important to do a look that's flattering, you should also follow the styles and trends of the season.
Satin-textured skin is big right now. It will continu...
Friday 29 May 2009 - 01:01
Congratulations to Sally and Brendan, who were married on Sunday 24th May at Makeney Hall in Derbyshire. This venue has a beautiful lush garden with bamboo, ponds, wild garlic and other colourful ...
Tuesday 19 May 2009 - 02:06
Congratulations to Sara and Graeme, who were married on a very wet and windy Saturday 16th May at The Carriage Hall in Nottinghamshire. We braved the weather briefly to capture some outdoor shots ...
Sunday 03 May 2009 - 06:00
I have been so busy preparing for Mays glut of bridal beauties, designing their look, completing wedding makeup trials and assisting Mirror Imaging Wedding Photography at their weddings that recen...
Saturday 07 March 2009 - 04:37
Congratulations Tammy, married 7 March 2009 at Goosedale. Unused to wearing makeup I chose a light and fresh classic beauty bridal look for Tammy in soft pinks and deep plums. I think she epitomis...
Monday 02 February 2009 - 11:16
Your wedding day is one of the most memorable days in your life and your make-up should help you look the most beautiful version of you possible. The bride, whether she would like to look natural,...
Thursday 11 December 2008 - 11:27
The truth is that we all want to feel beautiful and none more so than a bride on her wedding day.
Creating the right look for a bride on her wedding day and helping her get ready for the camera...
Thursday 30 October 2008 - 12:30
Our Top 10 Tips for all brides who want to look naturally beautiful on their special day
Without good skin you're in trouble - it's up to you to invest in the best products for your skin ...
Monday 06 October 2008 - 10:52
Good news for all brides! Pretty Flamingo's prices for bridal and wedding makeup used to match those of an organisation that offers bridal makeup services via freelance makeup artists, which incl...
Friday 26 September 2008 - 07:04
Congratulations to all the brides-to-be that I met at the Risley Hall wedding fair on 25 September 2008 and fingers crossed that one of you may be the lucky winner of Pretty Flamingo's competition...
Friday 29 August 2008 - 12:50
CHARACTERISTICS OF MAKEUP FOR PHOTOGRAPHY
When you look at an image in a photograph, it is flat, so it loses the appearance of volume. Makeup for photography attempts to sculpt the fa...
Thursday 24 July 2008 - 05:59
Today Sarah Illingworth, photographer at Mirror Imaging and I visited Norwood Park, Southwell with a view to us hiring it for makeup makeovers and photo shoots. It was a lovely summer's afternoon ...
Sunday 06 July 2008 - 07:35
Although Cozmetic Lab professional mineral makeup has a beautiful range of primarily shimmer or frosted eyeshadows, there are not enough matte shadows for my makeup artistry needs. In my view, matte i...
Thursday 03 July 2008 - 05:56
We had a great girly day today in the Garden House Studio doing a makeup makeover and photographic shoot for my daughter's friend Susan Hill, who just happens to be the wedding planner for Risley ...
Wednesday 02 July 2008 - 07:30
Today's makeup was a 'quickie' i.e. just enough to make myself look reasonable in readiness for an early morning appointment I'd arranged at my local garden centre. Having decided what to wear (a ...
Tuesday 01 July 2008 - 05:40
Today I thought I'd do a smoky eye in purples and gold to test for next Thursday's photo shoot with Susan Hill. We're thinking yellow jersey (and not much else) - to tie in with Susan's cycling p...
Saturday 28 June 2008 - 05:50
Today I practiced a natural eye makeup as follows:
Base - Bobbi Brown Bone - all over lids and up to browbone; also under the eye from lachrymal area to the centre of the eye (latter not ...
Friday 27 June 2008 - 07:35
Today I tried a sparkling eye look as follows:
Base - Cozmetic Lab Daydream (shimmer) - all over lid and up across two-thirds of browbone Highlight - Elemental Beauty Champagne - top of b...