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Watch behind the scenes – Madeline Isaac James Candlelit Collection 2011

Tuesday, August 31st, 2010

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In April, I spent two days on location at the Elvetham Hotel in Hampshire (www.elvethamhotel.co.uk) creating makeup looks for the fabulous Natalie Gladman, who is the designer of the Madeline Isaac-James Bridal Collection.

With 30 dresses to shoot over two days, it was a very intense 2 days – but with the beautiful weather (which enabled us to use the breathtaking gardens to get some amazing shots, as well as inside the main house) and with the fabulous team that I worked with, it resulted in the most divine shots for the Madeline Isaac-James 2011 Campaign.

The team that I had the pleasure of working with were: Astrid Joss (the most amazing stylist), photographer Jonathan & assistant Maike weddingsbyryan.com , hairstylist Inanch, assisted by Vessy (& Joe) from www.inanch.com, model Cristyn, PR Nicola & Craig from www.catwalkcreations.com/

As the 2011 campaign has 2 different looks, we worked on each on 2 separate days. The Candlelit Collection is very 1950’s inspired with gorgeous, full skirts and the Starlet Collection more 1920’s and 1930’s – think Hollywood glamour, slinky and elegant. The makeup and hair was very different for each collection, but the makeup look I am going to talk about first of all is the Candlelit Collection.

Watch the behind the scenes video of myself and the team creating the shoot:

As the dresses were very romantic, I created a look with flawless skin, softly defined eyes and a dewy pink cheek and lip.

Here is a list of the products that I used – so you can use the same products as I did to re-create the look for yourself. All of the products I used on this shoot are by Daniel Sandler Cosmetics (www.danielsandler.com):

Re-texturising Face Primer, all over face
Catwalk Compact Foundation, applied using Base Brush
Hide It Under Eye Concealer
Invisible Blotting Powder, applied using Contour/Powder Brush
Watercolour Blushers in shades Cherub and Lover (mixed together)
Eyeshadows in Opal (on browbone), Rosy Tan (on lid) and Charcoal Plum in the socket line.
I defined the eyes using the Waterproof Eyeliner Pencil in Grey Velvet.
On the eyelashes, I used Jumbo Jet Mascara on the top lashes and Baby Jet Mascara on the bottom lashes.
On the lips, I patted on Luxury Lipstick in shade Joy and to complete the look, applied a small amount of Super Gloss in shade Super Clear.

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To see more dresses from the Candlelit Collection, visit the Madaline Isaac-James Collection at: www.madelineisaacjames.com

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Get the look – Stephanie Allin

Friday, July 9th, 2010

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Stephanie Allin is one of the UK’s foremost award-winning bridal fashion designers. Stephanie’s commitment to excellence in design, beautiful fabrics and perfect fit have been her guiding principles over the past 20 years in Bridal Fashion. In 2009 her new flagship store in central London opened at 17 Chiltern Street, Westminster where Stephanie is showcasing her new bridal designs and a couture evening wear Collection.

Her new 2010 “Dolce Vita” Collection is stunning – I love the photographs from the campaign, which were shot in Puglia, southern Italy by photographer Matt Bird and the adorable hair and makeup look was created by Helen Hall.

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This makeup look is all about a perfect, fresh looking skin, soft, smoky eyes and a soft lip colour.

Here are some product suggestions to help you re-create this look, I have chosen products from the CHANEL cosmetics range – you can purchase all of these products from www.boots.co.uk :

Use a foundation that will make your skin look healthy and flawless, without looking heavy – use CHANEL Pro Lumiere Professional Finish Makeup.

Make sure that after applying your foundation (I like to use a foundation brush), apply concealer where needed and set your makeup with a sheer dusting of loose powder.

Use a soft, pretty blusher and apply to the apple of the cheek and blend upwards and outwards. Try the CHANEL Joues Contraste Powder Blush, in shade 56 (Tea Rose)

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For your eyes, choose a palette which has all of the shades you need – the CHANEL les 4 ombres de Chanel is perfect,shade 84 (Galet)will make application easy for you, apply the medium tone to your eyelid and run a small amount under the bottom lashline. Contour the socket with the darkest shade (only apply a small amount) and choose the lightest shade to apply under your brow bone as a highlighter. Make sure you blend your eyeshadows well, as the key to this look is softly blended, romantic looking eyes.

Apply a fine, black line of the CHANEL Automatic Liquid Eyeliner in black, curl your lashes and then apply a few coats of the CHANEL Immitable Waterproof Multi-Dimensional Mascara.

For lips, keep the look soft – apply the new CHANEL Rouge Coco lipstick in shade 04 Cashmere.

Read more about the Stephanie Allin 2010 Dolce Vita Collection at www.stephanieallin.net

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New Estēe Lauder Sumptuous Bold Volume Waterproof Mascara

Monday, July 5th, 2010

Sumptuous Waterproof Mascara

We all know that a wedding day is a happy, emotional day when most brides will cry a few (or many) tears – so a waterproof mascara is a must have item! I always use black, as I find it the most flattering colour (which also makes the white of your eyes appear whiter).

Sometimes it is hard to find a waterproof mascara that gives glossy, healthy looking black lashes as many conventional waterproof mascaras use high levels of evaporating materials to make them waterproof. While these materials provide all-terrain wear, they have a number of downsides, such as lashes that can look spiky or spindly.

Not so any more – thanks to an amazing new waterproof mascara from Estēe Lauder.

NEW Sumptuous Bold Volume™ Waterproof Mascara(RRP £18.00)– is a bold, new ultimate waterproof, long wearing mascara that delivers immediate lift and luxurious volume and curl, all in a clump-resistant, non-brittle formula. The formula’s secret lies in the use of resins, a technologically advanced polymer complex and innovative combinations of film formers for a new breed of waterproof mascara.

It is perfect for a bride (or anyone else in the bridal party), whether you are getting married here in the UK or having your wedding abroad in a humid climate.

Will also be great as a honeymoon mascara (for when you are relaxing around the pool)!

The results – this mascara gave me gorgeously full, beautifully lifted, waterproofed lashes that last!

Read more at www.esteelauder.co.uk

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Get the look – liquid eyeliner

Tuesday, June 22nd, 2010

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This is a makeup look that I created last year, on a photo shoot at the Hotel Du Vin in Bristol with the fabulous photographer Rosie Parsons.

This is an example of how you can create a bridal makeup look, using quite dramatic eyeliner on the upper lashline.

To achieve the perfect eyeliner will need come practise – however you do not need to ‘flick’ the eyeliner out at the outer corners. As this is a bridal look I finished the eyeliner just at the end of the upper lashline, which will also make it easier for you to re-create at home.

There is no eyeliner on the lower lashline, just a sweep of mascara – the drama is along the top lash line only.

If you are going to re-create this makeup look on your wedding day, it is really important to make sure that your skin is absolutely flawless and clean to the eye and that the lip colour is near to your own lip colour, just a hint of a shade darker.

If you would like to re-create this look, here is a list of key products that I used on the shoot:

1) I used skincare by Dermalogica to prepare the skin (www.dermalogica.co.uk)

2) Makeup by Daniel Sandler :

Base: Catwalk Compact Foundation
Hide It Concealer
Invisible Blotting Powder

Cheeks: Watercolour Blusher in shade Gentle

Eyes: Mineral in shade Opal on the brow bone
Sheer Satin Shadow in shade Coppered Bronze on the lid
I used ‘Rock Chick Eye Love It’ as the eyeliner
Baby Jet Mascara

Lips: High Impact Lipstick in shade Peony with Luxury Lipstick in shade Pucker layered on top

(www.danielsandler.com)

3) I used false lashes by Mister Mascara

This photograph appeared on the front cover of the Bristol and Somerset Wedding Magazine – see below:

Get the look

If you are a bride who doesn’t want the ‘no makeup look’ on her wedding day and wants her makeup to have a glamorous feel, this look is perfect for you.

Photographs by www.rosieparsons.com , makeup by Sarah Brock

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New Brandied Bronze – Clinique Summer 2010

Wednesday, May 12th, 2010

New Brandied Bronze, Clinique’s newest Summer 2010 colour collection evokes the sexiness of hot summer days and nights. Cheeks of all skin tones are given a healthy glow without exposure to harmful rays while eyes sparkle in shades that are slightly pearlised and inspired by summertime. And, lips are kept moisturised to combat summer’s harsh heat and dryness. The look is effortless, fresh and in my opinion, perfect for a bride getting married abroad or for a bride getting married in the UK who loves a fresh, pretty look with a hint of colour.

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Available at Clinique Counters now, the collection includes:

New Limited Edition Colour Surge Eyeshadow Palette
(Available in: Brandied Bronze, RRP £22.50)

New Limited Edition Different Lipstick
(Available in: Bronze Leaf, RRP £14.50)

True Bronze Pressed Powder Bronzer
(Available in: Sunkissed, RRP £20.00)

Cream Shaper For Eyes
(Available in: Chocolate Lustre, RRP £13.00)

Defining Liner For Lips
(Available in: Sugared Fig, RRP £12.50)

Long Last Glosswear
(Available in Sunset, Bonfire, Air kiss, Fireberry, RRP £13.50)

Lash Power Mascara
(Available in: Black Onyx, RRP £14.50)

For more details, go to www.clinique.co.uk

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Get the look – dramatic bridal eye makeup

Wednesday, April 21st, 2010

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This is a makeup look that I created for a bridal photo shoot. This look isn’t for every bride, it is a look which is for a bride who is used to wearing a lot of eye makeup and wants a darker, dramatic look on her wedding day.

Most brides who want a smoky eye makeup look on their wedding day tend to choose more of a softer version, but if you really want to stand out and create a dramatic eye makeup, this is how I achieved this eye makeup look:

You will need to make sure that you have applied foundation and powder to your eye area, so that you start with a clean base.

To make this look as easy as possible, buy a smoky eye kit – that way you will have all of the products that you need in one handy box for you to take to your wedding venue on the morning of your wedding (this will save you having to carry lots of separate items. Try the Too Faced Smoky Eye Kit (RRP £22.50, www.boots .com).

Get the look smoky

Using the ‘Classic Smoke’ colours in the kit, apply the lighter silver colour to the brow bone as a highlighter. Then take the darker grey satin shadow in the kit and apply to your eyelid. Make sure that you use good makeup brushes, as with smoky eye makeup the key is to make sure that you blend all of the colours well.

Next, take the darkest colour in the palette (the matte black colour) and using a small eyeshadow brush (I love the Daniel Sandler Smudger Brush, RRP £10 www.danielsandler.com) apply this dark shadow to the top and bottom lashline to make the eye makeup look more intense.

Lots of waterproof black mascara is needed for this look – make sure you curl your lashes first.

Remember if you are having a strong eye colour, use a more natural colour on the lips.

Photography by www.rosieparsons.com, makeup by Sarah Brock.

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Get the look – natural bridal makeup

Saturday, February 20th, 2010

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This is a makeup look that I created for a bridal photo shoot last year. It is a look that I am frequently asked to re-create for many brides on their wedding day as many brides like their eyes to be defined (this will look fabulous in your wedding photographs), along with dewy pretty cheeks and a soft pretty pink lip colour.

If you are applying your own wedding makeup, here are some tips as to how you can re-create this look yourself:

To achieve this wedding makeup look, follow these steps:

1) After using a light moisturiser, apply the Daniel Sandler Re-texturising Primer (£20 www.danielsandler.com) all over your face and using a foundation brush, apply the Daniel Sandler Super Mineral Makeup (£21, www.danielsandler.com) in a thin, even layer to your skin.

2) Using the Clinique Airbrush Concealer (£15, www.clinique.com), apply a small amount under the eyes to cover any dark circles and lighten and brighten the eye area.

3) To set your base, apply a small amount of La Prairie Translucent Powder (www.beautique.com) to your face and remember to powder your eyelids.

4) Smile on the mirror and on the apple of your cheek, apply a small amount of the Daniel Sandler Watercolour Blusher (£12 www.danielsandler.com) in shade Cherub.

5) Using the Shavata Brow Perfector (www.beautique.com), apply a matte shadow to your brows to add definition and to frame your eyes.

Get the look

6) For this eye makeup look, take The Benefit Big Beautiful Eyes Kit (£21.50 www.benefit.co.uk) and apply the lightest shade on your eyelid and brow done, the medium shade in the contour of your eye and use the darkest brown shade as your eyeliner. Curl your lashes and apply a few coats of black waterproof mascara.

7) For a soft natural look to the lips, apply the CHANEL Rouge Allure Lipstick Luminous Satin Lip Colour in shade Suprise (£21) and then apply a small amout of CHANEL Levres Scintillantes Intense Radiance Lipgloss in shade Silex (£18) on top (www.boots.com)

Photography by www.rosieparsons.com, makeup by Sarah Brock

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Getting married abroad? Makeup that will withstand the heat

Sunday, February 7th, 2010

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If you are getting married abroad and are applying your own makeup, it is essential that you purchase makeup to take with you that will not only look flawless, but will also stay put in the hot weather.

I do many makeup lessons for brides who are getting married abroad – this way I can show brides how to apply their makeup and they can take the makeup with them for their wedding day. If you do not have the budget for a makeup lesson, here are some tips to help you make the right choice:

The most important thing is to get your makeup base just right. First of all, choose the right primer to go underneath your makeup. This will help your makeup stay on longer – try the Smashbox Photo Finish Primer (www.qvcuk.com). Next to foundation – look for an oil free, silicone based mineral foundation (Daniel Sandler’s Super Mineral Makeup is perfect, www.danielsandler.com) this product also has an SPF to protect your skin.

Remember – if you are going to be spending a few days abroad before you get married, are you going to be sunbathing and have a slight tan? If so, you need to take this into account and maybe buy a foundation a shade darker.

Make sure you use powder to set the product and use a long lasting eyeshadow such as the Estee Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place ShadowCreme (www.boots.com) and use a black waterproof mascara to make your lashes look long and glossy.

My must have for your cheeks is the award winning Daniel Sandler Watercolour Blush – a waterproof, silicone based liquid blusher that won’t budge and will give you a beautiful bridal glow – I love shade Cherub.

Keep lips moist and pretty by applying the above cheek stain in Cherub to your lips for a gentle ’stain’ to the lips and apply a little gloss on top (choose a gloss which isn’t too ’sticky’ in texture – Lancome’s Juicy Tubes Gloss is perfect).

Think light, pretty, oil free makeup which is silicone based wherever possible and you will look gorgeous and fresh on your wedding day.

Photograph of bride kindly supplied by Charlotte Balbier – www.charlottebalbier.com

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Curl your lashes with gentle heat – blinc

Thursday, December 24th, 2009

Blinc Heated Eyelash Curler HR 4

Whenever I apply makeup, I will always curl the lashes before applying mascara.

Curling your eyelashes will make your eyes look bigger, younger and brighter and it will make your lashes look so much longer.

Shu Uemura eyelash curlers are always in my kit bag, but I do also carry the blinc heated eyelash curler, as there are some clients who do not like to use regular eyelash curlers and like the heated eyelash curler, as it works without clamping the lashes or using excessive pressure.

Nothing sets a curl better than heat…after all, that’s how we curl the hair on our heads! It’s the same for your lashes.

The blinc Lash Curler delivers the precise amount of heat that can set a long lasting curl without damaging your lashes. The blinc Lash Curler’s simple yet advanced design gives you more control and makes it easy to reach and curl even your tiniest lashes.
Ready to use in 30 seconds, blinc Lash Curler only requires one AAA battery (included). The blinc Lash Curler is small, compact making it easy to carry, even in the smallest makeup case or purse.

For your safety, blinc Lash Curler’s heated comb has a special built-in guard that prevents contact with your skin and eyes.

To use : Curl your middle lashes first and then your side lashes. Brush upwards while keeping the curler’s heated comb surface pressed against your lashes for 5 seconds. Continue brushing upwards and hold curler at the tip of your lashes and gently for the lashes back and hold for another 5 seconds. Repeat the process until desired curl is achieved.

RRP £18.00 www.blincuk.co.uk

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OSCILLATION POWERBOOSTER from LANCOME

Friday, December 11th, 2009

For stronger, fuller lashes day after day – Oscillation Powerbooster basecoat improves lash surface condition, for visibly strengthened, denser and longer-looking lashes LANCME_SCILLATION_02[1]

Lancome Oscillation Powerbooster: A vibrating, amplifying treatment.

I was very keen to try this product as my own lashes were damaged last year through wearing lash extensions for a long period of time and most have grown back, but my lashes were left very weak and brittle.

How does it work? A miniaturized motor (3cm) with a removable and recyclable battery allows the brush to gently vibrate. A combination of stimulating vibrations and a formula enriched with Crescentia complex.

Oscillation Powerbooster boosts the appearance of natural lash growth.*

Your lashes look longer, fuller, naturally.

Effective results:
79 % of women are satisfied with the the treatment.

Women agree:
- Lashes seem stronger (85%)
- Intensely cares for lashes (84%)
- Lash fringe appears denser (90 %)
- Thicker looking lashes (92 %).

Apply Oscillation Powerbooster to prepare and improve the lash surface followed by your favourite mascara to maximise your make-up result.

*The vibrating Powerbooster enhances the appearance of lash thickness, density and length so that natural lash hair is more visible.
*Consumer test: 260 women. Powerbooster + regular mascara.

My results: What I love most about this product, is that not only does it improve the condition of the lashes, it is the most amazing primer for your own brand of mascara and will leave your lashes looking longer and thicker. Any bride can start using this product straight away on a daily basis - the more that you use it, the better the condition of your lashes will be for your wedding day. You can then use this product as a primer for your lashes under your wedding day mascara (you can wear it under any brand of mascara) for beautiful, longer looking lashes.

I love the vibrating brush – it was my first experience of using a mascara wand of this kind and I have to say that it really does make application of the product so much easier! You can just hold the wand at the base of the lashes and gently move the wand up through the lashes – the brush does the job for you. I have definitely noticed less breakage of my lashes when removing my eye makeup, which was a big concern of mine. Apply this product every day under your mascara.

You can purchase this product online at www.lancome.co.uk RRP £24.50.

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