My Recent Kit Additions

So I finally, finally got my Real Techniques brushes, and they were so worth wait. Flawless bases are now almost effortless with these brushes and they're so soft too. I used them at The Goodwood  Revival and I received so many compliments from both the clients and the other makeup artists! They are truly amazing, Samantha Chapman is a genius. I think everyone should have them. I decided I couldn't wait and bought the entire set but they come in small sets or individually so you can tailor make your order for what you use.

I also got my hands on my 'Harry' brush belt and mat. They're so gorgeous. I didn't get a chance to use my mat at Goodwood as the tables were so small but I did use it on a recent photoshoot and it kept my place so tidy. My brush belt barely left me during the revival weekend and I had many compliments. It's polka dot pattern also fit right in with the vintage feel. I'm so happy with it. There was a small coke disaster on the Sunday which won't come out so after a mini cry each time I look at it *sniff sniff* I think I will have to get another one. Perhaps the bigger one so I can fit my next brush cravings in there too...

Louise Young was kind enough to gift us an Essential Eye Palette for Goodwood too and they are fabulous. I love the colours, they blend so easily. My palette contains (left to right) Ting, Maowi, Pom Pom, Black Bear and Sislet. They're so lovely to use and the clients loved them too. I found using Pom Pom lightly in the crease of the eye really defined it and I've personally used Black Bear for my own smokey eye and look forward to using it again.

I've also recently had the pleasure of using some of the Besame product range, see my previous post to read more on those fabulous products here: The Goodwood Revival 

M x

The Goodwood Revival

I spent this weekend at The Goodwood Revival working for The Vintage Hair Lounge and I had such a fantastic time. The whole team was lovely, those hair girls are troopers! Their chairs were constantly full and the styles they created were amazing, and each one unique too. They were fascinating to watch. 

The Hair Team - Scott Chalmers

Over on the makeup side of things we had slightly quieter afternoons after the morning rush, mainly doing touch ups or people that decided 'hey, you know what, I'm going for it'. We were also selling the absolutely fabulous Besame lipsticks, the best reds I've come across for longevity, which were absolutely perfect vintage colours. The most popular early weekend seller was Red Velvet but Red Hot Red (my personal favourite) quickly became more popular on the Saturday and Sunday. 

Some of us makeup ladies posing in front of the Besame stand

I also had the pleasure of using these lipsticks on my clients and I received so many compliments on the colours and people returning to buy their colour later after seeing how well it lasted. There's a colour for everyone, from bright Monroe red through to deep Merlot. They're full of enriching ingredients and the packaging is stunning, as if the gorgeous gold and red wasn't enough alone but they even come in a little red velvet bag inside their boxes too. 

The gorgeous lipstick packaging

We were also very generously gifted a Brightening Violet Powder, a Crimson Cream Rouge and the 1930s Mascara to use as well. These are equally fantastic, the powder as a slight violet hue which lifts the makeup whilst setting it and you only need a tiny amount. It made everyone's complexion look gorgeous. Whilst the mascara, which also smells amazing, went on beautifully and easily on everyone with my lash fan. I found using just a tiny bit of the rouge before setting gives a soft rosy glow for ladies a like a subtle colour. 

My lovely Besame products

Alongside the hair team was the lovely Dandy Barber, doing traditional wet shaves amongst other things for the chaps, aptly named Chappy Hour. He even had time to give one of our makeup girls one! With the biggest scissors I've seen (and the largest tongue bar!) his style was brilliant and his work so precise he fit right into the vintage style. 

The wonderful Dandy Barber - Scott Chalmers

More to follow soon but we had an amazing time! (Maybe minus the camping and very early starts but more to follow on that soon...)

M x

The Art of Make-up Competition

Hosted by Olympia Beauty, The Art of Make-up Competition is offering some serious prizes, I don't know why anyone wouldn't want to enter.

Prizes include a shoot day and business pack, published work in FACEON Magazine, Airbase kits, vouchers for various places, a stay in a Champneys Spa and a body painting day course with Julia Townend.

The full prize list can be found here: http://www.olympiabeauty.co.uk/artofmakeup/prizes.htm

The theme is Greek Goddess, which is demonstrated with this gorgeous golden beauty on the website and advertisements for the show.

The deadline is the 16th of August so get your entries in people!

Click here to enter: http://www.olympiabeauty.co.uk/artofmakeup/entry.htm

M x

A Sincere Apology For The Lack Of Posting...

I'd like to apologise for the lack of posts, working and learning to drive completely consumed my time. But I'm back and will now be more active (yay) Posts to follow soon.

M x

The Monthly Wishlist - June

Each month I'm going to feature a list of things I need in the World of M. Whether it be products, tools or something massively random.

Here's this months list:

Real Techniques Brushes

These brushes are so gorgeous I need them in my kit right now. The bristles are so soft and having seen them in action they mean business. They look and feel amazing and I can't wait to have these babies in my brush roll.

Illamasqua Skin Base

Illamasqua's most recent big hit. The formula is amazing, balanced perfectly between a foundation and a BB cream to create a light product that gives flawless results. I got to use these on the UWL Fashion Show and I will definitely be investing in some soon for the kit.

EmJ Makeup Mat

This pretty little mat is reversible and gives you a clean surface to place you kit on when you set up. Long gone is the need for tissue when you can just place down this cutie. It's wipe clean and comes in a range of patterns with black on the other side. It even rolls up for easy carrying. 'Harry' is the name for this cute spotty one which is definitely my favourite.

Zuca Pro Artist Case

I am so determined to have one of these bad boys to wheel my kit around in it's unreal, so it's very likely to feature on every wishlist until I eventually get one. I don't think I even need to explain why it's so amazing so I'm gunna leave it there and keep praying!

M x

Some More On Illamasqua Naked Strangers

Another look into the amazing Naked Strangers Launch Party. More pictures of the amazing store, staff, products and everything else that happened that night.

The Gorgeous Collection

The Displays Around The Store

Our Beautiful Golden Girls

The Lovely Ladies In The Window

The Tasty Tequila Treats

Lidija, Sam And I Grabbing The Opportunity To Talk To The Amazing Alex Box, Queen of Makeup

It's Nail Time! Cheeky Cameo From Sam Too, Lucky Lady

M x

Images from  http://www.illamasqua.com/socialise/naked-strangers-launch-party/

Illamasqua Naked Strangers Launch

So yesterday I had the massive pleasure of body painting at the Illamasqua Naked Strangers Launch. The models were fantastic and gorgeous too. We painted them gold and then had the amazing Spob O'Brien and David Horne applying the makeup, and copious amounts of gold leaf and glitter might I add.

The beautiful Launch Party Poster

The gorgeous models, next to the lovely Tequila cocktails

One of the lovely ladies in the window

Another shot of one of the golden girls

They had ladies in the window and our girls wandering about the store and in the doorway enticing people in. They drew quite the crowd! There were so many photos taken and they were brilliant, getting people to come in and sign up for their free transformations. I have to say I had one myself by the amazing Daniel Sallstrom and I wish I could look that glamorous everyday. Our fellow artist Sam even had her nails done the Queen of Makeup Alex Box. It was an incredibly surreal experience being in the same room as so many talented people, and they're all so lovely!

More pictures to follow soon,

M x