Tuesday 13th November
I have been shooting quite a bit with photographer Martin Zahringer, who is a very cool guy. He asked me to do the make-up for this Clarks 'Pioneers' Campaign starring two arty types. Anna Lomax is a set designer and art director, and we also had Nathan 'flutebox' Lee, who is an amazing beat boxing flute player! It was a really great day, even though it made my stinking cold 10 times worse from shooting outside on a roof top in the freezing cold! Thanks Martin!
http://clarksoriginals.com/
Thursday 15 November 2012
Hob/ Wella show
Monday 12th November
Had a busy day making up millions of models for a teaching day at Hob Camden, before heading to the Wella Studio for a seminar with Hob's Akin Konizi. They love a smokey eye at Hob, so I went for a dark eye and a dark lip to try out my new Chanel lipstick in 307 L'impatiente.
Had a busy day making up millions of models for a teaching day at Hob Camden, before heading to the Wella Studio for a seminar with Hob's Akin Konizi. They love a smokey eye at Hob, so I went for a dark eye and a dark lip to try out my new Chanel lipstick in 307 L'impatiente.
Lashes of London
Sunday 11th November
Frank agency asked if I would assist one of their new artists Annabel Callum, on a shoot for Lashes of London's SS 2013 look book and web images. I know Annabel from when we used to work for Mac together, so I was very happy to be on board. We have very similar personalities, she is very laid back and lovely just like me! ;o) We spent the morning shooting in the PR's mother's house in Essex, shooting in one of her daughter's bedrooms. Then in the afternoon we headed to a pet shop not far away to shoot with the animals. And boy were they distracting! There was loads of kittens and puppies and rabbits and all kinds of cute things! I was allergic to something in there, and even though I had taken two antihistamines I still couldn't stop sneezing and had really itchy ears and throat. But it was worth it to see those fluffy white Persian kittens! I also wanted to buy most of the clothes, but kept having to remind myself I am not a teenager anymore!!!
The make-up was inspired by the Ashish SS 2013 show that I coincidentally worked on. We did bright blue eye pencil and mascara, with pink lips and cheeks. Very fun and girly!
http://www.lashesoflondon.com/
Frank agency asked if I would assist one of their new artists Annabel Callum, on a shoot for Lashes of London's SS 2013 look book and web images. I know Annabel from when we used to work for Mac together, so I was very happy to be on board. We have very similar personalities, she is very laid back and lovely just like me! ;o) We spent the morning shooting in the PR's mother's house in Essex, shooting in one of her daughter's bedrooms. Then in the afternoon we headed to a pet shop not far away to shoot with the animals. And boy were they distracting! There was loads of kittens and puppies and rabbits and all kinds of cute things! I was allergic to something in there, and even though I had taken two antihistamines I still couldn't stop sneezing and had really itchy ears and throat. But it was worth it to see those fluffy white Persian kittens! I also wanted to buy most of the clothes, but kept having to remind myself I am not a teenager anymore!!!
The make-up was inspired by the Ashish SS 2013 show that I coincidentally worked on. We did bright blue eye pencil and mascara, with pink lips and cheeks. Very fun and girly!
http://www.lashesoflondon.com/
Pull and Bear shoot
Thursday 8th November
Back assisting the lovely Zoe Taylor for a fragrance campaign for Pull and Bear, shot at Studio Spaces Wapping. This is a new studio, they are great- very spacious and set out well, and the food is always delicious! There were two female and one male model, and Zoe kept the make-up very natural and fresh. They were going to be shot for a video and for stills. The stills looked amazing on the screen! It was a very easy day, there wasn't millions of outfit changes like there are if it is a fashion shoot. So it wrapped around 6pm and I was free to go to my Florence concert!
Back assisting the lovely Zoe Taylor for a fragrance campaign for Pull and Bear, shot at Studio Spaces Wapping. This is a new studio, they are great- very spacious and set out well, and the food is always delicious! There were two female and one male model, and Zoe kept the make-up very natural and fresh. They were going to be shot for a video and for stills. The stills looked amazing on the screen! It was a very easy day, there wasn't millions of outfit changes like there are if it is a fashion shoot. So it wrapped around 6pm and I was free to go to my Florence concert!
Ebony Black shoot
Wednesday7th November
Back assisting the amazingly talented Alex Babsky, this time for singer Ebony Black for her album pictures. The shoot took place in the photographer's (Tim Bret Day) studio in West London. Alex did this amazing black graphic eye on ebony, and her hair was styled in to this massive blonde afro. There was also some muscly male models on hand to pose with her semi naked in some of the shots, so I had the tough job of rubbing moisturiser on to their body's. Alex was due to leave at 5pm to go and catch a flight, so I stayed on to do any touch ups, and we changed the lip colour a few times. We finally wrapped just after 11pm. It was a late one but totally worth it, the shots looked stunning as Tim is an amazing photographer!
Back assisting the amazingly talented Alex Babsky, this time for singer Ebony Black for her album pictures. The shoot took place in the photographer's (Tim Bret Day) studio in West London. Alex did this amazing black graphic eye on ebony, and her hair was styled in to this massive blonde afro. There was also some muscly male models on hand to pose with her semi naked in some of the shots, so I had the tough job of rubbing moisturiser on to their body's. Alex was due to leave at 5pm to go and catch a flight, so I stayed on to do any touch ups, and we changed the lip colour a few times. We finally wrapped just after 11pm. It was a late one but totally worth it, the shots looked stunning as Tim is an amazing photographer!
Short film starring Upen Patel and Helen Flanagan
Wednesday 31st October
I was asked to do the make-up for the first day of filming a short film for the festival circuit, directed by and starring Bollywood actor Upen Patel. British actress Helen Flanagan had the lead female role. Upen is totally lovely and really laid back, a dream to work with. The Crown Plaza hotel by Gloucester Road was where the filming took place, which was quite tricky at times as there was a lot of noise to contend with from the hotel guest when we were trying to film. There was even a Halloween party happening in the next room at one point, with loud music blaring out, so we certainly had some challenges! We finally wrapped around 2am, there were still scenes to shoot outside, but by this point it was absolutely pissing it down with rain. I was definitely ready for my bed by then anyway!
I was asked to do the make-up for the first day of filming a short film for the festival circuit, directed by and starring Bollywood actor Upen Patel. British actress Helen Flanagan had the lead female role. Upen is totally lovely and really laid back, a dream to work with. The Crown Plaza hotel by Gloucester Road was where the filming took place, which was quite tricky at times as there was a lot of noise to contend with from the hotel guest when we were trying to film. There was even a Halloween party happening in the next room at one point, with loud music blaring out, so we certainly had some challenges! We finally wrapped around 2am, there were still scenes to shoot outside, but by this point it was absolutely pissing it down with rain. I was definitely ready for my bed by then anyway!
Wella Trend Vision Final in Madrid
Friday 26th- Monday 29th October
I travelled to Madrid to make-up Daniel Couch's (HOB Salon) model for the world final of the Wella Trend Vision competition. Our flight was delayed a few hours leaving London, so when we arrived at the hotel in Madrid we literally had to dump our bags and get back on the coach to the welcome shindig, held at a night club somewhere in Madrid. The next morning we had to be up at 6 to go for breakfast and get back on the coach to head to the arena where the models were going to be spending the day rehearsing. I spent the day sitting around and doing my best not to fall asleep! That evening Daniel had to colour his models hair and it was another late night before getting up about 5am on Sunday to go to the arena for the competition! Again we had three hours competition time to do the models hair, make-up and get her dressed before they were going to be judged. There was about 90 competitors from all over the world so it was a tough one to call! There were a lot of strong entries, but also a lot where you just thought 'what on earth is that'! We then got to watch a bit of the show before the coach took us back to the hotel for an hour to get ready for the evening event. This is when they would announce the winners. Unfortunately Daniel didn't win, but his model was definitely one of the strongest there, it was just a matter of what the judges were looking for. We could then finally relax and let our hair down at the after party. We didn't get back to the hotel until about 5am, and had to be up at 9am to head to the airport to catch our flight. I don't know how we did it! Everyone looked like they were struggling, it was so awful, but also very funny looking back! What a weekend!
I travelled to Madrid to make-up Daniel Couch's (HOB Salon) model for the world final of the Wella Trend Vision competition. Our flight was delayed a few hours leaving London, so when we arrived at the hotel in Madrid we literally had to dump our bags and get back on the coach to the welcome shindig, held at a night club somewhere in Madrid. The next morning we had to be up at 6 to go for breakfast and get back on the coach to head to the arena where the models were going to be spending the day rehearsing. I spent the day sitting around and doing my best not to fall asleep! That evening Daniel had to colour his models hair and it was another late night before getting up about 5am on Sunday to go to the arena for the competition! Again we had three hours competition time to do the models hair, make-up and get her dressed before they were going to be judged. There was about 90 competitors from all over the world so it was a tough one to call! There were a lot of strong entries, but also a lot where you just thought 'what on earth is that'! We then got to watch a bit of the show before the coach took us back to the hotel for an hour to get ready for the evening event. This is when they would announce the winners. Unfortunately Daniel didn't win, but his model was definitely one of the strongest there, it was just a matter of what the judges were looking for. We could then finally relax and let our hair down at the after party. We didn't get back to the hotel until about 5am, and had to be up at 9am to head to the airport to catch our flight. I don't know how we did it! Everyone looked like they were struggling, it was so awful, but also very funny looking back! What a weekend!
Salon International for Vidal Sassoon
Saturday13th-Sunday 14th October
Salon International is the UK's premier international hairdressing exhibition held at the Excel centre every October. This year I was asked to be part of the make-up team for Vidal Sassoon. There was around 50 models to get through, which sounds quite scary but there was about 10 make-up artists so it wasn't too bad! The first day we were a little pushed for time as the models also had to rehearse the show, but the second day was a breeze! The make-up looks designed by head make-up artist Daniel Kolaric were really creative and fun to do!
Salon International is the UK's premier international hairdressing exhibition held at the Excel centre every October. This year I was asked to be part of the make-up team for Vidal Sassoon. There was around 50 models to get through, which sounds quite scary but there was about 10 make-up artists so it wasn't too bad! The first day we were a little pushed for time as the models also had to rehearse the show, but the second day was a breeze! The make-up looks designed by head make-up artist Daniel Kolaric were really creative and fun to do!
House of Fraser Look Book
10th-11th October
Make-up artist Zoe Taylor kindly asked me along to assist her on this two day shoot for House of Fraser. It was shot in the Rida studio, which is right opposite Big Sky studios on Brewery Road- I never knew it was there! Zoe kept the make-up quite minimal and beautiful. The photographer and the hair stylist both brought their dogs along with them. One was a puppy and was so cute! The poor model was allergic to dogs though so we had to keep them out of the make-up room and as far away from her as possible! And dose her up with antihistamines!
Make-up artist Zoe Taylor kindly asked me along to assist her on this two day shoot for House of Fraser. It was shot in the Rida studio, which is right opposite Big Sky studios on Brewery Road- I never knew it was there! Zoe kept the make-up quite minimal and beautiful. The photographer and the hair stylist both brought their dogs along with them. One was a puppy and was so cute! The poor model was allergic to dogs though so we had to keep them out of the make-up room and as far away from her as possible! And dose her up with antihistamines!
Wednesday 14 November 2012
Wella Trend Vision Final
Monday 8th October
Daniel Couch from Hob Salons in Leeds won the regional finals of the Wella Trend Vision competition, so the next step was competing in the final in London. So I was on hand to make-up the model. The competition lasted for three hours at the Wella Studio, in which time Daniel had to colour and style the models hair, get her in to her outfit, and I had to do her make-up and nails. A walk in the park! After the competition had been judged, it was on to the Roundhouse in Camden where the evening show was to take place. I got to stay and watch the show, and enjoying the three course dinner and watch the Noisettes performing, who were fab. Everyone was waiting on tenterhooks for the winners to be announced. And Daniel won, yippee! Which meant we were off to Madrid in a few weeks to compete in the World final!
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Daniel Couch from Hob Salons in Leeds won the regional finals of the Wella Trend Vision competition, so the next step was competing in the final in London. So I was on hand to make-up the model. The competition lasted for three hours at the Wella Studio, in which time Daniel had to colour and style the models hair, get her in to her outfit, and I had to do her make-up and nails. A walk in the park! After the competition had been judged, it was on to the Roundhouse in Camden where the evening show was to take place. I got to stay and watch the show, and enjoying the three course dinner and watch the Noisettes performing, who were fab. Everyone was waiting on tenterhooks for the winners to be announced. And Daniel won, yippee! Which meant we were off to Madrid in a few weeks to compete in the World final!
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Tuesday 6 November 2012
New Look/ Glamour mag shoot
Tuesday 25th September
I have been assisting a new, very artistic make-up artist called Zoe Taylor from Jedroot agency. She is a true artist, and always has make-up all up her arms as she uses them as her palette. It makes me giggle for some reason. She used to work very closely with Charlotte Tilbury so has had some of the best experience possible. She asked me along to assist her for this New Look shoot for Glamour magazine. The shoot was going to take place in a Karaoke bar not far away from the Glamour offices, but space was limited so I was just there to assist getting the models ready at the office before everyone moved on to the venue. There was two female models and one male, so I made up the guy whilst Zoe made up the girls with gorgeous party make-up. I didn't get to see how the shoot went but I heard it went very well of course!
I have been assisting a new, very artistic make-up artist called Zoe Taylor from Jedroot agency. She is a true artist, and always has make-up all up her arms as she uses them as her palette. It makes me giggle for some reason. She used to work very closely with Charlotte Tilbury so has had some of the best experience possible. She asked me along to assist her for this New Look shoot for Glamour magazine. The shoot was going to take place in a Karaoke bar not far away from the Glamour offices, but space was limited so I was just there to assist getting the models ready at the office before everyone moved on to the venue. There was two female models and one male, so I made up the guy whilst Zoe made up the girls with gorgeous party make-up. I didn't get to see how the shoot went but I heard it went very well of course!
Paul Edmonds shoot
Thursday 20th September
Assisted the lovely Mr Alex Babsky on a shoot for Paul Edmonds salon. He is a make-up genius. You can see his colourful creations inspired by the Mui Mui campaign on their website under the Autumn/Winter 2012 collection.
http://www.pauledmonds.com/
Assisted the lovely Mr Alex Babsky on a shoot for Paul Edmonds salon. He is a make-up genius. You can see his colourful creations inspired by the Mui Mui campaign on their website under the Autumn/Winter 2012 collection.
http://www.pauledmonds.com/
Ashish SS 2013 show
Tuesday 18th September
Last show of the season :o( But what a great show it was! It is so much fun every time, the clothes are amazing and everyone is in great spirits! The make-up was super cool and super easy. I was assisting Georgina most of the time with press etc so didn't get to do any make-up on this show. And because everything was running so smoothly no extra help was needed on that front. I got stuck in in line up though which was nice. After the show Georgina very kindly took Kate, her old first assistant, and myself to Pizza Express for an amazing celebratory lunch! Thanks GG!
Last show of the season :o( But what a great show it was! It is so much fun every time, the clothes are amazing and everyone is in great spirits! The make-up was super cool and super easy. I was assisting Georgina most of the time with press etc so didn't get to do any make-up on this show. And because everything was running so smoothly no extra help was needed on that front. I got stuck in in line up though which was nice. After the show Georgina very kindly took Kate, her old first assistant, and myself to Pizza Express for an amazing celebratory lunch! Thanks GG!
Ashish Test
Sunday 16th September
Today I was assisting the lovely Georgina Graham with the Ashish test where she would decide the make-up look for the show, which was two days away. The make-up was a 'reaction to the collection', and was young, cool, street, urban and very 90s. Think back to when you were a teenager and were first experimenting with make-up. We tried out 5 slightly different looks, and in the end the look decided on was a little face and body foundation with concealer where needed, blot powder to take down shine on the T-zone, Saint Germain lipstick pushed on to the lips using a finger, with Cheers My Dears pigment pushed on over the top to give a highly frosted finish, and blue mascara on the top and bottom lashes. All products were by Mac as it was a Mac sponsored show. I couldn't wait for the show. It's always a really fun one to do!!!
Today I was assisting the lovely Georgina Graham with the Ashish test where she would decide the make-up look for the show, which was two days away. The make-up was a 'reaction to the collection', and was young, cool, street, urban and very 90s. Think back to when you were a teenager and were first experimenting with make-up. We tried out 5 slightly different looks, and in the end the look decided on was a little face and body foundation with concealer where needed, blot powder to take down shine on the T-zone, Saint Germain lipstick pushed on to the lips using a finger, with Cheers My Dears pigment pushed on over the top to give a highly frosted finish, and blue mascara on the top and bottom lashes. All products were by Mac as it was a Mac sponsored show. I couldn't wait for the show. It's always a really fun one to do!!!
Monday 5 November 2012
Fim for Twenty 6 magazine
G(O)OD + (D)EVIL
The film I worked on is finally out in the G issue of Twenty 6 magazine. Directed by the amazing Chris Turner at Hungry Man. Please take a look!!!
http://www.twenty-6.co.uk/issue-g/moving-image/gooddevil
The film I worked on is finally out in the G issue of Twenty 6 magazine. Directed by the amazing Chris Turner at Hungry Man. Please take a look!!!
http://www.twenty-6.co.uk/issue-g/moving-image/gooddevil
Tuesday 2 October 2012
LFW Antipodium SS13 show
Saturday 15th September
Another nice call time of 14:30pm at Mercer Street Sutios in Covent Garden for the Antipodium show. I was sporting my very stylish Antipodium shirt that I was very kindly given to wear at the fitting. It was my first show as Georgina Graham's first assistant, so I was a little nervous and didn't want to f**k up!!! There was just a two hour call time before the show was to start, which isn't unusual but it is normally three hours before the show, so I knew it could potentially get hectic. At least the make-up was simple to do, but of course you have to take in to account that the models need there hair doing also, and that at some point they are going to get taken away for a rehearsal. Mostly I had to be at Georgina's side to assist her when she was doing the demo, when she was talking to press, and basically try and think for her as well as myself. After the demo was done we took the model to the designer Geoffrey, and got her to walk on the catwalk under the proper lights just to see the make-up again. It was decided that clear lipglass would also be added to the lip to give it a plastic look, as there was a lot of plastic in the clothes, and it stopped it looking too pretty.
When we got back upstairs after the rehearsal there wasn't much time until show time and there was still a number of models how weren't made up so I jumped in doing make-up also. I had to do a few girls whilst they were in hair to get it done quicker- no time to wait! Everyone got done, just a few lips to add in line up and they were off on to the catwalk.
Another nice call time of 14:30pm at Mercer Street Sutios in Covent Garden for the Antipodium show. I was sporting my very stylish Antipodium shirt that I was very kindly given to wear at the fitting. It was my first show as Georgina Graham's first assistant, so I was a little nervous and didn't want to f**k up!!! There was just a two hour call time before the show was to start, which isn't unusual but it is normally three hours before the show, so I knew it could potentially get hectic. At least the make-up was simple to do, but of course you have to take in to account that the models need there hair doing also, and that at some point they are going to get taken away for a rehearsal. Mostly I had to be at Georgina's side to assist her when she was doing the demo, when she was talking to press, and basically try and think for her as well as myself. After the demo was done we took the model to the designer Geoffrey, and got her to walk on the catwalk under the proper lights just to see the make-up again. It was decided that clear lipglass would also be added to the lip to give it a plastic look, as there was a lot of plastic in the clothes, and it stopped it looking too pretty.
When we got back upstairs after the rehearsal there wasn't much time until show time and there was still a number of models how weren't made up so I jumped in doing make-up also. I had to do a few girls whilst they were in hair to get it done quicker- no time to wait! Everyone got done, just a few lips to add in line up and they were off on to the catwalk.
LFW Willow show, SS 2013
Friday 14th September
We had a nice call time of 11:30am at The London Film Museum in Covent Garden. It was a great first show for me at LFW, everything went really well. There was no mad last minute panic to get all the models finished, and there was just a really nice relaxed vibe. The backstage area was spacious and there wasn't people under your feet no matter which way you turned. Violette is a pleasure to work with, she was so calm and collected. She had me doing final touch ups on the models at the front of the line up with her, and I wished I had brought a torch with me it was so black! Note to ones self for next season, I don't care how stupid I will look, lol! Take a look at the show!
http://2012.londonfashionweek.co.uk/lfw_tv_video.aspx?vid=468
We had a nice call time of 11:30am at The London Film Museum in Covent Garden. It was a great first show for me at LFW, everything went really well. There was no mad last minute panic to get all the models finished, and there was just a really nice relaxed vibe. The backstage area was spacious and there wasn't people under your feet no matter which way you turned. Violette is a pleasure to work with, she was so calm and collected. She had me doing final touch ups on the models at the front of the line up with her, and I wished I had brought a torch with me it was so black! Note to ones self for next season, I don't care how stupid I will look, lol! Take a look at the show!
http://2012.londonfashionweek.co.uk/lfw_tv_video.aspx?vid=468
Willow fitting
Thursday 13th September
Violette is a make-up artist represented by Management + Artists. She lives in Paris and this was her first time keying a show in London. Her booker contacted me asking me if I would like to do the show with her and also go to the fitting. So off I went to 7 Queens Gate Mews and waited in anticipation to meet Violette. She arrived and she was absolutely gorgeous! Tall, slim, tanned, so pretty and French to top it all off. She spoke perfect English but with this beautiful accent. And she was super friendly!
The house where the fitting and casting for the show was taking place was really nice, but space was limited with all the bodies, and clothing, and accessories that were there, as well as camera men who were filming everything that was going on! The hair, make-up and nail prep was taking place on a tiny landing, lol! It was quite amusing shuffling around everyone all the time. We had two models to do which was unusual for me, but makes things quicker which was good.
Violette used lots of moisturiser on the skin as she wanted a dewy look. Also Mac Face and Body Foundation, a combination of two Mac sculpting powders (Shadowy and Definite) to contour the cheeks, (which gave a raw look), Lancome Eclat Miracle to highlight down the nose, cupids bow, temples and cheekbones, a Shu Uemura white shimmery liquid on the tear duct, white eye pencil on the water line, clear brow gel to brush up brows, powder only where necessary, and on the eyes she used the Make-Up Forever cream turquoise colour sheered down with a lip balm and applied to the inner corner of the eyes, gradually fading out to nothing.
On the second model she did exactly the same make-up, but applied the turquoise colour on the outer corners of the eyes instead.
Once both models were ready they were taken downstairs to the designers to walk, and it was decided that the look with the turquoise on the inner corner of the eye would be used at the show.
Violette is a make-up artist represented by Management + Artists. She lives in Paris and this was her first time keying a show in London. Her booker contacted me asking me if I would like to do the show with her and also go to the fitting. So off I went to 7 Queens Gate Mews and waited in anticipation to meet Violette. She arrived and she was absolutely gorgeous! Tall, slim, tanned, so pretty and French to top it all off. She spoke perfect English but with this beautiful accent. And she was super friendly!
The house where the fitting and casting for the show was taking place was really nice, but space was limited with all the bodies, and clothing, and accessories that were there, as well as camera men who were filming everything that was going on! The hair, make-up and nail prep was taking place on a tiny landing, lol! It was quite amusing shuffling around everyone all the time. We had two models to do which was unusual for me, but makes things quicker which was good.
Violette used lots of moisturiser on the skin as she wanted a dewy look. Also Mac Face and Body Foundation, a combination of two Mac sculpting powders (Shadowy and Definite) to contour the cheeks, (which gave a raw look), Lancome Eclat Miracle to highlight down the nose, cupids bow, temples and cheekbones, a Shu Uemura white shimmery liquid on the tear duct, white eye pencil on the water line, clear brow gel to brush up brows, powder only where necessary, and on the eyes she used the Make-Up Forever cream turquoise colour sheered down with a lip balm and applied to the inner corner of the eyes, gradually fading out to nothing.
On the second model she did exactly the same make-up, but applied the turquoise colour on the outer corners of the eyes instead.
Once both models were ready they were taken downstairs to the designers to walk, and it was decided that the look with the turquoise on the inner corner of the eye would be used at the show.
PPQ Fitting
Wednesday 12th September
I am so proud of make-up artist and friend Kate Lindsey. This season she was keying her first fashion show at LFW. Kate used to be Georgina Graham's first assistant until a few years ago, and is a very talented make-up artist in her own right. She asked me if I would first assist her for the show, and so I needed to go to the fitting too.
We all met at Karmarama on Farringdon Road, including two Sleek make-up representatives, as they were sponsoring the show. The collection was late 60s inspired and so this reflected in the hair and make-up. Kate went for individual false lashes applied to the top and bottom of the eyes, a black liquid liner, a bright green eyeshadow through the eye socket, Be Beautiful Blemish Balm to give a matte finish to the skin, and Sleek/PPQ Truly Mattely Deeply in Soul on the lips, topped with a clear gloss. Everyone loved the look first time so Kate didn't need to trial out any other looks, well done Kate!!!
I am so proud of make-up artist and friend Kate Lindsey. This season she was keying her first fashion show at LFW. Kate used to be Georgina Graham's first assistant until a few years ago, and is a very talented make-up artist in her own right. She asked me if I would first assist her for the show, and so I needed to go to the fitting too.
We all met at Karmarama on Farringdon Road, including two Sleek make-up representatives, as they were sponsoring the show. The collection was late 60s inspired and so this reflected in the hair and make-up. Kate went for individual false lashes applied to the top and bottom of the eyes, a black liquid liner, a bright green eyeshadow through the eye socket, Be Beautiful Blemish Balm to give a matte finish to the skin, and Sleek/PPQ Truly Mattely Deeply in Soul on the lips, topped with a clear gloss. Everyone loved the look first time so Kate didn't need to trial out any other looks, well done Kate!!!
Antipodium Test
Tuesday 4th September
Georgina Graham kindly asked me to be her first assistant during LFW so of course I jumped at the chance- what an honour! So the first port of call was the fitting for the Antipodium show. This is where different hair and make-up looks will be tried out until everyone decides on the look they want at the show.
The first thing Georgina will do is take a look at the collection, as this is where she gets inspiration from for the make-up. She wanted a 'dry arid shine' to the skin., and for it to look soft, feminine, minimal, beautiful and like a 'sci-fi Chloe girl'.
After the hair was done I got to work prepping the model. I gave her an oil massage which Georgina is famous for, before putting on a minimal base of face and body foundation. As the show was sponsored by Mac we had Mac Senior artist Debbie Finnegan on hand to show us which products would be launched soon. Fashion Week is a great way for Mac to trial out these products and make any adjustments if needs be before they are launched. So Georgina used a new strobe liquid to contour the cheeks. Pink Opal pigment was used to highlight the cheekbones, eyelid, bridge of nose and cupids bow. A new bright orange colour from a lip palette was used on the lips, pressed on with a finger. Blot powder was used to control any shine down the T-zone, and clear brow gel was used to brush up the brows. If any girls needed it, a new eyebrow pencil would be used on the inner brow to make the brows look more masculine.
After the hair and make-up is finished the model does a walk so everyone can get a feel for it. Georgina trialed out another lip colour which was pink, but everyone thought the orange worked far better. So that was it- job done!
Georgina Graham kindly asked me to be her first assistant during LFW so of course I jumped at the chance- what an honour! So the first port of call was the fitting for the Antipodium show. This is where different hair and make-up looks will be tried out until everyone decides on the look they want at the show.
The first thing Georgina will do is take a look at the collection, as this is where she gets inspiration from for the make-up. She wanted a 'dry arid shine' to the skin., and for it to look soft, feminine, minimal, beautiful and like a 'sci-fi Chloe girl'.
After the hair was done I got to work prepping the model. I gave her an oil massage which Georgina is famous for, before putting on a minimal base of face and body foundation. As the show was sponsored by Mac we had Mac Senior artist Debbie Finnegan on hand to show us which products would be launched soon. Fashion Week is a great way for Mac to trial out these products and make any adjustments if needs be before they are launched. So Georgina used a new strobe liquid to contour the cheeks. Pink Opal pigment was used to highlight the cheekbones, eyelid, bridge of nose and cupids bow. A new bright orange colour from a lip palette was used on the lips, pressed on with a finger. Blot powder was used to control any shine down the T-zone, and clear brow gel was used to brush up the brows. If any girls needed it, a new eyebrow pencil would be used on the inner brow to make the brows look more masculine.
After the hair and make-up is finished the model does a walk so everyone can get a feel for it. Georgina trialed out another lip colour which was pink, but everyone thought the orange worked far better. So that was it- job done!
MM6 Maison Martin Margiela
Tuesday 28th August
Headed to Studio spaces Wapping to assist the wonderful Georgina Graham, for a film and stills for Maison Martin Margiela SS13 Ready to Wear. The models were the stunning Bianca O'brien and Lusia Bianchin. Georgina kept the make-up really minimal to suit the brand, so just perfect skin with a softly contoured cheek, and a highlight on the cheekbones, down the nose and on the cupids bow. You can see the film and stills by following the links below.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jg4R6KilFI4
http://www.style.com/fashionshows/review/S2013RTW-MM6MAISON
Headed to Studio spaces Wapping to assist the wonderful Georgina Graham, for a film and stills for Maison Martin Margiela SS13 Ready to Wear. The models were the stunning Bianca O'brien and Lusia Bianchin. Georgina kept the make-up really minimal to suit the brand, so just perfect skin with a softly contoured cheek, and a highlight on the cheekbones, down the nose and on the cupids bow. You can see the film and stills by following the links below.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jg4R6KilFI4
http://www.style.com/fashionshows/review/S2013RTW-MM6MAISON
Monday 1 October 2012
David Corbett shoot
Wednesday 12th August
Photographer and friend John Rawson asked me to do the make-up for hairdresser David Corbett's British Hairdresser of the Year awards photo shoot. I love John, he always has a cheeky grin on his face and he cracks jokes all day. You just know you are going to have a good day working with him! The day was made even better because I had four very lovely male models to make up, oh it's a hard life! Wishing lots of luck to David and team- hope they win!!!
Photographer and friend John Rawson asked me to do the make-up for hairdresser David Corbett's British Hairdresser of the Year awards photo shoot. I love John, he always has a cheeky grin on his face and he cracks jokes all day. You just know you are going to have a good day working with him! The day was made even better because I had four very lovely male models to make up, oh it's a hard life! Wishing lots of luck to David and team- hope they win!!!
Thursday 2 August 2012
Ponystep magazine
Monday 23rd July
Somehow managed to arrive on time to this shoot assisting Georgina Graham, after stupidly getting the wrong train to Waterloo instead of Victoria, what a nincompoop! So had to jump in a cab, and of course when you really want a taxi they are no where to be seen! But it all ended fine, thank god! Can certainly do without that stress first thing on a Monday morning! Obviously was still half asleep!
We used the photographers flat on Pimlico Road as a base to get the models ready, and Andreas Larsson shot the models in the surrounding streets. He had also hired out one of those really old buses with the steps going up the back for some of the pictures. The ceiling of it was painted bright yellow which looked really cool in the pictures contrasting against the red of the bus, and the colours in the clothes. The styling was really amazing and had a nineties feel to it, but the idea was that the clothes didn't look to 'fashiony'. The pictures were shot in a portrait style and the models were told not to 'model' too much, and to just look really natural. So Georgina could just see what outfit the models were going to wear and get a feel for the make-up from that. Many of them were kept natural. One of the models was this stunning mature lady and she did get a full face of make-up, she looked amazing! It was very colourful. I will post the pics once the magazine comes out...........
Somehow managed to arrive on time to this shoot assisting Georgina Graham, after stupidly getting the wrong train to Waterloo instead of Victoria, what a nincompoop! So had to jump in a cab, and of course when you really want a taxi they are no where to be seen! But it all ended fine, thank god! Can certainly do without that stress first thing on a Monday morning! Obviously was still half asleep!
We used the photographers flat on Pimlico Road as a base to get the models ready, and Andreas Larsson shot the models in the surrounding streets. He had also hired out one of those really old buses with the steps going up the back for some of the pictures. The ceiling of it was painted bright yellow which looked really cool in the pictures contrasting against the red of the bus, and the colours in the clothes. The styling was really amazing and had a nineties feel to it, but the idea was that the clothes didn't look to 'fashiony'. The pictures were shot in a portrait style and the models were told not to 'model' too much, and to just look really natural. So Georgina could just see what outfit the models were going to wear and get a feel for the make-up from that. Many of them were kept natural. One of the models was this stunning mature lady and she did get a full face of make-up, she looked amazing! It was very colourful. I will post the pics once the magazine comes out...........
Hugh Cornwell video
Friday 29th June
Hugh Cromwell used to be part of the band The Stranglers, but is now going at it alone. I probably shouldn't say too much about this video for his song 'God is a Woman', as it hasn't been released yet. I had never been asked to powder somebodies 'lady garden' before, but I can safely say that I have now. And not just one- 10 of them!!! Thanks Natasha Make Up for the insight!
Hugh Cromwell used to be part of the band The Stranglers, but is now going at it alone. I probably shouldn't say too much about this video for his song 'God is a Woman', as it hasn't been released yet. I had never been asked to powder somebodies 'lady garden' before, but I can safely say that I have now. And not just one- 10 of them!!! Thanks Natasha Make Up for the insight!
All Saints
Friday 1st June
I got my hair stylist friend, Alex James Fairbairn to work with me on this e-commerce shoot for All Saints. We just had one guy and one girl to make up, so it was a super easy day. They just wanted to keep the girl looking really natural and fresh with dewy skin. I think they might chop her head off though, so all you will see is up to the mouth in the pictures and no hair, ha ha! Of course that is no reflection of our beautiful work! ;o)
I got my hair stylist friend, Alex James Fairbairn to work with me on this e-commerce shoot for All Saints. We just had one guy and one girl to make up, so it was a super easy day. They just wanted to keep the girl looking really natural and fresh with dewy skin. I think they might chop her head off though, so all you will see is up to the mouth in the pictures and no hair, ha ha! Of course that is no reflection of our beautiful work! ;o)
Vogue Japan
Wednesday 23rd May
Had a busy day assisting the encyclopedia that is Georgina Graham, at Spring Studios for Vogue Japan. There were a lot of models, 11 or 12 maybe so it was all hands on deck. Natalie Piacun, Georgina's first assistant was there too which helped massively. All the models were great British models, and were all super lovely! For the make-up Georgina was taking her inspiration from what the models were going to wear, and also from the model themselves. There was no theme as such. Georgina likes to work this way a lot.
Had a busy day assisting the encyclopedia that is Georgina Graham, at Spring Studios for Vogue Japan. There were a lot of models, 11 or 12 maybe so it was all hands on deck. Natalie Piacun, Georgina's first assistant was there too which helped massively. All the models were great British models, and were all super lovely! For the make-up Georgina was taking her inspiration from what the models were going to wear, and also from the model themselves. There was no theme as such. Georgina likes to work this way a lot.
Virgin Atlantic
Tuesday 22nd May
Spent the day assisting the lovely Mr Alex Babsky at Tim Bret Day's studio shooting for Virgin Atlantic. So as you can imagine there was a lot of red involved! All kinds of different shades of red nail varnish, lipstick and gloss. The shooting was pretty quick, there were a few differnt scenarios that the models had to pose for one by one and the backdrop would be put in in post. I always like shooting at this studio because the food is just so good! And they always have chocolates, happy days!
Spent the day assisting the lovely Mr Alex Babsky at Tim Bret Day's studio shooting for Virgin Atlantic. So as you can imagine there was a lot of red involved! All kinds of different shades of red nail varnish, lipstick and gloss. The shooting was pretty quick, there were a few differnt scenarios that the models had to pose for one by one and the backdrop would be put in in post. I always like shooting at this studio because the food is just so good! And they always have chocolates, happy days!
Wednesday 1 August 2012
Film for Twenty6 magazine
Saturday 19th and Sunday 20th May
I can't say too much about this until it is released in October, but I was asked by Chris Turner whom is represented by Hungryman if I would do the make-up for a film he was directing for Twenty6 magazine online. It was a two day shoot and there were a lot of scenes to cram in. I had such a good time, I could be really creative and the team was so lovely. It was filmed in a huge, old, run down house not far from Victoria, it was the same house that was used for Cheryl Cole's L'oreal hair advert. The fell of the film was quite dark but I can't give away any more!
I can't say too much about this until it is released in October, but I was asked by Chris Turner whom is represented by Hungryman if I would do the make-up for a film he was directing for Twenty6 magazine online. It was a two day shoot and there were a lot of scenes to cram in. I had such a good time, I could be really creative and the team was so lovely. It was filmed in a huge, old, run down house not far from Victoria, it was the same house that was used for Cheryl Cole's L'oreal hair advert. The fell of the film was quite dark but I can't give away any more!
Sunday 6 May 2012
Cop Copine
Monday 30th April
Up at 4am to head to meet the team for the Cop Copine campaign. Georgina Graham had been shooting it the two previous days, which unfortunately I was unable to make, but was available to assist her on the last day. We were meeting at a hotel close to Tottenham Court Road and travelling by mini bus to Aynhoe Park in Oxfordshire. I have shot there before, it is an amazing 17th century Palladium mansion full of antique taxidermy and sculptures. It's crazy!
The inspiration for the make-up and hair was the TV show The Avengers. So Georgina created a modern day 60s look on the two models using Mac Gesso eyeshadow on the eyelid and brow bone, with a mixture of a matte brown, and Mac Carbon eyeshadow through the crease. Not forgetting of course Georgina's amazing thick liquid liner that she does, and a pair of false lashes. The rest of the make-up was paired down with sculptured cheeks and a bit of Mac Stripdown lip pencil on the lips. Georgina used Estee Lauder Double Wear foundation, the coverage is really full and it doesn't budge all day!
The photographer, Olaf Wipperfurth was pretty quick at shooting, and his team were quick to set up the different shoot locations, so we finished pretty early, about 4pm. But we needed to because the french team had to catch their Eurostar to Paris.
http://www.cop-copine.com/
http://www.aynhoepark.co.uk/
Up at 4am to head to meet the team for the Cop Copine campaign. Georgina Graham had been shooting it the two previous days, which unfortunately I was unable to make, but was available to assist her on the last day. We were meeting at a hotel close to Tottenham Court Road and travelling by mini bus to Aynhoe Park in Oxfordshire. I have shot there before, it is an amazing 17th century Palladium mansion full of antique taxidermy and sculptures. It's crazy!
The inspiration for the make-up and hair was the TV show The Avengers. So Georgina created a modern day 60s look on the two models using Mac Gesso eyeshadow on the eyelid and brow bone, with a mixture of a matte brown, and Mac Carbon eyeshadow through the crease. Not forgetting of course Georgina's amazing thick liquid liner that she does, and a pair of false lashes. The rest of the make-up was paired down with sculptured cheeks and a bit of Mac Stripdown lip pencil on the lips. Georgina used Estee Lauder Double Wear foundation, the coverage is really full and it doesn't budge all day!
The photographer, Olaf Wipperfurth was pretty quick at shooting, and his team were quick to set up the different shoot locations, so we finished pretty early, about 4pm. But we needed to because the french team had to catch their Eurostar to Paris.
http://www.cop-copine.com/
http://www.aynhoepark.co.uk/
Knomo bags
Thursday 19th and Friday 20th April
I have shot Knomo's look book and website before, and the lovely Caroline Mackay asked me back again to do the same for Autumn/ Winter 12, shot by Caroline Leeming. We were going to be shooting on location along the South Bank, and we were using the nearby Premier Inn to get ready, and for changes in between shots. The weather was absolutely awful! Constant rain, gale force winds, and freezing cold temperatures! I thought I had dressed warm enough on the first day, but I was so wrong! It was unbearable, and I had wet feet all day which I absolutely hate! Why do they make shoes with holes in???? I felt so sorry for the model Eline, having to shoot in those conditions, with not a lot of clothes on, but she was such a trooper and remained in good spirits throughout and did an amazing job! When ever it started to rain (which was a lot), we had to take cover in the subway and wait for it to pass (which took a long time)! There was one good thing to come from the shitty weather though, most of the bags were amazing bright jewel colours, and they looked stunning in the pictures shot against a really grey/ black sky.
On the second day of shooting there was also a male model to make up too. I was also asked to do the hair also for this two day shoot which isn't something I wouldn't normally do, but I actually think I did a good job! I was pretty pleased with myself! Make up wise, I was asked to keep it quite simple and neutral, again to make the colours of the bags really stand out, but sometimes a bright pop of colour was added to the eyes to compliment the colour of the bags.
http://www.knomobags.com/uk/women/
I have shot Knomo's look book and website before, and the lovely Caroline Mackay asked me back again to do the same for Autumn/ Winter 12, shot by Caroline Leeming. We were going to be shooting on location along the South Bank, and we were using the nearby Premier Inn to get ready, and for changes in between shots. The weather was absolutely awful! Constant rain, gale force winds, and freezing cold temperatures! I thought I had dressed warm enough on the first day, but I was so wrong! It was unbearable, and I had wet feet all day which I absolutely hate! Why do they make shoes with holes in???? I felt so sorry for the model Eline, having to shoot in those conditions, with not a lot of clothes on, but she was such a trooper and remained in good spirits throughout and did an amazing job! When ever it started to rain (which was a lot), we had to take cover in the subway and wait for it to pass (which took a long time)! There was one good thing to come from the shitty weather though, most of the bags were amazing bright jewel colours, and they looked stunning in the pictures shot against a really grey/ black sky.
On the second day of shooting there was also a male model to make up too. I was also asked to do the hair also for this two day shoot which isn't something I wouldn't normally do, but I actually think I did a good job! I was pretty pleased with myself! Make up wise, I was asked to keep it quite simple and neutral, again to make the colours of the bags really stand out, but sometimes a bright pop of colour was added to the eyes to compliment the colour of the bags.
http://www.knomobags.com/uk/women/
Friday 4 May 2012
Bullet Magazine
Thursday 12th April
I was assisting the amazing Martina Luisetti from The Book Agency today, this girl is soooooooo talented and so sweet! And probably the most laid back person ever! She was working with one of her favourite teams- Thomas Cooksey was shooting the story, who is lovely, again so down to earth and easy to talk to. Kim Howells was doing the styling, and Ben Jones did the hair. We had three great girls from storm, Alena B I have to stay is just perfection personified, grrrr! She is so stunning!
We were shooting at MC Motors in Dalston. The make-up wasn't strong at all, it was more about giving the skin on the face and body a sheen, so a lot of strobe cream was used, and Mac minerlize skinfinish, and a cream highlighter by Gemma Kid. Martina bleached Alena's brows too, and dyed them back again at the end of the day. The two other girls already had bleached brows which made things a little quicker.
I will put the images up when they come out, but for now here is a backstage sneaky pic of me which Martina took without me noticing!
I was assisting the amazing Martina Luisetti from The Book Agency today, this girl is soooooooo talented and so sweet! And probably the most laid back person ever! She was working with one of her favourite teams- Thomas Cooksey was shooting the story, who is lovely, again so down to earth and easy to talk to. Kim Howells was doing the styling, and Ben Jones did the hair. We had three great girls from storm, Alena B I have to stay is just perfection personified, grrrr! She is so stunning!
We were shooting at MC Motors in Dalston. The make-up wasn't strong at all, it was more about giving the skin on the face and body a sheen, so a lot of strobe cream was used, and Mac minerlize skinfinish, and a cream highlighter by Gemma Kid. Martina bleached Alena's brows too, and dyed them back again at the end of the day. The two other girls already had bleached brows which made things a little quicker.
I will put the images up when they come out, but for now here is a backstage sneaky pic of me which Martina took without me noticing!
Elle magazine,Great British Talent shoot
Thursday 29th March
I must make sure I watch The Kings Speech now after shooting in the building where the film was made- 33 Portland Place, W1B. It is a beautiful big old building with gorgeous intricate ceilings and lots of original features. In the basement where the toilets are however, it takes on quite a different feel. It has been modernised and all the walls are painted red, and it stinks of bleach. Apparently, there are Jacuzzis down there as orgy parties take place here, ugh! If you want to go it will cost you £180, lol! I didn't stay down there long to look around!
Henry Bourne was shooting this feature, which was about young British talent at the moment. Included were George Craig (musician), Samuel Fry (singer), Willy Moon (singer), Poppy Chancellor (artist), Gemma Cairney (radio presenter), Marika Hackman (musician), Gabriella Wilde (actress), Ella Hickson (playwright and theatrical director), Tom Mison (actor), Charlotte Riley (actress), and Ren Harvieu (singer). I was assisting the lovely Marco Antonio from DW Management, I adore him. The make-up was all about keeping the talent looking like themselves, only much better obviously! Here is an image I got off Poppy's website. Make-up by Marco. Look out for it in the July issue.........
I must make sure I watch The Kings Speech now after shooting in the building where the film was made- 33 Portland Place, W1B. It is a beautiful big old building with gorgeous intricate ceilings and lots of original features. In the basement where the toilets are however, it takes on quite a different feel. It has been modernised and all the walls are painted red, and it stinks of bleach. Apparently, there are Jacuzzis down there as orgy parties take place here, ugh! If you want to go it will cost you £180, lol! I didn't stay down there long to look around!
Henry Bourne was shooting this feature, which was about young British talent at the moment. Included were George Craig (musician), Samuel Fry (singer), Willy Moon (singer), Poppy Chancellor (artist), Gemma Cairney (radio presenter), Marika Hackman (musician), Gabriella Wilde (actress), Ella Hickson (playwright and theatrical director), Tom Mison (actor), Charlotte Riley (actress), and Ren Harvieu (singer). I was assisting the lovely Marco Antonio from DW Management, I adore him. The make-up was all about keeping the talent looking like themselves, only much better obviously! Here is an image I got off Poppy's website. Make-up by Marco. Look out for it in the July issue.........
Sunday 1 April 2012
Dove Campaign
Wednesday 14th March
Terry Barber, Mac's Director of Artistry and sound bite maestro, is now also signed with DW Management. Having done London Fashion Week myself through Mac for 6 seasons, I hadn't once been put on a show with Terry, so I was very much looking forward to assisting him on this shoot for Dove, shot by Rankin at Rankin's studio. We had 12 females to make-up, some adults and some children, which consisted of MPs, entrepreneurs, engineers, singers, skiers ( one of which was Dancing on Ice's Chemmy Alcott), and two ladies from Everywoman. The make-up was just about keeping them looking like themselves only better, so it was kept quite natural and neutral with most ladies having a soft, brown, smokey eye and nude lip. Terry had been given a lot of Tom Ford make-up products so we used those, which I have to say were gorgeous but very expensive to buy! Don't think I'll be buying any at that price!
The call time wasn't until around 1:30pm. When I arrived there was another shoot going on at the studio. I think Rankin is a very busy man and it isn't unusual for him to squeeze several jobs in to one day! Once the other job and finished and cleared out we could get on with our job. There was just going to be one group shot, so it was a really easy day.
Terry Barber, Mac's Director of Artistry and sound bite maestro, is now also signed with DW Management. Having done London Fashion Week myself through Mac for 6 seasons, I hadn't once been put on a show with Terry, so I was very much looking forward to assisting him on this shoot for Dove, shot by Rankin at Rankin's studio. We had 12 females to make-up, some adults and some children, which consisted of MPs, entrepreneurs, engineers, singers, skiers ( one of which was Dancing on Ice's Chemmy Alcott), and two ladies from Everywoman. The make-up was just about keeping them looking like themselves only better, so it was kept quite natural and neutral with most ladies having a soft, brown, smokey eye and nude lip. Terry had been given a lot of Tom Ford make-up products so we used those, which I have to say were gorgeous but very expensive to buy! Don't think I'll be buying any at that price!
The call time wasn't until around 1:30pm. When I arrived there was another shoot going on at the studio. I think Rankin is a very busy man and it isn't unusual for him to squeeze several jobs in to one day! Once the other job and finished and cleared out we could get on with our job. There was just going to be one group shot, so it was a really easy day.
Thursday 29 March 2012
Attitude magazine
Thursday 8th March
Martina Luisetti, whom used to be a senior artist for Mac Cosmetics (this is how I know her), is now signed to The Book Agency. Now, this lady is one of the most talented make-up artists I know, some of the work I have seen of hers is just ridiculous!!! She is such an inspiration to me, someone I've always looked up to. So I was super chuffed when she asked me if I would like to be put down on her assistant list! It wasn't long before I was asked to assist her on a shoot for Attitude magazine, shot by Bella Howard. The location was Rivoli Ballrooms in SE4, which suited the story well. The theme of the shoot was a piss take out of a 'Mr Britain' competition. We had 10 male models to make up, all various shades of tan, or 'orange', and these were the contestants- 'Mr Newcastle', or 'Mr Birmingham', and so on. I was instructed to make one of the boys look 'ridiculously orange' bless him, it was a good job he was a good sport and could take the mic out of himself. Martina had the idea of using sellotape around one of the boys arms to make tan lines with dark concealer, and then removing the tape so it looked like he had t-shirt marks. She also used the tape and concealer idea to make comedy 'tide marks' on one of the three judges jaw line that we also had to make-up. As you can imagine we all had a right laugh, whilst being completely professional of course!
Martina Luisetti, whom used to be a senior artist for Mac Cosmetics (this is how I know her), is now signed to The Book Agency. Now, this lady is one of the most talented make-up artists I know, some of the work I have seen of hers is just ridiculous!!! She is such an inspiration to me, someone I've always looked up to. So I was super chuffed when she asked me if I would like to be put down on her assistant list! It wasn't long before I was asked to assist her on a shoot for Attitude magazine, shot by Bella Howard. The location was Rivoli Ballrooms in SE4, which suited the story well. The theme of the shoot was a piss take out of a 'Mr Britain' competition. We had 10 male models to make up, all various shades of tan, or 'orange', and these were the contestants- 'Mr Newcastle', or 'Mr Birmingham', and so on. I was instructed to make one of the boys look 'ridiculously orange' bless him, it was a good job he was a good sport and could take the mic out of himself. Martina had the idea of using sellotape around one of the boys arms to make tan lines with dark concealer, and then removing the tape so it looked like he had t-shirt marks. She also used the tape and concealer idea to make comedy 'tide marks' on one of the three judges jaw line that we also had to make-up. As you can imagine we all had a right laugh, whilst being completely professional of course!
Wednesday 28 March 2012
LFW, Ashish AW12
Tuesday 21st February, 12pm
Back at Somerset House for Georgina's final show of the season. And it all went swimmingly well! I had totally got the hang of the model list, and finding out who was first on the catwalk from the running order. Generally speaking this is who Georgina liked to do her demo of the look on for the other make-up artists working on the show, and who she would use as her example when talking to all the press. I also got to make-up a model on this show as extra hands were needed, which I had got my own set bag set up for just in case. I knew which products I would need from going to the test, so had brought what I could along with me. I find things run a lot better when I have my own stuff with me and aren't having to share with other people. And I'm much happier when doing make-up, so I was happy to be doing make-up at the last show. LFW ended on a massive high, yippee!!!
Back at Somerset House for Georgina's final show of the season. And it all went swimmingly well! I had totally got the hang of the model list, and finding out who was first on the catwalk from the running order. Generally speaking this is who Georgina liked to do her demo of the look on for the other make-up artists working on the show, and who she would use as her example when talking to all the press. I also got to make-up a model on this show as extra hands were needed, which I had got my own set bag set up for just in case. I knew which products I would need from going to the test, so had brought what I could along with me. I find things run a lot better when I have my own stuff with me and aren't having to share with other people. And I'm much happier when doing make-up, so I was happy to be doing make-up at the last show. LFW ended on a massive high, yippee!!!
Teen Vogue
Monday 20th February
Right in the middle of LFW, both Natalie and I were assisting Georgina Graham today for a Teen Vogue shoot, shot by Matt Irwin at Spring Studios. It was for Jewellery, and we had 6 gorgeous models to make-up. They were all obviously really young and needed to be kept looking young , so there wasn't any heavy make-up involved. One girl had the most amazing cats eyes with great brows, so Georgina applied her signature Hollywood Glamour-esque liner, and that was the strongest look really. Myself and Natalie prepped all the girls skin and applied some of the girls bases, and made sure there bodies looked perfect. This involves getting rid of any red hands, ears, knees, or any scars and bruises etc. We were also on set to do any touch ups whilst Georgina was making up the other girls. With the girls being so young they were all really sweet and easy to work with. We had Nuala @Storm, Vanussa @FM, Juana @Elite, Nur @Viva, Lottie R @Select, and Charlotte @Union. Georgina's kit, which she had lost whilst in India arrived back in the UK for this shoot, with all her favourite things in so she was a very happy bunny! Losing your kit right before Fashion Week would be every make-up artist's worst nightmare, bless her! She was so pleased she even took a picture of all her stuff laid out- (note the beautiful lip palettes that I made up! ;o))
Right in the middle of LFW, both Natalie and I were assisting Georgina Graham today for a Teen Vogue shoot, shot by Matt Irwin at Spring Studios. It was for Jewellery, and we had 6 gorgeous models to make-up. They were all obviously really young and needed to be kept looking young , so there wasn't any heavy make-up involved. One girl had the most amazing cats eyes with great brows, so Georgina applied her signature Hollywood Glamour-esque liner, and that was the strongest look really. Myself and Natalie prepped all the girls skin and applied some of the girls bases, and made sure there bodies looked perfect. This involves getting rid of any red hands, ears, knees, or any scars and bruises etc. We were also on set to do any touch ups whilst Georgina was making up the other girls. With the girls being so young they were all really sweet and easy to work with. We had Nuala @Storm, Vanussa @FM, Juana @Elite, Nur @Viva, Lottie R @Select, and Charlotte @Union. Georgina's kit, which she had lost whilst in India arrived back in the UK for this shoot, with all her favourite things in so she was a very happy bunny! Losing your kit right before Fashion Week would be every make-up artist's worst nightmare, bless her! She was so pleased she even took a picture of all her stuff laid out- (note the beautiful lip palettes that I made up! ;o))
Tuesday 27 March 2012
Ashish Test
Sunday 19th February
Ashish's hair and make-up test was taking place today, and again Georgina had very kindly invited me along. I was so very fortunate to be able to go along to two tests with her, and very grateful! To see the whole thought process from the beginning is such an insight! But can we just talk about the clothes! OMG, I wanted them all! And they were so tantalisingly hanging up on rails in the kitchen for us all to gawp at and drool over. NOT FAIR! The collection had been named 'Bollywouldn't', and the muse was on a spiritual journey-running the gamut of the grunge movement to the Ganges. It was Ashish's homage to 'New age, rainbows and Goa', so think tie die knits, long flowing shirts lingering at the back, a hoodie or even a sequined sheath gown. Acid house smiley faces, ying-yang motifs, oversize buddhas, all accessorised perfectly with rainbow platform boots. This girl's a bit of a festival fiend, a bit hippy-dippy, and she knows how to have fun!
Once the model had arrived, I set to work giving her a face message using Mac careblend oils. Georgina is well known for wanting the model to have a message before the make-up. Mostly because it relaxes the model, helps drain the toxins, and lets you get to know the models face and bone structure. Once the models skin was prepped, Georgina set to work creating a luxe look which was inspired by “Talitha Getty meets the Olsen Twins.” She balanced a matte base with cream contours and highlights, and went for warm browns buffed on the eye with a brushed up brow, and a cold, nude lip. The products used were (all by Mac), Beauty Balm, Studio Sculpt Foundation, Studio Sculpt Concealer, Sculpting Cream in Pure Sculpture and Accentuate, Studio Care Blend Pressed Powder, Eye Shadow (Cork, Corduroy and Embark), Brownette Mascara or Black Mascara on black skin, Brow Pencils, Stone Lip Pencil or Chestnut Lip Pencil for black skin.
Once the make-up was done it was time for hair. But it turned out that the model actually had to leave for a job, there had been some mix up at her agency, so her make-up had to be removed and a new model organised. There was some time then just waiting around for the new girl. When she finally arrived Georgina had to repeat the make-up, then the hair had to be done which took a while because they were threading some gold thread in to the hair. But the wait was worth it, the hair and make-up looked amazing, accessorised with gold chains draping from ear to nose!
Ashish's hair and make-up test was taking place today, and again Georgina had very kindly invited me along. I was so very fortunate to be able to go along to two tests with her, and very grateful! To see the whole thought process from the beginning is such an insight! But can we just talk about the clothes! OMG, I wanted them all! And they were so tantalisingly hanging up on rails in the kitchen for us all to gawp at and drool over. NOT FAIR! The collection had been named 'Bollywouldn't', and the muse was on a spiritual journey-running the gamut of the grunge movement to the Ganges. It was Ashish's homage to 'New age, rainbows and Goa', so think tie die knits, long flowing shirts lingering at the back, a hoodie or even a sequined sheath gown. Acid house smiley faces, ying-yang motifs, oversize buddhas, all accessorised perfectly with rainbow platform boots. This girl's a bit of a festival fiend, a bit hippy-dippy, and she knows how to have fun!
Once the model had arrived, I set to work giving her a face message using Mac careblend oils. Georgina is well known for wanting the model to have a message before the make-up. Mostly because it relaxes the model, helps drain the toxins, and lets you get to know the models face and bone structure. Once the models skin was prepped, Georgina set to work creating a luxe look which was inspired by “Talitha Getty meets the Olsen Twins.” She balanced a matte base with cream contours and highlights, and went for warm browns buffed on the eye with a brushed up brow, and a cold, nude lip. The products used were (all by Mac), Beauty Balm, Studio Sculpt Foundation, Studio Sculpt Concealer, Sculpting Cream in Pure Sculpture and Accentuate, Studio Care Blend Pressed Powder, Eye Shadow (Cork, Corduroy and Embark), Brownette Mascara or Black Mascara on black skin, Brow Pencils, Stone Lip Pencil or Chestnut Lip Pencil for black skin.
Once the make-up was done it was time for hair. But it turned out that the model actually had to leave for a job, there had been some mix up at her agency, so her make-up had to be removed and a new model organised. There was some time then just waiting around for the new girl. When she finally arrived Georgina had to repeat the make-up, then the hair had to be done which took a while because they were threading some gold thread in to the hair. But the wait was worth it, the hair and make-up looked amazing, accessorised with gold chains draping from ear to nose!
Thursday 22 March 2012
Basso and Brooke AW12 LFW
Friday 17th February, 3pm
Having had to leave the Felder Felder show early, myself and Kate are hot footing it to the Basso and Brooke show at Goldsmiths Hall, armed with Georgina's kit. Some of Georgina's team are already there prepping the models skin ready for her arrival. I get to work setting up her work station, and getting hold of the model list and running order. There didn't seem to be a model list so I started my own one by going around and asking all the girls there what their names were. There was much confusion from production whether there was meant to be 15 or 14 models. I had 14 down, checked all the models off again and still had 14 girls so no-one knew who the 15th girl was. Eventually she turned up and was found, crisis over!
Georgina had designed a beautiful look, the emphasis being on this gorgeous velvet, matte red rose lip. The products used were (all by Mac), Cherry lip pencil, Nightmoth lip pencil, Ruby Woo lipstick, Sin Lipstick, Basic Red Pigment, and Burnt Burgundy Pigment. The rest of the face was kept very simple, just a little Face and Body foundation, concealer where needed and blot powder to take off any shine.
The models seemed to be in hair forever, there was a mad rush near show time to get the models done. I was asked to get in and start doing make-up and leave the list, Georgina would try to keep on top of it. Just trying to find the products though was difficult! They were being used by other people so I had to try and find them! It didn't help that there were soooooooooooooooooo many, press, photographers, bloggers etc hanging around, and getting in the way, we could barely move and get to our products. It was crazy! Georgina kept having to ask to get them removed from the area! The most crazy backstage experience ever! All of a sudden we were in line up and having to finish the models of there! Not so easy with this lip and with the models being 7 foot tall with their shoes on! Anyway, as you can see from my model, the look looked beautiful and Georgina excelled as always!
Having had to leave the Felder Felder show early, myself and Kate are hot footing it to the Basso and Brooke show at Goldsmiths Hall, armed with Georgina's kit. Some of Georgina's team are already there prepping the models skin ready for her arrival. I get to work setting up her work station, and getting hold of the model list and running order. There didn't seem to be a model list so I started my own one by going around and asking all the girls there what their names were. There was much confusion from production whether there was meant to be 15 or 14 models. I had 14 down, checked all the models off again and still had 14 girls so no-one knew who the 15th girl was. Eventually she turned up and was found, crisis over!
Georgina had designed a beautiful look, the emphasis being on this gorgeous velvet, matte red rose lip. The products used were (all by Mac), Cherry lip pencil, Nightmoth lip pencil, Ruby Woo lipstick, Sin Lipstick, Basic Red Pigment, and Burnt Burgundy Pigment. The rest of the face was kept very simple, just a little Face and Body foundation, concealer where needed and blot powder to take off any shine.
The models seemed to be in hair forever, there was a mad rush near show time to get the models done. I was asked to get in and start doing make-up and leave the list, Georgina would try to keep on top of it. Just trying to find the products though was difficult! They were being used by other people so I had to try and find them! It didn't help that there were soooooooooooooooooo many, press, photographers, bloggers etc hanging around, and getting in the way, we could barely move and get to our products. It was crazy! Georgina kept having to ask to get them removed from the area! The most crazy backstage experience ever! All of a sudden we were in line up and having to finish the models of there! Not so easy with this lip and with the models being 7 foot tall with their shoes on! Anyway, as you can see from my model, the look looked beautiful and Georgina excelled as always!
Monday 19 March 2012
Felder Felder AW12 LFW Show
Friday 17th February
My first show of the season. This Fashion Week was going to be different for me. For the past six seasons I have done LFW through Mac Cosmetics, taken my kit with me, set up my own little station, knew where all my products were, and made up the models. This season however I went about doing it on a freelance basis. I had assisted Georgina Graham on a few shoots already and she asked me if I would like to be her intern at LFW, so of course I jumped at the chance. I was told by her first assistant Natalie Piacun that there was no need to bring my own kit, if we needed to we would just share Georgina's. When we arrived at Sommerset House I was told to obtain the model list and running order from production. This was what I was going to be in charge of- the dreaded model list. At any one time when asked by Georgina I was meant to be able to tell her who had arrived, who was in hair, who was in make-up, who had been checked off by Georgina, and who we were waiting on to arrive. Now this might not seem too difficult to you, but trust me it was!!! There are so many people backstage it is ridiculous, so that in itself makes it difficult to find people when you need to, or to get to someone to grab them quickly if you need to. At times it is literally nearly impossible to move! Also, I am famous for never being able to remember any ones name at the best of times, I've normally forgotten someones name 10 seconds after they've told me, then all of a sudden I have to remember 16 girls names who all look the same and know exactly where they are at any given time! So it was slightly stressful! If someone new had squeezed in without me realising I'd be in trouble. If I didn't watch the movement of every girl at all times so I knew what was going on then I'd be in trouble. But how can you do that!!!??? It got quite confusing at times as you can imagine. Things seemed relatively calm on the surface however, things were moving along nicely, but time was ticking on and on and we were still missing five girls who were coming after they had done the Maria Grachvogel show which was unfortunately running extremely late! In the end the Mac crew had to call in extra artists as the time grew closer and closer to show time. Make-up and hair had to set up stations together ready for the models arrival and when they finally arrived they were literally pounced on and dragged to their seats where hair, make-up and nails all had to be done at the same time in a very small amount of room. This was when everyone was shouting out they needed this or that product and I was trying to run around (or push through the sea of photographers and god knows who), to find the products which I couldn't find because someone else had them because three people were all using the same kit and oh my goodness! Then myself and Kate (Georgina's old first assistant and good friend), had to leave this show to make way to the Basso and Brooke show that Georgina was also keying because the times overlapped. So we missed some of the backstage craziness. But Georgina said that the show went out only 20 minutes late which was incredible really, and of course the models looked amazing! Well done George!
My first show of the season. This Fashion Week was going to be different for me. For the past six seasons I have done LFW through Mac Cosmetics, taken my kit with me, set up my own little station, knew where all my products were, and made up the models. This season however I went about doing it on a freelance basis. I had assisted Georgina Graham on a few shoots already and she asked me if I would like to be her intern at LFW, so of course I jumped at the chance. I was told by her first assistant Natalie Piacun that there was no need to bring my own kit, if we needed to we would just share Georgina's. When we arrived at Sommerset House I was told to obtain the model list and running order from production. This was what I was going to be in charge of- the dreaded model list. At any one time when asked by Georgina I was meant to be able to tell her who had arrived, who was in hair, who was in make-up, who had been checked off by Georgina, and who we were waiting on to arrive. Now this might not seem too difficult to you, but trust me it was!!! There are so many people backstage it is ridiculous, so that in itself makes it difficult to find people when you need to, or to get to someone to grab them quickly if you need to. At times it is literally nearly impossible to move! Also, I am famous for never being able to remember any ones name at the best of times, I've normally forgotten someones name 10 seconds after they've told me, then all of a sudden I have to remember 16 girls names who all look the same and know exactly where they are at any given time! So it was slightly stressful! If someone new had squeezed in without me realising I'd be in trouble. If I didn't watch the movement of every girl at all times so I knew what was going on then I'd be in trouble. But how can you do that!!!??? It got quite confusing at times as you can imagine. Things seemed relatively calm on the surface however, things were moving along nicely, but time was ticking on and on and we were still missing five girls who were coming after they had done the Maria Grachvogel show which was unfortunately running extremely late! In the end the Mac crew had to call in extra artists as the time grew closer and closer to show time. Make-up and hair had to set up stations together ready for the models arrival and when they finally arrived they were literally pounced on and dragged to their seats where hair, make-up and nails all had to be done at the same time in a very small amount of room. This was when everyone was shouting out they needed this or that product and I was trying to run around (or push through the sea of photographers and god knows who), to find the products which I couldn't find because someone else had them because three people were all using the same kit and oh my goodness! Then myself and Kate (Georgina's old first assistant and good friend), had to leave this show to make way to the Basso and Brooke show that Georgina was also keying because the times overlapped. So we missed some of the backstage craziness. But Georgina said that the show went out only 20 minutes late which was incredible really, and of course the models looked amazing! Well done George!
Look Magazine
Thursday 16th February
Kolbrun Ran from Frank agency had a beauty shoot for Look magazine. She had to leave the shoot early and so needed an assistant to stay behind. The story was pastels, so Kolbrun had four different looks using pastel colours to do. Purples and lilacs were used quite heavily. It was a very pretty shoot!
Kolbrun Ran from Frank agency had a beauty shoot for Look magazine. She had to leave the shoot early and so needed an assistant to stay behind. The story was pastels, so Kolbrun had four different looks using pastel colours to do. Purples and lilacs were used quite heavily. It was a very pretty shoot!
Felder Felder test
Wednesday 15th February
I have been assisting Georgina Graham for a few months now and she very kindly asked me to go along to a test for Fashion Week with herself and her first assistant, Natalie Piacun. The location was Baseline Studios in West London. The casting for the show was going ahead at the same time so there were a lot of bodies about! Georgina is friends with the Felders so she had already seen the collection, but usually this is when the hair and make-up artists would get to see the collection for the first time, and discuss with the designer and the stylist what looks they want for the hair and make-up. The clothes were inspired by Ryan McGinley’s photographs of nudes in geological caves. The collection saw a mineral colour spectrum and the asymmetry of rock formations translated into abstract prints on wispy skirts and dresses, and even a jersey bodysuit. Chunky knits came in bold scarlet and blush pink – one clashed beautifully with a rose gold leather skater skirt. Coats comprised over sized leather and shearling styles or came in navy and black boyfriend shapes, whilst evening wear was characterised by slim dresses, either decorated with bugle beading or split dramatically at the front.
Georgina went for a 'desert beauty'. As Mac Cosmetics was sponsoring the show, all products were by Mac. She went for a matte skin achieved with Pro Longwear concealer as a foundation, the pink Prep and Prime highlighter under the eye, set with blot powder. The eyes were a contrast in texture, pressed pigment in Day Gleam was buffed all over the eye, and pressed on with a finger on to the eye lid. Brows were brushed up and set with clear brow gel. Cheeks were sculpted with a horizontal contour using a sculpting cream, and 'Accentuate' sculpting cream was used to highlight the cheek bones. Lips were kept nude with 'Classic Nude' from the fall trend lip palette.
Once the model was ready Georgina got her to 'walk' as if on the catwalk to get a feel for the make-up. First time lucky, everyone loved it and that was all there was to it! I had heard these tests can go on for hours and hours, even days sometimes but everything just worked first time.
I have been assisting Georgina Graham for a few months now and she very kindly asked me to go along to a test for Fashion Week with herself and her first assistant, Natalie Piacun. The location was Baseline Studios in West London. The casting for the show was going ahead at the same time so there were a lot of bodies about! Georgina is friends with the Felders so she had already seen the collection, but usually this is when the hair and make-up artists would get to see the collection for the first time, and discuss with the designer and the stylist what looks they want for the hair and make-up. The clothes were inspired by Ryan McGinley’s photographs of nudes in geological caves. The collection saw a mineral colour spectrum and the asymmetry of rock formations translated into abstract prints on wispy skirts and dresses, and even a jersey bodysuit. Chunky knits came in bold scarlet and blush pink – one clashed beautifully with a rose gold leather skater skirt. Coats comprised over sized leather and shearling styles or came in navy and black boyfriend shapes, whilst evening wear was characterised by slim dresses, either decorated with bugle beading or split dramatically at the front.
Georgina went for a 'desert beauty'. As Mac Cosmetics was sponsoring the show, all products were by Mac. She went for a matte skin achieved with Pro Longwear concealer as a foundation, the pink Prep and Prime highlighter under the eye, set with blot powder. The eyes were a contrast in texture, pressed pigment in Day Gleam was buffed all over the eye, and pressed on with a finger on to the eye lid. Brows were brushed up and set with clear brow gel. Cheeks were sculpted with a horizontal contour using a sculpting cream, and 'Accentuate' sculpting cream was used to highlight the cheek bones. Lips were kept nude with 'Classic Nude' from the fall trend lip palette.
Once the model was ready Georgina got her to 'walk' as if on the catwalk to get a feel for the make-up. First time lucky, everyone loved it and that was all there was to it! I had heard these tests can go on for hours and hours, even days sometimes but everything just worked first time.
Wednesday 7 March 2012
Harvey Nicholls Turkey
Tuesday 7th February
Back at Tim Bret Day's studio on Warple Way assisting Alex Babsky for this Harvey Nicholls campaign. Poor Alex was feeling slightly ropey still from a night out on the weekend, but of course he still did an amazing job! Just when he thought all the models were done though, a fourth model appeared who had come for a casting there and then. The clients really liked her and so she stayed! The look was quite strong too, so it wasn't a quick job for Alex bless him. Here is one of the models, Leomie.........
Back at Tim Bret Day's studio on Warple Way assisting Alex Babsky for this Harvey Nicholls campaign. Poor Alex was feeling slightly ropey still from a night out on the weekend, but of course he still did an amazing job! Just when he thought all the models were done though, a fourth model appeared who had come for a casting there and then. The clients really liked her and so she stayed! The look was quite strong too, so it wasn't a quick job for Alex bless him. Here is one of the models, Leomie.........
NHF Seminar
Monday 6th February
Another seminar with Hob lovelies Akin Konizi and Stan, this time at a hotel in Bournemouth! I had five models to make up. We decided to go for something a little different, and went for a slightly futuristic look to complement the clothes. I knocked back the eyebrows to make it look a little bit alien. Akin dragged me on stage at the end of the show to take a bow, I could have killed him, lol!
Brandroom
Sunday 5th February
I hadn't assisted Alex Babsky for a while, so I was really looking forward to seeing him again! I love him and how he does make-up, such attention to detail and so precise! The shoot was taking place at Tim Bret Day's studio on Warple Way. I love Tim as he is so not what you expect from the fashion industry, he's just a normal guy and very down to earth. So I knew I was in for a good day, which got even better when I had to rub moisturiser all over two very buff male models, ha ha!
I hadn't assisted Alex Babsky for a while, so I was really looking forward to seeing him again! I love him and how he does make-up, such attention to detail and so precise! The shoot was taking place at Tim Bret Day's studio on Warple Way. I love Tim as he is so not what you expect from the fashion industry, he's just a normal guy and very down to earth. So I knew I was in for a good day, which got even better when I had to rub moisturiser all over two very buff male models, ha ha!
D Mag
Wednesday 25th January
Dalston Heights was the location for this shoot I was assisting Georgina Graham on for D Mag. It's a great building for shooting, but absolutely freezing! The windows are open even when they are 'closed', and no amount of heaters can manage to heat the space up, so if you are going to shoot there then take lots of layers! There were 5 models, 3 girls and two boys, and Georgina created amazing conceptual looks using white Chromacake by Mac Cosmetics, Face and Body Foundation and not much else. She took her inspiration from the clothes, which had a Sailor feel to them. One girl had a white face, another girl had white on her forehead, one boy had a graphic blue shape around his eye. Georgina is the Queen of doing fast make-ups and this shoot showed just how simple but effective make-up can be.
Dalston Heights was the location for this shoot I was assisting Georgina Graham on for D Mag. It's a great building for shooting, but absolutely freezing! The windows are open even when they are 'closed', and no amount of heaters can manage to heat the space up, so if you are going to shoot there then take lots of layers! There were 5 models, 3 girls and two boys, and Georgina created amazing conceptual looks using white Chromacake by Mac Cosmetics, Face and Body Foundation and not much else. She took her inspiration from the clothes, which had a Sailor feel to them. One girl had a white face, another girl had white on her forehead, one boy had a graphic blue shape around his eye. Georgina is the Queen of doing fast make-ups and this shoot showed just how simple but effective make-up can be.
E4, Ultimate Me programme
Tuesday 17th January
The wait was over today for the two contestants participating in this new programme for E4, showcasing the weight loss the girls had achieved over a three month period, due to a lot of hard work and help from personal trainer, Ellysia Noble. We kept getting told throughout the day not to use the word 'reveal', but I am going to use it anyway because it is easier! Myself, hair stylist Kingsley Wells, and stylist Helen Beaumont were filmed making over the girls and giving them a whole new look ready for their big reveal to family and friends later that day. We also were filmed giving some of our top tips and how to create the looks yourselves. It was a really long day, and was made more tricky due to there being two different locations, one for the make-over, and one for the reveal, two girls to be filmed, and obviously only one camera crew. One of the girls was worrying that her parents might have to get the last train home before the reveal had actually been done, bless her! I'm not sure what the outcome was, I'll just have to find out when I watch the show on E4 soon, which is presented by my amazing friend, Jody Furlong. Watch this space..........
The wait was over today for the two contestants participating in this new programme for E4, showcasing the weight loss the girls had achieved over a three month period, due to a lot of hard work and help from personal trainer, Ellysia Noble. We kept getting told throughout the day not to use the word 'reveal', but I am going to use it anyway because it is easier! Myself, hair stylist Kingsley Wells, and stylist Helen Beaumont were filmed making over the girls and giving them a whole new look ready for their big reveal to family and friends later that day. We also were filmed giving some of our top tips and how to create the looks yourselves. It was a really long day, and was made more tricky due to there being two different locations, one for the make-over, and one for the reveal, two girls to be filmed, and obviously only one camera crew. One of the girls was worrying that her parents might have to get the last train home before the reveal had actually been done, bless her! I'm not sure what the outcome was, I'll just have to find out when I watch the show on E4 soon, which is presented by my amazing friend, Jody Furlong. Watch this space..........
Seminar with Akin Konizi
Monday 16th January
Hairdresser Of The Year for about the trillionth time, Akin Konizi of Hob Salons, Camden, had a seminar at The Fantastic Hairdresser Company. He had three models which needed making up. We went for a classic Hob look, smoky eye with a nude lip, jusy slightly softer than the usual black.
Hairdresser Of The Year for about the trillionth time, Akin Konizi of Hob Salons, Camden, had a seminar at The Fantastic Hairdresser Company. He had three models which needed making up. We went for a classic Hob look, smoky eye with a nude lip, jusy slightly softer than the usual black.
Aqua by Aqua
Monday 19th December
Day two shooting menswear, as we ran out of time on the original shoot date. It was such a great shoot to do, due to the team being so lovely. I hope I get to work with the photographer, Mikolai Berg again! You can see the images on the website.
http://www.aquabyaqua.com/male/tops
Day two shooting menswear, as we ran out of time on the original shoot date. It was such a great shoot to do, due to the team being so lovely. I hope I get to work with the photographer, Mikolai Berg again! You can see the images on the website.
http://www.aquabyaqua.com/male/tops
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