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Bobbi Brown make-up obsession...

As a Make-up artist I am constantly updating my make-up kit and keeping up with the trends and changes in new ingredients.  I thought I would give the new Bobbi Brown compact Long-wear foundations a try.  I must say they are fantastic from my point of view, as they are more portable and compact, easier to use and apply. After trying the product on myself I must say, this product is a winner for me and I will certainly be buying more!  It just looks like skin when you put it on with the dry sponge, that comes with it.  This is really good if you have oily skin, not so good if you have dry skin as it is oil-free, however, it stays on all day and you can build up the coverage you want.

I also bought some Bobbi Brown tinted moisturiser as with Prom make-ups coming up, teens have good, young skin and just don't need a lot of foundation usually, so a nice sheer base always works well.

I also bought some Bobbi Brown high shimmer lip glosses, (I love Bare sparkle), its a very sparkly, nude gloss, beautiful for Brides.  To add to my collection of blushers I bought the Coral shimmer blush from Bobbi Brown and also some Face oil and the Repair balm which is amazing too, if you have very dry skin.

I am looking forward to doing a wedding tomorrow in Barnetby.  The Bride is after a very dramatic look, (think Beyoncé.)  So I can't wait to be doing a smoky eye and lots of false lashes!

I am also very impressed with the Maybelline Colour Tattoo cream gel eyeshadows, I was watching the amazing Charlotte Tilbury on one of her tutorials and she was using one, I bought 4 as they are gorgeous! and have 24 hour staying power! (but who wants it to stay on for 24 hours?!)

I am looking forward to writing my next article for the Journal magazine, for my regular column.  This time I am going to write about Mature ladies make-up, as I love doing make-up for mature ladies, they just always look so wonderful!  So keep your eyes peeled for some top tips about mature make-up. x

Laura Mercier products

Make-up products I like to use...

Just thought I would write a quick post about products I love to use on myself -

Bobbi Brown moisturising balm SPF 25, Becca skin perfector, Illamasqua highlighter in Gleam, Anastasia Brow wizz,  Bobbi Brown cream eyeshadows and gel liner,  Max Factor mascara, Bobbi Brown bronzer and blush, Bobbi Brown lip pencil, lip colour and lip gloss.

Makeup lesson voucher.

The Wedding Journal 2013.

Enquiries have been coming in thick and fast and I am very busy at the moment with wedding make-up trials, for Brides, bridesmaids and Mother of the Brides, etc!  I am also very busy with teenage make-up lessons, (however, I only recommend make-up on teenage girls from the age of 16.)  I feel that any younger is not appropriate.  Even the 16 year old girls really need minimal make-up.  Its strange isn't it, we want to look older when we are young then young when we are old!!
Easter was a very busy time for me - I did a lovely wedding in Woodhall Spa and stayed at the beautiful Petwood hotel.  The Bride was getting married at The Dower house hotel, a very beautiful place.  I had 7 ladies make-ups to do...so timings were of the essence!  However, I have managed to do 10 ladies make-ups before in one sitting...so it can be done!
This weekend takes me to the beautiful Wood hall spa and hotel in Wetherby for 5 ladies, I love getting to see all these beautiful old buildings and it is an  honour sharing someones' special day with them.
I have also finally got round to ordering a new personalised make-up chair for my make-up studio...I have wanted one for years!  I will post up a photo soon!  I have also been ordering lots of new make-up for my clients to try from Daniel Sandler, Illamasqua, Shu Uemura and my fave - Bobbi Brown!!  I also love using Louise Young - the smokey eye palette is amazing!
I am also looking forward to doing a day course soon for a make-up artist who has trained with Pixiwoo, she is coming all the way from Suffolk to train with me, and I am looking forward to helping her out and showing her a few tricks of the trade!
Anyway, please feel free to e-mail me with any questions - as you know, I love raving on about make-up!
Tina x
(P.S I am still taking bookings for 2014, but limited availability.  Please contact me and I will check to see if I am available for your wedding date/occasion!)
Bobbi Brown pro lip palette, etc

Make-up addict!

Busy week, doing demos at the Grimsby Institute and doing make-up trials too.  I decided to buy the Bobbi Brown Pro Lip palette, (aswell as a few other essentials) for my make-up kit.  This palette is awesome.  Its got a range of 54 shades in it, ranging from very nude/natural to more pinky tones and then more dramatic reds/browns.  I can't wait to use it.  I am also loving using the new Illamasqua masquara in Raven, it is smudge-proof and water resistant (you can cry but you can't swim!), so essential for my Brides.  The photo below is of a make-up test I did for the demo, its lovely I can go back to my creative roots and play around a bit with make-up, and the students are very enthusiastic so it helps.  I am also going to be judging the make-up competition at the college at the end of the month, so I can't wait to see all of the different looks.   I am also getting round to ordering some Daniel Sandler products in to try, so will keep you posted!x

Tina's make-up studio

The Journal, Tinas' makeup column - Creating the perfect canvas...(March 2013.)

I also admire and am inspired by lots of other make-up artists - Sam and Nic Chapman, (Pixiwoo), Lisa Eldridge, Charlotte Tilbury, Rae Morris, Kevyn Aucoin, Alex Box, Polly Osmond (whom I used to go to to college with in London,) Clayre Hemmings, (who I went to college with too, and is an awesome make-up artist.)
I will soon be teaching a new Media make-up course at the Grimsby Institute, which starts in September, which I am very proud to be involved in.  We will be using Illamasqua make-up, (Alex Box is the Creative Director of this brand...and is actually from Grimsby.)  It seems Grimsby has some very creative individuals!  For more information contact Janice Yardley at Grimsby Institute, (Janice will be providing the teaching for the hair part of the course.)
I also created a competition on Facebook to win a make-up session with me.  This attracted hundreds of applicants and some lovely comments and feedback.  It is always nice to hear how people appreciate me and my work...it has taken me long enough!  A lovely lady called Mrs Niblett won and came for a make-up session today, (23rd of Feb.)  I only run these competitions about once a year so keep your eyes peeled! Tina x

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