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I have been working in the makeup industry for 25 years now, starting in theatre, catwalk and photographic work alongside working for a range of brands including as an International Events Artist for Too Faced Cosmetics and travelling across the UK and Europe as a makeup artist and trainer. How we look can have such a big affect on how we view ourselves, and my passion has always been how my work makes people feel. Based in Bitterne, just outside Southampton, I cover weddings across the New Forest, Hampshire, Dorset, Wiltshire, Sussex and Surrey.
For me, your wedding day should be the day you look and feel the most confident, beautiful version of yourself, whatever that means to you. If you have chosen the rest of your wedding to reflect your love story, taste and personal style, why then pick your makeup and hair based on what social media or current trends tell you a bride is meant to look like? Boho, beach and woodland weddings are some of my specialities, whether you’re looking for a touch of rustic romance, a fun festival vibe or just want to embrace your natural glow. I only use cruelty free products and tools in my work and a fully vegan kit is also available.
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What is your most memorable wedding?
I recently did hair and makeup for a good friend and colleague who was feeling a little nervous on the day. Her whole bridal party were all big theatre buffs, and I first started working in theatre and musicals, so we ended up putting on a Disney Sing-along playlist to lift the mood. By the end of it the whole bridal party - photographers included - were singing the harmonies and doing the voices. It was a great start to the day, and I always think it's amazing if you can start the morning as you mean to go on!
Describe your style in 5 adjectives.
Relaxed, cruelty free, inclusive and most of all FUN
What about your business are you most proud of?
It's genuinely always an honour to be chosen to be part of someone's big day. It doesn't matter if you've done 50 weddings before - for the bride this is THEIR day and it means a lot of be a part of that.
What do you love most about your job?
Making people feel like the most beautiful version of themselves and creating a look that is perfect and personalised to them. You shouldn't have to compromise your style or make yourself feel uncomfortable on your wedding day and I pride myself in making everyone feel confident, relaxed and gorgeous so you can look back on your photos and remind yourself how amazing you felt on such a special day.
What is your No. 1 beauty tip for a bride?
Don't forget your skincare! I am terrible at sticking to a routine so I try to keep my advice as simple as possible to achieve the best results. You don't need to invest a lot of money, but investing a bit of time will make the world of difference not only to how you look on the day but also how you feel in yourself - I always put skincare advice and other tips on my blog too
What is your No. 1 beauty tip for a bride?
Don't forget your skincare! I am terrible at sticking to a routine so I try to keep my advice as simple as possible to achieve the best results. You don't need to invest a lot of money, but investing a bit of time will make the world of difference not only to how you look on the day but also how you feel in yourself - I always put skincare advice and other tips on my blog too
How do you keep the bride feeling calm on her wedding day?
I like to spend some time getting to know my brides through the trial and planning process so by the day I have a good idea of their kind of sense of humour and style, and how to keep the mood calm and relaxed. I always plan my schedules with plenty of time for tears, tea breaks and toilet trips so nothing is a rush, but I've been known to crack out the bad puns and dad jokes to lift the mood when need be.