AS YOU ARE MAGAZINE....

Teaser from the upcoming 'Who's That Girl' issue for the Launch of 'As You Are Magazine'

As You Are Launch at the Alibi 2nd April

 

I worked on this last year with a fab team

Holly at Select

Makeup and Hair - Me using Mac Pro and Aveda

Styling - Zoë Jenkin

 

 

 

CREME BLUSH

As some of you already know I am a massive fan of creme blush.  Wherever I can use them I will and they just give an amazing shine and glow to the skin (obviously dependent to what you are shooting)

to apply I use a either my fingers for soft sheer look or a stipple brush to buff into the skin, you can use as much or as little that you feel works, but I would suggest start of very light and build your colour.
just apply to the apples of your cheeks and brush outwards with your brush up towards the hairline and downwards for a flushed looking glow.


I have a whole selection of creme blush in my kit so I thought I would share my favourites with you...

STILA CONVERTIBLE COLOUR
I have about 4 different shade in this and love the texture and the feel of these..
These I also use on lips - I tapp into lips to give a bee stung look

 

Have to run now on a job on the beach but will finish my update tonight I promise!

Im back had a great day on the beach shooting  Samsung Galaxy Ace stills... will do that in a new blog!
anyways back to Creme Blush...
Estee Lauder Signature Satin Creme Blush

Love these they are sheer and will give you as much coverage as you like...
take a look definitely worth a try..
These are also great colours for contouring  the cheekbones...

I have Coral Light, nude light and berry light in my kit - I love the coral to be completely honest

Last but not least another of my favorites is Bobbi Brown Pot Rouge for lips and cheeks

I have 3/4 in my kits and absolutely love these the colours are great and the pigment comes out very well... dab onto lips for a very lovely beestung look!

 
Calypso Coral is a fav and also powder pink - def worth getting one or 2 creme blushes for your kit!

AVEDA SKIN CARE - WOW LOVE THESE!

I have been using Aveda Products for some time now and just have to rave about them to someone! 
My next post will be about the hair/styling products...

These are fab and I use regularly in my kit  - I use the Aveda all sensitive Cleanser and moisturiser.

Over Fashion Week I used them and had a lot of great responses - you know how it is the models have been at previosu shows, their skin is so tired from all the make-up being put on and wiped off all they needed was something nice, fresh and light - exactly the products that Aveda make!

the cleanser removes make up and is aroma free, great for all skin type and the moisturiser is amazing.  So lightweight, arroma free and hydrates and conditions the skin

If your looking for a new product for your kit this has to be it - I promise you won't be disappointed!

x

PURITY ORGANIC SKINCARE

Beautiful Organic Skincare Products - I love these products and the facial wash is great for sensitive skin.

 

Sweet Almond Oil, a superb moisturiser and softener, Aloe Vera to soothe and protect, Coconut to soften and moisturise, Cranberries for their Omega 3, 6 and 9 properties, Ceramide 3 to moisturise and protect, Rose, Oats, Beeswax and Avocado to soothe and condition.

The range comprises Facial Wash, Conditioning Cleansing Lotion, Facial Exfoliator, Facial Moisturiser, Anti-Aging Moisturiser, Regenerating Overnight Moisturiser, Anti-Aging Serum and Mask.

check them out they really are great inexpensive products from only £5.99 upwards 

Purity now available at Holland & Barrett

delighted to announce that Purity Organic Skincare is now available at holland and Barrett

enjoy guys...

x

ESTEE LAUDER

Amazing product which I highly recommend.... give it a go..

I have been using this for the last week and its great!

ADVANCED NIGHT REPAIR SERUM

PRODUCT DETAILS
All the proven repair of our #1 Serum. This silky serum-gel helps dramatically reduce the look of every key sign of ageing around the fragile eye area:

Fine lines   Wrinkles   Puffiness

Dark circles   Dryness   Uneven skintone

SHOOTING LITTLE'UNS FOR FUN.....

Great shoot at Holborn studios for Kids Magazine with the fabulous Lesley Edith.

It was so great working with two 6 year olds who were so beyond their years...

For Ebba (the blonde) I crimped her hair so it looked like this - she thought here hair was crazy!!!

and for Morgan I curled little sections for it, a lot harder working with kids hair because it is so fine..

I used a little Bobbi Brown Cream blusher on their cheeks and a little tint to their lips...

the theme was Fairground.. see some behind the scenes pics..



BLOW PR VALENTINES DAY!

Valentines Day shoot for Blow online

Again I was shooting with the very talented Ms Leone and Mel Carew Styling.

Today I worked with the most amazing model Alma from M & P see for yourself...

This shoot was all about love and colours -

I used a very sheer tinted moisturiser on her skin so her freckles would shine through by Estee Lauder

I used lashes from Blink and Go and for the lips I used a mixture for morange by MAC and a coral by Stila.

for the hair I just put texture and shine through its by using Bumble and Bumbles Brilliantine and surf spray

FOOD GLORIOUS FOOD FIGHT!

In february this year all the contributors of the book (that is being launched in conjunction with the teenage cancer trust) got to do something amazing....!

A FOOD FIGHT!!!

We all got to throw very yummy and creamy cakes and pastries at each other in the name of photography!

This was a one off opportunity but SO MUCH FUN!

have a peek at some of the pics ...

We had such a good time - but I couldn't get the smell of cream out of my leggings!!!! LOL

THANKS PATRICE!

X X X

THE MIGHTY KASABIAN!

I worked with the mighty boys from Kasabian for a shoot, probably the most beautiful shoot I have worked on.....so much colour and splendour. Champagne and oysters were on tap too!

I also ended up going home laden with figs, grapes and pomegranates!

We were recreating the cover of The Rolling Stones' 'Beggars Banquet' for The book I have been working on...

                                                    

The boys were great and full of festive glory and brought along their great mate Noel Fielding for this shot.

I did all their grooming and also a very beautiful girl who was in their shot as a statue and a muse!

take a quick peek at the behind the scenes of this amazing day.....

                                   

The Lovely tom and Noel...

hope to see you guys again soon!

x

PLAYFUL PROMISES

I worked with the wonderful emma who designs Playful Promises an amazing lingerie brand...
We shot in the Pavilion Hotel in Paddington in its very beautiful charming rooms.
the photographer was the talented Nathen Atia and Ceri Cushens was on hair with her fantastic designs..
here are a couple of pics from the shoot...

enjoy... x

OOhhh how I loved all the damascan collection!

MADNESS @ EARLS COURT

I had the pleasure of working with Madness for a shoot at Earls court... so much fun with pasties...

Have no pics as yet but the book I have been working on will be published very soon...
in the mean time take a look at http://www.lovemusiclovefood.org/
some great pictures of past shoots.... bands and artists with their favorite foods!
all shot by the amazing Patrice Devilliers...
http://www.patricedevilliers.com/

GRACES ACES - APPEARING FOR 2 NIGHTS ONLY AT THE PIGALLE CLUB 25TH MARCH AND 22ND APRIL

I had the pleasure of working with the fab Tina Grace and Graces Aces before Xmas!
We went for the classic hair and make up look, behive type hair with a piece in the back and beautiful 50's style make up.  she looks beautiful!
LOVED LOVED LOVED THEIR MUSIC - I'M SURE YOU LOVE IT TOO!
CHECK OUT http://www.gracesaces.com/

they have some great gigs coming up:
25th March @ La Pigalle Club
22nd April @ La Pigalle Club

The heavens opened and it snowed and snowed.... but we got some amazing shots!

CARBON COPY MAGAZINE....

This was a day of fun for Carbon Copy Magazine... Lots of great boys from agencies and a whole lot of fun!

Thanks so much to Abbi my assistant : )

Lovely India Hobson on the Camera...well kind of!!!

Please see issue 3 carbon copy if you are interested in the shots...

WHITE LIES MUSIC PROMO

I had the Pleasure of working with great guys from the White Lies again on a music shoot in the really randomly eerie West Ferry Printing Factory.
There was a story behind this promo, with plenty of blood and bullets...
It was a great day and we even got a 2 hour private gig....
Director was the fab colin o'toole
see below for video
Loved the shoot...
x

White Lies 'Ritual'

LUXX MAGAZINE - MISSONI FAMILY

I had the pleasure of working alongside Tania and Simon assisting  hair and make-up on this job, this was for LUXX Magazine
The Missoni Family were great and the shop was just amazing, I could have spent all day in there with their intricate and trademark designs



Loved this shoot and the amazing talented people!
x

THIS MORNING AND THE HARMONIES

Had the pleasure of working with the WI band The Harmonies for THIS MORNING

http://www.theharmonies.com/

They are a  fab 5 piece band and were formed in 2010 as part of a WI X-factor type competition.  Becuase they were sooooo fab they were chosen to represent Marks and Spencer winter 2010 campaign!

take a look at the live on This Morning performing You've Got a Friend...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2sJAyfpaK4Q

Using Bobbi Brown, Mac and Nars...
x

Natalia Jayden - Amazing new artist

Last year I worked with an amazing european artist who will be coming to London anytime soon - check out her music her name is Natalia and I'm pretty sure we will be seeing a lot more of her in the future...

http://www.nataliajaydenpreview.com/

MY FAV IS CHERRY AND  LA LA LOVE - gives me shivers up my spine!

her voice is amazing and unique and her songs have character - YOU HAVE TO CHECK HER OUT AND SEE FOR YOURSELF!

I did the make up for her acoustic music in Kensal Town Studios...
check out a couple of the videos...
http://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/video/video.php?v=190620490968796&oid=171474649558416&comments

http://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/video/video.php?v=190586700972175   This so beautiful!!!

BEEN BUSY - ITS BEEN A WHILE I KNOW.... APOLOGIES!!! I'm back back back!!!!

Hi guys,
Hope you are all doing well!
I'm so sorry its been manic at my end and I have yes...neglected my blog! Apologies!!!!
I'm just going to give you a quick recap of the back end of last year and what I have been up to and hopefully will bring us up to date and on the back of that I have some amazing products to review including bumble and bumble, Estee Lauder and much more!

KEEP READING!
thanks

much love
M x x