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    Top tips on makeup for photographs

    How to do your makeup to look your best in photographs Makeup for photographs is a little different than makeup for the gaze of real life. Follow these tips below to create the perfect, simple makeup look for selfies and headshots. Why makeup for photographs? Having makeup suited for photographs is great for perfect Often photos can leave you looking a little different than you do in real life. Perhaps a little washed out especially if a flash is used. Have you checked out my previous post on how to take the perfect selfie and now want the makeup to match? Then read on. How to do your makeup for…

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    Christmas Makeup Ideas

    Festive fun and the perfect time for glitter Christmas Makeup Ideas can vary from full on creative looks to glam for the big day itself. Looking for some Christmas makeup inspiration? Check out these designs from previous years Glam Christmas Makeup Ideas These Christmas Makeup Ideas feature looks which are perfect for celebrations over the Christmas period. Bronze and golds are the perfect metallics for eyelids and lips. Go bold with red eyeshadow which can actually look super pretty especially when paired with gold. Glitter liner is a great option here to easily perk up your festive looks. Keep skin simple and clear when going for bold eye looks and…

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    Women of Star Wars makeup

    This is the May The looks of the women of Star Wars makeup represents their characters, their struggles and their places in the saga. More than just skin deep, whilst the films do lack equal representation, the women we do get are complex and strong. I created these makeup looks when we marathoned the Star Wars Films on Disney Plus before finally finishing the saga with The Rise of Skywalker. How to create Women of Star Wars makeup Queen Amidala Padme Amidala always wore the most beautiful clothes and makeup so I’ve mashed up her queenly makeup here with an outfit more based on her reality as a senator at…

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    How to apply makeup correctly

    Top tips for everyday makeup Today I want to talk about how to apply makeup ‘correctly’. Makeup should be fun First of let me say that beauty trends change what is in/out of fashion. I think the most important thing with makeup is to do what suits you and what you enjoy. Makeup should be fun. Try trends out and new techniques, but go with what is best for you. Beauty Trends Trends in makeup and beauty vary more than just colour for the seasons. Techniques of application can vary too. An example is sponges. Sponges in the 90s were useless so when I went to makeup school sponges weren’t…

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    Makeup Ideas for St Valentines Day

    Fun and pretty makeup looks to romanticize your life Valentine’s makeup calls for pink and pretty colours. Whether you are single or taken St Valentine’s Day provides a fun opportunity to go romantic with your makeup. Using reds and pinks and dramatic looks is the perfect fit for this time of year when we need a little boost after January with a pop of colour. Over on my Instagram this spring I’ll be sure to share some more love-inspired looks! Dont forget to add some Valentines magic to your nails too. Valentine’s Makeup Inspiration Here are some of my favourite romantic reels from last year! Let’s take a closer look…