Lets face it, gone are the pre-baby days where I had hours to sit in front of the mirror and perfect my makeup game. Now it’s all about the quick fix, in-between nappie changes, preparing snacks and meals, washing clothes, and chasing an active toddler around the house. . . and the list goes on. It’s a good day if I manage to shower and eat breakfast before midday, who’s with me here? So the thought of having to make time to apply a face full of makeup with a crying child in

I recently got some photos back from a destination wedding I worked at in Queensland. I was hired to make up the gorgeous Jessica for her wedding day. Jess wanted something classic and not over the top. Although Jess wears makeup daily, its normally limited to just eyeliner and on occasion some highlighter, so she made it clear that she wasn't use to having a full face of makeup on and didn't want it to feel unnatural and heavy. At the trial we went through the usual question

It's very easy as a makeup artist to fall into a pattern of applying the same makeup and using the same product on all clients. This however is a bad pattern to get into, as it is very important to realise that not all skin types are the same and not all products are going to perform the same and to their best ability when put on different skin. A professional makeup artist should be able to cater to all skin types (dry, oily, combination, mature etc.) and all skin tones. In

Earlier this month I made up the incredibly sweet Eliza for her Year 12 winter formal (prom). Eliza had never had her makeup done professionally before, so this was a big treat for her. Eliza showed me her outfit for the night, which was a white tailored bustier style top with black wide leg pants with slits up the sides. This outfit lent itself to pretty much any style of makeup, but Eliza opted for a classic but natural smokey eye and soft nude lip. As Eliza is only 17, and

This is a look I did last weekend on the gorgeous Elo. Elo's sister was having a really chilled low-key picnic style wedding and Elo wanted a natural look, but with a flawless finish. As you can see in the before photo if you scroll down, Elo has a bit of acne scarring and a few spots. I aimed to cover them as best I could with a full coverage matte foundation and then went in gently with a natural eye and lip. Elo is wearing "Baby Demi Whispie" eyelashes by Adele's Lashes. W

I love makeup! Well obviously, it would be weird to be in my profession and not have a love for the products and the craft itself right? My husband always says to me that he prefers when I wear less or better still no makeup at all. Although very flattered, I try and explain to him that i'm not wearing makeup for him or for anyone else, I'm wearing it for me. I love everything there is to love about makeup and what it can do. I love how it can transform my tired, dehydrated f

On New Years Day this year, I worked with beautiful Helena to create this gorgeous soft glowing natural glam look for a party she was to attend. We had a lot of fun, and I was super happy with the way this turned out. #glamour #beautymakeup #makeupjunkie #makeupoftheday #naturalmakeup #bridalmakeup #makeupblog #makeupblogger #mua #makeupartist #makeuplook #makeupaddict #makeup #makeupartist #dayglam #bronzedmakeup #bronzed #bronzedbeauty #beauty #beautyblogger #beautyblog #gl

Here is a makeup look I created for a member of the bridal party for a wedding I worked on in late December. Danielle wanted quite a full coverage look. I used the Urban Decay - Naked Skin foundation which is a full coverage satin finish foundation, and we went for a gold smokey eye, with some black liner all around the eye. I did not wing the eyeliner here, and Danielle also wanted her waterline filled in. I kept it pretty soft on the lips, and just applied a URBAN DECAY 24/

I just wanted to share with you a quick before and after pic of a natural day look I did on myself. All the products I used are listed below. Skin: - Kiehl's Ultra Facial Cream - All over face - MAC Prep + Prime Highlighter Pen in Bright Forecast - under eyes. - Collection Lasting Perfection Concealer - No. 3 - chin, around nose, small amount on forehead and under eyes - only available in UK. - NARS Laguna Bronzer - Under cheek bones, temples, forehead where hairline meets h