One for the Boys...

I have a whole load of different hair products for guys in my kit.  It's because I have a whole load of different guys in the show I am currently working on.  Here are a few i'm loving at the moment because perhaps your man needs a little nudge in the right hair styling direction, or your gbf or erm, you.  

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Hair shaper from Fudge is one of my favourites as it gives a really strong hold with a matt finish and is really easy to work into the hair.  Plus, it smells really delicious, like candy floss or toffee.  I use this myself as I have short bits in my hair and it isn't perfumed to appeal only to the guys.

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American Crew Fiber, is a really lovely 'grown up' product.  It has just the right amount of tack to tame the hair in a very subtle way but doesn't leave any shine.  The 'grown up' part comes with the fragrance of these products.  It makes me think of a guy sat in a glass corner office in the financial district of New York City in a movie set in 1984...too much? O.K lets move on.

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I love this, sumotech from Bumble and bumble is always in my set bag (the kit I actually carry onto the studio floor, I will give you a tour of those products soon).  It is smooth and matt with a great whipped and hardened texture.  It is perfect for hair that needs only the smallest amount of styling and let me tell you, it lasts for ever!

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This one is also very good, and very cheap, Yay! what I like about this is it's texture. It's a fibre gum which is a really fun product to work with.  Rub some of the product between the palms of your hands and then slowly pull them apart you will see all the little fibres this creates, do this motion over your hair, don't worry no-one is looking, and work these little strings into your hair and style as desired.  This one is really great.

Styling Trick - Super Lazy Ironing

This is an incredibly lazy styling secret I learned on a recent fashion shoot.  I often wear a headscarf wrapped around my hair at work to keep it out of my face whilst doing make-ups. Think, the image below but with my hair all pulled back into a quiff.

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It was really early (as it always is when a make-up artist gets to a shoot) and my headscarf was shoved in my bag and still in a knot from the night before.  I untied it to wear and it was a crumpled mess.  

The stylist who I was working with nonchalantly offered "Just straighten it", Huh?, "Use your GHD's and flat iron it".  What the what?.  Light bulb moment!

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It worked a treat! 

Now, I'm not saying you should use this tip to iron almost anything (you can!) but I am saying if you are just dashing out of the door and your favourite top or whatever has a crease in it give this trick a go (just read the garment label to make sure it can be ironed obvs!), it is a lazy quick fix and I love it!

Setting the tone...The Coral

1) Another gorgeous interiors inspiration via pinterest.

2) A wardrobe staple from Alexander McQueen. Found here.

3) Stunning and pretty expensive 'The Coral Reef' eye palette from Chantecaille.  Found at my favourite store.

4) Very cute leather and chain Clutch bag or make up bag from ASOS.

5) Essie nail polish in California Coral.  Perfect for the up coming summer months.

6) Coralista from Benefit, a beachy blush colour suitable for a huge variety of skin tones.

7) Insanely sexy leather trousers, I love these babies!

8) Summer is on it's way, very cliche but it's time to get my run on! These Nikes will be perfect.

9) Cute coral pillow found here on Etsy, because buying real coral is so bad for our planet.

Fuchsia Lips

Barely there make-up and really bright lips is a look that I love.  It makes you feel polished and together but it only takes a couple of minutes to achieve.  It's the perfect way to bring the Spring into your life.

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 This is the one I like as I find it suits my skin tone the best.  L'Oreal colour riche - Intense - Fuchsia 288 £8.19 ($13.00).  I always apply my super bright lipsticks with a brush just to get the perfect finish.  It doesn't look good if the colour is running into your face or spread across your teeth!  This brush from Bobbi Brown is the best for the job and it's retractable too.

Another incredible MAC collaboration, this time with Fashion Photographer Chen Man from Beijing, has resulted in this gorgeous little lip duo, the one on the right being my favourite, it's called Love and Water and I will be utterly amazed if you can get hold of it!

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Finally how perfect is this drug store version from Boot's own cosmetics line No7, It is called vital brights - Blossoming Pink and is only £10.00 ($16.00).  I love it when you can get a runway look from a high street brand.

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Do you have a favourite bright you love to wear on your lips?

Weekend

Phew, the end is in sight of the most insanely busy week.  Just before I dash off to continue the birthday celebrations (i'm really stretching this one out!), I thought I would leave you with some vintage Chanel eye candy!

Have a productive weekend guys!

Inspiring to say the least...

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Last weekend I had the absolute pleasure of attending Blogshop London.  Hosted by Bri Emery of   DESIGNLOVEFEST, the weekend was a whirlwind of intense photoshop studying in a room full of inspiring new friends at the most incredible studio space in London's east end.  

I learned so much thanks to Angela and Bri's relaxed and un-intimidating approach to teaching such a complicated subject.  

They made the space so beautiful and we left with a bag full of goodies to remind us of our weekend.  Including some super awesome temporary tattoos from Tattly that I have been rocking ever since, and a baggu that I have already utilised at the checkout at the wig store (more on that coming soon!)

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I can't wait to have a go at trying my new found skills out around here,  I just hope I haven't forgotten it all already.

A Lazy Day...

Today is my birthday, Yay! So, no make-up post, just cake for everyone!

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