Magical DIY Country Wedding

Catherine and David are in Love and it shows in every single image captured by Daniel Ferris. Their magical wedding was featured over at Hello May today and I am not surprised. The pure honesty and rawness of it had me fascinated immediately. It really shows it's NOT about all the little details, it's really about the couple, LOVE, friends and family. No fancy backdrop needed, flowers put together on the day by the groom and so many other irrelevant bits and pieces weren't needed here. This is the kind of wedding I love my job for this is what inspires me. I love being a makeup artist in Australia every day. I love the places my work take me to and the wonderful people I get to meet. There are days were I just feel incredibly lucky and grateful. Today is such a day. And if you not already noticed how chilled and amazing this couple is, I will leave you with their wedding "theme"inspiration: “Our inspiration was to throw the kind of party that we would want to go to – which particularly meant a natural outdoor setting (rain or shine – and we got both)” says Catherine.

Relaxed Organic Wedding Makeup for Once Wed

Our lacey organic photo shoot captured by the amazing Jemma Keech was just featured over here at Once Wed. I love the liaht in the images as Jemma photographed everything on film.

Photography: Jemma Keech | Styling & Florals: Lavender & Poppyseed | Model: Serena C| Makeup & Hair: Liv Lundelius | Wedding Gown: Inbal Dror// Helen Rodrigues | Lace Robes & Veil: Girl with a Serious Dream | Ceramics: Marie Helene Clauzon | Calligraphy: Signora e Mare | Ribbon: Silk + Willow

Best BB for Summer and natural goodies

BB Cremes are the latest thing in beauty, and while I am not really fussed about the names beauty companies come up with each season for foundations, I am still always interested in the new product itself, no matter if it's a tinted moisturizer, foundation, bb creme, or another fancy marketing word. To me as a professional makeup artist and sensitive skin every day makeup wearer it's all about the quality of a product that determines if it will secure a spot in my private makeup bag or professional makeup kit.

Today I wanted to introduce another addition to my own skincare/makeup bag. The BB Creme from La Mav, is my go to staple on days off, when walking the puppy and on holiday or to protect my own face on destination photo shoots and weddings. It's also good for early starts, as it's super easy to apply, just a couple of pumps straight applied to my skin with fingers after my moisturizer takes way less than a minute. The BB Creme is mattifying, has natural sunscreen, anti-ageing skincare benefits, provides long lasting moisturisation, evens my complexion and the colour adapts really well to my skin. Flawless in 30 seconds, that deserves a special mention. Like all La Mav products it's also certified organic, vegan, cruelty free, and certified toxin free, which makes it perfect for personal every day use. This is a light coverage BB Creme, that evens out little imperfections.

It's my go to for the no makeup makeup days, and when my skin is good. For the easy healthy holiday makeup, it comes as a makeup set in a package with a pretty lip gloss which is a real lip treatment in "Berry" , a mineral bronzer in "Sunkissed" (a tad too dark for myself) and a kabuki makeup brush, perfect to buff mineral powders into the skin. If you are a mineral makeup wearer, this is worth checking out.

If you are having problematic skin and are looking for a full cover BB Creme, check out my previous post about the Jane Iredale Glow Time BB Creme.

My Bali Boho Summer Makeup

Image via Lou, Boos And Shoes

I packed my own makeup bag for my upcoming Bali trip. The natural mineral products by Ere Perez are especially good for humid weather and the natural mascara is waterproof so I can dip into the pool as well. Here is my go to, beachy boho makeup look for hot summer days with Ere Perez makeup:

Start by using a BB Cream or tinted moisturizer with sun protection as a base on freshly moisturised skin, see one of my favourites here.

Next I use Sun Halo it's a versatile highlighting cream bronzer, (or should I say bronzing cream highlighter?) with the most delicious vanilla smell. Apply on the high points of the face with fingers or stippling brush to get an instant glow and sunkissed touch. Use it on the bridge of the nose, cupids bow on the cheek bone and brow bone. It looks great on the eye lid too. On the cheeks I use Bondi Blush the perfect blush for sunkissed skin. (although it suits pretty much everyone) Just a hint on the apple of the cheek applied with a blush brush or small powder brush. A hydrating lipstick Moisturising Macadamia Lip Colour "Me" is the perfect natural lip colour in a caramel brown, which makes my teeth look very white. WIN! If you have a fair complexion try the colour "YOU". It also protects my lips from the harsh UV rays. I use a hint of Sun Halo on the lid and apply volumising waterproof mascara in Black

Done! There you have it a super quick and easy summer holiday look. I hope you enjoyed it.

Bride La Boheme Campaign / Jemma Keech / Liv Lundelius

There are very few photographers still celebrating the dreamy romantic world of film photography in Australia. One of the best in her field and very lovely to boot is Jemma Keech and it was wonderful being able to work alongside her and the creative mind and designer of Bride La Boheme on her latest campaign.

Isn't the lighting just wonderful?

The stunning dresses are all available via The Babushka Ballerina.