Be my Valentine...Loving Mauve Glow

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After a full on weekend with 2 weddings, 2 day of One Fine Day Wedding Fair and only 2 hours of sleep, there were 2 little helpers getting me through it with a glow and big smile: Jane Iredale Pommisst (mentioned here already, I know I know, it's just tooooo goood!) and a little cream blusher called "In Touch" in "Chemistry", a mauve that works great on my lips and as radiant contour cheek colour! Small enough to fit in any clutch or bag, carry it with you it will need to be reapplied, as it's sheer colour will disappear over time. It only takes seconds and can be used with fingertips or a foundation brush. I love the mauve look of Elizabeth Olsen in the above picture, which could be easily achieved with this colour product. I wore the look the whole weekend and thought it's perfect for Valentine's! Don't you think? P.S: It smells of Chocolate and is all natural! YUM.

I though I share this as a mini post, as Valentines day is coming up and this is just the perfect duo to get the glow on. There is an ever growing demand for natural products in my makeup kit, as clients request it and I love these as they have a luxurious feel and advanced skincare ingredients. Pommisst is now a staple in my pro kit!

Thanks to Jane Iredale Australia, for sending me these products to try.

Fruity Days, Peachy Nights & Pomegranate Mists

Makeup look for White Magazine by Liv Lundelius photo by Stephanie Alcaino.

I love seasonal fruit, and at the moment, the markets are overflowing with peaches, apricots and nectarines. All of which have the most delicious looking colours.

My own summer makeup is currently inspired my peach tones. And in the heat I like to keep it simple! Peach cheeks and lips and even a wash of a fruity tone on the eyes. And a hydrating face mist in the bag and I am ready to go!

My current favourite is Pommisst by Jane Iredale! It is an organic facial spritz with the added benefit of pomegranate extract, a powerful antioxidant. And it feels and smells soooo good! And I love the pretty red bottle.

An Oldie But Goldie staple in my makeup kit is Stila Convertible in Gladiola for lips&cheeks & Nars Barbarella a sheer peach lipstick! What are your summer colour staples?

Beautiful people lately

photos by Rachael Muller Some weddings are just good for the soul! The kind where you can feel the love and everyone involved is beautiful inside and out. The one's that make me laugh while getting ready and cry once they are ready to go.

This one was one of them. Congratulations to Jonno & Susie! It was great to be part of your amazing wedding day! I love my job!!!

Another wonderful One Fine Day is coming up!

The next One Fine Day is coming up in a week already. Check out my posts about the previous fairs, here and here!

The lovely Ladies behind the event just published a little fun interview with me, which I thought you might enjoy reading below. Please find the original post including photos on the OFD page here.

LIV LUNDELIUS – MAKE UP ARTIST Thursday, January 23, 2014

As a young girl Liv Lundelius often recalls giving fashion styling and makeup advice to her mum and friends who, living in the German country side needed that little bit of extra help and confidence. She has since worked a number of events worldwide such as NYC, Berlin and London Fashion Weeks (pretty impressive!).

Liv has a unique passion for working with brides and enhancing their individual beauty, with subtle natural makeup. It is your day to shine so head over to Liv Lundelius website to view more of her amazing bridal make up.

Most memorable moment / idea/ experience that you have seen at a wedding you have worked on? It’s beautiful each and every time to see family, friends and a happy couple all coming together to celebrate love. That in itself is the best idea ever.

Please share your best tip for a couple on their big day. Be happy & and enjoy every moment of your day. Don’t worry about anything beyond your control, all that matters is that you are getting married to one another. Just quickly complete the following sentences:

On a Sunday I like to: Have a wedding booking ;) and otherwise sleep in and go for a nice long breakfast, a walk and some exploring with the camera and my little family.

A secret no- one knows about me: I have never been homesick.

The one song guaranteed to get me on the dance floor: Ha, there are so many. A better question would be if there is one song guaranteed to get me OFF the dancefloor ;-) What can couples expect to see from me at One Fine Day: Plenty of images of my previous work, a big smile and hopefully some great inspiration for their wedding day.

Come and meet me in person at the One Fine Day Wedding Fair!

The perfect cleanse for the new year!

Happy (a little belated) New Year everyone! It's been a great and very busy start for me. If you want to have a peek at how we spent our NYE have a look here. We also got an addition to the family as you can see and I am currently booked with 3 weddings per week, plus trials, photoshoots and admin.

But back to the beauty of this little space: I have written about the importance of exfoliation here before and today wanted to share my favorite hero products, that have become staples in my professional makeup kit to prep a clients/models skin and get immediate radiance and a perfect canvas for the makeup! I am known for my natural makeup looks, and while I love bold and creative makeup I also truly enjoy very minimal makeup with enhancing the unique beauty of the person, something that highlights rather than masks the personality and face.

To apply flawless and natural makeup the first and very important step is the right skincare and skin prep. I like to pamper my clients a little as well and therefore sometimes include a little mini facial in the makeup application, if there is the need for it and when time allows. To transform dull skin instantly I like to use 1 product on any skin type: The Clearisonic!!! You just have to try it, if you haven't already. ( This is NOT a sponsored post but my own opinion and recommendation!!!) Another great tool, for oily, blemish prone skin, or in humid weather for a super quick exfoliation and pore deep cleanse are the Peter Thomas Roth Max Complexion Correction Pads. They work wonders and smell of Bellini. Absolutely fab product!

Now I let you in into some makeup artist pro secrets...try it now and thank me later ;)