The perfect Eyebrows

Marli Stretton has spent over ten years in some of the world’s most prestigious salons, looking after thousands of clients’ brows and eyelashes. Two years ago she returned to her hometown-Beautiful Sydney and launched HoneyTusk Eyebrow Studio. Located in the happening Inner West suburb of Rozelle, just ten minutes from the CBD, HoneyTusk offers our clients the perfect solution to their eyebrow woes. HoneyTusk understands that true beauty does not end with your brows, so they also provide a carefully selected menu of additional services, from eyelash extensions to selected waxing. I had the pleasure to meet Marli in person and the chance to create her makeup and hair for her wedding day. She is my go to brow artist in Sydney and on top of my referral list for my brides.

What do you love most about what you do?

I love that each day i can help change the way someone feels about themselves. When i hear my clients say they feel like they are a whole new person just from having their brows transformed that's when i know that i have made a difference in how they will feel about themselves for the rest of the day, week or month. How far in advance do you recommend for a bride to come and consult you before her wedding day?

We normally recommend 6 months before your wedding to start booking in a monthly visit to your eyebrow artist. If you are wanting to change your brow shape 6 months allows us enough time for the brows to grow out and for us to know what we are working with. For the best brows before your wedding is all about consistency, this means attending regular appointments with the same artist to achieve the same results each visit.

You recently got married yourself, what is your biggest piece of beauty advice and how did you prepare yourself for the big day?

Besides your eyebrows (of course), I think starting a regular facial routine would have to be one of the most important parts of having the best look on the big day. Having great skin can set the foundation for having great make up and having great brows. I started a intense facial routine about 3 months before my wedding and this meant that on the day i had no breakouts, no irritation and my skin felt flawless. Why is it so important to get your eyebrows in good shape?

Brows do really frame the whole face. Having your brows done correctly frames the eye area, which is the most focused facial feature we have. When your brows are done correctly, you can enhance or hide of so many aspects of your face- you can make your nose appear smaller, make your eyes appear bigger or it can help balance out the different proportions on your face. What's your favourite thing to do on a day off?

When i get a day off i love taking my dog and going for a walk or run around some of Sydney best walking tracks. Whether it be down on the Bay Run in Balmain or the Bondi to Bronte coastal walk. Anything where im out exercising in the fresh air.

Your favourite spot in Sydney?

My favorite spot at the moment in Sydney would have to be down at Blackwattle Bay. There is an amazing dog friendly park and a really cute cafe where you can sit by the water, in the sun and watch the world go by.

Makeup Workshop with Liv

Sometimes it's nice to remember that we all have a unique character, a particular style that helps express who we are as individuals. I am excited to team up with Blog Society & Eat Read Love to host an intimate workshop on the 9th of August 2014.

I am really looking forward to having the chance to share my knowledge tips&tricks with you. Let's see beyond trends and let me show you how to create effortless makeup that makes you feel good. I feel extremely lucky to have met such a wonderful team of creatives to support me with the vision of my workshop, and couldn't be happier to have all this great people and brands on board.

Spaces are extremely limited and tickets are finally available via http://www.blogsociety.com.au/events/

A huge thanks to our supporters Jane Iredale Australia, Atelier Lumira ,People for Plants, Bionade Australia All images were taking by the fabulous Julianna at twoguineapigs

Ophelia Editorial for Hooray!

Sometimes you just get lucky to work with an incredible team of creatives!

Photography: Lara Hotz Photography Stylist: Stefanie Ingram Floral Styling: Jardine Botanic Floral Styling Hair and Make up: Liv Lundelius Makeup Artist Model: The Agency Models

Behind the scenes video documented by Light Noise Films Styling + Floral Assistant: Alex Carlyle + Gina Lasker

HOORAY! Magazine Editorial~ Ophelia

Ophelia // Hooray Mag // Behind the Scenes from Light Noise Films on Vimeo.

Thank you team. And special thanks to Light Noise Films for creating this behind the scenes video! The editorial is now published in Hooray Magazine in newsagents today!

Photography: Lara Hotz Photography Stylist: Stefanie Ingram Floral Styling: Jardine Botanic Floral Styling Hair and Make up: Liv Lundelius Makeup Artist Model: The Agency Models

Behind the scenes video documented by Light Noise Films Styling + Floral Assistant: Alex Carlyle + Gina Lasker

Bespoque Beauty

Sometimes it seems that although there is an overwhelmingly large number of cosmetics on the market already, there is nothing that really works for your skin. I am sure we have all been there. Moments where we might need to seek professional help of a dermatologist or try to customize our routine with the help from all sorts of different brands of cleansers, serums, oils, day- and night creams etc.

I always tell everyone I work with that everyone's skin is different. Each persons skin agrees with different ingredients and textures. While grouping the skin into skin types helps, it can only be a very rough guide of what your skin needs on an individual basis.

That's why I have such a huge variety of products in my makeup kit and constantly lug two very heavy suitcases with potions, lotions and makeup around. You never know what you will need prior to working with a new private client, bride or model on a photo shoot.

I working with such a variety of people, that I really learned to understand each persons different needs, when it comes to skincare. That's why I got very curious about a new product that just launched on the Australian market. A truly bespoke moisturizer that is available at the Chemist for an affordable price. Bespoque skincare is an Australian brand, with a unique concept. About half a million combinations can be created by the customers themselves using a simple touch screen interface to design their personal cream.

Now that sounds fun right? I immediately made an appointment with the brand to try this out for myself, and I am really impressed. Already in love with the idea, the actual process was quick and easy, the packaging is sleek and luxurious and the label colours can be customized as well. You can even name your product and it will have the name printed on the label, very cute! Entering all my skin concerns, and personal details like age group choosing the texture and skin concerns as well as a choice of different fragrances (I opted for no fragrance!), I quickly realized I am a bit of a high maintenance customer. My "day dream" moisturizer that I created contained the maximum level of active ingredients. Sounds like my skin needs some help ;) If you are unsure about the final product ingredients will be explained and you are able to review the final ingredients before sending your order off. While you wait your personal moisturizer will be mixed together in the pharmacy and you can take it home straight away.

The level and choice of active ingredients, was impressive and I am sure this moisturizer was created with real results in mind. I would put the product in the same category then other high-tech skincare brands, while providing really good value. It's not an all natural nor organic product, but rather one built on extensive research and proven results.

My day dream cream should be pretty close to a miracle, given that I chose all the complexes that my skin needs. It feels luxurious and has a very lovely texture that also sits well underneath makeup. This moisturizer has a mineral oil base just like the well known luxury skin care line Creme De La Mer or to the cult pro makeup artist favourite Embryolisse Lait-Crème Concentrè, great for sensitive skins, and with the same luxurious texture. The active ingredients are highest quality and the texture is wonderful. I am definitely happy with my product.

Would you design your own Bespoque Moisturizer?