Copycat

Did you ever have anyone in your life that seemed to copy everything you did? We all know one or two of those I bet, and it's important to see it as a compliment.

Inspired by all the copycats out there my recent fashion Editorial for Tantalum Magazine has just been published. I hope you enjoy! ;)

For more of my published work see my makeup artist portfolio here. Credits of the fab Team:

Levon Baird (Photographer): Website: http://www.levonbaird.com/ Instagram: @levonbaird

Blake Sutherland (Stylist): Website: http://www.blakesutherland.com/ Instagram: @blakeislively

Liv Lundelius (Hair and Makeup): Website: http://makeup.livlundelius.com/ Instagram: @liv_lundelius Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LivLundeliusMakeup

Eugen Tim (Model): Agency Website: http://www.viviensmodels.com.au Agency Instagram: @viviensmodelmgmt Personal Instagram: @eugenzeugen

Charli Hayes (Model): Agency Website: http://www.viviensmodels.com.au Agency Instagram: @viviensmodelmgmt Personal Instagram: @charlihayes

Kiaya Daniels (Designer): Website: http://www.kiayadaniels.com/ Instagram:@kiayadaniels

Tantalum Magazine (Publication): Instagram: @tantalummag

Giveaway: Say thank you in style with pen and paper

The last week was just the best week ever. All my clients and brides were bombarding me with sweet thank you letters, cards and emails, the sun was shining all week and we got back into a great fitness routine to keep healthy and balanced when at the end of the week my wonderful man proposed to me. Read the whole story here. But back to the topic, receiving that handwritten card in the post, totally made my day! It's such a sweet thing to do.

I just realized what a great gesture it is to say thank you in style and write a personal thank you note. In the digital age it truly makes all difference.

Inspired by my wonderful clients, I took pen and paper and wrote my Grandma a lovely card. And stocked up my desk with quite a few cute designs, so I am prepared to write more.

Really there is nothing like a handwritten note. If you really want to thank someone, go and get a card now. To make it really easy for you I am hosting a little giveaway from the lovely 3D Cards! They are very well made pretty little cards in lovely designs.

GIVEAWAY: Prize: A lovely package with a selection of beautifully designed pop up cards by 3D Cards will be sent to the lucky winner! To Enter: Simply comment below before the 30th of October 2014, telling me who you want to thank, or what you are grateful for today. The winner will be chosen at random on the 30th of October 2014, and announced here on the blog. Good Luck!

Artifact Editorial for Elegant Magazine

Photo by Levon Baird Hair & Makeup by Liv Lundelius, Styling by Elise Tansley

Recently I had the chance to work with an especially inspiring model for an fashion editorial shoot. It just got published in Elegant Magazine, so I can finally share the images. Have a look at my professional makeup artist website here. I love the rich jewel tones, so autumn/winter! So I better share this before spring arrives ; )

Mental Springclean & The Busy Trap

I can't wait for spring and sunshine which really puts me in the mood for a good spring clean. I started with a good apartment clean, followed by sorting through files and getting on top of organizing everything and getting ready for the next season. But also I started picking up my own meditation and Yoga practice and am in the process of getting back into a good exercise routine and more fresh and detoxifying food. I also limited my coffee intake to one a day.

I will cleanse my skin from the inside out. Personally I can always see when stress and busy times take over, how my skin reflects this immediately. With the change of season I am doing an internal Spring clean, keeping clear of any negative thoughts, let the god vibes roll and get my radiant skin back. As I am a bit of a workaholic I really need to remind myself to keep a healthy balance.

Time for self care is so very important, getting enough sleep, drinking enough water, regular exercise and quiet time... It seems like the most simple changes have the biggest impact. Today I had a day to myself (as we speak) time for Yoga, meditation, and pampering while getting normal house stuff done. All the things that I haven't gotten around to in toooo long. The little things make all the difference. Today I am just happy and grateful for everything I have got. A mental spring clean.

Do you ever fall into the busy trap?

Sydney Makeup Workshop

Liv Lundelius Worshop 2014 from PebbleCoastFilms on Vimeo.

...and here it is the awesome work of Carla at Pebble Coast Films! I am so happy and grateful for the wonderful team that helped me to make it all happen.