Girly Laughs on Valentines Day!!

I could not not of spent time with a better person today, especially as its Valentines Day. I was round Gemmas house doing her hair and makeup for filming. We have grown so close recently, maybe because I practically live there and I think I'm going to be charged rent very soon haha!!

Much love on Valentines Day babe...enjoy!!!

This pic was taking in a moment of laughter and I caught her off guard. She might kill me later but I still think she looks amazing!!

MAC Morning with Gemma Collins

Everytime I go to Gemmas, I could literally stay there hours gossiping and chatting away over absolute jibba jabba but I swear she is busier than me and we never stand still before she has to jet off to film or a photo shoot. Its a never ending story but we make the most of the time we have together.

I love a bit of MAC and bought lots of things so Gemma and I had a lovely morning as well as a giggle getting ready for her to wizz of to the filming of TOWIE.

I usually mix and match products on Gemma according to the look she wants to achieve but we decided to do a bit of MAC loving today.

I apologise for the way I look in the picture. I was so busy taking the pic I didn't know where I was looking.

As you can see from her outfit, Gemma had a very glamourous event to go to so we didn't hold back on hair and makeup!

For her hair we decided on a Kim Kardashian-esque look with soft curls at the ends and swept away from the face volume on top. Just a lit bit more of a glamourous look for today. Don't even ask me how I did this look without any rollers, tongs, straightners or hairdryer. Just a backcombing brush and a can of hairspray. Gemma kept asking me how I was going to achieve it and all I kept saying was 'leave it to me!' It was so funny looking at Gemmas confused face in the mirror.

We wanted a glam look but still very captivating to Gemmas features.
All applied using a mixture of MAC and Estee Lauder Brushes...and the products are....

BASE
Foundation: MAC Studio Fix Fluid, NC20
Concealer: Estee Lauder Disappear Concealer, 02 Light
Powder to set: Chanel Poudre Universelle Libre  (Natural Finish Loose Powder), 30
                         MAC Blot Pressed Powder on T-Zone, Light

EYES
Eyeshadows: A mixture from my MAC Pro Palette
Eyebrows: MAC Taupe Eyeshadow
Eyeliner Top Lashes: MAC Fluidline, Blacktrack
Eyeliner Bottom Line: MAC Eye Liner, Ebony
Waterline Top and Bottom: MAC Eye Liner, Ebonyhttp://www.blogger.com/post-create.g?blogID=389277044514858191
Eyelashes: Salon Systems Lashes, 100 (we absolutely love these lashes)
Mascara: MAC Falsh Lashes Extreme Black, Extreme Black

CHEEKS
Bronzer: NARS Bronzer, (Cheekbones and Temples), Laguna
Blusher: MAC Blusher, (Apples of Cheeks), Pink Swoon


LIPS
Lipliner: MAC Lip Pencil, Whirl
Lipstick: A mixture of MAC Lipstick, Blankety
                                 Mac Lipstick, Cosmo

Hope you like, if you have any questions let me know. Hope you like....

Gemma Collins Looking Uber Glam at the National Television Awards

I had so much fun last night with Gemma getting ready for the NTAs. I like to call her 'Little Liss Last Minute'. I think it's because we spend so much time talking and gossiping.that by the time we start the makeup we're running late. I think it's my fault to be honest with you.

I have worked with Gemma quite a bit recently on TOWIE and she has me in stitches, we're are so alike and she is so welcoming that you can't help loving her.

When she asked me to do the National Television Awards I was more then happy to say yes. She was nominated for an award with the other cast members of TOWIE which is such a great achievement in itself so I knew she had to look absolutely amazing.(this wasn't hard to achieve). She rocked that red carpet!!!

Gemma had a huge selection of dresses to wear to the ceremony and chose to wear a gorgeous Anoushka G Vintage nude and black floor length dress with gorgeous lace and beaded detail. When Gemma showed me the dress I knew she would be a knock out in it.

As Gemma had such a gorgeous dress with one shoulder and gorgeous detail we decided to have the hair to one side in soft curls. I curled all her hair but loosly and pinned it softly to one side and gave her plently of lift on top for a soft yet glam red carpet look. Gemma knows what she likes which is fab. She knows what suits her and like to experiment which is fun. I love listening to her ideas because I know what she likes, and it just works.

With the make up we went for an LA Vintage Glam Nude Look. Gemma has amazing skin, so the makeup base was easy. She has great bone structure and piercing blue eyes. I decided to do bold eyes using a mixture of bronzes, browns and black to make her baby blues pop. Making her eyes do the talking and nude glossy lips. A perfect match for her dress. A soft dusting of bronzer with a pinky hue on her cheeks which compliments her perfectly.

We had so much fun last night as we usually do. Im just happy that we both have a huge love for makeup.

Get that Friday Feeling...TOWIE style with Gemma Collins. How to achieve her glamourous look!!

I was a busy bee Friday morning...

When you get a message from one of the most gorgeous girls on TOWIE, asking you to do their make-up, you don't say no! I have done Gemmas makeup before and had a great time. I had so many messages and tweets from people asking what I used. So I thought I would do a little blog showing you what products I used so you can achieve a look like Gemmas.


Friday morning make-up...

This is what I used ...

Base: Estee Lauder Enlighten Foundation, Outdoor Beige

Under eye Concealer: Estee Lauder Disappear Concealer, 02 Light

To set base: 17 Loose Powder, 02 Delicate Beige

To give warmth, contour and sculpt cheekbones: YSerras Bronzer, 52 Dore

Eyeshadows: A mixture from my M.A.C professional palette... (I mix a lot)

Top Lash Line: Lancome Liquid Eyeliner, Black

Bottom Lash Line: Chanel Single Eyeshadow, Onyx

Top Lash waterline: Estee Lauder Eye Defining Pencil, 03 Softsmudge Black

Bottom Lash waterline: YSerras eyeliner, Y10 White

Eyelashes: L'Oreal 4X Voluminous Mascara, Really Black

Eyebrows: M.A.C Eyeshadow, Taupe...set with clear mascara

Apples of cheeks: A mixture of YSerras Blush in 20 Pink and YSerras Blush 21 Bruyere

To Define the Lips: Estee Lauder Lip Defining Pencil, Rose Water

Colour to Lips: Estee Lauder Crystal Lipstick, Innocence

Glam Time on TOWIE Essexmas Set!!!!

December was a highlight for me... after watching The Only Way is Essex and finding it hysterical to watch I had to pinch myself when I found out that I was going to be working with one of my favourite cast members........the fabulous GEMMA COLLINS.

I had the privilege of working on set for the Christmas special and had a fab time!!!!

While I was there I also had fun meeting a few more cast members and it was a fun night.

She is truly a lovely woman and we had such a laugh. I can honestly say that she is genuine and made my job very easy.


 

All That Glitters......Is Fab!!!

I love, love, love glitter. It can glam up anything especially make-up as long as it's done in a classy way and doesn't leave you looking like a 5 year old who's poured a pot of glitter all over their face.

It can almost be described as fantasy make-up and is also very festive around this time of year.

As you probably know I have a set of bio sculpture nails done every 2 weeks. They last 4-6 weeks but I like to keep my nails fresh and like a variety of colours. As I am going to go for more of a festive colour for Christmas. I decided to go bright coral, also known as 'Tutti-Frutti'. I love this colour and get so many compliments on it. I also added a little extra glam touch by putting on a gradiant effect with gold glitter. I love it. I saw it once in a magazine and had to try it.

With flash on:

Without flash:

As you can see it looks different with the flash on. I would say it's a mixture of the two colours.

I don't normally talk about fashion, I leave that to my sister but I absolutely love these shoe boots. I was so tempted to buy them but I can see myself falling over. I love anything bling and these screamed my name. Maybe someone will treat me for Christmas...

 

I recently worked with Gemma from The Only Way Is Essex for the Christmas special and had an absolutely fab time. I will do a separate blog for that but I did ask her what she wanted her make-up to look like.She said Essex Glam and Glitter. Who am I argue, I love glam and glitter. As it was for the Christmas special we went as mad as possible and she looked amazing. She can pull off any look and glitter is definitely one of them. Don't worry I will post the pictures when the episode is aired.

Now listen carefully....glitter is something that can go terribly wrong. It can get messy and go everywhere. Be careful when applying and if you find it tricky, try cream or gel glitter until you feel comfortable to be more adventurous.

I know these images are over the top and can't be worn for a special occasion no matter everyday but I think that they are very fairy inspired and would work great on catwalk or editorial. I did something similar but with swarovski crystal. Like I said I love bling.

Whatever you do, don't go glitter crazy. Pick a feature and emphasise it. Whether it be eyeliner, lips or nails, have fun with it.

This is a good way of adding glitter glam to a smokey eye...

Very vintage 60's chic glam...

Burgundy Bronze...lush

Golden goddess...

Purple haze...

A flick of gold...

or a touch of sparkle...