Backstage of You Magazine Shoot with the Inbetweeners girls!

About a month or so ago, one weekend, I was heading to a North London location for a You Magazine shoot with the fabulous girls from The Inbetweeners movie.  It was a pleasure working with the team, including photographer, Steve Schofield, who's work I've admired for some time and I was overjoyed to see him again after a recent shoot for Soap & Glory.

Here are some of the stunning girls behind the scenes in between shots.

And a closer look at the captivating, Laura Haddock, the cover girl for this issue of You.

Laura has a delightful face to work on and what a shock to see dark locks instead of blonde. Nevertheless, I added moisture to her hair with Sebastian Potion 9 and used large Babyliss barrel tongs to get a 50's style set with a modern twist.  And Chanel Rouge Allure Velvet La Fascinante lips to finish such a chic youthful look.

Then, the intriguing beauty of Lydia Rose Bewley, who's titan hair was boosted with movement, again with large barrel tongs and spritz of Sebastian Trilliant, then seeing I wanted it all about the lips, Chanel Rouge Allure Velvet L'Exuberante, added a sexy pink finish!

A peek at the cover...

See the final results of the shoot in today's You Magazine or online here!

Positano : Part Due!

  I had written a post about 'Positano' not too long ago http://nadiramakeup.blogspot.com/search/label/Positano in which I told you more about my experience on a quick job in breathtaking surroundings, than anything else but what was the job?  

Who was the client?

 I can now reveal that I was sent on what had seemed a vague work trip to Italy in early July, in which I was  thinking I was to be the Make Up Artist and Hair Stylist to Collette Dinnigan for a portrait shoot.  When I arrived in Naples, with the Photographer, David Lotfus it was revealed I would actually be getting Collette and her daughter ready for her marriage to the dashing, Bradley Cocks.  The couple soon told me they wanted a private, relaxed day in exquisite surroundings away from it all.

And here is a photograph of the happy couple, looking radiant and relaxed with Collette in one of her own unique designs, of course!
I have already revealed much of the beauty route Collette requested in my earlier post, which was natural with  a hint of definition and this was achieved with Eylure lashes amongst other beauty favourites!
Collette's tresses are beautiful, long and very long in fact, so then suited a little textured wave, achieved with a tiny amount of Sebastian Potion 9 for some hold, then random tonging with a larger barrell around the front sections.  This complimented the delicate crown she wore and was also the best style in 85% humidity.  I wish more brides would go for such a ethereal, understated look to enhance their real beauty.  Collette made a very elegant bride indeed.

I'd like to wish Collette, Bradley and Estella all the best and much happiness and good health for the future.

The Magic of Number 9!

Sebastian Potion 9 is just that, a magnificent potion to style hair with ease.  I never complete a shoot without it, whether to speedily control dry, curly hair and revive a more structured wave or work through damp hair, roots to tips, for effortless styling and flexible hold.
Potion 9 is a cocktail of ingredients, 9 botanicals such as oil extracts from Olive Oil and Evening Primrose Oil to assist conditioning effect on the hair.  No oily feel to this styling product in the slightest, in fact it coats the hair without any residue or uncomfortable stickiness making for a rejuventating, glossy finish.
The wonders of this product will never cease to amaze me and will firmly remain in my hair kit to add that touch of effortless magic!