Lucky locations!

Sorry I can't show you the fantastic physiques of Ireland's finest Rubgy players, instead here is a picture of their impressive pitch I visited in July for Adidias shoot.  Hopefully, I will soon be able to get my hands on some of the pictures of the strapping lads covered in mud and sweat (which I happily applied).  Patience ladies!!

Wear A Pink Pony and Raise Awareness!

THIS OCTOBER MARKS THE 10TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE RALPH LAUREN PINK PONY BREAST CANCER CAMPAIGN.  MARIE CLAIRE, OCTOBER ISSUE, REVEALS SOME CELEBRITY FRIENDS DONNING THE CUTE TEES SUCH AS KEELEY HAWES, SEEN ABOVE.
I HAD THE PLEASURE OF DOING KEELEY'S HAIR AND MAKE UP FOR THIS SHOOT, PHOTOGRAPHED BY SARAH DUNN AND STYLED BY MARIE CLAIRE'S SIAN PARRY.
PLEASE PICK UP A COPY AND SUPPORT AN ISSUE THAT NOT ONLY AFFECT WOMEN BUT US ALL: BROTHERS, HUSBANDS, FATHERS, CHILDREN AND FRIENDS.

Naturally Deep Cleansing.

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I have been a huge fan of Burt's Bees for an age and have always had the odd item in my kit.  Their Lemon Cuticle Cream is a 'no-brainer' and must-have so too is the skincare range with more natural products available to create a real buzz. Soap Bark & Chamomile Deep Cleansing Cream efficiently keeps skin clean, clear with a gentle formulation, ideal for sensitive skin types.

Then, for that weekly scrub Peach & Willowbark Deep Pore Scrub to slough off dead skin, unblock pores to reveal natural radiance.  Trust me, I've tried and tested some of the top beauty buys on the market and these are staying as part of my beauty regime.
To find your local stockists go to www.burtsbees.co.uk

Renew Replenish Refine!

Be the first to see this radical replenishing serum from Iceland.  Yes, I have been lucky enough to test drive Bio Effect EGF Serum from SIF Cosmetics and I am truly impressed with it's performance.
Within one week of applying just 3 drops a day, my blemishes disappeared completely and my skin felt supple and soft as well as refined.  The light texture was comfortable on skin, especially at night, which is when this serum activates best.
Bio Effect Serum is like heavenly dew drops in a bottle....so look out ladies and gents, it's hitting our stores soon.

Molto Bella!

It's not singing in the rain but more images from the Tuscany shoot.  It was hot so a little rain was most welcome.  The views and location were stunning, thanks to Leonardo at Scout It.

Yet another dashing shot of model, Christian and the very 'grande' stately home.  From here we travelled to a town close to Pistoria.

Si, si, it is Firenze.  A beautiful city with so much to see but as with most shoots we had not time...boo hoo!

And here are some of the crew that made it all happen. They all worked very hard in the heat and I am ashamed to say a few got a little burnt on the last day (yes, very bad).

All in all a fantastic trip, lots of travelling but a team I would happily work with again ...they may not say the same about me though!!
Ciao Ciao!

Bella Bella Tuscany!

Recently back from advertising photoshoot in Tuscany, what a beautiful place.  The crew and I travelled to various towns and cities, such as San Quirico, Arezzo and Firenze.


There was a lot to shoot in 5 days with 8 models with a brief of natural, understated hair and make up.  But enough about that, here are some images of the places we shot in and people.

A piazza in Arezzo one morning, trying to chase the light.

 You can't have an Italian shoot without scooters! Si?

Model from Select, Christian admiring my work.
More images to come soon, ciao for now....

Jinny Rocks, yes, literally rocks!

There is nothing more to say about Jinny Rocks than these colourful gems take body art to a whole new level.
Safe, easy to apply and damn creative, though it doesn't stop there.
>Jinny Rainbow beams glittering designs and here's a cheeky one I tried on my assistant, Jane.

 'Nuff said hey!

Summer Lovin'

Summer feels like it’s finally coming so time to ditch the winter look for a sunkissed effortless one. 

A versatile concealer can be hard to find but I never stray from Glo Minerals Under Eye Concealer in Honey, which appears in duo tones for me to use all year round, depending on my tan.

To achieve a quick, foolproof glow, is >BECCA< blush in Songbird.   A coral tone with delicate flecks of gold to warm up the dullest complexions.

Like most, I cannot live without mascara for definition to help create wide eyes and a sunny disposition.  To get sultry summer eyes I layer on the brand newNoir Mascara from Nouveau Lashes for lengthening and volume. 

Finally, I’m becoming less of a gloss girl so a hint of tint is all I want and I get this from my Yes To Carrots Lip Tint in Sunset Pink which lightly sits comfortably in a rosy hue whilst sipping a rather delicious Pimms or two or four!

Scrub a dub, dub!

Oh bliss, coconut smelling scrub to slough away dead skin!  I'm in.  Not only is it organic but smells good enough to eat, and my goodness, it is so pure you could nibble away whilst in the shower though, take it from me it's far more effective to when used twice a week.
This scrub works away at skin to reveal clarity whilst intensively hydrating skin with natural oils, so no need moisturise after.  My body is feeling buffed and tasty!

Super Serum.

Even though the weather is warming up, (crossing fingers and toes) we still need to keep skin hydrated, yes, plenty of water but how do we moisturise without letting our skin feel oily and clogged up. My latest discovery for daytime hydration is 100% natural, certified organic IKOVE Acai Chocolate Age-Resisting Serum, a weightless gel liquid heaving with nutrients along with cocoa, antioxidants and vitamins. Smoothes on with the lightest touch that feels so comfortable in humidity and hot, drier climates as well as combat signs of ageing.

www.ikove.co.uk

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