Here are some pictures from the Leeds graduate fashion show, it was really hard to remember which models make-up I did!

During the summer, I feel the easiest way to create a look is using a bold lip colour. It creates an impact without wearing heavy make-up through the heat.
Bold red lips have been popular this season, so I wanted to create a fresh matte sporty red which didn't look too pin-up-esque.
First, I applied MAC's cherry lip liner, following my lips line, then thicker once more to create volume

Then I filled the lips with the lipliner

I then used stargazers lipstick 127 red and applied to the centre of my lips and worked it ourwatrds with a small flat brush.

Using a coral lipliner, chicogo 031 orange flame, I brighten the lips lining the edges of the lips.

To finish I reapplied the lipstick on the centre of both lips and blended it out.

Now that I've finished uni, I have much more time at home to draw. Art was the reason I decided to get into the make-up industry so its nice to have time for it again.
I know this isnt a very "pretty picture" ive drawn, but ive always liked distorting images of humans by starting with profile or portrait, and twisting it.
I used biro, fine liner and acrylic paints to create this.

Yesterday we created our team look on our live model for the end of year show, as I have already mentioned we chose an Egyptian theme and then we wanted to bring it into the future. I really enjoyed mixing all our ideas together, and is something I would not have created by myself.
Firstly we tanned our model with fake tan, foundation and shimmer which worked amazingly, then we applied a headdress which was made by one of my team members, applied the make-up and gold leaf. Lastly we applied fake nails and jewelery, our model was amazing, patient and enthusiastic.

The nails we created, their ridiculous!

Last minute touches

Picture of my individual work at the show

For the Leeds graduate fashion show we worked with a hair team and created a simple natural look that would be suitable for models to wear with any designer in the show.
Slick pulled back hair, with a side parting and natural contemporary make-up with structured eyeliner.
I'm looking forward to seeing the images from the show, I didn't have much time to take photos as their were so many models and not many MUAs! I had so much fun with my fellow MUA's, team and models.

It's been a busy past couple of days, which i always enjoy. I took part in the Leeds fashion graduate show on Thursday, I worked with a couple of the designers for their look books, so it was great to see their creations alive and on the runway. I'll get some final images soon to show you.
Last night was my end of year show for my course, make-up artistry and special effects make-up, and I still don't think it's sank in yet that I have finished university!
I also have great news, I shoot I recently did with Toria Brightside, Tessa Burton and Samantha Louise Gatman for Nirvelli UK is being published in Urban Coco magazine, july issue, very exciting!
Then today I went back to reality and worked all day.

Hello! hope everyone had a fun weekend. I Went back to manchester and took part in a 8 mile assault course, it was crazy, and I was the third lady to finish! ...anway
Just like everyone else I'm on a budget, if I could buy high end products to use on my self I would but, I save those products for my kit.
I bought revlon's colourstay foundation as I'd read great reviews. So far I have to agree, there where two choices in foundation, one for normal/dry skin or oily skin, I thought that was an amazing idea catering foundations to skin types as my skin can dry out.
It's provided great coverage, I thought it worked the best by buffering it into the skin, and you don't need to apply much product at all.
overall I'm happy with my purchase and we will see tomorrow if it can cope a whole day!