Tag: makeup

HYDRATING OR FIXING SPRAY?

Most clients of mine are under the impression that they ALL need a fixing spray.  This is not necessarily true. When I am doing someone’s makeup I assess a few things as to whether or not I will use a hydrating spray. The environment around us – what is the

Dark vs Light Makeup

When we were invited to do a styled shoot with the fantastic Alex Wiciel all the way from the US of A, we said HELL YEAH!   What an incredible team and the images just speak for themselves! Illuminated Darkness… A Styled shoot with Durban Wedding Vendors: Venue: The Plant Venue Co. 

Rose Bouquet

Give her Roses that will last this Mothers Day! Ok, so I would choose real roses AND M.A.C but lets face it what are the chances of that?  *HINT HINT* Moms, don’t leave it to chance – Tag your partner in this post!   Dads, this is the Rose Bouquet Moms

Neutral, no makeup, Makeup

There are not many people you meet whose heart speaks to you before you actually hear the words they are speaking.  Tash,  the owner of Durban based Yoga business The Mindful Movement is such a gem.  When I walked into Tash’s presence I felt calm, relaxed and quiet.  (Those who

Kelly’s Bridal Hair & Makeup

I used warm toned makeup on Kelly to accentuate her cool skin tone and an elegant up-style for her bridal hair to complete her look.  Having her hair up opened up her beautiful neckline and showed off the gorgeous detail of the back of her dress.  Her eyes were a

Bridal Makeup for Nicci

Nicci’s wedding makeup was classic and glowy.   The focus was on her cheekbones and the lip colour on her lips to bring out her gorgeous blue eyes.   I used a MAC red lip stain to ensure the colour would be long lasting and kissable. Nicci’s gorgeous gown and the bridal

M∙A∙C Pro Eye Palettes & M∙A∙C Must Haves!

Gloss Boss;  Accentuate Hair & Makeup Artist in Durban, Gives us her recommended new Makeup Finds! Five new eye shadow palettes, fresh off the catwalk.  PRO makeup artists used these exact ones backstage during Milan Fashion Week as well as Paris Fashion week this season.  Now you can replicate your

What is the most popular MAC cosmetics Foundation?

Gloss Boss;  Accentuate Hair & Makeup Artist in Durban, Gives us her recommended new Makeup Finds! M∙A∙C Studio Fix is one of those foundations that my clients who use simply refuse to move to anything else!  With good reason. It is so so versatile.  I like to use it as

How To apply the thinnest straightest liquid liner ever!

Gloss Boss;  Accentuate Hair & Makeup Artist in Durban, Gives us her recommended new Makeup Finds! Rest your elbow on a firm surface to steady your hand. Ensure your hand that you are “drawing” on the liquid liner with is diagonally in line with your lashline Pull your liner confidently

“There is nothing more precious than laughter” ― Frida Kahlo, The Diary of Frida Kahlo: An Intimate Self-Portrait

A FRIDA INSPIRED FASHION SHOOT: Today marks the 110th anniversary of the birth of this fierce woman, known to some more for her famous ‘mono brow’ than for her ability to rise above her painful circumstances.   Frida, the original Cara Delvigne.  The first to really in my books be

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