My Hair & Makeup Inspiration for Winter

One of my favourite looks has always been clean, glowing matte skin, deep seductive eyes and natural rosy lips.  To me this is Polished Perfection!

My makeup inspiration for my winter Brides this year:

How I achieve these stunning timeless eyes:

I always start with the eyes it is just a cleaner and smarter way to work.  I apply an eyeshadow primer to your lids, to keep shadow put and bring out the true colour of your shadow. Then I apply neutral coloured base all over, using a dark chocolate brown, with a bullet/eye contour brush I work into the creases of your eye, applying the bulk of the colour to the deepest part of your crease.

I then line your top and bottom lash line and smudge the eyeliner up, essentially creating a smoky look, but still ensuring a bold defined line around the eye. Finally I apply a light eye shadow in the inner corner of your eyes to make them appear wider.

Apply full strip non permanent lashes, I find Demi Whispies are the best.

Fill in eyebrows using a short angled-brush and brow powder. This frames the face and is essential, especially when doing a dark eye.

Here is the same look using Golds instead of Browns for a softer natural effect:

 

Now just add Hair:

Just as there is classic clothing, there are classic hairstyles. You can look good in them at any time. They may not even look "dated." They are just that good. Perfect then... perfect now... Retro is timeless and classic, with a twist on Retro you can't go wrong.

This is my top Winter pick for hair and makeup I hope you find them as beautiful and breathtaking as I do.

Monique



To Tan or Not to Tan that is the question...

Over the years I have had mixed feelings about Spray Tanning for Weddings/Formals.  As a makeup artist I have been required on many occasions to perform miracles and fix spray tanning disasters.  Some of my brides and formal girls looked like they just auditioned for a role as an Oompa Loompa or a Bollywood Musical as a ‘Tandoori’ Bride.  But all jokes aside these disasters lead me to do some researching of my own to try and find some solutions as this “Spray Tan Craze” was not going to go away.

I have actually come around these days and do think that a very natural light looking tan can give a bride a beautiful glow on her wedding day, provided the tan is applied correctly without streaking and not noticeable on hands and feet.

I like to give my clients options so I work with two different brands.

St.Tropez has been described as one of the most preferred spray tanning formulas in high end Salons around the world.  St.Tropez is formulated to work with the natural tone of your skin using a base tone of corrective green thus creating a chocolate tan. I found that clients with fair skin would go orange with other brands because of the red base which gives that orange effect. Tropez is a quick drying tan, you can shower after 5 hours however, maximum results will be achieved within a 8 hours period or overnight.  I have found that this is perfect for brides who just want to achieve a sun kissed healthy glow and anyone with fair skin.

Velocity spray tan is The World's 1st RAPID Tan with Certified Organic DHA & Quad Bronzing Technology! This product is fantastic for people with busy lifestyles or who don’t like to sleep in a tan.  You simply leave it on 1 hour for a light tan, 2 hours for a medium tan, 3 hours for dark or leave on for a full 6 - 8 hours for a very dark bronzed goddess look!

This is the preferred tan of celebrities such as Kim Kardashian, Danni & Kylie Minogue, Lady Gaga, Jennifer Anniston and also used on ‘Dancing with the Stars’ and other popular TV shows.

Your tan should last up to 8 days, and by following a few simple rules your tan should fade naturally.

I am running a Special Introductory Offer with loyalty cards.  Spray Tans are $15 for the first 9 with the 10^th Free, also refer a friend and get the 9^th Free also...

 A Fantastic Bargain for a Professional Spray Tan with Consultation to see which the most suitable product is for you. 

I am a fully trained and accredited Airbrush Artist and Trainer not to mention a Perfectionist.

Call Monique today on 0410 330 848...

Mobile Service for group bookings....