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What are they and do I need one? You’ve chosen your artist for a reason…because you love the look of their work.  Out of all the businesses listed on Google, the multitude of makeup artists on social media, the recommendations from family and friends, you’ve narrowed down your choice and you believe they are the right […]

Bridal Trials

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The secret to creating a flawless foundation base firstly consists of perfect skin preparation. Yep there I go again, talking about skin.  But its 100% truth.  The better the skin and the better its prepared, the better your foundation will look and last. Skimming over your skin prep will give you an uneven foundation that won’t last, will require […]

Creating Flawless Foundation

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With the average engagement lasting up to 2 years there’s plenty of time to get started with a solid beauty regime, and have your skin looking nothing short of amazing for your big day. As a makeup artist, one of the biggest reasons I advise clients to book in a pre-wedding makeup trial, is to […]

Bridal Beauty Timeline

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Over the last 5-10 years the craze of false lashes has reached new heights.  Long gone are the days you’d just wear mascara on your wedding day.  With so many options available, it can get confusing as to which lashes you should choose.  If you are a barely there person when it comes to makeup, then don’t feel […]

To lash or not to lash, that’s the question!

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When you live in a beautiful city like Melbourne your option for locations are endless. Some brides chose their own home, some the traditional location of their parents house and others a lovely Airbnb or Hotel Suite. There’s lots of pros and cons to consider when choosing your perfect location, so I’ve compiled a list, […]

Wedding Day – Where should I get ready?

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Don’t be fooled into thinking that everyone on social media has amazing flawless skin! Unfortunately, it’s becoming ‘the norm’ to edit photos. From removing wrinkles, smoothing skin texture, changing eye colour, the list is endless. Have you ever seen a before and after photo where the clients scars, raised acne, wrinkles and fine lines have miraculously […]

Makeup is NOT photoshop!

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You’ve no doubt been scouring Pinterest and getting lost for hours in the images of happy carefree bridal parties in their robes. I too have been a bride and it was many (many) years before the craze of social media took hold. The things I stressed about just paled in significance to the magical day […]

Brides guide to creating a stress-free wedding morning

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So you’ve probably spent close to a year busily planning your wedding.  You have the most amazing dress, the venue is booked, you’ve perfectly seated every guest and your cake is something Adriano Zumbo would be proud of. Now don’t forget about yourself…after all, what’s a wedding without a beautiful bride. You contemplate (only for […]

Why Hire a Makeup Artist for your Wedding Day?

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When I was invited back by Wedding Services Melbourne to do hair and makeup for another styled shoot, I of course jumped at the opportunity.  I was super excited when the location was revealed.  Avalon Castle in Cockatoo, Victoria. Who knew a Castle only an hour or so from Melbourne’s CBD even existed. As I was driving through the […]

Avalon Castle Styled Wedding Shoot 7.12.16

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Wednesday 9th November 2016 Believe it or not this day actually started 11 years ago on April 1st 2015, when I married the love of my life. Little did I know that when I booked Mustangs in Black to drive me to my ceremony, that I would reconnect with owner and driver  Jonny Mustang 11 years later. […]

Melbourne Wedding Supplier Collaboration

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