This wedding at the stunning Woodhall Manor in Suffolk was nothing short of magical. With an ethereal, witchy woodland theme, it perfectly embraced the beauty of the surrounding autumn leaves that framed the day. As the sun began to set, the sky transformed into the most incredible shades of red, creating a truly picture-perfect backdrop. […]
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40 Something and Clinging Onto This Decade by My Fingernails
Although I have managed this decade better than others, I’m not looking forward to hitting the next big ‘0’. So, it’s me! the face behind the makeup. Always the makeup artist, never the bride… and that’s ok. Single Life, Choices & Figuring It Out Having not always been the best judge of character when it […]
Foundation for Mature Skin: Why What Used to Work Might Not Anymore
When it comes to foundation, we are often inclined to stick to the one we have always used. It’s quite a tough shop when you’re faced with so much choice and so many different types, colours, coverage levels. So I’m going to try and break it all down for you. And if you still can’t […]
Wedding Morning Tips for Brides
Getting Organised I’ve had the pleasure of sharing this with hundreds of brides over many years, so my knowledge is now very extensive. I bring to you a wealth of experience. I will create a detailed schedule for your morning so you know exactly when I’ll arrive and who will be having their makeup done […]
Butley Priory, Italian-Inspired Wedding Shoot
I love collaborating with a talented team to bring a wedding vision to life. I’ve had the pleasure of working with many amazing professionals, but when I hear the name Beth Beresford, I know it’s going to be a good day at work. Beth is an incredible Suffolk-based wedding photographer, and when I was asked to […]
Preparing Your Makeup for Professional Headshots
It’s that time again for the dreaded headshots… or is it just me who feels like that? You’ve booked your photographer, searched through your wardrobe for the perfect outfit, and practised your best pose (on your favourite side of your face, of course). But there’s one thing that can truly make or break your photos: […]
Pixi Beauty: Effortless Glow That’s Kind to Skin
Back in 1999, in a tiny boutique in London’s Soho, Petra Strand launched Pixi with one transformative idea: beauty should be effortless, empowering, and truly kind to the skin. Amen to that! Pixi’s cruelty-free, botanically boosted, vegan formulations are designed for real life multitasking, products powered by nature’s most effective ingredients. Get Glowing Skin in 4 Simple Steps: The Pixi Perfect […]
Brides Who Wear Glasses
Brides Can Rock Their Glasses One of the questions I get asked most often by brides who wear glasses is: “Will my glasses ruin my makeup or my wedding photos?” The answer is absolutely not. If wearing your glasses is how you feel most comfortable, and you don’t get on with contact lenses, then you should 100% wear them […]
Clean Girl Makeup Is Done? I’m Not Convinced.
“Clean girl makeup is done. Maxi makeup is back.” I hate headlines like this. Why do we do it? What if I still love clean girl makeup? Does this suddenly mean I’m no longer going to be accepted in society if I prefer a fresh, minimal look? Makeup trends don’t need to cancel each other […]
Helmingham Hall Wedding
Helmingham Hall Wedding Shoot 13th July 2020 I realise this shoot took place a little while ago, but having just finished reading Xa Tollemache’s A Garden Well Placed, a beautiful book about the gardens at Helmingham I wanted to share the images from this magical day with you all. Emerging from the very first COVID […]