Lara

Lets talk lipsticks. How do you choose your lip colour? Most women head to the makeup counter and proceed to swipe 79 different shades of lippy on the back of their hand, only to find the one that they end up purchasing doesn’t really look the same as it did on their hand. A super neat trick I learnt many years ago from one of the best makeup educators in the business @raemorrismakeup –  Instead of using the back of your hand (which has nude/neutral undertones), use the tip of your finger, where your fingerprint is, it is pretty close to the colour (blue/red undertone) and texture of your lips. If you don’t get the desired colour in one swipe, choose a different lipstick. You don’t want to be using half a lipstick each time you wear it. Besides, the more lippy you put on, the more lippy that comes off #probsonyourteeth. 

Lara’s eyes were prepped using @maccosmeticsaustralia Pro Paint Pot in “Layin Low” and created using the @toofaced Sweet Peach Palette in colours “Peach Pit”, “Caramelised”, “Georgia”, “Lucious” and “Cobbler”. @erinbiggcosmetics Black Gel Liner on the upper lashline and lower waterline. Brows filled using @anastasiabeverlyhills Brow Powder Duo in “Soft Brown” and tamed using @makeup_weapons Brow Balm. Velvety skin achieved by using the @smashboxcosmetics Photo Finish Primer, @meccacosmetica Lit from Within Illuminating Drops, @narsissist Sheer Glow Foundation, finished off with a dusting of @lauramercier Translucent Powder and @hourglasscosmetics Ambient Lighting Powder. Contour, blush and @meccacosmetica Enlightened Highlight on the cheeks. Lip is @maccosmeticsaustralia “Full Fuchsia” and @lorealaustralia “Intense Plum” Lipstick.

Brooke

The Nicky Fletcher Makeup Hotline tells me that Year 12 Formals are BACK ON BABY! You girls are quiiiiiiiiick! Thank you so much to all the girls that have booked in already, I really appreciate your support. Its been a tough year with many, MANY cancellations, and at times I’ve doubted myself and my business, but to receive so many formal bookings last week it really lifted my spirits and made me feel like I am still on the right track, so THANK YOU!
I only have limited spots left, please get in touch asap if you would like to book.

Brooke’s eyes were prepped using @maccosmeticsaustralia Pro Paint Pot in “Layin Low” and created using the @smashboxcosmetics Covershot Matte Palette in the colours “Angles”, “Publisher” and “Werk it” with a @narsissist purple shadow smudged on the lower lashline. @erinbiggcosmetics Black Gel Liner on the upper lashline and lower waterline. @modelrocklashes individual lashes applied to the upper lashline. Brows filled using @anastasiabeverlyhills Brow Powder Duo in “Soft Brown” and tamed using @makeup_weapons Brow Balm. Velvety skin achieved by using the @smashboxcosmetics Photo Finish Primer, @meccacosmetica Lit from Within Illuminating Drops, @narsissist Sheer Glow Foundation, finished off with a dusting of @lauramercier Translucent Powder. Contour, blush and @meccacosmetica Enlightened Highlight on the cheeks. Lip is @maccosmeticsaustralia “Crème in your Coffee” Lipstick.

Falyn

Falyn was a good 10klms out of her comfort zone sitting in my chair. She had never had her makeup done, let alone weerrrk the moves in front of the camera. She was incredibly nervous, but OMG, CHECK. OUT. THIS. BOSS!

My job as a Makeup Artist isn’t just about applying makeup, but making sure my client is comfortable and they leave feeling beautiful and confident within themselves. Those of you that know me personally know that I don’t take myself too seriously #refined#executive#bogan, and I try to make the experience as relaxed as possible. Its really just a solid hour of Dad jokes – or Mum jokes as they are referred to in our house.

Falyn’s eyes were prepped using @maccosmetics Pro Paint Pot in “Layin Low” and created using the @toofaced Born This Way Palette in colours “Truffle”, “Cocoa”, “Maple” and “Nude”, with @maccosmeticsaustralia “Woodwinked” on the mobile lid. @bobbibrownaustralia Black Ink Gel Liner on the upper lashline and lower waterline. Brows filled using @anastasiabeverlyhills Brow Powder Duo in “Soft Brown” and tamed using @makeup_weapons Brow Balm. Velvety skin achieved by using the @smashboxcosmetics Photo Finish Primer, @meccacosmetica Lit from Within Illuminating Drops, @narsissist Sheer Glow Foundation, finished off with a dusting of @lauramercier Translucent Powder and @hourglasscosmetics Ambient Lighting Powder. Contour, blush and @meccacosmetica Enlightened Highlight on the cheeks.

Claire

A client recently told me that she was taught to colour match foundation to the back of her hand, which I thought was a really bizarre concept. I mean, unless you are spending your days modelling the latest Tiffany & Co catalogue, your hand isn’t really near your face #donttouchyourface, so why would you colour match to it? I remember as a teenager being taught to colour match to your jawline – nope, we don’t do that now either. It turns out your neck is one of the palest parts of your body, thanks to your noggin shading it from the sun. You want your face and body to be the same colour, so we match your foundation to your chest area. Another way to check that you are all over this matchy matchy business is to turn your head to the side and rest your chin on your shoulder. Step back and have a look in the mirror – your forehead, chin, shoulder and arm should all be the same colour. Of course this theory all goes out the window if you have a cracking farmers tan like me.

How were you taught to colour match?

Claire’s eyes were prepped using @maccosmeticsaustralia Pro Paint Pot in “Groundwork” and created using the @toofaced Born This Way Palette in colours “Truffle”, “Cocoa” and “Nude”, with @maccosmeticsaustralia “Bronze Frost” on the mobile lid. @bobbibrownaustralia Black Ink Gel Liner on the upper lashline and lower waterline, mascara and @modelrocklashes individual lashes. Brows filled using @anastasiabeverlyhills Brow Powder Duo in “Soft Brown” and tamed using @makeup_weapons Brow Balm. Velvety skin achieved by using the @smashboxcosmetics Photo Finish Primer, @meccacosmetica Lit from Within Illuminating Drops, @narsissist Sheer Glow Foundation, finished off with a dusting of @hourglasscosmetics Veil Translucent Powder and Ambient Lighting Powder. Contour, blush and @meccacosmetica Enlightened Highlight on the cheeks. Lip is @maccosmeticsaustralia “Cream in your Coffee” Lipstick.

Emily

I was recently asked why I only post professional edited images on my socials and not quick snaps off my phone. There are a number of reasons I use professional images, the first and main reason is because my dodgy Sony Ericcsson from 1986 takes the crappest photos of all time, but it’s a great tool to actually call people with. I understand it’s a novel concept to use a camera to take a photo these days.

Secondly, I have a background in photography and graphic design, so to be able to combine all three brings me an immense amount of joy and pleasure. I would imagine it’s similar to the kind of pleasure you would feel if you were to have all three Hemsworths lined up in front of you.

And thirdly, I like it. I love that it looks professional, it’s the OCD in me.

I take all my portrait images myself, and also edit them myself, but I would like point out that I NEVER edit my makeup. I find the images that come straight out of the camera are flat and do not represent the actual colours in real life. I mainly edit the lighting and tweek the colours.

Emily’s eyes were slightly contoured using the @toofaced Born This Way palette in the colour “nude”. Natural lashes were curled with mascara applied. @maccosmeticsaustralia kohl liner in “Fascinating” applied to the lower waterline. Brows filled using @anastasiabeverlyhills Brow Powder Duo in “Soft Brown” and tamed using @makeup_weapons Brow Balm. Velvety skin achieved by using the @smashboxcosmetics Photo Finish Primer, @meccacosmetica Lit from Within Illuminating Drops, @narsissist Sheer Glow Foundation, finished off with a dusting of @hourglasscosmetics Ambient Lighting Palette. Contour, blush and @meccacosmetica Enlightened Highlight on the cheeks. Lip is @maccosmeticsaustralia “Full Fuchsia” Lipstick.

Bronte

A sweet, soft look for Bronte. I’ll be honest, I tend to find these looks challenging, simply because I always like to add that “little bit more” just to finish the makeup off. But I absolutely LOVE these colours on Bronte, they make her blue eyes electric! Who else is feeling a young @rosiehw vibe with this shot? LOVE.  

Bronte’s eyes were prepped using @maccosmeticsaustralia Pro Paint Pot in “Painterly” and created using the @toofaced Born This Way Palette in colours “Warm Rose”, “Petal” and “Seashell”, with @maccosmeticsaustralia “Ginger Snap”on the mobile lid. @bobbibrownaustralia Black Ink Gel Liner on the upper lashline, mascara and @modelrocklashes individual lashes. @maccosmeticsaustralia Teddy kohl liner on the waterline. Brows filled using @anastasiabeverlyhills Brow Powder Duo in “Soft Brown” and tamed using @makeup_weapons Brow Balm. Velvety skin achieved by using the @smashboxcosmetics Photo Finish Primer, @meccacosmetica Lit from Within Illuminating Drops, @narsissist Sheer Glow Foundation, finished off with a dusting of @hourglasscosmetics Veil Translucent Powder. Contour, blush and @meccacosmetica Enlightened Highlight on the cheeks. Lip is @maccosmeticsaustralia Amourous Lipstick.

Lara

Ever since the beginning of time, aka: when I first moved out of home, my Mum would collect newspaper/magazine clippings of articles that she felt would be of interest to me. She would always send them to me, no matter where I lived in the world – she even posted them to me when I lived in London.

Last week she rocked up for babysitting duties with the standard handful of clippings. She showed me a makeup look, and I’m not sure what she saw, but she did that thing she does with her nose when she doesn’t like something. What I saw was a perfect wing, yeah it was electric blue, not a look you’d slap on to head down to Coles, but it was a superb application.

If you want it, I can do it. My makeup style is definitely ‘natural’, I love ‘barely there’ foundation, soft dewy skin and subtle eye makeup that enhances your natural beauty. But I’ve got skills I keep hidden away for special occasions, like tormenting my Mother, so if you’re feeling inclined to hit the local with an electric blue wing, I’m up for it.

(I’m predicting a shit tonne of newspapers on my doorstep after this little dig. Luv ya Mum, and your bloody newspapers). 

Lara’s eyes were slightly contoured using the @toofaced Born This Way palette in the colour “nude”. Mini wing applied using @inglot_australia Duraline to transform a dry powder shadow into a liquid liner. Brows filled using @anastasiabeverlyhills Brow Powder Duo in “Soft Brown” and tamed using @makeup_weapons Brow Balm. Velvety skin achieved by using the @smashboxcosmetics Photo Finish Primer, @meccacosmetica Lit from Within Illuminating Drops, @narsissist Sheer Glow Foundation, finished off with a dusting of @lauramercier Translucent Powder. Contour, blush and @meccacosmetica Enlightened Highlight on the cheeks. Lip is cult favourite @maccosmeticsaustralia “Velvet Teddy” Lipstick. 

Ella

I love using contrasting colours on the eyes, it really intensifies the colour and makes them pop. For hazel eyes that’s colours like dusty pink, burgundy, aubergine, and even purple. But the brief for this shoot was raw+emotional. I debated whether I should pull it all the way back to a barely there makeup, but I could see so much potential in Ella’s facial structure and eyes. So instead I decided to use complimentary colours on Ella’s hazel eyes, basically the colours of her eyes – brown, amber, rust and green all blended together in this beautiful smoky eye. I paired back on her gorgeous porcelain skin, leaving it raw and fresh, just adding a bit of colour on her cheeks, letting those sweet freckles shine through. What a beauty! 

Ella’s eyes were created using the @toofaced Sweet Peach Palette in colours “Tempting”, ”Charmed Im sure”, “Puree”, “Bless her Heart”, “Bellini” and “Caramelised”. Eyes prepped using @maccosmeticsaustralia Pro Paint Pot in “Painterly”. @bobbibrownaustralia Black Ink Gel Liner on the upper lashline and @maccosmeticsaustralia “Teddy” kohl liner on the lower waterline, mascara and @modelrocklashes indi lashes on the upper lashline. Brows filled using @anastasiabeverlyhills Brow Powder Duo in “Soft Brown” and tamed using @makeup_weapons Brow Balm. Velvety skin achieved by using the @smashboxcosmetics Photo Finish Primer, @meccacosmetica Lit from Within Illuminating Drops, @narsissist Sheer Glow Foundation, finished off with a dusting of @lauramercier Translucent Powder and @hourglasscosmetics Ambient Lighting Powder. Contour, blush and @meccacosmetica Enlightened Highlight on the cheeks. Lip is @maccosmeticsaustralia cult favourite “Velvet Teddy”.

Mia

So it turns out you guys loooooooove a good “Before and After”. I’ve received so much positive feedback I’ve decided to add a “Before & After” section to the “Gallery” drop down menu on the website.

Thanks for all your continued support, you guys are awesome!

Mia’s eyes were created using the @smashboxcosmetics Covershot Matte Eye Palette in the colours “Werk it” ”Publisher”, “Angles” and “Deadline” on the upper lid and highlighted with @inglot_australia Rust 605 shadow on the mobile lid. The lower lashline is smudged with @smashboxcosmetics “Deadline” and @inglot_australia Rust 605. @erinbiggcosmetics Black Gel Liner on the upper lashline and lower waterline, mascara and a full set of @ardelllashesaus lashes on the upper lashline. Brows filled using @anastasiabeverlyhills Brow Powder Duo in “Soft Brown” and tamed using @makeup_weapons Brow Balm. Velvety skin achieved by using the @smashboxcosmetics Photo Finish Primer, @meccacosmetica Lit from Within Illuminating Drops, @narsissist Sheer Glow Foundation, finished off with a dusting of @lauramercier Translucent Powder. Contour, blush and @meccacosmetica Enlightened Highlight on the cheeks. Lip is @maccosmeticsaustralia Whirl Lipstick with @lanolips gloss. All applied using @crownbrushaustralia brushes.