Mia’s eyes were prepped using @maccosmeticsaustralia Pro Paint Pot in “Layin Low” and created using the toofaced Born This Way Palette in the colours “Warm Rose”, “Petal” and “Seashell”. @meccamax Zoom Liner in Espresso on the upper lashline along with 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 @lauramercier Translucent Powder and @hourglasscosmetics Ambient Lighting Powder. Contour, blush and @meccacosmetica Enlightened Highlight on the cheeks. Set using urbandecaycosmetics All Nighter Spray.

Hey Guys, I am back into the full swing of things!

At the end of last year I took a moment to sit back and reflect on the year that was and contemplate the year ahead. I really didn’t know how 2021 was going to look for my little business considering where we are in the world at the moment. I started the year off feeling like there was still reluctance from couples to start booking Weddings when there is still so much uncertainty around the pandemic. This last week I have been inundated with enquiries and it just makes my big ol artistic heart so happy. I love my job, and I am so grateful and appreciate all your support.
I am up to date with all my emails, so if you are waiting to hear back from me please check your ‘others’ folder.

Happy Straya Day!

Ella’s eyes were prepped using @maccosmeticsaustralia Pro Paint Pot in “Layin Low” and created using the @smashboxcosmetics Covershot Matte Palette in the colour “Werk It”. maccosmeticsaustralia “Fascinating” kohl liner on the lower waterline. Lashes coated with @toofaced BTS Mascara. 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 “Russian Red” Lipstick.

Covi-dee update. As of November 23rd little ol me is required to inform the big ol government of my client interactions. It is now mandatory for me to electronically check in clients. If you have an upcoming booking with me I will be in contact with you prior to your booking to confirm the names and numbers of those getting their makeup done. Good times people! Just doing what I can to keep Straya safe #whatahero

Mia’s eyes were prepped using @maccosmeticsaustralia Pro Paint Pot in “Layin Low” and created using the @smashboxcosmetics Covershot Matte Palette in the colours “Supermodel” and “Werk it” with @maccosmeticsaustralia “Starlight Violet” on the mobile lid. @Erinbiggcosmetics Black Gel Liner on the upper lashline and @maccosmeticsaustralia “Fascinating” kohl liner on the lower waterline, with @maccosmeticsaustralia” Bronze Frost” applied to the lower lashline. @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 “Capricious” Lipstick.

Big news! Hold on to the edge of your seats people, this is going to be hard to believe…. BUT….. 2020 is almost over!! Yeeeeeew! Which also means Christmas is just around the corner. Now before the panic sets in, this is a friendly reminder that I do offer gift vouchers. You can purchase a voucher for a makeover, lesson, beauty images, etc. All of my services and packages can be found on the packages tab on my website. Please email if you would like a Gift Voucher and keep in mind there may be delays with postage this time of year.

Jaimee’s eyes were prepped using @maccosmeticsaustralia Pro Paint Pot in “Painterly” and created using the @toofaced Born This Way Palette in the colours “Cocoa”, “Nude” and “Seashell” with @napoleonperdis “Starlight” shimmer on the mobile lid. @Erinbiggcosmetics Black Gel Liner on the upper lashline and @maccosmeticsaustralia “Teddy” kohl liner on the lower waterline. @modelrocklashes individual lashes applied to the upper lashline. Brows filled using @anastasiabeverlyhills Brow Powder Duo in “Medium 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 “Velvet Teddy” Lipstick.

Its Jaca time here in the Clarence Valley. Our little town of Grafton is well known for its annual Jacaranda Festival, a celebration under the canopy of these beautiful purple blooms. Unfortunately, for the first time in history, the Festival had to be cancelled due to the current world situation. So here’s my Jaca purple inspired look on the gorgeous Lara. Im challenging all those ladies out there with Aqua Brown, Blue Green, Cool Green, Hazel or Warm Green eyes to splash a little purple on their lids. You don’t have to go full ham with bright purple, try a dusty purple, or aubergine. Watch the colour of your eyes intensify as they play against the purple hue, its magic!

Lara’s eyes were created using the @toofaced Sweet Peach palette in the colours “Talk Derby To Me”, “Delectable” and blended with @maccosmeticsaustralia “Soft Brown”, mobile lid highlighted with @napoleonperdis Colour Disc Purple. @smashboxcosmetics “Raven” liner on the upper lash line and @Bobbibrownaustralia Black Ink Gel Liner on the lower waterline, mascara and a full set of @ardelllashesaus Demi Wispies lashes applied. 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 Mac “Whirl” Lipstick.

I receive numerous enquires each day through Facebook, Instagram, emails, texts and phone calls. Each of those enquiries usually leads to back and forth conversations. Like a lot of small businesses I am a one woman show and at times just responding to enquires can take up a huge part of my day.
I am a Mum to two beautiful little girls, one of which is with me full time #24/7 #stagefiveclinger. I am very conscious of the time I spend on my phone while I am around my girls, so rather than picking up my phone every three minutes to respond to a message, I allocate a time each day to sit down at my computer and respond to all your enquiries. So if you don’t hear back from me straight away, know that I am most likely wrangling a cute, but very demanding, three year old and I will respond as soon as I can. I always endeavour to reply within 24hrs, so if you haven’t heard back from me please check your junk/others folders, otherwise please message again in case there is a glitch in the matrix.

Thanks so much for all your support x

Emmy’s eyes were prepped using @maccosmeticsaustralia Pro Paint Pot in “Groundwork” and created using the @smashboxcosmetics Covershot Matte Palette in the colours “Deadline”, “Angles”, “ Publisher” and “Werk it”. @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 and @hourglasscosmetics Ambient Lighting Powder. Contour, blush and @meccacosmetica Enlightened Highlight on the cheeks. Lip is @maccosmeticsaustralia “Amourous” Lipstick.

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.

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.

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.

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.