Maddi & Shawn

Ahhhh, Maddi and Shawn’s epic Sandon wedding, hands down the most eventful and adventurous Wedding I have done to date. The location, the other side of Sandon River, is very remote and accessed by boat. I don’t like boats. Like I really, really don’t like boats. When I arrived it was absolutely bucketing down rain, torrential, blowing a gale in every direction. You could not have dreamt a worst scenario for someone that really, really, doesn’t like boats. I had to load all my gear, and myself, into a small boat to be transported to the location. By the time I got there, I was drenched from head to toe and had to do the entire wedding dripping wet. It poured down rain all morning, but thankfully the sun came out just before the ceremony and it was an absolute cracker of an afternoon. Unfortunately by the time I was transported by boat back to the mainland, the single road out was completely flooded from the downpour. Good times.

Beautiful image captured by @lucie.weddings of Maddi absolutely slaying that gorg dress by @santelia_sydney

Bridal Trials

A little snippet from a recent interview with the guys over at Yamba Weddings. You can check out the entire interview here https://www.yambaweddings.com.au/post/meet-the-supplier-nicky-fletcher-makeup-artist

“Do you think it’s worth doing a trial before the wedding day? Why?

Bridal trials are a great idea for a number of reasons. Firstly, they give you the opportunity to meet your artist. Makeup Artists and Hair Stylists play a huge part on your wedding day; they could potentially be with you for up to 7 hours, so it’s important that you choose someone you are happy to have in your space. It’s also a good opportunity to bounce ideas off your artist if you are unsure of the look you are after. This will save time on the day, and will ensure that you are both on the same page so there are no surprises on your special day. If you are unfamiliar with the artist’s work, it will give you the chance to see if their style is suited to your needs and guarantee that you know exactly what you are going to get. A trial also gives you the chance to see how the makeup is going to hold up over the day as well.”

MUA: @nickyfletchermakeup
MODEL: @breepinard
📷 Nicky Fletcher

Lara

Freckles. Love them/ Hate them? I’m a freckly faced kid and I don’t remember a time where they bothered me? I do recall my freckles bothering other kids in the playground though. But I would say for my clients it’s 50/50. Half don’t mind them, love them even, and the other half are all FULL COVERAGE PLEASE. If you aren’t a fan of your frecks and you want to hide them with full coverage on your face, my only advice is to check your deck. If your décolletage is also freckly you’ll end up with a gorgeous flawless face that doesn’t match your chest, which looks really odd. I only ever wear a tinted moisturiser, (lovin the Nars at the moment #notspon#wishiwas#ohheynars), its just enough to even out my skin tone, but lets the freckles shine through, so my face and decolletage are matchy matchy for a more natural look. 

And to all the kids out there that have been picked on for their gorgeous freckles, us MUA’s are painting these things on now, so inya face Tina from 1986.

PRODUCTS:
SKIN
@biodermaaustralia Sensibo
@smashboxcosmetics Photofinish Primer
@meccacosmetica Lit from Within Illuminating Drops
@narsissist Sheer Glow Foundation

EYES
@maccosmeticsaustralia Pro Paint Pot
@meccamax Zoom Liner
@narsissist Laguna Matte Bronzer
@maccosmeticsaustralia Woodwinked Shadow
@modelrocklashes Individual Lashes
@toofaced BTS Mascara

BROWS
@anastasiabeverlyhills Brow Powder Duo in “Soft Brown”
@makeup_weapons Brow Balm
@stilacosmetics Stay all Day Brow Colour

CHEEKS
@meccamax Off Duty Stick
@meccacosmetica Hydra Cheek Tint & Illuminating Balm
@stilacosmetics Stay all Day Brow Colour for freckles

LIPS
@lanolips
@maccosmeticsaustralia Whirl

SET
@urbandecaycosmetics All Nighter Spray

MUA: @nickyfletchermakeup
MODEL: @larahooklyn
PHOTOGRAPHER: Nicky Fletcher

Emily

So I nearly wasn’t going to share this image, or any from this look, because I am FUSSY AF when it comes to my images, if it aint razor sharp focus/impeccable lighting/good tones, it gets canned. I seriously beat myself up over these images, the makeup was spot on, and Em did an absolute stellar job in front of the lens, and I let the whole team down by not taking 2 minutes to ensure the lighting was correct before snapping away. I knew it was harsh afternoon light before I even started, but I was in a hurry to get Em off to her photoshoot and foolishly thought I may have been able to tinker with the exposure in post. It physically pains me that I stuffed up so royally on such an epic look. Moving on…… #empleasecomeback

 SKIN 
@biodermaaustralia Sensibo  
@smashboxcosmetics Photofinish Primer 
@meccacosmetica Lit from Within Illuminating Drops,  
@narsissist Sheer Glow Foundation
@lauramercier Translucent Powder 

EYES 
@smashboxcosmetics Matte Palette  
@toofaced Born this Way Palette 
@maccosmeticsaustralia Shadow  @erinbiggcosmetics Gel Liner 
@modelrocklashes Individual Lashes  
@toofaced BTS Mascara 

BROWS 
@anastasiabeverlyhills Brow Powder Duo in “Soft Brown”  
@makeup_weapons Brow Balm 

 CHEEKS 
@lauramercier Blush  
@meccamax contour @meccacosmetica Enlightened Highlight 

LIPS 
@lanolips@maccosmeticsaustralia Strip Down Liner + Honeylove 

SET 
@urbandecaycosmetics All Nighter Spray 

MUA: @nickyfletchermakeup
MODEL: @emilycrispe
📷 Nicky Fletcher

Rachel & Brenton

Rachel and Brenton wrapped up the year that was 2020. When Rachel booked me as her MUA I remember thinking, “what kind of wonder woman plans a Wedding a few days before Christmas?” I’m flat out organising Christmas, let alone adding one of life’s biggest occasions into the mix. Then I met Rachel, ridiculously cruisy and super chilled. That’s the kind of person that organises a Wedding right before Christmas.

MUA: @nickyfletchermakeup
PHOTOGRAPHER: @jeremybeckerphotography
HAIR: @solacedayspahairbeauty
FLOWERS: @paper_daisy_florist

Lara

The soft, dewy, glowy, bronzed beach skin is all the go at the moment. I took this opportunity to step right out of my comfort zone and try something new. I’ve always used powder products; blush, contour, highlight, etc, as that is what I was trained with, it’s what I know, I’m comfortable with it, confident with it, I know how it works and I know it looks good. I was nervous to give the creams a go, being a perfectionist there aint no room for f’ing it up. Errrmmmmagawd, I LOVE IT! This is essentially why I ask these beautiful creatures out to my studio, try new products, test my skills, grow, evolve. Poor Lara is very used to my colourful language #whoisnt and seeing that crease in between my brow as I reach for the makeup remover… We get there in the end, and I think you’ll agree, this was a win.

What look would you like me to demonstrate next?

PRODUCTS:
SKIN
@biodermaaustralia Sensibo
@smashboxcosmetics Photofinish Primer
@meccacosmetica Lit from Within Illuminating Drops
@narsissist Sheer Glow Foundation
EYES
@maccosmeticsaustralia Pro Paint Pot
@meccamax Zoom Liner
@narsissist Laguna Matte Bronzer
@maccosmeticsaustralia Woodwinked Shadow
@modelrocklashes Individual Lashes
@toofaced BTS Mascara
BROWS
@anastasiabeverlyhills Brow Powder Duo in “Soft Brown”
@makeup_weapons Brow Balm
@stilacosmetics Stay all Day Brow Colour
CHEEKS
@meccamax Off Duty Stick
@meccacosmetica Hydra Cheek Tint & Illuminating Balm
@stilacosmetics Stay all Day Brow Colour for freckles
LIPS
@lanolips
@maccosmeticsaustralia Whirl
SET
@urbandecaycosmetics All Nighter Spray

Bree

This gorgeous girl popped in for a makeup lesson and photoshoot last month. Bree is an aspiring actress and wanted to learn how to do her makeup properly for auditions and was also requiring headshots for her StarNow profile. I absolutely LOVE this transformation, probably one of my favourite yet. Go get em Bree! And don’t forget to mention me in your Oscar speech x

I do have Gift Vouchers available if you are wanting to gift a lesson or photoshoot to someone special.

Bree’s eyes were prepped using @maccosmeticsaustralia Pro Paint Pot in “Layin Low” and created using the @smashboxcosmetics Matte Palette and @maccosmeticsaustralia eyeshadow in shade “Bronze Frost” . @erinbiggcosmetics gel liner 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, @lauramercier blush and @meccacosmetica Enlightened Highlight on the cheeks. Set using @urbandecaycosmetics All Nighter Spray.

Emmy

Once again a very rare moment where I am lost for words. Just sit back and soak in this absolutely gorgeous face.

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”. @narsissist Cool Crush Palette used on the lower lashline in the colours “Ganges” and “Inception”. @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 “Russian Red” Lipstick.

Lara

Happy Easter! I hope you are all having a wonderful Easter long weekend and indulging in all things chocolate. I’m currently sitting somewhere between epic sugar high and uncomfortable nausea. When it comes to chocolate, resistance is futile.

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, @lauramercier blush and @meccacosmetica Enlightened Highlight on the cheeks. @lanolips for a bare lip. Set using @urbandecaycosmetics All Nighter Spray