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Bridal/wedding Make-up artist training in Lincolnshire...

I had the pleasure last week, of doing some Bridal/wedding make-up training for a budding Make-up artist, Emma Knight.  Emma came all the way from Suffolk to train with me and apparently has been a fan of my work for the past 2 years!  Emma has trained with the fantastic Pixiwoo and wanted more of a specialised make-up training in the art of Bridal/wedding make-up.  It was a full day!  We started at 9.30 am and after discussing the aims and objectives of the day we set to work!  I first did a demo on Bridal make-up on a model and then Emma did the same afterwards - I gave lots of encouragement and advice along the way.  We finished at 3.30 p.m.

After lunch I had a mature model booked in and I demonstrated Mother-of-the-Bride make-up and then Emma again, did the same after me.  After this I gave her a run-down on all of my most-used products and lots of tips too!  Emma was very eager to learn and I was very impressed with her willingness to learn.  When Emma arrived back home she wrote the following about me - "I have just returned from a 'Bridal Bootcamp' with the amazing Tina Brocklebank, who has really put me through my paces. Tina has over 23 years experience in this industry so there is nothing she does not know about Bridal make-up. Tina is also a Bobbi Brown guru.  Thank you so much I had a great day and learned A LOT!  I really can't thank you enough, you made everything seem so straight forward and have given me the confidence boost that I really needed."

If you would like some Bridal/wedding make-up artist training, please contact me for further details and I can cater it for your level of skill and requirements.

Bridal and Wedding / Make-up kit and studio / Make-Up Lessons / Make-up tips / News & Events - 05/20/2013
Mature makeup/Mother of the Bride. Mrs Johnson.

Mature make-up/Mother of the Bride...

Busy day today, writing for my August column for the Journal magazine.  I have decided to write about mature ladies and make-up.  I do lots of make-up lessons and I love being able to help mature ladies with looking their best.  After being trained by Bobbi Brown I fully understood the method of how to make older ladies look amazing using the right tools and products.

Its all about "making you look like you...but better".  Sounds cheesy I know, but it is so true.  You don't have to apply  a lot of make-up just the right make-up! and you will look amazing.

I love using Bobbi Brown make-up still to this day, on myself and on my clients, since I worked for them over 15 years ago now!  It is just so easy to use and helps you look your best with minimal effort.

Bridal and Wedding / Mature Ladies Make-Up / News & Events - 05/09/2013
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Bobbi Brown make-up obsession...

As a Make-up artist I am constantly updating my make-up kit and keeping up with the trends and changes in new ingredients.  I thought I would give the new Bobbi Brown compact Long-wear foundations a try.  I must say they are fantastic from my point of view, as they are more portable and compact, easier to use and apply. After trying the product on myself I must say, this product is a winner for me and I will certainly be buying more!  It just looks like skin when you put it on with the dry sponge, that comes with it.  This is really good if you have oily skin, not so good if you have dry skin as it is oil-free, however, it stays on all day and you can build up the coverage you want.

I also bought some Bobbi Brown tinted moisturiser as with Prom make-ups coming up, teens have good, young skin and just don't need a lot of foundation usually, so a nice sheer base always works well.

I also bought some Bobbi Brown high shimmer lip glosses, (I love Bare sparkle), its a very sparkly, nude gloss, beautiful for Brides.  To add to my collection of blushers I bought the Coral shimmer blush from Bobbi Brown and also some Face oil and the Repair balm which is amazing too, if you have very dry skin.

I am looking forward to doing a wedding tomorrow in Barnetby.  The Bride is after a very dramatic look, (think Beyoncé.)  So I can't wait to be doing a smoky eye and lots of false lashes!

I am also very impressed with the Maybelline Colour Tattoo cream gel eyeshadows, I was watching the amazing Charlotte Tilbury on one of her tutorials and she was using one, I bought 4 as they are gorgeous! and have 24 hour staying power! (but who wants it to stay on for 24 hours?!)

I am looking forward to writing my next article for the Journal magazine, for my regular column.  This time I am going to write about Mature ladies make-up, as I love doing make-up for mature ladies, they just always look so wonderful!  So keep your eyes peeled for some top tips about mature make-up. x

Make-up kit and studio / News & Events - 05/02/2013
Laura Mercier products

Make-up products I like to use...

Just thought I would write a quick post about products I love to use on myself -

Bobbi Brown moisturising balm SPF 25, Becca skin perfector, Illamasqua highlighter in Gleam, Anastasia Brow wizz,  Bobbi Brown cream eyeshadows and gel liner,  Max Factor mascara, Bobbi Brown bronzer and blush, Bobbi Brown lip pencil, lip colour and lip gloss.

Get the look / Make-Up Lessons / Make-up tips / News & Events - 04/24/2013
Makeup lesson voucher.

The Wedding Journal 2013.

Enquiries have been coming in thick and fast and I am very busy at the moment with wedding make-up trials, for Brides, bridesmaids and Mother of the Brides, etc!  I am also very busy with teenage make-up lessons, (however, I only recommend make-up on teenage girls from the age of 16.)  I feel that any younger is not appropriate.  Even the 16 year old girls really need minimal make-up.  Its strange isn't it, we want to look older when we are young then young when we are old!!
Easter was a very busy time for me - I did a lovely wedding in Woodhall Spa and stayed at the beautiful Petwood hotel.  The Bride was getting married at The Dower house hotel, a very beautiful place.  I had 7 ladies make-ups to do...so timings were of the essence!  However, I have managed to do 10 ladies make-ups before in one sitting...so it can be done!
This weekend takes me to the beautiful Wood hall spa and hotel in Wetherby for 5 ladies, I love getting to see all these beautiful old buildings and it is an  honour sharing someones' special day with them.
I have also finally got round to ordering a new personalised make-up chair for my make-up studio...I have wanted one for years!  I will post up a photo soon!  I have also been ordering lots of new make-up for my clients to try from Daniel Sandler, Illamasqua, Shu Uemura and my fave - Bobbi Brown!!  I also love using Louise Young - the smokey eye palette is amazing!
I am also looking forward to doing a day course soon for a make-up artist who has trained with Pixiwoo, she is coming all the way from Suffolk to train with me, and I am looking forward to helping her out and showing her a few tricks of the trade!
Anyway, please feel free to e-mail me with any questions - as you know, I love raving on about make-up!
Tina x
(P.S I am still taking bookings for 2014, but limited availability.  Please contact me and I will check to see if I am available for your wedding date/occasion!)
Make-Up Lessons / Make-up tips / News & Events - 04/10/2013

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