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Burghley house wedding, Stamford.

I love travelling around the U.K, working on various weddings and yesterday I had the honour of visiting beautiful Stamford. I had no idea what a great place it is to visit!

Burghley house, Stamford.

It was the gorgeous Rachael's wedding and she was getting married at the very majestic, Burghley house. It is huge! I had to do her wedding make-ups at The George in Stamford, which is a gorgeous old hotel, with lots of character, great food and amazing staff,

I took over the room slightly with my make-up kit, (as usual!), lighting was not too bad to work in and all went perfect on the wedding morning and we had such a giggle.

The George hotel, Stamford.

I had the Bride, Mum and 3 gorgeous Bridesmaids to make-up. Rachael rocked a smokey, sparkly eye with nude, pink glossy lips and the Bridesmaids went for sparkly eyes and pinky glossy lips, apart from one of the Bridesmaids, who went for a slightly stronger look.

Rachael, make-up by Tina Brocklebank.

Rachael looked amazing in her fitted, lacey wedding gown. The Bridesmaids were in champagne floor length gowns. The flowers were so beautiful, and as the Groom was Swiss, they incorporated Edelweiss into their flower scheme.

Beautiful Bride, Rachael.

Rachael's make-up was kept natural but with definition on her eyes. I used golds and bronzes, with a gorgeous gold sparkly eyeshadow from Make-up Forever. Skin was dewy on the cheekbones and a flush of pink on the cheeks, lips were nude pink with shimmer lip gloss.

A wonderful, happy morning and I wish Rachael and her Husband lots of love, luck and happiness!

Highlighting.

My regular make-up column in The Lincoln Journal, (July edition.)

Please e-mail me with any make-up questions or topics you would like me to include - tina@tinabrocklebank.co.uk

Get the look / Make-up tips / News & Events - 07/07/2016

Prom make-up...

Its not often I post photos of my daughter, but I just had to recently! It was her Prom day recently and I was just so proud of her, I wanted to show her off to the world!

It is a well-known fact, that at this age, teenagers can suffer with bad skin and a few spots here and there. Alisha has completely mastered the art of concealing her little blemishes. She has a great skincare routine, but despite all of this, she still gets spots. She also takes good care of what she eats and she drinks plenty of water.

At the moment she is trying out various creams from the Drs, but I know it is just her hormones, and the blemishes will go. However, in the meantime, we have a secret weapon...make-up!

Alisha has very pale skin, in fact even paler than porcelain, her shade is the Alabaster from the Bobbi Brown range. She also has very oily skin, typical of her age. She really has to look after her skin. She has been using Dermalogica, but to be honest, it still hasn't sorted it out.

Moisturiser wise - depending on her skin, she uses an oil-free one from Dermalogica or if her skin is dry, she uses Embryolisse Lait creme concentre.

For her prom, Alisha wanted her make-up very natural. Thank goodness she is not a heavy make-up kinda girl, (I've taught her well.) We went for a natural foundation, (of course!), she is not into the spray tan thing either, I always try and persuade girls to go for their own skin colour and embrace it, rather than go against it.

I used the Bobbi Brown foundation stick, which is a wonderful product, you can use it where needed or all over, (if needed.) You can use it with fingers, brush or a sponge. It is also very economical too and portable. It is an essential in my kit, thats for sure.

I used this with a damp Beauty Blender, taking real care over any little blemishes, (I had primed and moisturised with Bobbi Brown vitamin enriched face base.) I then corrected under her eyes a little and then pin point concealed with a bit of concealer, if needed, in the same shade. I then used a Vichy loose translucent powder to set her make-up and to stop shine, using a Maggie Hunt powder brush.

Alisha has great, feathery, natural brows, (I am jealous.) I filled them in with a very light eyeshadow and used Maybelline Brow drama to set and define the hairs.

Eyes - I used Bone cream eyeshadow all over the eye area and then Slate in the crease, outer corner of the lid and slightly under the eye. I defined with a Black ink gel liner from Bobbi Brown, (avoiding the inner corner, as Alisha hates the bit that sometimes prints underneath the eye.) I lightly powdered to avoid any smudges too, under the eye.

I applied some natural false eyelashes - Ardell 110 are perfect for this, and then used a Rodial black mascara, which is lovely and carbon black.

I used a creamy pot rouge blush on her cheeks, only a tad, and then highlighted with a MAC iridescent loose powder in Silver dusk, which is gorgeous. I also used a little on the lid and below the brow.

Lip wise - Alisha only really likes natural, nude shades. So I applied a lip pencil by Bobbi Brown in Bare all over the lips and then finished with a lip colour by Bobbi Brown in Uber beige.

I was so proud of her on her prom, (as I always am.) But to see her all dressed up in her amazing dress, (incidentally expertly made my lovely, hugely talented friend, Joanna Leigh Couture in Brigg), and her hair done to perfection, make-up classic and natural, nails painted natural - she looked so elegant and classic. Very proud indeed.

It was a perfect day and she had an amazing prom. (Thanks to VW weddings for the camper van hire too and The Wedding and Flower boutique for the gorgeous roses.)

Alisha - Prom dress by Joanna Leigh couture. Shoes - Kurt Geiger. Clutch - Next. Jewellery - Daniella Draper.

False Eyelashes / Get the look / Make-Up Lessons / Make-up tips / News & Events / Prom Make-Up - 07/01/2016

Summer make-up.

I have finally got round to telling you what I have been up to since the launch of my new website. Basically, its been all go with weddings, shoots and make-up lessons. I have also been busy trying out some new make-up and I am going to be ordering lots of NARS soon as I am now a NARS Pro too, (I am already a Bobbi Brown and MAC Pro.)

With Summer here (ish),I always crave to let my skin breathe after Winter, and to wear less make-up on my skin. So I have opted for Sisley Self tanning, hydrating facial skincare. This has worked a treat, (and doesn't smell of biscuits!), it also means I can wear less foundation and it also hydrates my skin, as its always a bit on the dry side. I like to always take the time to cleanse well every night, (depending on my skin's needs, I like to use either Bioderma solution, No 7 creamy cleanser or Bobbi Brown cleansing oil/balm.) Once or twice a week I will use Alpha H Liquid gold, this acts to "polish" my skin, (however, I won't use this if I am using a facial tanner, perhaps once a week.) Moisturiser wise, I love my trusty Bobbi Brown moisturising balm, SPF 25. (Just to say, I don't believe in spending loads of money on cleansers, as they are not on your face very long! I prefer to spend on moisturisers instead.)

Make-up wise, with me wearing a facial tanner I can use less make-up, (I am usually a deathly shade of pale, with a few blemishes here and there, so I really have to try and even out my skin well cover those pesky spots...not to mention my under eye circles! Honestly, without make-up I look either ill or exhausted.)

I have been skipping on the foundation, (yippee!), and using Amazing cosmetics concealer, (well 2 - one on my skin and the lighter shade under my eyes.) I find this is a great concealer, as it doesn't crease and stays on, it also doesn't look shiny. If I am particularly dark under my eyes I will use a Bobbi Brown corrector first, then apply the lighter shade of concealer on the top.

Brows - I have been trying to go for the fuller brow look, as I was clever enough to tweeze my brows to an inch of their lives when I was at college, (damn you Kate Moss and your Biba look!) I use a small, slanted brush from Louise Young cosmetics and use an Anastasia Beverley Hills dip brow pomade, to create the illusion of hairs, I then go over with a Diego Dalla Palma brow gel, its amazing and has a dinky little brush too. I am not a fan of the "Insta brow" look, I mean, who has ombre brows?!! I like to keep make-up real and its all gone a bit too drag don't you agree?!

Eyeshadow wise - I have been using cream eyeshadows, and love the Bobbi Brown eyeshadow sticks. These are really quick and easy to blend, and usually I use just the one shade. Next I have been using a MAC Pro long wear pencil along my lash line, (tight lining too), and then creating a slight flick at the outer corners. I curl my lashes with Kevyn Aucoin eyelash curlers and then apply a Chanel mascara, (usually just to the top lashes, if I am not doing a smoky eye.) I let each coat dry before adding more. Lashes are my thing.

Next I apply a Bobbi Brown pot rouge, I love the shade Fresh melon as its really natural and also gives that lovely dewy look, I sometimes set this with a powder blush, (Apricot is nice, again by Bobbi Brown.) Highlighter next, I love the Bobbi Brown one in Pink glow, Daniel Sandler highlighter or a creamy highlighter from BECCA.

I very rarely use bronzer, but my favourite is either Cover FX or Bobbi Brown, and I'm not a fan of contouring, I prefer to highlight instead.

Lip wise, I always use a lip pencil first, I use a Nude pencil by Rodial, (all over my lips), then I love either Charlotte Tilbury "Bitch perfect" (love the name!), or Tom Ford "Blush Nude." Sometimes I keep it matte, but if I fancy a bit of a gloss then I use either a MAC dazzle glass gloss or Bobbi Brown in Buff.

Bookings wise - I have bookings every weekend now until October! (I am so rock and roll aren't I.) So, lots of early nights for me and early starts, but it goes with the job, and it doesn't bother me at all.

I also have been taking bookings up to 2018 now, next year is looking very busy too. I have taken some very long distance bookings on, its always nice to see different venues.

Please contact me to check availability at your earliest convenience, as I have had to turn away a lot of clients lately, as I am already fully booked.

Thanks for reading. I am aiming to blog at least once a month, so please bear with me. Thanks for all of your lovely feedback

(PS, please excuse the selfies, I am not a huge fan, but it does demonstrate what make-up I am using!)

xxx

Bobbi Brown haul

Get the look / Make-up kit and studio / Make-up tips / News & Events - 06/26/2016

Sisley Self tanning

I have been on the look out for a good fake tan product that doesn't look like I have been oompa lumpa'd and also one that doesn't cause spots! I was recommended this product by the lovely Lindsay Bown, (Make-up artist for Strictly come dancing, etc.) Yes, pricey at £83.50 but I was prepared to pay a bit more to be happier with the results.

At first I was disappointed with the size of the bottle, but like Lindsay had said, you only need a small amount. So in hindsight, this will last for ages.

It smells lovely and has a fluid texture, so great to apply and this will ensure streaks are kept at bay.

Within 2 hours I didn't notice that much of a difference, but on the 2nd application, I looked sun kissed and very natural, so I didn't have to wear foundation - great! This product is so great at evening your skin out. This also has the added benefit of not making your skin smell of biscuits! which most fake tans seem to have.

The lotion is quickly absorbed and feels very hydrating too. A great product if you don't want to wear much make-up to create that even sun kissed look. It always gives me a lift when I have a bit of a glow.

I will definitely be buying more of this, (but in the meantime, I will use very sparingly!)

Get the look / News & Events - 06/11/2016

Tina (smoky eye day look.)

I often get asked how long it takes me to do my make-up, (it depends on what time I have and what I need that day!)

Skin prep is very important to me, so making sure I use the right moisturiser for my skin, (depending on the time of year and my skins needs.) As I am getting older, my skin is more dry and I feel like I need a bit of a glow! so I always opt for something to give me that, I love my Bobbi Brown Moisturising balm, I then use a Hydrating eye cream.

I mix the balm with a Bobbi Brown CC cream, (as I feel the tinted balm is too heavy for me and the CC cream on its own isn't moisturising enough.) I then conceal any blemishes, (how is it I still get them at my age!?!) and uneven areas with a Bobbi Brown foundation stick.

I have under eye darkness, so I correct this with 2 shades of concealer, (the darkest first), by Amazing cosmetics, (believe me, I have tried most things and this product really works and does not budge/crease.) I then use a tiny amount of YSL touch eclait, if I am particularly dark.

Brows next, mine are a bit sparse, so I have to fill them in with an eyeshadow, I use Saddle by Bobbi Brown, (really lightly, as I am not a fan of the whole Instabrow thing, or Instamakeup thing for that matter!) I then define a little with a Pur Minerals brow pencil and set and enhance any brow hairs using Diego Dalla Palma brow gel.

I love using cream eyeshadows as they stay put and don't crease, again, Bobbi Brown are my fave. For this look I used Vanilla cream eyeshadow stick. I then used Taupe on the lid and below the eye. I then used my Charlotte Tilbury The Sophisticate eye palette, to create a smokey eye. I added a bit more definition with a gel liner, (this one is from BECCA.) I then used my Chanel mascara, top and bottom.

Cheeks next - I love my Bobbi Brown pot rouge at the moment in Fresh melon, very natural. Then a sweep of my Daniel Sandler Radiant sheen on my cheekbones.

Lips to finish - I used Rodial lip pencil in Nude and then finished with my Charlotte Tilbury lip colour in Bitch perfect.

Get the look / Make-up kit and studio / Make-Up Lessons / Make-up tips / Mature Ladies Make-Up / News & Events - 05/19/2016

Pretty, natural bridal make-up...

I love this photograph of the beautiful Rebecca. When Rebecca came to see me we discussed all options regarding her Bridal make-up look. Rebecca doesn't wear much make-up as is a Dr (and a Mother now!) Rebecca is blessed with lovely skin so I didn't have to use too much foundation or concealer, but I did use a small amount of each where needed. I always prefer to use less than more, and I love to be able to still see the skin through the make-up. I then enhanced her natural beauty by defining her features and also highlighting them too. I think you will agree, she looks radiant and beautiful, without looking overly made-up.

Bridal and Wedding / Make-Up Lessons / Make-up tips / News & Events - 05/11/2016

A quick update!

Just a quick post between cleaning my make-up kit!

I have been so busy lately, I really haven't had time to update my blog much, but I hope to in the coming weeks.

I have lots of new images to upload and things to write about so a need a good couple of days to fit it all in! I will update soon!x

Make-up kit and studio / News & Events - 04/25/2016

Wedding make-up artist of the year 2016 for East Midlands.

For those of you following me on Facebook, etc, you will know I entered The Wedding Industry awards and won the Wedding make-up artist of the year award for the East Midlands region. This week I took a trip to London where the nationals were held, at the Cafe de Paris in Leicester square - it was a great experience. I did not manage to win but receiving the feedback and amazing comments from all of my lovely clients made me realise, I am already a winner.

Right outside our hotel we were also lucky enough to see there was the premiere going on for The Revenant. We saw Tom Hardy and Leonardo Dicaprio - very exciting!

Thank you all so much for taking the time to vote for me and for all of your lovely messages of support - it means the world to me. Upwards and onwards!!xxx

Bridal and Wedding / Get the look / Make-Up Lessons / News & Events - 01/17/2016

2016 - 2017 prices.

When you book Tina you are safe in the knowledge that you are booking a Professional make-up artist.

Tina's price reflects her - Luxury service, expertise, reputation, time, knowledge, personalised customer service and client care plus a thoroughly clean and sanitised make-up kit. Tina also invests a lot of money into updating her make-up kit with only the highest quality products and tools.

Similar to photographers, the time Tina spends on one client is not just the couple of hours spent on the make-up trial and on the wedding day/occasion. Tina spends on average 4 hours per client minimum, (this includes phone calls/e-mails and messages/research/feedback, etc.)

Quotes and packages are bespoke to suit the clients requirements and needs.

Make-up lesson - *£150 (1 hour.) This includes - research prior to your consultation and any e-mails, before and after photograph, in-depth consultation and make-up lesson catered for your needs and requirements, personalised face chart and product list, step by step make-up procedure, (e-mailed after the lesson.)

Bridal make-up trial and wedding day make-up - *£250, (includes initial consultation and make-up trial at Tinas' make-up studio, before and after photographs, occasion make-up at your home/venue on the wedding day, false eyelashes for both the make-up trial and on the wedding day.) For other ladies requiring make-up in your wedding party, Tina will work out a personalised quote for you.

*Travel may be added and is calculated upon receipt of your enquiry.

Please fill in an enquiry form and Tina will respond within 24 hours.

Bridal and Wedding / Make-Up Lessons / News & Events - 01/03/2016

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