LDN to LAX beauty hunt continues..

For those of you that aren't aware.. I will be spending the next few months in LA.. There will be lots to share with all you devoted readers.. New brands to review, New products to test, New work to show you all.. I promise to spill the beans on all beauty related adventures, press events, beauty stores, american pharmacy's.. and will of course post any Red carpet events along the way ")

Bye for now.. 

Photo above is what my last day in London looked like... RAIN. Those british readers will agree the summer has been hiding.. till recently so I hear? That would be right.. Just as I leave! My daily Skincare, Haircare and Makeup regime will change drastically (actually already has and only one week in) as the weather differs SOOOO much in each cities.. hence new products, new brands etc..

New home for next few months.

Now I am still living out of suitcases but dug these beautes below to get me through the week and to share with you. My skin has not seen real sun since my Sydney days quite a few years back.. SUNCARE is so important in any city.. But noticing here in LA you can not leave home without an SPF on and also need one in your bag for regular top ups. Below some of my favs..

Left to Right.. I like a selection for different days and different events.

Melvita ProSun SPF20  £22.00
(very thick consistency, best for days on the beach for FULL protection, great for nose, face, moles.

Dermalogica Super Sensitive faceblock SPF30
Product names and types do alter country to country. This is a great high protection and lightweight suncream. best for daily use.. I pop this in my bag as is so mini it is perfect.

Kiehls UV Protect SPF30
This is a good one for kids, mums, families.. easy to apply and spread (spray bottle)! My hubby loves the ease of this one.. Smells great too. Great for super sensitive skin.


Perfect for summer.. I am getting through bottles of moisturisers and body butters etc.. I must admit I was definately lazier in London.. The colder weathers are so easy to cover up.. Left to right..

Burts BeesNourishing Milk and Body Lotion normal to dry skin $7.99 US
Great price. Melts on your skin.. Smells sweet and comforting. made with lots of oils (Seed, Coconut) and honey..

Aesop Petitgrain Hydrating Body Gel (dont quote me on this price.. near $40.00)
A little more pricy. Aussie brand selling around the globe recently opened up shop in Soho London. Can be a little sticky but the gel is so cooling and so great for after days in the sun or even after shaving or waxing I must have this on hand.. I tend to use only on legs as the citrus scent is quite strong so I keep away from my upper body. Contains great Aloe Vera for natural healing. A real treat.

Dermalogica Ultracalming Serum Concentrate $53.00 US
Citrus scents aren't my favourite.. I have a very strong nose. But have been using and loving this product to calm and restore my skin after waxing or shaving. This is made for the face though I love and prefer this for my body or bikini line.. Made with Oil of Evening Primrose, sunflower seed and avacado extracts.

Face Moisturisers.. Left to right.. LOving right now!

Erno Laszlo Velvet Night Cream $175.00 US
American brand that I fell in love with earlier in the year. Quite high end but worth the indulgence if you can afford or wanting to find a great gift for someone who deserves it.. This is a wonderful night repair.. I place this on areas on my face/neck that need the extra nourishment.. helps heal overnight. S thick and moisturisng! Feels like silk.

Avene Hydrance Optimale Light Hydrating Cream SPF20 roughly $30.00 US
I have found Avene products to be brilliant in hot climate countries! they are so light and refreshing. This is perfect for Sensitive skin or a gentle skincare regime. Men love this product too! I start the day with this then buil on top..and affordable.

Avene Soothing Hydrating Serum for sensitive skin roughly $30.00 US
If I skip my Erno Laszlo or skin is feeling a little dry from the sunshine form the day before I apply this to my skin prior to my Light Hydrating Cream above. So refreshing after a day out on the beach. Not sure if the product would be affected.. But this would feel amazing if kept in the fridge.. so applied cold on a hot morning to give your skin that shock and fresh feel.

Nothing has replaced my ever favourite PAW PAW Ointment! Kiehls Lip Balm comes with me everyday. Paw paw is on my dresser ALL THE TIME. Can not live without this magic red tube! Also great for mossie bites (that I never had to worry about in London). Looking to find a great lip balm with spf that can protect and doesnt taste like suncream.. If anyone has recommendations let me know. x

These two luxury products.. Both very affordable!!!

Avene Thermal Spring water.. great for everyone! Smaller size recommended for flights.. Works a treat on sunburnt face or body.. refreshing and cooling.. Pop this in your beach bag!

Melvita Massage Oil came in handy from 10 hour flight over.. tight muscles from no sleep and horrible seats.. Smells very relaxing and does the job!

STAY TUNED FOR MORE LA BEAUTY NEWS.. xxx

WINNER FOR RIMMEL BEAUTY GIVEAWAY......

CONGRATULATIONS...... 'TOKKI and OLIVER' you are the random winner for my recent beauty giveaway.. 10 Rimmel products will be posted to you as soon as you reply to email with your full name and postal details. Enjoy your goodies. Xx

Caggie Dunlop + Impulse Body Spray

I went along with another Makeup Buddy.. Laura to the premiere of Made In Chelsea's Caggie Dunlops new fragrance for Impulse! The fragrance was created by 'the nose' of Dior and Calvin Klein so as you would expect smells a treat! Caggie I have worked on before for a magazine spread some time ago.. and was just as captivating this time round. She hung with us at the swanky W Hotel in Leicester Square hotel and was there to answer any questions about the fragrance.. take snaps and eat popcorn with us while we watch the silent film which they made to promote the wonderful fragrance. Just another Thursday night on the town.. :)

 RRP £1.99 (Totally affordable) 

Check out the silent film Caggie stars in.. Love the London backdrop.. Sweet scent, sweet gal.. x

http://youtu.be/DVAoxLfZdco

xx

RIMMEL BEAUTY GIVEAWAY..

ENTER NOW.. ends this SundayJuly 7th

ONE WEEK ONLY.. Just follow this blog.

10 Rimmel Products to WIN!!!!

All you need to do is be a FOLLOWER of  this blog for the chance to win the RIMMEL London products..

I will pick a random winner on Sunday July 8th and let you all know who the lucky one is! So you have just under a week.. EASY to apply! On the right side of my blog just leave your email address under the 'Follow By Email' and you will go in the draw to WIN all products below.

All countries welcome! All my current followers will automatically go in the draw..

Colours are a little distorted in pic.. bad lighting. :)

 WORLDWIDE GIVEAWAY 

ENTER BY BECOMING A FOLLOWER

STARTS NOW!

ENDS SUNDAY 7TH JULY

xxx

Products Included in Rimmel London Bag..

 Rimmel Lasting Finish 25 hour Foundation 200 Soft Beige

Rimmel Vinyl Gloss 330 Snog

Rimmel Lasting Finish Lipstick 264 Coffee Shimmer

Rimmel Lasting Finish Lipstick 058 Drop Of Sherry

Glam Eyes Trio Eyeshadow 720 Dreamy

Glam Eyes Quad Eyeshadow 003 Smokey Purple

Rimmel Full Colour Lip Liner Definer 024 Eed Diva

Rimmel Professional Eyebrow Pencil 001 Dark Brown

Rimmel Special Eyes Precision Eye Liner Pencil 114 Rich Brown

Rimmel Exaggerate waterproof Eye Definer 261 Noir

Have fun reading my beauty blog.. and remember all you need to do is follow my blog! 

xx

LIZ EARLE

LIZ EARLE

Now we all know what a big fan I am of this brand.. I am a loyal user of many products from the skin care range for myself and my clients.. recently Liz Earle has been popping out some amazing Makeup too.. Online you can find the whole range to browse over and 'How To' videos for anyone wanting to learn how to apply.

I may have spoken in the past about the wonderful Sheer Skin Tint that comes with spf15.. (Beautifully sheer with a little cover) I have discovered a few other bits that need a mention. The packaging looks very sharp too.. Also as a Makeup Artist.. Lugging heavy products around can be a real pain. Liz Earle products are light and small so great to travel with. 

CHEEKS

There is Healthy Glow Cream Blush and Healthy Glow Powder Blush.. and I absolutely love both! They come in wodnerful colours and leave you with a radiance that enhances all skin tones. Easy to apply both mediums and both contain vitamin e for nourishment for your skin. Approx £16.50

http://uk.lizearle.com

One other product that was introduced to me recently that has gone straight in the kit is.. 

Liz Earle Sheer Lip Gloss

£13.50 several colours to choose from and is enriched with avacado and shea butter.. which feels like heaven on your lips!

xx

Makeup in photos.. JUNE

Here is a selection of images. To get a feel of what I have been up to lately. xx

Found this on FB somewhere.. absolutely love it!!! Not sure who the artist is.. I think was a campaign for McDonalds.

Next 3 images were research for a job I had.. Love the hair.. 

Ponystep Online.. Fashion spread. Online now. x

Had the pleasure of working with Erin O'Connor for the Telegraph and the Statesman

Thank you Estee and to all the other brands who continuously support me. LOVE there new foundation on the left of pic. 

Glamour Magazine and Desigual Fashion Show! Competition winners

Top Sante.. behind the scenes.

Lookbook for Mens Summer collection

Upside down.. there is always one.:) Easy Living School runway

Burtons Online Summer Campaign.

Has been an absolutely hectic month.. Lots more to come. x

ELLIS FAAS.

Ellis Faas is an amazingly creative Makeup Artist and has over timed gained several covers across the globe.. Ellis has worked with many brands including Lancome, Clinique, Mac and has worked with some of the biggest names in Fashion and has worked on numerous campaigns.. She has since branched out and now has made a luxury Makeup brand which can be purchase in Libertys, Space NK and of course on Ellis Faas website!

http://www.ellisfaas.com/index.php

My fav product from the range...

New Creamy Eyes

7 new shades, creamy eyesahdow colours.. some more neutral,  and ranges right through to purple and blues and comes in the gorgeous Ellis Faas pens..

The Ellis Lips are cool as well.. 3 different textures and 27 colours to choose from! Same packaging.. 

This months issue of Dutch magazine Winq.. Cover and all. :)

Holland & Barrett

So steaming through my Pink Box.. 

(You will have to read my other Holland & Barrett to see what was inside my PINK BOX)..

I was sent a couple different supplements last month and am slowly getting my way through them all and did promise you all a follow up from the last blog.. So here goes.. 

I was very excited when I received supplements to help with skin, nails and hair.. Unfortunately I didn't have too much luck with these.. One was really smelly.. Not sure what the ingredient was that was causing the smell.. But I just couldn't get myself to take it.. I tried a few days for the sake of beauty and nail strength though was just too much.. and the other brand I had to take 3 pills daily and the size of the pills were absolutely huge... and I already take a few other supplements so it just got too much.. I felt like every couple hours I had to take some more pills.. and I don't often eat my three meals and some required food with the supplement. Shame about these as I naturally have dry hair, and my nails do shred and occasionally go through weak phases..

Two supplements I have introduced to my daily regime that were introduced to me and am absolutely loving are..

Hyaluronic Acid - As we age the body produces less of this which can then cause our joints to become stiff and sore.. Now I am only young but I do have bad joints.. so was eager to try.. Hyaluronic acid plays an important role in tissue hydration. I just need one a day which is much more convenient then 3 times a day.. (Not having to worry about supplements while at work is much more ideal..

Also loving.. African Mango with Green Tea

Not sure whether I had already mentioned this.. Well worth the double mention! 

Protein Rich and one of the best supplements I have tried.. Helps weight loss and keeps you healthy. 

I love Holland & Barrett.. I could spend hours in there.. Always something new to try.. and healthy bits for home.

Recent Fashion story

A recent fashion spread.. Featured in a couple of mags..

Loose 20s theme.. 

I worked on model on left throughout spread..

Shot at the gorgeous Lanesborough! High tea was delish..

Not sure why some just want to be viewed upside down.  x

My gorgeous model covered in jewels!

Makeup Artist Danielle who got me on board did a fab job with model on the right. 

Behind the scenes..

xx

Have a wonderful Jubilee everyone.

Check out my interview on Little Bu's Blog..

http://www.iluvlittlebu.com/non-toxic-nail-polish/bu-luvs/beauty/








xx

AWAPUHI by Paul Mitchell

Awapuhi Wild Ginger

For centuries Hawaiian natives have used the fragrant juice of the Awapuhi Ginger Plant to moisturise skin and hair.

This range by Paul Mitchell has won several awards over the years and is perfect for deep hydration and people suffering with dry and damaged hair! The products work to leave you with healthy, manageable hair and smells invigorating!

I have discovered a few products that I can no longer live without..

Texturizing Sea Spray

I love this for my hair kit.. It adds volume! Enhances waves and curls and also creates those beach tousles we all love without that dry feeling.

Styling treatment Oil

Love this for me.. Great for curly/wavy/frizzy hair! Tames frizz, adds a gorgeous scent is soft, silky and super lightweight.. Just a few pumps is all that's needed. Makes your hair feel soft and adds shine too. 

Moisturizing Lather Shampoo

Hydrates and perfect for colour treated hair! Rebuilds damaged hair and repairs. Sulfate free lather.. I love starting the day with this products.. 

For more info visit.. Must try!!

http://awapuhi.paulmitchell.com/