Journal
Trials, skin, timings and a few favourite Nottinghamshire venues, written between weddings.
13 October 2026
How long bridal makeup takes, and how I plan a wedding morning so everyone is ready on time, shown with films from a real September morning.
Read: How Long Does Bridal Makeup Take? A Real Wedding Morning, Hour by Hour22 September 2026
How to plan makeup for your bridesmaids: one look that suits every face, the order of the morning, and when a second makeup artist joins.
Read: Bridesmaid Makeup: How to Plan the Whole Bridal Party28 July 2026
Soft glam is my signature bridal look. Here is what it means, how it differs from natural or full glam, and how to ask for it at your trial.
Read: Soft Glam Bridal Makeup: What It Means and How to Ask for It16 June 2026
Graduation makeup that looks like you in the gown and the photos: daylight-friendly skin, soft definition, a lip that lasts, and timing around the ceremony.
Read: Graduation Makeup: Looking Like You in the Gown and the Photos12 May 2026
Prom makeup tips from a Nottingham makeup artist: prepping young skin, choosing a look for your dress, photos on the night, and how to make it last.
Read: Prom Makeup That Lasts All Night and Still Looks Like You7 April 2026
Mother of the bride makeup that looks like you on your best day: skin prep, softer techniques for mature skin, colours that suit, and making it last.
Read: Mother of the Bride Makeup: Soft, Polished and Made to Last24 February 2026
Booking a mobile makeup artist in Nottingham: where I travel, the space and light I need on the morning, timings, and travel beyond 20 miles.
Read: Mobile Makeup Artist in Nottingham: What Happens When I Come to You20 January 2026
A calm wedding skin prep plan from a makeup artist: what to start months ahead, what to stop the week before, and what happens on the morning.
Read: Wedding Skin Prep: A Calm Plan for the Months Before16 December 2025
What happens in a one to one makeup lesson at my studio near Nottingham: your makeup bag sorted, the look built on your face, and a list of what suits you.
Read: Makeup Lessons in Nottingham: What Happens in a One to One Lesson11 November 2025
Party and black tie makeup that survives the dinner, the dancing and the photos: evening skin, a stronger eye or lip, and what to pack for touch-ups.
Read: Party and Black Tie Makeup That Lasts Until the Last Dance2 October 2025
How my training at Charlotte Tilbury shapes my bridal makeup: skin prep before anything else, a long-wearing base, and the rest of the kit I trust.
Read: Charlotte Tilbury Bridal Makeup: Notes from an Ex CT Artist27 August 2025
Natural bridal makeup is not no makeup. How I build a natural wedding look that photographs well, lasts all day and still feels like you.
Read: Natural Bridal Makeup: Looking Like You, on Your Best Day19 July 2025
Your bridal makeup trial is one of the most exciting appointments in your wedding planning journey!
Read: The Ultimate Bridal Trial Checklist: 7 Things You Must Do Before Your Makeup Trial19 July 2025
As a Nottingham-based wedding makeup artist, I have the immense pleasure of working at some of the most breathtaking venues our county has to offer.
Read: A Makeup Artist's Guide to 5 Stunning Wedding Venues in Nottinghamshire19 July 2025
Every bride has the same goal for her makeup: to look just as fresh and flawless at the last dance as she did walking down the aisle.
Read: Flawless All Day: 5 Skincare Secrets for Wedding Makeup That Lasts19 July 2025
When you're planning your wedding budget, it's easy to see some things as 'must-haves' (the venue, the dress) and others as 'nice-to-haves'.
Read: Why a Professional Wedding MUA is a Non-Negotiable Investment19 July 2025
Your wedding photos are the lasting memories of your special day, capturing every emotion and detail.
Read: How to Look Amazing in Your Wedding Photos: Tips from a Pro MUA
