Looking for Legendary Lashes?!

With the party season in full swing, we're all in search of the beauty products which really make us feel glamorous. And after attending an event at Charlotte Tilbury earlier in the year, I couldn't help but treat myself to the Legendary Lashes Mascara.
 

 

 

 

For those of you who don't know about Charlotte Tilbury cosmetics, she's been on the scene for quite some time but has been making real waves as a household name within apx the past 5 years I'd say. Charlotte is a powerhouse of a woman, a redhead (something we have in common), and is truly obsessed by her craft as a make up artist. She was raised in Ibiza and the rose gold (gorgeoussss) packaging is a reflection of this as it is a representation of the Ibiza sunset.

 

 

 

Her love for products goes way back to her backstage catwalk days where she'd hand out little pots of her 'magic cream' to the models to get it out there. Fearless, tenacious & shrewd. I like her already. I've heard lots of good things about the brand but have been yet to try it until this purchase. The Legendary Eyes Mascara was on my list as I was in the market for a new black coat for my lashes anyway...

 

 

The packaging is really dreamy so thought this may have been a way of hiding a poor performing product (as I say, CT newby so didn't know what to expect.) And I've got to tell you on my first application I wasn't keen. I think it was the formula of the mascara, it feels kind of like a mouse, thick yet smooth. However, on more applications I fall more in love with this every time. I already have pretty long eyelashes but this manages to make them appear longer and the depth of black is so intense. If you're going to do black mascara, you've really got to commit to the pigment being as black as the night sky. Newcastle girls love the volume, the bigger the better. Hair, lashes, shoes... you name it. This product is buildable so you get to choose how intense it appears depending on the look you're going for.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

As you can see the brush is full of tiny little bristles which means every millimetre of your lashes gets covered with minimum effort. I wore this Christmas day and loved it! I try to avoid wearing is on my bottom lashes as it can transfer on to some foundations (I think because it's so strongly pigmented), but if you're looking for length, intense black and volume from a mascara, Legendary Lashes really needs to be in your make up bag. I use this for special occasions because it truly makes me feel glam with the stroke of the wand.

 

Retails at £25.00

 

 

 

Until next time...

 

The Original Redhead

 

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THE TREND FASHION - City Backdrops and Summer Days

If you have been following my blog you will know I modelled for a fashion label call THE TREND FASHION. If you want to see the behind the scenes shots or read my about my experience you can do so HERE. It truly was a pleasure to work with this team & hope to model for them again soon.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 The brand have a range of cool and funky pieces (as you can see) so go have a browse! And the good think about online shopping? You can do it in your pajamas!

 

Check out their website over at: http://www.thetrendfashion.co.uk/ 

 

 

Clothing: THE TREND FASHION

Make Up Artist: Make-up by Jo (Jo Leversuch)

Hair Stylist: Whiskered (James Reid)

Photographer: Jade Photography (Jade Turnbull) /Nicola Wright/ Dan Prince Photography

Dan Prince

Other Model featured on the website: Emma Davies

Until next time...

 

The Original Redhead

 

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On Location

A last minute shoot is something I have always loved. Like a last minute night out, there is something about the spontaneity that creates a good vibe! So when Rich Schaapkens asked if I could model for him last minute I was more than happy to jump in with both feet.
 

I have known Rich for sometime now as the boyfriend of a good friend of mine. Always having the latest & coolest phone, I knew Rich for snapping really cool shots on his smartphone. But recently he has started branching out into more street images with a DSLR camera. As a photographer, I think the style of work I have seen so far reflects himself very well... The styling, the editing etc etc.
 

T Shirt by Supply & Demand

The styling of the shoot was very casual and 'street.' My make up was done by the amazing Josephine Birkett (who happens to be Rich's girlfriend.) - I know, creative couple or what! We went to a very cool location in Newcastle and shot in a few different spots! It was such a good time shooting with a new time photographer and just shooting with someone new is refreshing!

 

 

 

 

 

Why don't you all go check out more of Rich Schaapkens work as well as the awesome Josephine Birkett. They are both super talented and good friends of mine so blogs like these are always nice to write.

 

Until next time...

 

The Original Redhead

 

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Scotland adventures

About a month ago I was contacted by make up artist, Josephine Birkett. I have worked with Josephine on numerous photo shoots and events. Her talent, skill and knowledge is impeccable and I love working with her lovely self! When she contacted I was happy to know that she was asking me to accompany her to a day in Glasgow. Jo works for global cosmetic company Mac. They go through extensive training and they have to take certs. There is different levels and Josephine asked me to be her model for her Advanced Certs.

 

 

 

 

In this level the make up artists have to compete a series of techniques. They are literally given a look on the day in which they have to complete to their best ability to look like the visual they are supplied with dl have certain time frames to complete each one.

We were up super early and headed to the train station. Mac decide who is they think is ready so there I always a few girls from each store travelling together. We got he train from Newcastle to Edinburgh, then a connection from Edinburgh to Glasgow. I absolutely adore Scotland so I was excited and thoroughly enjoyed travelling with the girls and seeing beautiful views from the train window! Spending summers driving through Scotland with family when I was young has most certainly stuck with me....

 

Anyway, we got to Glasgow and I was starry eyed being in this stunning city. We walked down the main street and entered Frasers where the Mac seems so much more like essential centre piece of the store rather than just a concession. We made it to the room where the certs were being held and all the artists set up their kit. Legendary Cher Webb was supposed to attend - for anyone who doesn't know, Cher does a lot of London shows and works on the make up looks for a lot of runways. No pressure then! She was poorly so another assessor had to judge on her own whilst photographing everyone's looks in which her and Cher could make a fair unanimous decision between themselves over the weekend.

 

The atmosphere was kind o relaxed but obviously all of the artists were tense and a little nervous. The looks included brows, skin, lashes, highlight and contour, lips and eyeliner.

 

 

 

 

 The skin look was a flawless matte effect with a no make up effect. The highlight and contour look was also very natural.

 

 

The brow was a very specific shape, quite a high rounded arch with a long tail.

 

 

 

 

The next look was the eyeliner. The visual was quite difficult to see from but it was quite dramatic with very straight flicks at each side. It was almost a straight line from the inner, under the eye to the outer flick. But obviously this will vary depending on the shape of the models eyes.

 

 

 

 

 

We then took a break for lunch. I totally rocked this eyeliner around the streets of Glasgow while we got a bite to eat! The next look after lunch was lashes. The look was a very 60's inspired look with sections missing so some were longer than others. Very Twiggy I thought!

 

 

 

 

The lip was next...  It was a super straight lip with a shallow cupid bow and very full on the bottom. For these looks they mark based on colour match, colour, texture and shape. The visual was a very vibrant red...

 

 

 

 

There was another technique they had to complete after tis which was tattoo coverage. Since I have no tattoos I sat this one out but was good to watch them all at work...

 

 

 

 

All finished!

Every time Josephine does my make up it literally lasts for hours after! Here's some snaps of it once I as hoe. My lips are literally perfect and I was so in love that it took my ages to get the courage to remove it all! *sadface*

 

 

 

 

 

 

 I actually love these lashes applied in this style. I think they are 2's by Mac and applied in sections. Jo cut the full strip in to smaller pieces and applied, I kind of look like a doll but I'm totally cool with that. I think I could even wear this on a night out. Madly in love with this look!



Wearing my Miss Taylors Belted Coat. Read the full blog about Miss Taylors HERE.


Don't forget to check out Josephine's Facebook Page, website and other social media! I cannot recommend her any more that I already do. She takes bookings for photo shoots, weddings/trials, events, birthday/weekend looks, face painting (she is CRB checked.) Take a peak at her work!