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“I will always remember my first London Fashion Week in 2021, with MAC Cosmetics. It was backstage for Richard Quinn SS22 collection. Edward Enninfel (former chief editor for British Vogue) comes backstage to the lineup area where our team is doing final checks. I get a tap on the shoulder from his companion, which happens to be Kate Moss. Lila Miss was opening for Quinn, both were there and wanted to express how much they enjoyed my work on Glow Up. To have the recognition, respect, and appreciation from a role model in the industry like that is a memory and moment I cherish. I may have been sweating internally, nervous as it was first ever backstage experience ( after glow up) so keeping my cool and learning to go with the flow has also been a major lesson . It’s helped build my confidence and sharpen up my experience at fashion week shows since.”
“We’ve seen the porcelain skin phenomenon this year with Pat McGrath, people are now taking on all their own approaches. Pearly, iridescent skin will be trending for catwalk, shows, AW collections next February. Skin glitters, pigments & lip colours are back.
Having a multipurpose product in your makeup bag is an essential to keep the look simple yet effective.
A pearly I’ve loved trying has been the Made By Mitchel Shine Slime in Mermaid, a liquid body bronzer and highlighter. For the eyes, a pop of the Made by Mitchel Blursh Lights Liquid highlight in the silver tone Drip drip for that vibrant pop on the eyes.
MAC’s new sheer stain MAXimal lipsticks have just launched also – great for the lips and a small bit can work as an eye base. Makeup for regular consumers and beauty lovers can be as impactful as a professional artist’s approach! “
“I always say everyone with eye lashes have so much potential to learn to love an eye lash curler. My favourites are Sephora (high brand) Boots (economical) and TRUU beauty (the best shape to catch all eyelashes)
Curled lashes open the eyes up, let more light in for a youthful look and that shadow appearing along the top lash lash line. SPF! If you’re late to start, or it’s a holy staple it can be reminded enough.
Most people are conscious of clear, glowing skin tint bases for their day to day, with a SPF protector. I’d recommend trying ILIA sun kissed tinted moisturiser base. I’m currently using Shade T2 in “Tulum”
Here’s a quote that I’ve always loved ;
“The beautiful thing about learning is that no one can take it away from you.” — B.B. King
Inspiration is provoked by constant trying new things. I’ve never wanted to become a master of one specific trade, as much as I have a particular look I’ll try my hand at anything that covers the makeup sphere, there’s no such thing as failure rather than trying and learning how to get better. Fix your mistakes. The more you build your confidence, the more you get out there and discover new things meet new people, hear inspiring stories, see things from new perspectives and keep the mind engaged and curious. I’ve found over the years these have been my tools for inspiring me and helping to avoid “creator’s block” rather finding more “A-HA!” Moments to keep inspired.
There’s also a saying having the ‘seven-year itch’. My first ever training in makeup was 2017. So, I’m in my 7th year of makeup now. It’s been a time of incredible trials, tribulations, success, mistakes, opportunities, and challenges between then and 2024.
During all this time I’ve ceased to stop asking, be on board for projects, assist, help be part of a team and say yes to everything that feels like it will give me a purpose. In the words of Ru Paul, you’ve got to have that ‘stick-with-it-ness’ to find your place in such a competitive environment.
I feel like I’m only coming into my own stride and sense of self in the industry now. So, I’m
truly excited to see what happens next.
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