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One more May bank holiday to go and the sun is still here...

2011-05-23T00:20:00.001-07:00

...all you need is a little mascara and the Smashbox Limitless Lip Stain & Colour Seal Balm in Guava. Perfect summer look. If you go for waterproof mascara, it will be pretty pool proof too! I love Smashbox. They don't shout about it, but all their products are vegan too, so all you animal enthusiasts out there - get on it!

Smashbox is exclusive to Debenhams, and the lip stains will be released in June.

Sexy nails...

2011-05-22T13:31:00.001-07:00

These nails are courtesy of nailgirls with their vibrant Pink #20 from their summer collection and then finished with a tip of zebra print from nail transfer brand nailease.

Try it yourself! nailgirls colours are available from their Islington spa or online and are £10.50. Nailease are only a fiver from your local Boots and have zero drying time. Absolutely perfect for this look!

Go go go!

That's me on the monitor...

2011-04-22T14:26:00.001-07:00

I'm going to be in an advert! I can officially confirm! But what for I could not possibly tell! All I can do is let you know that I had a lovely morning in a beautiful house in Highbury, with Lucy Wearing doing my make up (OBVIOUSLY) and the 32 guys (Will & Dylan) from Pulse Films telling me what to do. It's was brilliant.

Now all you have to do is spot the advert, and comment back when you've seen it. Yeah? Yeah.

Jurlique... My three summer must haves.

2011-04-18T21:58:00.001-07:00

I'm telling you all I can't get enough of Jurlique. My three summer/festival must haves are the brand new Moisturising Hand Sanitiser, which is completely natural but will still kill 98% of bacteria in thirty seconds. Anti-bac gel is a festival must have. I think I would always rather bathe in the stuff than brave the showers!
Seconds up, you have to have the Lavender Hydrating Mist on your person at all times. If this heat is going to continue (as it always does here in ol Blighty) the cooling Lavender will rehydrate and refresh you in an instant, as well as being an excellent way to revive tired and dry make up after a long day. Trust me, if you are starting to look a little separated, this will bring your make up back to life.
Last but by no means least, you MUST try the Rose Silk Finishing Powder. It holds make up on all day and has a gorgeous rose sent. I simply adore this product, it makes me feel a little like my grandmother dusting rosie, chalk smells all over my face. It comes in Citrus and Lavender too, but Rose is my favourite.
Before festival season hits, run, run I tell you as fast as you can to Space NK and get your Jurlique fix. In fact at Space NK at the moment if you sign up to their points card you will get a lovely little make up travel bag free... Just pop in your new Jurlique goodies, a waterproof mascara and your summer make up bag is sorted.
Ciao for now.

Friendly Fires Pala

2011-04-18T12:31:00.001-07:00

In other news, my boyfriend Ed Macfarlane is in a band called Friendly Fires. Their new album is coming out on the 16th May and you can hear a preview of the track 'Live Those Days Tonight' here on youtube : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ArfRdgi8BlE

I'm so pleased for Ed that the difficult writing work is over and Pala can finally be heard by his fans. It feels like it has been a long, hard, slog but I'm sure it's worth it! I hopefully get to hear the album on Thursday, but the little bits I have sampled before have been fantastic and are a clear progression from the first record.

Here is a picture of him kissing one of the Sphynx statues in LMNT restaurant in Daston...

The Studio in the Palace

2011-04-18T12:27:00.001-07:00

Hello all, I'm all a bit sick today, and decided to cure my boredom with a spot of blogging. Perhaps the burst of writing could will my throat to get better! I thought I would blog about a couple of exciting ventures/things/products going on in and around my life...

The Studio in the Palace is a lovely new space in South London set up by two of my favourite people, Lucy & Graeme. Lucy I'm sure you will all know from all my previous blogging as my tutor, teacher, boss, sister (although by different fathers), artist, soul mate etc and Graeme is her irish boy who is an excellent musician, photographer and and amazing graphic designer (he produces all the imagery behind their creative ventures).

In fact, Graeme! You owe me a watercolour! You said I could have one!

Anyway, aside from all their work and music making in The Lovebirds and The Life, The Love and The Grateful (look em up) they now have a lovely studio boasting a very competitive rate and a discount for students! Not only that but it's beautiful and so lovingly hand made. They have all the equipment you need so get down there and get shooting!

http://www.thestudioinpalace.com/

I'm at the studio in the palace...

2011-04-03T10:20:00.001-07:00

Love love love. Will blog the results. Ttfn.

SPEAKEASY...

2011-03-25T12:27:00.001-07:00

I'm going out darling. In 1927. Hand me the absinthe.

https://www.bhf.org.uk/get-involved/events/bike-rides/london-to-brighton.aspx

So... I'm doing the London to Brighton Bike Ride!

2011-03-21T15:20:00.001-07:00

On Sunday the 19th June (MAN ALIVE LESS THAN 3 MONTHS) I will be somewhat cycling to Brighton in aid of the British Heart Foundation. Heart Disease is the UK's biggest killer, so you best bloody sponser me, or be at the finish with an ice cold alcoholic beverage. Thanks!

New Vanilla Lipcote and The Painted Lady throw a party!

2011-03-21T01:19:00.001-07:00

In support of my very favourite Lipcote, and my lovely friends down at the Painted Lady Salon on Redchurch Street, I was offering a lip service of retro red plus a slick of Lipcote to keep it on during the launch party for Nails at the Painted Lady! The girls were on hand for manicures and the cocktails were flowing freely! What a fantastic night. Fish pedicures 'n all! So if you need yourself a mani or pedi, get down to Redchurch Street, and have your hair done by the amazing Belinda and Dom too! (Don't forget that the Painted Lady was the setting for the book I worked on written by Belinda 'Style Me Vintage Hair')

http://www.urbanoutfitters.co.uk/about-us/store-locator/page/storelocator/

In other news around the launch Lipcote now have their fantastic new Vanilla scented version exclusively in Urban Outfitters! Have a peek, the new fragrance is lush!

Ta ta for now xx

London College of Fashion MA Shoot.

2011-03-14T15:26:00.001-07:00

I collaborated with LCF and photographer Michiel Meewis for the MA Students shoot. It looks fantastic and was a very fun couple of days. There are more lovely images of Flower, she was my favourite, I did her hair, make up, and false nails!

Diagram of the Heart...

2011-03-14T15:16:00.001-07:00

One of the coldest days of my life! But here is the outcome... Big love to Lucy Wearing as always for taking me!

The Pierces...

2011-03-03T16:15:00.001-08:00

p464.mov Watch on Posterous

http://www.thepiercesmusic.com/

It's all changed since I've met The Pierces.

I went down to the Lock Tavern in Camden with my favourite Lucy Wearing for a few drinks and to see them play. Lucy is working with them at the moment (I'm sure as I write she is tucking into bed ready for a five am car to Daybreak with them) and introduced me after the show. They are so beautiful and their songs are the definition of lush and heady fleetwood mac vibes. I URGE you to see them soon. Such a treat in a lovely small room.

Need to get me an Alabama accent.

I'm reading 'A boy in a dress masks fashion's real scandal'

2011-02-27T07:26:00.001-08:00

Barbara Ellen in the Observer today writes about Andrej Pejic and '"the ultimate rejection of the female body" by "evil" gay fashion designers.' I wrote about this idea in my dissertation last year.

Give it a read if you get a chance...

Kristian Aadnevik...

2011-02-25T13:32:00.001-08:00

Went down to Kristian Aadnevik at the Old Naval club in St James Square with TIGI Catwalk. A fantastic show in a fantastic setting. The show itself was held outside in the courtyard which added a romantic side to the collection. I was happy because the key inspiration was heavy metal! I love anything goth at the moment.

Nick Irwin was leading the TIGI creative team for the hair. He was a fantastic energy, and really responded to the idea that this girl went to gigs, got right into the mosh pit, but still looked sexy. The hair was well moussed, prepped, back brushed and then straightened to achieve the final look. When everything came together the girls began to look untouchable. The blocked out brows were a great touch.

Definitely bleaching my eyebrows and digging up that slipknot cd...

Jaeger with Alexsandra Bryne...

2011-02-21T14:46:00.001-08:00

Yesterday, day three of LWF, I was assisting the lovely Alexsandra Bryne at Jaeger in the BFC Show space. I had a fantastic time and learnt an awful lot from Alex. She kept the mood controlled and calm in all the madness. The look (created by MAC) was simple and gorgeous. I loved the lashings of clumpy mascara! The lip colour is a pencil called 'Summer fruit' with 'See Sheer' through the middle of the lip and dabs of wet slicked glass. Pouty.
After all was said and done and the girls were dusted off, hair wefts detached, I headed tout sweet to the pub with Candy Alderson, my fellow make up artist chum! There we had a magnificent bottle of red and some chips.

What more could I want from a Sunday?

Julian J Smith & the Icy Blondes.

2011-02-20T15:27:00.001-08:00

Last night I had the pleasure of accompanying TIGI Catwalk and nailgirls at the Julian J Smith show in Mercer Studios. What a smashing night it was.

Lyndell was team leader for hair, using TIGI Catwalk. She was incredible to watch and had amazing creative vision for the Julian J girl. She said in three words the autumn winter girl was 'Power, Quality, Ice'. Jenny with nailgirls colours created the most incredible false nails. It perfectly complimented how 'done' the character Is meant to be.
Lyndell herself told me she wanted to rebel against all of the 'undone' and unkempt from New York and create something perfect. This girl is not just any blonde, she is THE blonde. I want to be this girl!
Beth Ditto sat front row and looked amazing as per usual, the lovely Diana Vickers came down too. After it was done I wandered out into the chaos of Covent Garden, grabbed some Pret, and got the 38 home.

Ridiculously early....

2011-02-20T06:34:00.001-08:00

...for the Jaeger show so check out my orange lipstick!! Hit me back with your thoughts. It's Illamasqua's new spring collection. Please excuse my grumpy look, didn't want fellow coffee drinkers to think I was weird. Keep it on the dl.

I ♡ BLEACH London!

2011-02-19T00:49:00.001-08:00

The last week or so at work for me has kind of revolved around BLEACH. These guys are on it with hair colour! Eveyone is loving bright colours, whites and 'bleachenders' dip dyes from the Dalston salon originally started in WAH nails. Now like WAH, they have followed to Topshop, and launched yesterday with TIGI products!
I'm desperate to get down there for a dip dye. Finally colourists who really know what you want when you say 'I want roots!'
http://bleachlondon.tumblr.com/

Illamasqua Night Time Diva...

2011-02-18T15:02:00.001-08:00

I went to a press night for the Illamasqua night time diva course held in their Beak Street flagship shop. A lovely place it is too, and I got to play with make up and pick up a few new illa inspired ideas. It's not a bad course. You get champagne, a demo, and long enough play time to get your make up just right for a night out on the town in sexy Soho just outside. Check out my night time diva... See very obvious before an after!

YESTERDAY MY MAKE UP...

2011-02-13T01:36:00.001-08:00

I like it, it's different, do you always wear it?

TODAY MY MAKE UP...

2011-02-11T01:04:00.001-08:00

In an attempt to do quick snappy blogs, here is new feature TODAY MY MAKE UP...

What's awesome about the boyfriend being away is that I get to express my inner goth! Today I'm wearing a long black velvet dress and crazy goth boot heels ready for a friday night dinner date with Helen Saunders the photographer chum. So in keeping with this, I have a subtle toned down Morticia influenced look. Ignore that my hair is defying gravity.

I'm loving brows at the moment, I'm thinking the darker, the bigger, the thicker, the flatter, the more arched, the more highlighted *breathe* the better. I have essentially taken to painting them on. All you need is mascara and you have yourself an interesting day time look.

But alas inner goth still screams at me and she reaches for the deep purple cream blusher by Illamasqua. I suddenly realised I have used it to contour my face, right round the forehead n' all. So I scrape the fringe out of the way + carmex = done. Hello Friday.

http://www.penelopeparasols.com/

Penelope Parasols...

2011-01-20T13:32:00.001-08:00

Have a little gander at my LA high life living friend Lynn Taylor's new business venture... Penelope Parasols! They really are the most delightful little accessories, perfect for the up and coming festival season! I met Lynn when I assisted herself and Jane Oginsky on 'The Veteran'. Lots of stressful mornings spent trying to make our way from Shepherd's Bush to the east end! The lady is a tarrot card reader, so she's got to be on to something! I love them.

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For all you budding Food Writers out there...

2011-01-20T13:18:00.001-08:00

This could be a an exciting opportunity? Eat me is a great food magazine, providing something a little different, but very grounded and authentic at the same time. They produce an editorial that both looks good and is a delight to read...

I have just a slight hunch...

2011-01-14T11:37:00.001-08:00

... that a certain Edward wants me to get a cat. I think I have to now!

Time to give the Beauty PR game a whirl...

2011-01-10T14:55:00.001-08:00

Bit mad but I have taken up an internship at Purple PR. FEAR NOT EVERYONE I still am a Make Up Artist, but now to add to my talents and gain some different industry knowledge I am getting involved with Beauty PR. Today was my first day! It was a tad stressful but great fun and I am loving being around all the fantastic brands we look after. I did not get one minute to take a photo or anything, but do have a look at the purple website to get an idea of what I'm up to...

http://www.purplepr.com/

I did take one snap... The office is on Savile Row, one eye candy of a street. I was walking to the bus home and spied this gorgeous number in the window... One day perhaps.

Yesterday in beautiful Oxford ...

2011-01-09T06:29:00.001-08:00

...I was shooting for the student newspaper. What a lovely day we had.

We photographed three looks to do with retro high street trends and based the characters on Grace Kelly, Brigitte Bardot and Edie Sedgwick. With hair, make up and styling we transformed the gorgeous Cassie into the 50's riviera royal type, and through classic French style, she became the more rebellious Bardot bombshell. To finish off the day I pinned all the hair away to resemble the 60's crop of Miss Sedgwick, and Cassie was brilliant at getting into character, flouncing about in the window frame.

I think it's going to look tremendous, and Marine who is organising everything this term has got many more fantastic shoot ideas planned so hopefully, more to come...

Last week I took a Barbering course!

2011-01-09T06:00:00.001-08:00

... And now I'm good at cutting hair! (I promise!) I absolutely adored the course at the London Institute of Beauty and would recommend it to anyone. I went with my fellow Powderpuffs and tv and film make up ladies Candy Alderson and Harriet Thompson.

So basically boys (and any willing girls) if you want your hair cut I would love to do it. Want to get lots of practice in!

Chapel Club - Surfacing

2011-01-05T13:04:00.001-08:00

Here is the new Chapel Club video for 'Surfacing' directed by the lovely Dan Sully. I was on hand to assist Lucy Wearing for hair and make up. I love how its turned out, conveys exactly what was set out to be done. Perfectly compliments the track. Big thanks goes out to the snakes for being such stars.

Talay Riley - Sergeant Smash...

2011-01-03T09:53:00.001-08:00

RIGHT! TIS JANUARY! Time to catch up on me blogging. Before Christmas I assisted Lucy Wearing on the Talay Riley music video for Sergeant Smash - remember? Look at how awesome it looks! Thanks again to my favourite Lucy Wearing for taking me.

This week I am cutting men's hair!

2011-01-03T08:22:00.001-08:00

Doing a barbering course in Covent garden. If your in need of a free trim, come along! Give me a bell, tweet, message etc... Appointments for Wednesday, Thursday and Friday... I'm doing it at the London beauty institute: www.londonbeautyinstitute.com

Merry Christmas !

2010-12-26T09:45:00.003-08:00

A very Merry Christmas to you all! I am having a lovely one. As you can see, Christmas is all about trees, good hot choc, a lovely jolly Ed the boyfriend, new festive knitwear, food, snow, and OH MY GOD MY LITTLE BROTHER BOUGHT ME NIGELLA!

I love the Powderpuffs...

2010-12-26T09:45:00.001-08:00

We had our Christmas party the other night! I've never really had a Christmas party before so it was really lovely!

Diagram of the Heart...

2010-12-15T12:15:00.001-08:00

Another lovely day assisting Lucy Wearing alongside Ooooonah Anderson. I say lovely but man alive it was cold and I actually smoked I was so stressed! I think the video will look great and Diagram of the Heart were a lovely bunch of guys... Oh and check out the lovely little pooches we had on set! Chloe the stylist bought Miles the pug (love that guy) and Chich, who you may remember from the Kid Cudi video? Little star...!

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Short film with Ableye

2010-12-09T16:18:00.001-08:00

Last night I was night shooting a short film with James Gardener and Simon Lord. I think it's going to look amazing. Harriet Green our leading lady was a dream to work on. I will post the finished film as soon as I get it.

Fair Cake Cupcakes...

2010-12-08T06:13:00.001-08:00

My friend Jessica Hendey is part of the team at Fair Cake Cupcakes. They teach their amazing craft all over the UK these days. I think they produce some of the best cupcakes I have ever seen! Check out their website http://www.faircake.co.uk/ and the doodle I have done is in return for them following me on twitter!

Work with Callum Vincent...

2010-12-08T02:34:00.001-08:00

Aaaages ago in the first year I was lucky enough to do some shoots with the brilliant Callum Vincent. We were both students at LCF in the same year and got together to do a few bits. Here it is, a little blast from the first year past. The quality is terrible I'm afraid, but I will get better shots soon. I think they have a great sense of identity and lots of memories for me, especially of sticking up paper in Callum's Camden flat and watching model Camilla freeze in the cold garage space we had in Angel. Good times!

http://www.youtube.com/elizadoolittlemusic#p/f/1/qxqtnWwLxYI

Skinny Jeans...

2010-12-07T07:08:00.001-08:00

Eliza's new video is sick! Directed by James Copeman and look out for Dancer friend Ray and Silvana Lagos in it! xxx

Christmas Trees on Columbia Road!

2010-12-06T02:37:00.003-08:00

Come down and pick one out! Also, doesn't the Geffrye look festive!

New Siren Stiletto Pin Up Workshops!

2010-12-06T02:37:00.001-08:00

Last night I was helping out along with Katie Reynolds (head powderpuff!) and Rhea Le Riche for burlesque extraordinaire Siren Stilletto's new venture. She wants to set up a pin up workshop experience where ladies can come and have hair, make up, styling from Siren's huuuuge dressing up box and a few posing tips from her too. They will then be photographed professionally. It all took place at 'The Painted Lady Salon' on Redchurch street, where we shot the style me vintage book and Belinda was of course doing fantastic hair work. I think it's a great idea and will hopefully become a regular event!

Shooting at the O2 for sky!

2010-12-06T02:35:00.001-08:00

Friday I was working for sky in the great big O2. A fun day assisting my friend Kylie Macbeth. Will get the proper shots up soon!

A little cold snap message from me...

2010-12-01T12:57:00.001-08:00

Design for the imaginary French restaurant I will own one day...

2010-11-30T10:57:00.001-08:00

Strictly specialities from the region I'm named after... Tartiflettes, crepes, carbonara's etc. Perhaps I will open it on Neal St or something...

Elizabeth Lau...

2010-11-30T10:54:00.001-08:00

Gorgeous new pop up shop on Ganton St! Elizabeth is such a beautiful person and the clothes and accessories in the shop are lovely. The decor is sweet too, and the vibe is very welcoming, not pretentious/off putting. Get down there! It's only open til Christmas Eve!!!

Short hair?

2010-11-27T12:13:00.001-08:00

Yeah? No?

I heart Lipcote !

2010-11-27T03:20:00.001-08:00

On Thursday I got to work at a big press day for store pr.
I'm getting involved with Lipcote, the classic lipstick sealer that is being rebranded by Teresa Havvas. She is such a joy to work with, and she is doing fantastic things for Lipcote, just check out the fantastic illustration of the Lipcote girl by Bristolian artist Dora.
I had a great time and am looking forward to more work with the brand. It's amazing stuff, you must try it!

Dom's headpieces... or not!

2010-11-24T04:43:00.001-08:00

Multifunctional! I like as a bow tie. Available from The Powder Room Soho http://boutique.thepowderpuffgirls.com/services.html

My Berlin Souvenir...

2010-11-24T04:22:00.001-08:00

This crazy cat girl reputation is starting to get out of hand. Thank you Nina for my cat chocolates!

Chapel Club - Surfacing

2010-11-24T02:17:00.001-08:00

On set assisting Lucy Wearing yesterday for the new Chapel Club music video. Its going to be amazing. Based on conservative, evangelical, american, fanatic type christians in the 1970's. Directed by Dan Sully. Strange but fun day! You'll see what I mean when it comes out.

Mirasol Eco Knits Book!

2010-11-22T13:13:00.001-08:00

I get about a bit! Catch me on the front of this Mirasol Eco Knitting book. Learn how to knit stuff! Another fantastic Christmas gift of course!

Eleanor Seabird and the Spectacles at the Powder Room Soho + Dom's Polski Sklep!

2010-11-19T06:28:00.001-08:00

Last night was the Grazia Shopping Event in Carnaby Street. The streets were buzzing! The Powder Room held a fantastic 20% off night with Eleanor Seabird and the Spectacles on hand for a little live music! She is a real cutie and I had the pleasure of doing backing vocalist Anna's hair and make up to make her look suitably sixties. They put on a lovely acoustic set, sounded fantastic! Check her out http://www.myspace.com/eleanorseabird

It was almost a little bit of a relaunch of the Powder Room, we have loads of lovely new products as well as fellow Powderpuff Dominika's 'Polski Sklep!'. Its our lovingly named title for her range of beautiful head pieces. Dom is a very talented lady, and now if you come and get your hair coiffed by us you can purchase one of her pieces to go in your do! ALSO we are selling 'Style Me Vintage Hair' which of course I did all the make up for! Check us out http://www.thepowderpuffgirls.com/

*INHALE* I think thats all!

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TINCHY STRYDER feat. BRIDGET KELLY TAKE THE WORLD!!!

2010-11-19T05:34:00.001-08:00

Remeber last week? When I was freezing at Battersea Power Station? Going a bit insane with Lucy Wearing? Putting carmex on Tinchy poos? Well here is the result! So worth it. It looks so epic. Bridget looks amazing and she was such a beautiful person. Thank you AGAIN Lucy for letting me assist!

Bernard Sumner, Hot Chip, Hot City & Converse!

2010-11-18T02:39:00.001-08:00

Remember those two days with Lucy?! Well this is what became of that! I love it, looks amazing. Well done to everyone involved, especially Nikolay Saveliev and director Andreas Nilsson.

Of course biggest thanks and cuddles go to Lucy Wearing for taking me along!!!

yes YES Eliza!

2010-11-18T01:53:00.001-08:00

Ain't that some shit...

The Day off... with Katrin and Fish...

2010-11-16T10:19:00.001-08:00

Yesterday I had a day off so Katrin and I set off for Camden.

I was early, and got a bit caught up in the market. I bought myself a lovely little cat diary. Then we went to visit Zoola fish for the most natural pedicure you can get! Little pirahnas nibble at your feet and get rid of all the dead skin. It was bizarre, but quite lovely! Ed the boyfriend claimed my feet were 'ridiculuously smooth' so well done to the little fish, I salute you. Best maybe left though for a summer treat because it all happens outside in the market by the lock. It was a beautiful setting though.

Straight after that we had the first mulled wine of the season and then had lunch and hot chocolates! I feel very much inducted into winter now, especially after waking up in the gorgeous frosty Hertfordshire countryside.

Hello Winter... ok... you can come in!

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Are you looking for a fantastic Christmas gift for your girlfriend/mother/daughter/sister/friend etc?

2010-11-12T11:06:00.001-08:00

Why not buy Style Me Vintage Hair!? A book I did all the make up for! It will teach you how to whip up a vintage hair style quick as you like! Go on... £9.99! Bargain!

http://www.urbanoutfitters.co.uk/style-me-vintage/invt/5620416640001/&bklist=icat,6,shop,home,homecategories,books,booksher

Stryderman...

2010-11-10T03:15:00.001-08:00

Assisting my favourite Lucy Wearing yesterday for the new Tinchy Stryder video. Was lovely to work for Tinchy again, even if it was in Battersea Power Station, in the cold, rain and wind! Lucy and I went slightly insane, as can be seen in my little video, but we had so much fun and everyone was lovely. The video is going to look amazing! Thanks to Lucy (birthday girl today) Wearing for taking me along!

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Flower Power...

2010-11-07T09:17:00.001-08:00

Shooting more MA work at LCF... all modelled by Flower... who was too cute for words! I did hair, make up and false nails!

WHOOOO's gonna get that feeling?

2010-11-02T15:14:00.001-07:00

Alan Titchmarch show today assisting Lucy Wearing for Diana Vickers. Hot shit. I love those boys.

Ell & Cee in Marie Claire!

2010-11-01T15:27:00.001-07:00

Loooook it's me!

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Shoot shoot shoot...

2010-10-30T03:52:00.001-07:00

Today I'm helping out my mate Sam Fisher teaching his photography class at LCF...

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Shooting MA at LCF...

2010-10-29T14:17:00.001-07:00

Today I have been shooting all the masters collections for The London College of Fashion. Can't wait to get the shots back. I think they will look amazing! Michiel Meewis was shooting and James and Marco from Premier were our models. Really funny shoot, I'll be back there next week.

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Oxford Student Paper!

2010-10-29T14:03:00.001-07:00

A feature I did!

A little trip to Italy...

2010-10-29T13:57:00.001-07:00

I love hopping off over there, just for a few days, for some mind cleansing! Photos featuring Jack Savoia my little brother.

Sophie & Barney...

2010-10-29T12:59:00.001-07:00

I rarely do weddings but this one really was a treat. Had to do it, because I knew this was no ordinary wedding. As soon as Sophie mentioned her dress was 1930's from the V&A archives I jumped at the opportunity!

Such a perfect day, and lovely photos!

Don't let go of me ...

2010-10-29T00:43:00.001-07:00

My lover Lucy Wearing playing in new band The Life, the Love and the Grateful. They were amazing!

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A Vintage Wedding in Bethnal Green Town Hall Hotel...

2010-10-22T06:35:00.001-07:00

...and very nice it is too! Lovely and art deco. Hanging around after having done my bride Sophie's hair and make up... More photos to come.
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New tongs yes!

2010-10-20T10:48:00.001-07:00

All new and shiny! BabylissPRO.

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Jesus plays pool...

2010-10-18T05:46:00.001-07:00

On the set of a music video last week.

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X Factor...WHOOOP !

2010-10-18T04:04:00.001-07:00

Last night I had the pleasure of assisting Lucy Wearing for an X Factor performance of 'My Wicked Heart' by the beautiful Diana Vickers. Check out my Spanish boys, the gorgeous Leopard girls and the crazy Clown drummers. What an electric atmosphere. Amazing to work with a lovely team. We pulled it off! It was lovely to see Lucy's ideas come to life in that way.

Paragraph 175...

2010-10-13T09:40:00.001-07:00

Photography & Concept: Michiel Meewis

Costume Design: Sven Hoppe

Milliner: Vesna Pesic

Styling: Keiko Kida

Make Up & Hair: Luisa Savoia

Models: Alex and Marc (Models1)

Galliano Make Up SS2011

2010-10-12T03:49:00.001-07:00

Essentially everything I love. Gothic, rebellious, classic, 20's, LOVE!

Gizzi Erskine Eat Me Cover...

2010-10-12T03:40:00.001-07:00

I actually love her...

Man's Road...

2010-10-12T02:34:00.001-07:00

This sums up my mood today (as well as my childhood). I would like to be in the landscapes.

From 'The Last Unicorn' 1982

BMD £1000 Video!

2010-10-12T00:24:00.001-07:00

Another music video to add to my CV! It was fantastic working with everyone on this, especially director Courtney Phillips and producer Joe Wearing. Some of it was shot next door to my house in a squat! It looks fantastic, very pleased indeed.

I can do you a mean pin curl set...

2010-10-11T01:32:00.001-07:00

Lovely! Come see me in the Powder Room.
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I heart LeeLou

2010-10-11T00:30:00.001-07:00

Enough said...! A friend of mine who I want to see more!

Two Days with Lucy...

2010-10-09T14:48:00.001-07:00

A little video blog I made of my two days with Lucy for Converse. She is my favourite person in the whole world.

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STYLE ME VINTAGE HAIR BOOK LAUNCH

2010-10-07T14:39:00.001-07:00

Myself and my new friend Jack attended the Style Me Vintage Hair book launch at the Painted Lady on Redchurch St, a book that I did all the make up for!!! I was so happy with the turn out. It looks great! Buy it for yourself or your loved ones now at Urban Outfitters! Woooop!
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What is my life?

2010-10-07T07:37:00.001-07:00

Photo taken by Lucy Wearing on set with Converse and Hot Chip.
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Shadow Man

2010-10-07T03:25:00.001-07:00

Been on set the last 2 days assisting my favourite Lucy Wearing. A promo for converse with Hot Chip! More blogs to come...
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Remember that Angel music video I did?

2010-10-05T08:39:00.001-07:00

I found a little behind the scenes clip! A baby bouncing about, and Angel sings for me!

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A Swedish Love Story...

2010-10-05T08:36:00.001-07:00

Amazing film. You must try and see it! I took a video of some of the test filming. Its so beautifully made, styled, acted. Sweden in the 1970's. The kind of film I really like. Thank you Edward for letting me borrow.

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Remembering 'The Veteran'...sniff!

2010-10-05T08:13:00.001-07:00

I ran into Toby Kebbell the other day and then discovered a few snaps on my macbook. Such a fun six weeks! Quite boyish though, all those guns! Ahhh! Thanks to Jane and Lynn for the fab experience.

Ahhhh remember the Veteran...sniff!

2010-10-05T08:05:00.001-07:00

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The day I went to Oxford...

2010-09-30T10:57:00.001-07:00

Today I have been shooting in Oxford for the university fashion section in their paper. It was great fun, and I'm sure some lovely shots will come of it...
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You know your working for the right company when...

2010-09-29T13:48:00.001-07:00

They throw a launch for the new season of Mad Men! OH YES. Come down for booze and hair dos, but not boozy hair dos from me I promise... *hiccup*

Just a little read in the Standard this evening...

2010-09-29T08:49:00.001-07:00

An article about Fashion make up artists. Its really refreshing to hear someone praising make up artists and understanding that it is a completely different set of skills to your every day regime. Thanks Bella Blissett.
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Love, Chloe.

2010-09-28T09:52:00.001-07:00

I didn't work on this (I so wish!) but this is the best perfume ad I have seen in a while. Everything is great. Completely picks up on 70's camel tone trends, perfect music, hair and make up is supreme. I love it. Here is the making of it, but you can see the real deal on TV. Directed by Roman Coppola.

Bestival disposables...

2010-09-27T08:35:00.001-07:00

Need I say more? Fun times.
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A spot of Charity...

2010-09-27T05:19:00.001-07:00

I did a couple of little make up workshops at Gill Henderson's Pamper Day for breast cancer. A big success! Sorry my photos are rubbish! Was quite busy.
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Fashion Week : My 5 favourites...

2010-09-22T10:37:00.001-07:00

Unfortunately I did not get to work London Fashion Week this season (come February I will be all over it!) but looking back over the week as it all comes to a close I thought I would share with you my five favourite images.

1. Giles - He said "It's nineties—the color and fun and playfulness of the Milk Bar." I'm not sure if I love it all, but this ensemble is a winner with me...

2. Mark Fast - Controversially know for larger models in his shows, but I quite like the use of black in this collection. I am a goth at heart, I just want to wear black and feathers in the summer please!

3. Erdem - I'm just a sucker for victoriana, length and a cute colar. Can't help it.

4. Kelly Brooke walking for Giles - I know its Giles again, but she looks pretty awesome.

5. Nude Models for Charlie le Mindu - They look amazing, how could I not love this?!

FAB Over and out...

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Ell & Cee New Collection on Fashion Indie...

2010-09-22T08:45:00.001-07:00

New collection is gorgeous!

GOODWOOD REVIVAL!

2010-09-21T02:47:00.001-07:00

Me and the Powderpuffs doing hair make up and nails in a gorgeous airstream! Honestly tremendous fun. And what evenings spent in the pub after! Also I can whip up a victory roll, quick as you like...
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Crabtree & Evelyn...

2010-09-21T02:46:00.001-07:00

My favourite scrub. Its meant for gardeners to get soil out of the skin, but I will be using it essentially to file down my bottom...! Lovely stuff.
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Kid Cudi - Day & Night

2010-09-16T10:58:00.001-07:00

Working with Funda Onal reminded me that we met 2 years ago on the set of the Kid Cudi Day & Night video. What a fun day. I was assisting Lucy Wearing on make up and Susanna Peretz on hair. It was pretty intense, lots of characters, but so much fun. Kid Cudi was a pretty awesome guy. It was all directed by the Lennox Brothers.

Canal

2010-09-16T01:03:00.001-07:00

If anyone would like to buy me a flat on St Peters St by the canal I would be ever so grateful!
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Day One: Yoga Book

2010-09-15T14:09:00.001-07:00

Shooting today and tomorrow for a book about Yoga. Yoga is hard! Model Funda Onal looked beautiful.
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MY WORK IN CREATIVE HEAD MAG!

2010-09-14T03:27:00.001-07:00

My Goldwell Project with the awesome Helen Saunders, Nina Robinson, Laura Mcnair, Silvana Lagos and Tomoko Kinoshita. So glad I managed to find a back copy! Yay! Will post better photos soon...