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I am one of Australia's leading Makeup Artists, located in Sydney. I have worked with some of Australia's best fashion designers, models, photographers & filmographers in the Fashion, Television, Film & Bridal industries during the past decade.

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Style & Beauty > Makeup Are women more attractive without makeup on?: 2 of 65
Being a Makeup Artist, you may automatically assume that I have a biased opinion on the absolute necessities of wearing makeup. The truth is; yes, I love makeup. But the reasons I love makeup are not quite what you may think.I love makeup because it gives us the opportunity to express ourselves; to highlight our individuality... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Wedding Budget Tips on cutting wedding costs: 4 of 43
Weddings are expensive. There are so many costs, such as the venue and photography. And that's just the beginning!So, what are the secrets to cutting wedding costs? As a married wedding service provider of ten years, I have come up with the anwers.The wedding gown plays an important role. But it does not have to cost the eart... More..
Style & Beauty > Makeup Makeup tips: How to make your eyes look bigger: 2 of 14
It has often been said that our eyes are the windows to our soul; so the bigger the better, right? Everyone wants their peepers to pop, but how can we apply makeup to make our eyes appear larger? Makeup looks with the most impact are often those using the eyes as the main focus, so this is an issue definitely worth investigat... More..
Style & Beauty > Makeup Makeup tips: How to create that smoky eyes look: 2 of 14
Smoky eye makeup is simply beautiful and, despite common belief, extremely easy to achieve with the right know-how. The following suggestions will take you right along the road to your new sexy, sultry eyessmokin'!The Smoky-eyed look is intended to be quite striking, but can be applied as lightly or heavily as you wish. Often... More..
Style & Beauty > Style & Beauty (Other) Top 10 beauty myths: 3 of 20
There are an endless number of myths that plague the beauty world. How can we separate fact from fiction? Let's start by busting Ten Top Beauty Myths once and for all.1. makeup clogs your poresBlemishes are caused by trapped oil and dirt. Failing to cleanse skin properly will result in clogged pores, so makeup alone is not re... More..
Style & Beauty > Makeup Makeup tips: Best cover-up for freckles: 1 of 5
I have freckles. And, although I don't hate them, they're not my favourite things. Freckles are one of the reasons I became a Makeup Artist!If you are anything like me, you would do anything to cover up your freckled skin. But this is not always as simple as it seems. Some makeup is too light and offers no coverage, whilst ot... More..
Style & Beauty > Makeup How to put on concealer: 1 of 5
Concealer is a makeup artist's best friend. Used to cover any imperfection on the skin, concealer is very versatile and is often under-estimated and under-used! Many people find the concept of applying concealer confusing and therefore do without it. But, as you will see when you read on, used properly it will save you much t... More..
Style & Beauty > Makeup Makeup tips: How to choose the right makeup for your skin type: 4 of 17
The condition of your skin does to some degree affect the end result of your makeup. Problems such as flakiness and oiliness can affect the appearance and longevity of your foundation and powder.So, do you need to match makeup to your skin type? To some degree you do, but it is not completely necessary. It is actually more im... More..
Style & Beauty > Makeup Makeup tips: How to make your eyes look sexy: 3 of 12
Whether it's deep, dark and mysterious; or bright and piercing, we all want our eyes to appear beautiful to others. Makeup can of course be used to alter the shape and impact of our eyes; but with so many different tips out there, how can we discern the best way to make our peepers look more desirable? Following a decade of w... More..
Style & Beauty > Makeup Effective makeup on a budget: 1 of 4
Few of us have an excess cash flow with which to purchase expensive cosmetics. This is especially true of those of us with a home, family and many other financial priorities that come way before our appearance! Fortunately, flawless makeup does not always require a large budget. There are ways and means to wear beautiful make... More..