Thursday, 6 June 2013

Multi-use products!


Lets face it, we’re in a recession… nobody wants to shell out more pennies on more make up products for the summer! So fear not, I’ve devised a list of some of my favourite multi-use products that double up as lips, cheeks and even cream eye shadows! There’s no rules in Make Up, so dig out the products you’ve already bought and make full use of them!
  
1)   Fardell Paints
This is the perfect multi use product that will last you a very long time. I’ve been using it as an eyeshadow, mixing them up to make beautiful blushers or even flicking them on the face for a fashion look. They come in a range colours and are also amazing on darker skin tones!

2)   MAC Temperature rising bronzer in Soft Sand
This is such a beautiful bronzer if you find most bronzers are too dark or orange for your skin. It’s great as a buildable contour or as a wash of golden eye shadow for summer or an all over light fixing to your base instead of powder!

3)   HD Brows Pro Palette
This is now a staple in my kit, there is a colour to contour every skin tone in this palette! I use it for everything, to fill in brows, contour all around the face and also it’s an amazing socket definer!

4)   MAC Lipglass
Or any clear lip gloss really, this is amazing as it’s super thick! Now, I know this isn’t for an every day wearable look but for any make up artists looking for some great ideas for a shoot- Clear gloss on the eyelids and swept through the brows can be the perfect to create that high-end editorial look and obviously on the lips!

5)   Clinique Moisture face masque
This face masque is amazing overnight for dehydrated skin!! This is also the perfect moisturiser for dry skin on a daily basis. I love smothering it on my clients after long flights for an instant pick me up.

6) Who doesn’t own a can of hairspray?! A great tip is to keep your brow comb by your toothbrush and every morning spray them into place to encourage them to grow neatly.



Male Grooming!


I get a lot of questions about male grooming and what products to use- so what better way than to just show you! Meet my good friend and co-worker Andrew Trot Barn, incredible celebrity hairstylist (and fellow mancunian!)
We’re currently working on a new exciting TV show together so I got him in the make up chair to make sure he was “HD ready” as Andrew says!

As we’re currently filming, I thought I’d update my skills on airbrushing make up. It’s not something I’ve ever really had to do since GaGa but as everything is filmed in HD now, I thought I’d refresh! It’s easy to apply, lasts all day and is perfect for television.

I used Airbase number 4 on Andrew, using the airbrush gun we lightly sprayed in circular motions over the whole face missing out the beard area and avoiding product in the eyebrows and hairline. I left it to dry for about 10 minutes and went back in with Estee Lauder double wear concealer lightly patted under the eye. I then gave the eyes some definition by painting the lashes with a fan brush with benefit they’re real mascara- which is amaaaazing!




Chime For Change

Last weekend I had the pleasure of working at the Chime For Change gig at Twickenham.
There were a host of stars there from Beyonce, Madonna, Jennifer Lopez, Rita Ora, Ellie Goulding, John Legend and of course the beautiful Iggy Azalea whom I was working with.
The atmosphere was unreal, the weather was amazing and I have to say it had the best artist catering I have ever witnessed! Ha!

Check out my behind the scenes shots!

ooooooh, the dressing room!
Call this a cafe - nicest backstage catering I have seen!
Chill out area for workers
Er, and also the nicest food from a show- we were well looked after
Iggy looking stunning on stage
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Hanging out with everyone backstage
Getting ready for Beyonce to come on
What an amazing crowd, the atmosphere was fantastic
The view from the dressing rooms

Friday, 31 May 2013

Product of the month!!


Going to keep this product of the month short and sweet!

This month I have literally gone through tons and tons of Eylure Lashes! Being a northern girl, I love false lashes!! My favourite pair this month are Eylure 107’s - these are perfect for most looks and comfortable to wear throughout the day, giving you that extra length and definition without looking false. They really are the perfect lash and suit every eye shape. For a day look they are light and natural, wear them straight through to the evening by plumping them up with plenty of mascara and straight away you are transformed for instant drama! 




Wednesday, 29 May 2013

CLMA Competition!

Right, we are getting social media savvy now at the Cassie Lomas HQ so it's about time I knew exactly what everyone wants me to blog, tweet and make vidoes about.

I don't expect people to just willingly spend their time giving me lots of ideas so instead I will reward the best ideas with one of our fantastic luxury Brush Sets!



All you need to do is:
Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/CLMAcademy

And email us with the best idea for Makeup 'How To' video that you can think of at: cassie@cassielomasmakeupacademy.co.uk

The competition starts NOW and we cannot wait to see what you come up with!
We also have some discount vouchers and Cassie Lomas Nail Files and Bags to give away for anyone who can come close runner up.


Competition closes June 30th! Good Luck!













Tuesday, 28 May 2013

It's Festival Time!

This week Radio one kicked off the summer with ‘The Big Weekend’ and here’s my top products to get this years hottest festival look!!!



Lets face it, we need to be low maintenance when it comes to braving the outdoors for a few days so radiant, glowing skin with a touch of the sun-kissed look is definitely the way to go.
Avoid foundation and instead go for a BB cream to even out your skin tone and make it as flawless as possible without having to use a base.

You need instant glamour without looking made up so go for a red lip and choose a texture that lasts. For me its Ruby Woo by Mac, as seen on Rita Ora and Iggy Azalea this weekend.

Keep it original by choosing a glitter liner or coloured mascara, those who dare definitely win in the style stakes.

If you are baring your legs be sure to bronze them up with a light coat of instant tan, preferably MAC Skinsheen Leg Spray. I love mixing it with a shimmery body lotion for added shine.

Not forgetting the essential items for any festival goer….. Nivea Cleansing wipes, Carex hand gel and of course the Cassie Lomas Bag is a perfect size to take all the essentials with you (coming soon).


This season the festival look would not be complete without a bit of Neon! I am already addicted to my fortnightly appointment for Gelish nails which are not only perfect for lasting agesssss, (no chips mid mud slide) but with the fab colour range they are guaranteed to bring the vibrancy that festivals deserve.


Thursday, 23 May 2013

Bridgit Mendler - Hurricane video shoot


Bridgit Mendler

Recently, I was privileged to have had the opportunity to work with the amazing Bridgit Mendler, on the video for her latest hit single, ‘Hurricane’. 
The song itself is really fun and energetic, so her styling obviously had to be a reflection of that. 



I was assisted by Bekki Mitchell on the various sets and locations in London, it’s always a pleasure taking one of my ex students from CLMA! Bridgit was fantastic to work with and we loved coming up with the make up and hair brief together. I am really proud of the final look we created, I can’t stop singing the song and am thrilled that my work has been seen by almost 13 million viewers… wowsers…. Go Bridgit!!








Top Products…

We loved the MAC liquid eyeliner we used on Bridgit, it is really easy to apply, and you have the power to be very precise with it, which obviously allows for a cleaner application. With the energetic nature of the video, the excellent staying-power of the liner was very important, and it did not disappoint.







The second product I would absolutely recommend from the Hurricane shoot, is the Kiehl’s Super Thick Volumiser. As with the liner, staying power is really important when filming something like a music video, so I opted for this fantastic thickening spray, which helped to provide lift and support to Bridgit’s hair during filming, and again, it did not disappoint.





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Wednesday, 22 May 2013

Wreck My Dress Launch Party!



What is wreck my dress? The question not far from everybody’s lips at the moment…

Wreck my dress is a luxury  ‘5 Star’ makeover day with a difference. Rather than being told what you are able to do, instead, YOU are the boss. You decide where your experience is going to take you. If you decided maybe you wanted to leap from a plane at 20,000ft in your wedding dress? That’s not a problem. Or maybe you would prefer to be pampered by a team of professionals trained by our very own Cassie Lomas, Beauty Director with Wreck my Dress, at your very own photo or video shoot? It really is that diverse, and it really is all about you.


To celebrate this wonderfully creative venture, a host of celebrities and key industry creative’s gathered on the red carpet for the launch (Thursday 2nd May).
Among the enthralled audience, were names such as, Sheree Murphy, Kym Marsh, Jamie Lomas, Lucy Pargeter, Natalie Anderson, Gaynor Faye, Anthony Quinlan, Simon Gregson, and Gemma Merner,. Also in attendance, was one of the most famous dresses of recent years, a replica of ‘that dress’ worn by Pippa Midddleton at the Royal Wedding, one which gained worldwide acclaim at the time.  Inspired by the logo featured on the launch invitations, local designer Nadine Merabi crafted a unique dress especially for the occasion, which was worn by Emily Cunliffe and will be auctioned off in aid of the charity, Genesis.
(Kym Marsh, Jamie Lomas, and Emily Cunliffe wearing Nadine Merabi).


 (Gemma Merna)

With expectations high, the Wreck My Dress crew pulled out all the stops, and treated those in attendance to an adrenalin fueled show of stunts, martial arts and pyrotechnics. You could have been forgiven for thinking you had accidentally stepped onto the set of a Die Hard film!! But no, this was a fantastic showcase of talent. The evening was all about building a sense of intrigue, from the heart-thumping action, to the poignant beauty of ‘Rebecca’s Dress Stratos’; a moving, and inspiring piece that drew tears from the captivated audience as they heard the vows of unequivocal devotion and love. It was a truly sensory experience, and an evening that promises great things from the team at Wreck My Dress. 



(Sheree Murphy and Charley Webb).

The CLMA events team beautified guests late into the night as the guests partied their makeup away, and we were more than willing to help them put it back on! 
See exactly how far your ideas can go …. They sent a wedding dress into space and back!!!!!

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