Thursday, 28 June 2012

ASOS Collection

We're almost hitting up July & we have been struck down with a torrential downpour.
What da hell is going on?! Waaaaahhhh ...
BRING BACK THE SUNSHINE!

On a brighter note:
I woke up this morning to some lovely new prints from my most recent shoot with Jennie Lööf for her 3rd collection for ASOS Marketplace.
The girl is on FIRE, her clothes are one of a kind, perfectly hand made and a dream to look at/work with & of course wear.

As promised I have a nice little selection for you all to have a look at.Below are my handpicked favourites from the day. 
Again credits to the full team for making the day go to plan.
I think it shows through each delicate photo just how easy the full shoot flowed.
 
Photographer - David Muir
Designer & Stylist - Jennie Lööf
Models - Sara Cahoon & Tuma Keke Nissi
MUA & Hairstylist - Myself

Inter & Assistant - Laura Forsyth


ENJOY!









I'm sure you all love them as much as I do.
All items will be available for sale on ASOS very soon.

Hasta la próxima amigos
Tener cuidado
Amy
xXx

Wednesday, 20 June 2012

Edinburgh Online Fashion Week

Hello Chica's & Chico's .....
I hope we're all well.
I'm STOKED to tell you all about this new project that I'm part of.

Edinburgh Online Fashion Week

This October, Scotland will début its first Online Fashion Week, broadcast from the Capital to a worldwide audience through a current and social medium.
EOFW will consist of 5 themed days which include;
  • Established designers
  • High Street labels
  • Independent boutiques  
  • Student designs
Edinburgh Online Fashion Week will broadcast up to 5 scheduled collections daily, which can be streamed anywhere via your laptop, PC, smartphone or tablet or can be watched on replay at any time. Each collection will also be photographed, allowing you to study each look in greater detail. Our blogs and vlogs will also cover the catwalk and backstage with interviews from the designers and our creative team.

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I'm honoured to be chosen to be a blogger for the site.
It's an amazing project that's going to take the fashion world by storm.
  My blogs along with other creatives are already up & dying to be read so get yourself along & have a nosey around them & the rest of the beautifully designed website.

Don't forget that come early October y'all best be glued to your screens to see the shows stream LIVE! 

Click here to view - Edinburgh Online Fashion Week  

Amy x



Thursday, 7 June 2012

Festival Survival.

As we all know Festival season is fast approaching, Rockness is this weekend along with T in the Park just being around the corner as well as many more up & coming camping weekends away.

When heading off for a (hopefully) sunny weekend away with your mates, lapping up the music & getting down with the general festival festivities (new word) I'm sure you all want to look and feel your best.

Below I have a survival guide with a range of products that are a must have for getting away. Not too pricey, small enough to carry around along with lasting power that will have you looking Rock Chick Ready until the early hours.

Yes..I did just say "Rock Chick Ready"...LOL

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Nivea Visage Tinted Moisturising Day Cream

£3.66 from Boots

This lightweight tinted moisturiser is perfect for all you festival go'ers. It's a get up & go product that brightens up your complexion & evens out skin tone. It is applied exactlty like a foundation but with added benefits. It also keeps skin hydrated for 24hrs along with protecting against UVA/UVB rays.

Barry M Coloured Mascara



£5.19 from Boots

These fun, quirky mascara's are great for whenever you feel that you need a pop of colour in your life. They go on a treat & afterwards you have beautiful Crayola Dip Dyed eyelashes. Coloured mascara isn't for everyone but for a one off festival look I think they tick all the boxes.

Batiste Dry Shampoo


£2.00 from Boots

This product doesn't really need much of an introduction to be honest. It's probably the best dry shampoo out there, or that I have ever tried. A few sprays in the roots of your locks when they're looking a tad under the weather does the trick. A festival essential in my opinion.

Vaseline - Rosy



£1.99 from Boots

Vaseline ; A staple handbag product that now comes in a variety of different tins. (Blue, trusty original. Yellow, Contains SPF, Green, Contains Aloe Vera) This Pretty in Pink version gives your lips the ultimate vaseline kiss of life along with adding in a pop of rose tint which is something that no girl can disagree with.

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There we go, 4 cheap, cheerful & fantastic products that are a must have for your summer festival handbag.

I hope you all enjoyed my small beauty survival guide.
Ohh one last tip ;

ENJOY YOURSELVES!!!

Te veré luego

Amy x




Tuesday, 22 May 2012

Creative Madness


Evening All..
How AMAZING is this weather?! It's quite literally insane. I can only guess that it shall last for the week & then be gone but if you can manage it (Unlike me) get yourself out & top up the tan.

Yesterday was a fabulous day, and not only to do with the weather.
I teamed up with Jennie Lööf again for another collection of hers to be showcased on ASOS.

The day went so ridiculously smooth & we even finished AHEAD of schedule. Must have been the change in Mother Natures mood that had us all working a lot harder
(If that's possible) ha.

I've got some sneaky behind the scenes photo's to post from the day & of course, one which is above I'll be sure to post all finished items up her once they're launched online like before.

Props to the full team for having the day go like clock work.

Below is model Miss Sara Cahoon working the electric blue lips that she loved ever so much.
Lipstick - Diciple by Illamasqua
I then applied Illamasqua's Liquid Metal in Superior over the top to give it a metalic look.


Next is Miss Tuma Keke Nissi showing off Jennie's beautiful Vintage Summer Dress.

I'm looking forward to seeing the finished products as usual I know they're gonna be great.
Thanks to everyone for a fantabulous day, I look forward to working with you all again.
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Credits to :
Photographer - David Muir
Designer & Stylist - Jennie Lööf
Models - Sara Cahoon & Tuma Keke Nissi
MUA & Hairstylist - Myself

Inter & Assistant - Laura Forsyth

xXx

Tuesday, 15 May 2012

Drag It Out

HELLO - HELLO - HELLO :-)

Woah, it's been a while since I last updated this little sucker. 
I've been an extremely busy bee along with sunning myself up in Spain lately that I've literally abandoned by poor little blog. 

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This is just a quick update of a look I done one night on myself back in April.
It's been YONKS since I done a self design in the comfort of my own little bedroom, taking be back to the days when I had all the time in world to play around with crazy ideas and chuck them on my face.

I thought I'd go all out this time around & decided to be a Drag Queen for the night.

 
If you wanna try it out then here are the steps below.
 
  • The look consisted of a LOT of foundation. (Illamasqua Rich Liquid 115)
  • Layer upon layer was added to my face until it resembled a blank canvas.
  • I could then contour my nose and cheekbones with some dark bronzer. I also created a drimple in my chin with this as well. (Illamasqua Duo Bronzer)   
  • My eyebrows were created with (Smashbox Brow Tech - Brunette)
  • I then used (Illamasqua Concealer in Black & White) to eyeline my eyes and fill in under the eye to create the look of them being larger than normal.
  •  I finished off the look with (Elizabeth Arden Lip Crayon in Natural) on the lips outlining around the mouth to make it larger and shadowing underneath with the above bronzer. 
  •  & Finished with a slick of (Smashbox Clear Gloss) 
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Of course the hair is not mines either. It's actually a Clip On Fringe that I had applied to the front of my head backwards & parted down the middle to give the look of a full head of brown hair.

These are available in all Sally's/Debenhams/Boots for around £8.

If anyone does decide to go ahead & give the look a bash then please do & send me a photo via email so I can have a look. I'm always interested to see other peoples work.

Until next time bloggers,
Amy x

 
 

Wednesday, 28 March 2012


I'm extremely happy to announce the launch of Jennie Lööf's collection on ASOS Market Place.
Like my previous post I spoke of everything that happened on the day so I'm taking this moment just to grace you with some of my favourite images from the shoot itself.

All items of clothing are for sale on ASOS Market Place.
Link : https://marketplace.asos.com/boutique/jennieloof







The team was amazing & everything went to plan.
Congratulations on your collection Jennie, I wish you the best of luck.
xXx

Credits
Designer : Jennie Lööf
Photographer : David Muir
Models : Iona Stoddart - Heather McDowall & Lynsey Scott
MUA & Hairstylist : Myself
Stylist : Ginger Clark
Assistant : Claire McGinley

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Amy x

Monday, 12 March 2012

Fashion Forward



G'day Folks..

What a busy couple of weeks it's been for myself. Not just regarding the make up world but in general. Had a lot going on so apologies for the delay in updating this little sucker.

I had the privilege of working the lovely designer Miss Jennie Lööf last week on her stunning shoot for ASOS. It was an amazing team to be part of for
the day with images that look out of this world & that's BEFORE any retouching.

The shoot took place in the gardens of Jennie's studio where nestled beneath the trees lay 50's sun loungers, great woodland and some other fascinating bits & bobs. The weather stood the test of time for us & didn't disappoint. It may have been FREEZING & props to our 3 beautiful models for braving the cold but the sun was still shining & helped us through the day.

I was in charge of not only make up but also hair on thi
s shoot & I must say I was very happy with the outcome. With nothing TOO dramatic and bed head chic going out it was time to let the clothes do the talking. Each garment of clothing was beautifully designed & made by Jennie herself with every detail having been given 100% of her time & effort. & I must say it shows.

I cannot wait to launch date of this beautiful collection of clothes to go on sale & up on ASOS & to show the world what their made of. Below is a behind
the scenes snap that I caught on my handy little iPhone of the final image of all 3 models in their chosen item of the day.


I'm collaborating with the lovely Jennie again this Saturday for a Midsummer Nights Dream shoot & I must admit I cannot wait. It's taking place in a "Secret Location" that I'm stoke to get my paws on along with a crazy theme that let's me explore outside the box & let my inner creative animal run wild & free.

I'll be back to update on this exciting shoot along with the final images of this one.

Until then,
Peace & Love
Amy x