Cassie Lomas Make Up Artist

We've Moved!

noreply@blogger.com (Cassie Lomas Make Up Artist) — Tue, 06 Aug 2013 11:59:00 +0000

I hope you've been enjoying reading my blog so far, you may be pleased to know that we've been working on our new blog and intend for it to be improved greatly from here on in! There will be lots of regular posts, videos and updates for you, so please visit us at our new home: cassielomas.com/blog!

Holiday Make-Up!

noreply@blogger.com (Cassie Lomas Make Up Artist) — Mon, 05 Aug 2013 14:55:00 +0000

Following up from great sun protection... Let’s talk about what I know best, make up! I personally wear little or if I’m being totally honest no make up at all on a daily basis, never mind on holiday (my main aim is getting as brown as I possibly can!) but I get asked so many questions about holiday make up… ‘What sort of foundation should I buy? What is the most long lasting in the sun? What has got the best SPF in? Do I put my sun cream on before or after?”

My advice, BB creams. I’ve tried so many BB creams, and this one beats them all. Clarins have combined great coverage, good SPF and suitable for all skin types and offering long-lasting results. This is something you can incorporate into your daily skin care routine or have it as your best friend on holiday.. Perfect for targeting dark, shadowy areas with its “3D radiance” and light-correcting pigments. I’d always advise as little product and coverage as possible in the sun, the more product you put on the more you’ll have to keep touching it up and worrying about it coming off.

My tip for this product is to put some on the back of your hand and use your fingertips to apply as you would a moisturiser in very light layers, starting at the center of the face and working out towards the hairline and jawline.

Top up coverage if needed in certain areas with a bit of concealers... My favourite is studio fix from MAC (Also SPF 35) this gives a really gorgeous dewy finish to the skin so you don’t need to powder, unless you want that matte finish.

Summer Sun Spray

noreply@blogger.com (Cassie Lomas Make Up Artist) — Wed, 31 Jul 2013 12:01:00 +0000

I couldn’t have chosen a better day to blog about SPF and sun cream.. It is absolutely throwing it down in Manchester. I mean rain, thunder, lightening… the works. But never the less, some of you lucky lot may be escaping the rain and jetting off this summer and you’ll want to know what’s great on the shelves to protect your skin. As a mother of 2 myself, I’m always really cautious when the sun eventually comes out... I’m constantly putting sun cream on my little ones. I’ve recently bought Nivea Sun Protect & Refresh (SPF 50)

It’s water resistant, doesn’t stain clothes or have a really strong smell...(thank you Nivea!) Lets face it, putting sun cream on yourself, let alone trying to pin down the little ones is always a chore, so I always opt for a spray applicator. It doesn’t need laborious rubbing in...just spray and go! Or aim whilst they run...and hope for the best.

If you’ve got some extra pennies, or a great one of your kit is the Chanel UV Essentiel sun screen...trust me, no sun will get through this, it’s pretty hard core, and it doesn’t leave that white mask on the skin either before your foundation, as it’s specially designed for the face.

CLMA Open Day!

noreply@blogger.com (Cassie Lomas Make Up Artist) — Tue, 30 Jul 2013 15:02:00 +0000

So, so, SO many exciting things coming up for CLMA! Something for everyone with our new courses coming up in 2014. We are extending our courses from full make up artist training courses to daily workshops in everything from Asian bridal make up to body painting and advanced courses for those already working in the make up, beauty or hairdressing industry.

So spread the word, book your place and come on down to see me on the 31^st August , 12-4pm for a nosey around! It would be great to meet you and introduce you to some of our amazing tutors and graduates so you can decide if you want to become part of the CLMA team.

Daniel Sandler Perfect Canvas for only £2.50!

noreply@blogger.com (Cassie Lomas Make Up Artist) — Fri, 26 Jul 2013 15:04:00 +0000

Here at Cassie Lomas Makeup Academy we're such huge fans of the Daniel Sandler range that when we found out the Perfect Canvas Fluid Foundation was on sale on his website for only £2.50 per bottle, we had to purchase them in every shade!

This product glides onto the skin like velvet and the colour tones are so beautiful and wearable, that they're really easy to work with for makeup artists. If you haven't yet tried them, they're an absolute must and perfect for expanding your kit. Purchase them at the Daniel Sandler website here.

Send us a tweet and tell us what you think @CLMAcademy and don't forget to like our Facebook page to keep up to date!

Water Beau- Submission Magazine!

noreply@blogger.com (Cassie Lomas Make Up Artist) — Tue, 23 Jul 2013 13:33:00 +0000

I absolutely LOVE these new images from a beauty test i've just done with the amazing Charlotte Kibbles, which has just been published on submission magazine online. After working in the industry for nearly 17 years, I still love testing!! It's such a great way to meet amazing models and photographers and collaborate together and create some beautiful images.

Underwater Make Up is something a lot of people worry about..there is so many things that you need to consider as a make up artist when waters involved! So I've put together a few pointers for anyone who's stuck.

Tips for underwater Make Up;

- Oil based products are great as water just runs off them..So when choosing a foundation, oil based ones are great!

-Minimal products on great skin or heavier cake foundations where needed

-Waterproof mascara is a must!

-Avoid powders, MAC paint pots are great not only for shadows but for contouring and colouring brows.

- Be on hand with tissues to gently pat unwanted drops of water- never wipe!!

- Sunscreens work really well as highlighters for the face

Top Product for this look: MAC Rebel Lipstick.. I then brushed over this with MAC Mineralized SkinFinish in Lightscapade

Top Products for this look: MAC Face and body foundation and Sisley Sheer Peach Lipstick

Top Products for these looks- Illamasqua Hollow Pigment, Clarins Instant Light Complexion perfector 02

https://twitter.com/Charkibbles

http://www.charlottekibbles.co.uk

Summer Brights

noreply@blogger.com (Cassie Lomas Make Up Artist) — Fri, 19 Jul 2013 11:04:00 +0000

Can you believe this weather?!?! We can finally ditch the chunky knitwear and can call it summer! That means get out your bright colours and start experimenting. I'm back at CLMA after a busy few weeks filming a new TV show (I can't wait for you all to see!! I'll keep you updated, I promise!) so I thought I'd make the most out of this weather and show the students a quick summer make up.

Coloured mascara is perfect for a quick fix for summer - If you aren't daring enough to wear coloured shadow just change it up with a lick of colour to the lashes to get into the summer vibe instantly. Estee Lauder have brought out the perfect coloured mascaras- they are SO true to colour and I can't get enough of these for summer! The emerald green one is also fabulous.

This Krylon Palette is amazing, super pigmented and every colour you'd want for summer all in one- perfect! I was also really impressed with this MaxFactor trio eyeshadow (04- Queen Bee) the green is beeeea-utiful. I then went in with Chrome Yellow eyeshadow by MAC and finished by patting a pigment in Rock-It Yellow in the centre of the lid. The key to this, like every smokey eye... is to blend, blend,blend.

I'd love to see if any of you guys are rocking a summer look- So get out your bright colours and tweet me your looks to @cassielomas!

Guest Blog- Kay Evans!

noreply@blogger.com (Cassie Lomas Make Up Artist) — Thu, 18 Jul 2013 09:20:00 +0000

Hi everyone!

Thought I’d share with you a quick review of my latest favourite skin care product by Origins in the Dr. Weil range called the ‘Mega Mushroom Skin Relief Soothing Face Cream’.

Having read plenty of reviews about the Origins range, Dr. Weil’s offered what my skin needed which was relief from dehydration and redness; I tried a sample of the Mega Mushroom cream, and loved it! My skin instantly felt soothed and hydrated. Although it has a thick consistency it absorbs instantly leaving my skin soft, calm, clear and comfortable.

I have relatively normal/ combination skin, but I would not recommend this for oily skin as I think it would leave a greasy residue.

You’ll either love or hate the smell. It’s very earthy / natural but still clean and refreshing.

The Mega Mushroom skin relief retails at £46 for 50ml, and will certainly last you a few months as a little goes a long way.

Thanks for reading!

@kay__evans

Guest Blog by Nina Rochford!

noreply@blogger.com (Cassie Lomas Make Up Artist) — Thu, 04 Jul 2013 11:48:00 +0000

By @ninarochford

Beauty on a budget.

Dare I say the dreaded word...'recession'?

A word we're all quite sick of to be frank but the truth is, we're all a bit strapped for cash and generally feeling a bit sorry for ourselves, so here are some of my favourite products and their cheaper contenders.

Ace of base:

Everyone needs a good foundation and Lord knows how difficult it is to find the right one. If you're anything like me and grease up quicker than you can say John Travolta, then you're better off going for an oil controlling, mattefying foundation. I swear by Estée Lauder Double Wear foundation. It's a bit on the pricey side but in my experience, it's definitely worth it. It controls oil & shine and lasts ALL day, which for me, longevity is a BIG deal. I don't know how many times my makeup has slid half way down my face or even changed colour! But not Double Wear, we are the best of friends. It even comes in a Double Wear Light for those of you who prefer a lighter coverage. It's always good to use a primer but for this I'd say it's not an essential (saving money) as it's just that brilliant. Always apply over moisturised skin and remember, less is definitely more.

SAVE: For the folk who would rather save their pocket money, there are many alternatives and for much less! I'd recommend Revlon ColourStay foundation for combination/oily skin. It has a light texture, matte finish and much like the Double Wear, is oil free, has an SPF and lasts all day. Definitely a good budget foundation.

Thankfully everyone is different and not all of us have oily skin. If you’re in desperate need of some moisture, then say hello to my little friend, YSL Le Teint Touche Eclat foundation (a bit of a mouthful). A lightweight foundation with the same illuminating genius as their infamous concealor. It highlights the skin giving it that dewy glow that everyone craves, also making it perfect for more mature skin types, too. I’d suggest using a primer and apply foundation with a stippling brush to blend into the skin for a flawless and natural looking base. MAC do some great brushes but in-keeping with the theme, try the Real Techniques brushes by Samantha Chapman. They’re more pocket friendly and are just as good....if not better.

SAVE: Avoid the tears & tantrums as there’s always a cheaper option. Bourjois Healthy Mix is a great budget buy. It has a lightweight and buildable coverage that gives a healthy glow at a fraction of the price. Great for dry skin as it gives a moisture boost without being greasy and lasts all day, which I think we’re all agreed is very important.

So there you have it. Happy shopping, and to those of you who are blessed with practically perfect skin, I salute you.

Clinique Chubby Sticks!

noreply@blogger.com (Cassie Lomas Make Up Artist) — Mon, 01 Jul 2013 15:27:00 +0000

I’m a HUGE fan of Clinique, so anytime they bring a new product out I pretty much know the quality delivers… and these did not disappoint!!

They are so true to colour but without being cakey so they are perfectly wearable for everyday and I would definitely recommend them for brides on their wedding day… no one wants to do the ‘you may now kiss the bride’ and get stuck with lip gloss do they?!? These glide on beautifully and are really moisturizing throughout the day, for either a quick wash of colour or an intense bold lip when you apply a few coats.

They are also available in eye shadows and work as a subtle wash of colour on the lids or as a fantastic eye shadow base. They look equally as good on all skin tones and I cannot rave about these enough, you guys should all check with them out!

You can buy them here;

http://www.clinique.co.uk/product/1603/24146/Makeup/Lip-Glosses/NEW-Chubby-Stick-Intense-Moisturizing-Lip-Colour-Balm/index.tmpl

Top Three Blushes

noreply@blogger.com (Cassie Lomas Make Up Artist) — Tue, 25 Jun 2013 16:59:00 +0000

Top Three Blushes

Dandelion by Benefit

I absolutely LOVE this, I love how you can create a nice velvety finish. It is also great for pale complexions, giving a pinch of colour without looking overbearing!

Watercolour by Daniel Sandler

At first glance, this looks quite scary! Do not fear! All you need to use is a small dab on your middle finger, and using gentle swirls, blend in as if it were a cream. The trick is to blend it in before it dries, in order to achieve an even coverage.
What I love about this, is its staying power. As the day goes on, and some of your makeup wears off...you will still see this!

Dream Touch by Maybelline

A gorgeous cream blush that gives a radiant glow. This is so good that you can use it on its own for a natural, healthy, day look...or you can create an evening look using a contour brush too! I think that Dream Touch is best applied using a finger!

Top Product!

noreply@blogger.com (Cassie Lomas Make Up Artist) — Thu, 20 Jun 2013 10:46:00 +0000

Clarins BB Skin Perfecting Creme

I absolutely LOVE the Clarins BB Skin Perfecting Creme. It's a fabulous alternative to foundation, and you are able to smooth out the skin to achieve a nice, flawless finish.

It is lightweight, but still has a little bit of colour so that you feel sunkissed. To use, just apply with your finger tips, and blend in as you would a moisturiser. Apply the rest of your makeup as usual, and you are ready to rock!

CODE Beautiful Mascara!

noreply@blogger.com (Cassie Lomas Make Up Artist) — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 13:50:00 +0000

CODE beautiful is a new brand, which have launched a new mascara I’ve recently been trying out. It promises lash lift, length and volume without smudging, flaking and most importantly being clump-free. Everything you want in a great mascara right?! I try out so many mascaras, and find myself disappointed a lot so when I find one that’s great- I need to rave about it!!

This is absolutely AMAZING. I’ve used it on every single one of my clients this week, I thought I going to hate it as I judge every mascara by the wand but honestly from the first coat I knew this was something special! It really does give what it promises and I think it’s a great product if you don’t like wearing false lashes but your eyes need that big of umf!

@codebeautiful

You can buy it here;

http://www.code-beautiful.com/shop/code-vlm-volumising-lengthening-mascara

Oil Based Products for Oily Skin?

noreply@blogger.com (Cassie Lomas Make Up Artist) — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 09:21:00 +0000

Oil Based Products for Oily Skin?

Recently, I have had SO many people asking me on jobs, or messaging me for advice on oily skin. Right, it is time to banish a common myth…the common misconception is that if you have oily skin, then you should avoid oil-based products like the plague. Not true. In fact, you might be surprised to find that your skin is actually craving more oil in your daily skin-care routine!

Cleanse your skin using an oil-based product. I would definitely recommend using an oil-based botanical cleanser, Shu Uemura Cleansing Oil and skin purifier for example. I swear by it, and I’ve converted so many of my clients.

It might go against your better judgement, but using an oil based cleanser works more in sync with your skins natural oils, and has been dermatologically proven to get deeper into your pores and leave you fresher faced.

Use products that contain oil-absorbing ingredients. I always recommend to any of my clients who are prone to shiny skin, to begin any beauty regime by applying a mattifying gel or primer. MAC Matte primer is fantastic, and super effective.

So should I use an oil-based foundation? Please don’t get confused, I wouldn’t ever recommend an oil based foundation for oily skin…this is JUST in your skin care routine to counteract the oils. An oil-based foundation would be an oil overload!

Myth: Using a face-stripping, drying, alcohol-based cleansers help keep oil in check. WRONG. Stripping the skin of oil is actually the best way to make your skin produce MORE of it. It can leave you with dehydrated, irritated, sensitized skin. Use an oily cleanser and take off surface oils using a toner if necessary!

Myth: Sunbeds or exposure to the sun is good for drying up the skin. WRONG. Although initially, you may experience a drying effect…your skin will then attempt to compensate for the loss of oil and fire into overdrive, making your skin more oily than ever before!

I hope this helps! :)

Guest Blog- Thembi!

noreply@blogger.com (Cassie Lomas Make Up Artist) — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 08:55:00 +0000

Manchester Graduate Fashion Show

Last week, as part of the CLMA events team, we had the great opportunity to do the makeup for the Manchester Graduate Fashion Show. This show is held once a year and showcases the amazing talents of the designers of tomorrow. I worked on this show last year, so when I got the call to be involved again this year, I jumped at the chance. The showcase of young talent happens all over the country in cities including Manchester, Liverpool, Nottingham and Leeds, before finishing off with Graduate Fashion Week in London. Graduate Fashion Week has produced some of the UK’s most successful and influential designers, such as Stella McCartney and Alexander McQueen, giving these young designers something to aspire to and achieve.

We were given a really exciting brief both hair and makeup wise so we couldn’t wait to get started.

The brief consisted of 3 looks that were all totally different.

Look #1 called for a strong peacock inspired eye with glitter and slicked back hair.

Look #2 took on more of a 70’s influence with big crimped hair, a bright lip and lots of blusher!

Look #3 was more of a soft natural look with tousled hair pinned to the side.

As there were 25 models and only 2 hours for hair and makeup we decided to split ourselves between hair and makeup looks. I took control of the peacock makeup look and here’s a run down of how I created the look.

I moisturised the skin using ‘Nivea Pure and Natural Moisturising Day Cream’ and ‘MAC Fast Response Eye Cream’ .

There were 2 shows, the first at 5pm and the second at 8pm, so I had to ensure the base I used would be long lasting and require minimal touching up between the two shows. I used a mix of ‘MAC Face and Body Foundation’ for it’s sheer, skin like finish and ‘MAC Pro Longwear Concealer’ for any extra coverage needed. Both of these formulas have a nice long wearing time and look just like skin when buffed on using a ‘MAC#188 Duo Fibre brush’, so it was the perfect combination.

As there was going to be lots of sparkle on the eyes, I wanted a satin, sculpted skin to create a nice contrast of textures. To do this I highlighted the skin using ‘Bourjois Healthy Mix Illuminating Brush Concealer’ on the high plains of the face, sculpted the cheek bones with ‘Illamasqua Powder Blusher’ in a tan shade and ‘Illamasqua Cream Blusher in Rude’ . I then powdered as needed with ‘Illamasqua Transparent Finishing Powder’ .

It was now time for the focal feature of the makeup; the dark peacock inspired eye!

I started by using a mix of ‘Bourjois Metallic Eyeliner in Bleu Clinquant 54’ and ‘MAC Kohl Pencil in Tarnish’ all over the eye and along both water and lash lines blending with a ‘MAC #217 brush’.

I then pushed ‘MAC EyeShadow in Humid’ all over the eye lid and topped off with a mix of ‘MAC Reflex glitter in Turquatic and Transparent Teal’. I then applied MAC In Extreme Dimension mascara for lots of volume.

I finished off the look with a coating of ‘MAC Lipstick in Honey Love’ for a nude matte finish.

Here are the models back stage with the finished look. Hope you like it! Thembi x

Multi-use products!

noreply@blogger.com (Cassie Lomas Make Up Artist) — Thu, 06 Jun 2013 13:39:00 +0000

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!

noreply@blogger.com (Cassie Lomas Make Up Artist) — Thu, 06 Jun 2013 11:21:00 +0000

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

noreply@blogger.com (Cassie Lomas Make Up Artist) — Thu, 06 Jun 2013 09:35:00 +0000

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

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

Product of the month!!

noreply@blogger.com (Cassie Lomas Make Up Artist) — Fri, 31 May 2013 18:24:00 +0000

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!

CLMA Competition!

noreply@blogger.com (Cassie Lomas Make Up Artist) — Wed, 29 May 2013 18:12:00 +0000

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:

Like our Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/CassieLomasMakeUpAcademy

Subscribe to the Blog http://cassielomasmakeupartist.blogspot.co.uk/

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!

It's Festival Time!

noreply@blogger.com (Cassie Lomas Make Up Artist) — Tue, 28 May 2013 17:55:00 +0000

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.

Bridgit Mendler - Hurricane video shoot

noreply@blogger.com (Cassie Lomas Make Up Artist) — Thu, 23 May 2013 17:04:00 +0000

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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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t-njAuS7eTQ

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Wreck My Dress Launch Party!

noreply@blogger.com (Cassie Lomas Make Up Artist) — Wed, 22 May 2013 15:31:00 +0000

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 2^nd 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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Guest Post- Emily Clarkson!

noreply@blogger.com (Cassie Lomas Make Up Artist) — Tue, 21 May 2013 15:29:00 +0000

Charley Webbs Make Up for the British Soap Awards- Step-by-step!

After yesterdays post about the Soap awards, we have had some lovely emails asking how exactly to recreate the look so here is the 'how to' for you to follow by Emily Clarkson who created the look.!

This season dark eyes have been everywhere and teamed with a dewy base and nude lip, it is the perfect red carpet look but with a young and funky edge.

Charley wanted to go for glowing skin with dark eyes, so firstly I started by prepping the skin well using Embryolisse moisturiser. This is a fantastic moisturiser, a favourite by models and make up artists worldwide and is available from French pharmacies although you can buy it online, however it is a bit pricey! Using my fingertips I worked the moisturiser in well to ensure hydrated skin before starting any application.

This make up had to stay put all night so I used Shu Uemura priming mousse in Beige, my go-to primer. I used a very small amount of MAC Strobe cream in my hands and carefully placed on the tops of the cheekbones, the bridge of the nose and cupids bow. This adds such a beautiful glow under your foundation.

I chose to mix together Illamasqua Rich Liquid foundation with Face and Body- these foundations have completely different consistencies and coverage but work so well together. If you apply with a brush you can really direct where you want the coverage to go. I started by applying with a flat brush then used a clean, round stipple brush to really buff the product into the skin. This allows it to really work with the skin.

After applying a flawless base, I then started on her dark smokey eyes. I used Avon Supershock Gel Eyeliner over the whole lower lid up to the socket to create the depth of black that Charley wanted then used MAC Carbon to add the smokiness. Lashes were enhanced by adding some Ardel Wispy lashes to finish off the eyes

After giving the skin some time to settle with the base on, I then went back onto the skin with face and body foundation mixed with Clarins instant light complexion perfector to put some additional shine back into the skin. It always creates a younger fresher complexion when their is a radiant glow.

To contour I used soleil tan de Chanel with a MAC 130 brush to apply, using minimal product. On the tops of the cheekbones to give that glow I used pearl cream colour base and around the apples of the cheeks I used cream colour base in hush to give a subtle blush.

The look was finished with a dab of Mac lipmix in nude colours mixed together and just patted into the lips using a brush and a slick of gloss to avoid the lips drying out.

The British Soap Awards 2013

noreply@blogger.com (Cassie Lomas Make Up Artist) — Mon, 20 May 2013 10:28:00 +0000

The buzz and excitement surrounding this years Soap Awards held at Media City in Manchester was building up for a while and I knew this would be a fantastic opportunity for some of the graduates of CLMA to showcase their talent!

This year I was overwhelmed with the number of make up artists from the academy who managed to work on various teams glaming up the best beauties in soap.

From our very own 'CLMA Events Team' of personal make up artists who were on hand to beautify…….

to 'The style Suite' and

'Art Deco' make up team

the CLMA girls were everywhere and it was such a proud moment for me to see what can be achieved in such a short space of time after graduating from our course.

Being from a 'Soap" family it is always a big night out for us and a chance to get together as we all have such busy schedules. I am normally so busy doing everybody else's make up all day that I literally have 2 minutes to throw on a dress and run out of the door but with my strong team of make up artists I trusted I wasn't needed…... so this year I relaxed, didn't do a single persons make up and left the girls to do it all for me and they were absolutely amazing. A huge thanks to everyone involved and well done to those girls who have gone on to secure their own place in prestigious teams, I am so pleased for each and every one!

'Momanger' Helen, Charley and me before the awards show!

Of course, a huge congratulations to Emmerdale for winning Best Single Episode!!

Here is some of the make up and Hair we sent down this years Red Carpet!

Charley Webb

Make Up by Emily Clarkson

Hair by Claire Clarkson

Emilys key products to get Charleys red carpet look!

1.Shu Uemura Primer 2. Avon SuperShock Gel eyeliner

3. HD Brows Pencil 4. Mac Scrobe Cream

5. Clarins Instant Light Complexion Perfector 6. Soleil tan de Chanel

Lucy Pargeter

Hair and Make up by Nathalie Blakey

Michelle Hardwick & Zoe Henry

Make Up by Lisa Ray

Hair on Michelle by Lisa Ray

Hair on Zoe by Hannah Robinson