Video five : Frankie Sandford inspired make up from the video 'Higher'

Hey guys,

 I have always loved the Saturdays. I am a sucker for a girl band and pop songs so this is a great combo! I recently chopped my hair in a Frankie style which I love. It's so manageable and I felt so brave having my hair all cut off!

 One of my loyal followers Jojondubz requested a look from the Higher video and I thought what a better time to do a Frankie look. This is the picture I used for my inspiration.Click here for the vid!

The products I used to create this look are;

Mac eyeshadows; Bough grey,Tilt,Carbon,Nylon and Espresso.

Urban decay 24/7 liner in Zero

Mac Subculture lip pencil

Max Factor false lash effect mascara

NARS sheer glow foundation

Make up forever concealer

Tomorrow my Frankie inspired hair will posted!

Love it!

Big hugs

Katie x x 

Video 1 of 31: The products I've loved in 2010

Hey guys,

 I have decided in true KLMU fashion to make the 31 videos of January a annual occurrence. The first video I recorded was a video homage to the products I have purchased and love in 2010.

 The video is Here so check it out!

The products I've loved are;

Garnier day cream - A great budget nourishing moisturiser.

Benefit porefessional primer - A problem solving wonder primer in a tube. A staple in my bridal make up kit.

Eve Pearl HD foundation - My go to foundation. This has cosmenutrients that benefit your skin such as astezanthin which is a very powerful antioxidant. We could all use a bit of that!

Sigma SS 187 - A micro fibre brush dupe for the coveted Mac version. Now known as the sigma F50.

Mac 217 brush -Blending holy grail.

Charles Fox 3/4 brush - A-MAY-ZING for packing on the colour.My base colour can applied in a jiffy with this brush.

Vaseline aloe vera-for taming my eyebrows!

Eve Pearl tri-fold razor -for taming my eyebrows! Again!

Sleek palette Bad Girl - Awesome smokey eye. Try the storm palette as this on is LE.

Urban Decay Naked palette - Awesome neutral eyes. This is in my wedding kit.

Urban decay 24/7 liners esp. Bourbon - Stays put and dos not budge. What you want from an eyeliner...

Rimmel Stay Matte powder - Sets my concealer like no other. 

Mac's Patina eyeshadow - Perfect complement for my red hair.

Max Factor False lash effect mascara waterproof - Extra volume and no panda eyes. Thumbs up!

L'oreal Carbon gloss liner - Gives a glossy true black line. Easy to use to!

Mac's Viva glam Cyndi lipstick and lipgloss - Perfect red for my skin tone. Must stock up!

Rimmel Stay glossy lip gloss - Perfect every day not in your face gloss.

Nars Dolce vita gloss. This amps up the drama but not too much. Dinner date gloss.

Asda eye brightening drops. For the morning after...

 If you grab any of these products you will not be disappointed!

 Here's to 2011. I have 30 more videos planned so please check them out and tell your friends!

 Big hugs

Katie

xx

The ultimate shoe. I cannot find a pair any where!

 Hey guys,

 Alongside make up my major obsession is shoes. I have so many that I have no room for new ones! Not that it matters because I have fallen in love with this pair.

 You may be wondering which designer these babies come from?

 Choo? Blahnik? At least Topshop? No Tescos. Yes you read it right Tescos. Tescos' lace up platforms.£25. Bargain.

 The problem is now word has got out I cannot find myself a pair. I can understand why because these are perfect for the christmas party season (as long as the snow goes away!)

 I am off to try and source myself a pair. Tescos if you are reading this I'm a size 7.

 Big hugs

 Katie 

XX

New YT Video- Katy B 'Lights on'

Hey guys,

 I am OBSESSED with this song! It does help that she shares the same but I think she is amazing and this song has one of my other inspirations from the early 2000's Miss Dynamite. The video has three different looks -an eyeliner and bold lip, neutral brown and a black and gold smokey eye. This is the latter and the pic I used is below;

 The products I used were;

 Eve Pearl HD foundation and concealer in Light

 Bad Gal eye liner

 Bad gal palette from Sleek - Noir, Underground and Gunmetal

 Naked palette from Urban decay - Baked and Virgin

 Make up forever aqua smokey lash mascara

 Barbara Daly - Highlighter powder

 Mac's subculture lip liner

 Maybelline colour sensational lip gloss in Cashmere rose

 Hope this is informative and enjoyable!

 Big hugs

 Katie

xx

I am obsessed with new You Tube gurus!

Hey guys,

 For a while I have not found any new inspiring Youtubers. I have always enjoyed youtube with the Pixiwoo sisters and Kandee Johnson being my go to gurus-I am always excited when I see one of their Vid's in my subs box! But lately i have not found anything new to shout about. for me my make up gurus have to have something unique. 

 But the following channels have really inspired me. 

 www.youtube.com/user/sculptbeautytv

  Uzma Yakoob and Sculpy beauty is a breath of fresh air. Her videos are based on looks I want to create and she uses products that I can buy easily and are good value for money. I love the way she edits the videos and makes them informative. I have even bought the Sculpt Beauty Iphone app which alerts me when they have a new video! Keep it up Uzma!

www.youtube.com/user/lisaeldridgedotcom

 Those fans of ten Years younger will recognise Lisa as the resident Make up artist and know that she knows exactly what she is doing! She has crated my favourite look this year of Nicole Richie Marie Claire magazine cover and shares the secrets with us on her well presented channel. I am hooked and love her! I recently read a interview with Sam Chapman who states that when she has time she watches Lisa's videos. If that's not a major endorsement then I don't know what is!

www.youtube.com/user/makeupdesignory

 A new one to me and it's an american school based in NYC. The instructors do things totally out of the box and is fab to see. Check out the Avant Garde baby doll look. I must admit if I ever go to NY again I will be stocking up on their products big time! I'm off to check out the rest of MUD's vids.....

Honorable mentions;

www.youtube.com/user/evepearl

www.youtube.com/user/mizzworthy

www.youtube.com/user/gossmakeupartist

 And me of course! www.youtube.com/user/katielovesmakeup

Shameless plug x x 

Enjoy guys!

Big hugs

Katie x x

My time with Kandee

Hey guys,

 A lot has happened since my day with Kandee J and the rest of her fab Glaministas in London. I went along to learn as much as I could from this fab lady that I have watched for the past two years of my life. I had done a lot of research into Glaminars and read various experiences - positive and the odd negative so I did not know what quite to expect. 

At the risk of sounding trite I really found the day extraordinary! I learnt how to focus my mind to what I want from life and I am now striving to get it. I have remembered everyday to keep being the pink tree in the street!

  I never thought that when i searched for 'wedding make up' for my big day in 2008 that I would now be running my own bridal make up business and aiming from the stars.

 The sunday after the Glaminar I had a stand at a local bridal show in Bedford. It was my first one and I was so nervous but with Kandee's words in my mind I went along and secured four weddings and three potentials. 

 This is me at my stand!

 On a more practical note the Glamiar taught me to market myself and my business and reach new markets for my work. I am also aware of contracts and what I have to think about when planning a bridal make up application. I have put these ideas into practice and i am reaping the rewards. So far I have booked jobs three times the value I paid for the Glaminar. Now i am sure that I had a hand in securing the bookings but I am sure without the Glaminar I would not have taken it to the next level.

 Thank-you Kandee for coming to London and because of you I will always remember

'You were born unique and don't die a copy'

 Big hugs

Katie xx

(The girl with the London telephone box make up case!)

Glaminar

Hey guys,
I am typing this whilst sitting waiting for Kandee's glaminar in Picadilly, London to start. There is a massive buzz in the place and cannot wait for the day to start. I am here all day for the am pro make up lesson and this afternoon for the make up bootcamp so I will have lots of learning to do!

The main issue was what make up to wear? Omg it was a massive decision as I had to put it on at 5 am to get to london in time! I settled for UD's sin in pp and shadow. Lovely!

I will post a face of the day pic later! My iPhone won't let me :-(

Big hugs guys!
Katie