A laid back garden wedding

It was such a pleasure being part of this super cool couples wedding. Vicky & Warren and their cheeky pup Pancho the dachshound had a super laid back wedding in the park round the corner from their house. They were just the kind of people you want to hang out with! Plenty of DIY, fun games and a artsy vibe made this wedding really stand out. The gorgeous photos were taken by the uber-talented Jo Bartholomew The bride was after a super natural no-makeup makeup look, as she usually doesn't wear makeup, she just wanted her skin to look even and nice in the photographs and a simple loose side bun for the hair. And so we did! In these photos you don't even notice any makeup at all, exactly what she was after. Can you spot me in the first photo? Congratulations to this gorgeous couple. And check out even more photos of this wedding at Jo's blog you will see all the super fun shots over there!

Little getaways

While I have been flat out with work lately, ranging from applying flawless wedding makeup to beautiful glowing brides, groomed and styled men fashion editorials and applied for some exciting opportunities. I am a little flat out by now and can’t wait for our upcoming little Easter getaway. We are going on a road trip down south to Jervis Bay in New South Wales. Where you can watch dolphins and wales. We are staying in a little cottage right be water and I am daydreaming away already while typing this. Check out the cute little luxury cottages we are staying in! I love how they are all painted in different beautiful colours and the interiors are looking amazing in all pastel tones too. I am crossing all my fingers, that we will spot some dolphins! For all of you that crave a little getaway or romantic weekend here in Sydney, I thought I share what we are up to right now. And I can't wait to pack my suitcase for this little trip. Only 4 more sleeps, and here is what I am packing:

Here is what I will bring with me for this little Autumn getaway:

Shoes: These are from Koah and look just like the perfect ankle boots for this trip. A little Bag: French Connection Small Crossbody Bag. Navy Nailpolish! This one is by Bio Sculpture. A Hat: Jones New York Wide Brim Fedora A natural lipstick: Like Nars Mayflower.

What are you up to this Easter?

Green smoothies, Glowing Skin...

Green smoothies, glowing skin and other essential items I couldn't live without lately, as I have have been busy buzzing it's all about keeping the right balance.

In January I joined a "green smoothie a day challenge" hosted by Simple Green Smoothies,I loved it so much that I am still going. Not every day maybe, but almost. And they are having another challenge in April, which I will definitely join. It's so good for your whole body and it's super easy. It makes a real difference to your skin, I promise! If you are a buzzing bee as well, or if you are on a pre-wedding detox this is definitely for you.

I put together a few things for you that really help me when I am flat out with work: Green Smoothies: Healthy fresh food makes all the difference, and although I don't have the time to prepare complicated meals right now, chucking some fruit and veggies into a blender and pressing a button can be done in 5min. I make a different one every day. My Favourite right now: 1 banana, 1 pear, 1 apple, 1 handful of baby spinach, 1/2 cup of soya or almond milk, 1 tsp. chia seeds, 1/2 cup water, 1 tsp Supergreens Powder. This recipe makes about 3 sundae glasses of smoothie!

Comfy shoes: I do like to look somewhat professional at work and won't rock up to a shoot or wedding in flip flops (although I sometimes have to bring them along when shooting on the beach!) So: Comfortable chic shoes, that look like I am happy to work in them all day, but still somewhat stylish. The ones above are from Geox. There is nothing worse then painful feet, on a long day of work, it's so distracting, flat shoes are the way to go!

Little Lunch Break Swims: Whenever I can I sneak out for a quick swim in my lunch break, not just a little exercise and movement, but also great relaxation for sore muscles. I also get the best ideas why swimming and find it clears my head. Love Balm: So small, it fits in every pocket, it keeps my lips nicely moisturized, soothes any dehydrated areas or dry patches and makes a great cuticle balm too. It smells divine of natural rose oil too, the smell that opens the heart chakra. Jurlique Love Balm in Rose, sooo goood!

What keeps you balanced when you are super busy?

Hello Autumn,Hello May,Hello White!

It's just the beginning of March, which is the beginning of Autumn here in Australia! So why Hello May? Hello May is a lovely new wedding Magazine based in Sydney! Definitely check them out you will find some very different unique inspiration. They have just featured my latest work over there as well. I was lucky enough to to the makeup for the gorgeous bride to be Amelia and her Fiance John. The photos were taken by the talented Gentlemen Take Pictures. So go and have a look here for some more photos. I have been living and breathing weddings lately and am so loving my work here in Sydney. I have worked with so many wonderful brides and feel incredibly blessed for my job. Autumn still seems busy and it's great to see so many people getting hitched.

Another favorite Magazine of mine, full of incredible writing, inspiration and wedding gorgeousness is WHITE magazine based in Newcastle. They just updated their website too and it's looking fantastic! Click over here to see more. You can thank me later ;) I am so loved up with their work! And feeling delighted and excited about upcoming projects with them.

And...Kiss! Stained Lips that stay put.

One of the challenges with Bridal makeup is how to find a cute lipstick that is kiss proof and doesn't budge throughout the day. I am not a fan of most long wearing lipsticks for a good reason: They do stay, but they don't last nicely. Instead they dry the lips and flake off over time. A pretty scary thought for your wedding day. Most of the lovely hydrating creamy lipsticks that so look gorgeous however wear off rather quickly. Which is fine, if you are happy to top up your lipstick. Topping up is better then flaky lips!

A perfect solution however is to use a Lip Stain! They stain the skin of your lips for the day without changing the texture. You see natural stained lips a lot on the catwalks lately and I love their contemporary feel. If you prefer a sheen, you can easily wear your favourite gloss over the top, just a dot in the center of your lips, will give you the volume and shine you love without turning everything into a sticky mess. As a professional makeup artist I love using Becca Beach Tint, Stila Crush Lip and ans Cheek stain, and Benefit Tints they all do great stains in a wide colour range.

How to master the stained lip: 1.Exfoliate your lips first, to make sure you remove all dry skin. 2. Moisturize your lips with a hydrating lipbalm. 3. Remove excess lipbalm by pressing lips onto a tissue. 4. Apply lipstain- let it set for a few seconds. Layer lipgloss over the top if you like. 5. KISS!

images via 1 Imaxtree/ look for Roland Mouret, 2The Goddess Guide