I am back...with a little video!

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It seems like I managed t reply to all you amazing brides and requests from OFD by now and while trying to house hunt and traveling around for weddings I think I feel like I can get back into updating this beloved blog.

To help you understand and recap the great weekend after which the creative and very positive chaos broke out, I posted a little video which shows the amazing OFD fair even better. If you haven't been there this time around make sure you can come to the next one. In case you missed out and are in the midst of planning a wedding go to their website and check out the directory which is filled with amazing vendors!

One fine weekend filled with fantastic people, inspiration & weddings

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I am still recovering from the weekend, 2 fine days at the One Fine Day Wedding Fair in the Sun Studios in Alexandria. It was so much fun, so busy, meeting so many great people. Meeting new brides face to face and already booked ones coming by to say hello, meeting new vendors and catching up with the familiar ones. Making new friends, and celebrating. It was great. Dave was helping me big time with the stand and made coffee runs for everyone. Maybe we got a little bit inspired by all the great vendors too and were talking a bit more about getting married...

The work afterwards in answering all the emails, is a little overwhelming. But so great too. I am so happy grateful for the many bookings and great responds and trying my best to get back to everyone ASAP.

It's Thursday night now and I am a little tired. I will try and take half a day off tomorrow to relax and recharge before heading to an early morning wedding up the coast on Saturday.

I love my job. So much. Thanks for everyone that came by!

Longest Lash Lust

0x550helen dowsley lashes Mirror Mirror On The Wall.......who has the longest lashes among them all?

Lashes have been a big thing for quite a few seasons now, lash bars have opened and there are many different options of lash extensions. Personally I prefer false lashes that come off easily at the end of the day , rather than the the high maintenance that comes with the more permanent extensions.

Being a lifetime vegetarian and animal fan, I don't really recommend Mink lashes anyway, as they are fur and are usually fabricated under cruel conditions. But everyone has to decide for themselves, I don't judge people wearing mink lashes, but I would personally not wear them. I wear lots and lots of mascara daily and for special occasions wear false lashes which are so much fun. I try and mix in ethical products in my makeup kit and I am always happy to find more professional quality products in this category.

On photo shoots and models false lashes are great and give so many options to change a look, perfect for red carpet looks or events they just enhance the eyes so beautifully. I often combine different styles, use lower lashes and upper lashes, or layer them. On my brides I love using individual lashes, which look super natural and pretty. They suit everyone and can be easily customized with different lengths.

The great Makeup Artist Helen Dowsley now offers a fabulous range of hand made & ethically sourced false lashes, exactly what I have been waiting for. Her range is just big enough to cover different styles, my beloved individual lashes and now even underlashes in different designs. I recently had the chance to try them, and they work a treat. You simply cut them in half and apply them in 2 steps. Under lashes create a dramatic eye opening effect, perfect if you want your eyes to look very big! With all her great industry experience she really manged to create a professional product that really reflects what women are looking for.

I love how the bands are very fine and see through which makes them look more natural and virtually undetectable. Check out her website for more info, you might fall in love with her products too!

Preparations Preparations

one-fine-day-bridal-fair-market-expo-sydney-melbourne-hello-may-magazine24 The next OFD in Sydney is just around the corner. 3 more sleeps, eeek! Looking forward to seeing all the other vendor crowd again. I have been preparing in between makeup jobs all week. The printer is running to finsih all the latest photos of my work and all the little decorations and planning are coming together. The exciting news are that there will be a fashion show, that I am teaming up with some of the other great artists, to do the makeup for the models in the morning. Can't wait!

I better go back to work...I will be back with more news soon.

Snacks in my job

slimsecrets01Those of you that have met me before or know me, know that I love healthy fresh food. In my job a makeup artist with a very irregular schedule it's not always easy. Some photo shoots have fantastic catering with fresh fruits & salads, while sometimes there is hardly any food at all or other times just junk food and pizza. I have written before on the importance of healthy diet for a good skin over here.

I need my breakfast in the morning to function properly but with starts that require me to get up as early as 3am sometimes (ouch!) it's impossible. Who can eat a full breakkie in the middle of the night? Exactly.

I usually bring some nuts and apples or prepare a fresh smoothie for on the go. That's why got super excited when I got send a care package of healthy snacks that are designed you fill you up not out. Slim Secrets is a new Australian brand of snack bars and other little snacks perfect to carry around with me in my handbag. While I think it's super important to remember that fresh unprocessed food is always the best option, these bars are obvsly so much better than your average chocolate bar, while tasting like the real thing (if I even remember what a real one tastes like...I haven't had one for many many years) I cut most sugar out of my diet, while I eat natural fruit and natural sweeteners which is enough for me and makes me feel healthier. To get an extra energy boost throughout the day I really liked having these little bars with me though.

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My fav flavours among the bars were: Night Time Binge Buster & Mintabolism Boost. But I kinda liked them all! They also do cookies, Fit Balls and chips if you prefer savoury snacks! I don't do diets, I know there is no shortcut or "secret" to staying healthy and fit but moderate exercise and healthy fresh food. So these snacks are no secret trick to stay slim, just a healthy-ish snack alternative to regular chips or chocolate.

If you are on the road a lot, def try these little treats.

What I liked about this snacks: They are high in fibre, low or free of sugar full of goodies like seeds, and antioxidants easy to bring on the go SUPER TASTY Just the right size for a snack There are some for breakfast early times, some for night time, some for afternoon caravings

What to think about: They are a good alternative to unhealthy conventional snacks They should not replace meals or fresh snacks They taste so good that I am tempted to eat more than one bar in one go ;)

Note: I have received free samples, however all my opinions are truly my own and in no way biased and I was not paid to write a review.