Some ingred
ients in cosmetics are known to be toxic to our bodies. It baffles me as to why scientists would ever think of including them in products that we apply directly on our skin, and why it is legal!
Healthier Make Up Choices: Part 2: What are some of the Harmful Effects of Conventional Make Up?
May 16, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Style Icon: Grimes
May 12, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Grimes is Claire Boucher, a female singer, producer, musician, visual artist (about to have an exhibition in New York City), and entertainer harking from Vancouver, now based in Montreal. I see her personal style as a modern sci-fi punky hippy. She has just released her third album titles Visions, the cover of which she illustated herself. [Read more...]
Healthier Make Up Choices: Part One: Why Mineral & Plant Derived Cosmetics Are Better For You
May 11, 2012 By 1 Comment
The makeup industry is booming and shows little sign of slowing down. Research indicates that even in times of financial hardship, women will purchase makeup items as a special treat.
So how do you know which brand’s are right for you?
Style Icon: Emilia Clarke as Queen Daenerys Targaryen in Game of Thrones
May 8, 2012 By 3 Comments
We love actress Emilia Clarke as Daenerys Targaryen in the television series Game of Thrones!
Emilia Clarke has most often been seen with brunette locks, but in Game of Thrones she steals every scene she is in with long tousled platinum blonde hair often woven into side braids or softly pinned away from her face.
GOLDWELL & KMS NOW AT LILY JACKSON!
May 3, 2012 By 1 Comment
Our team at Lily Jackson Hair & Makeup demand high performing professional products. They enable us to explore and provide creative opportunities for our clients and deliver results that are astounding.
We are proud to announce that we have transitioned to using Goldwell Hair Colour and KMS Styling Products! It is an exciting change that both our technicians and our clients are very pleased with! [Read more...]
Ombre Hair Colour
April 12, 2012 By 2 Comments
You already know the meaning of Ombre from my blog Ombre Eyes (if not duck across and read it now!), so lets get straight to it! Ombre is a massively popular trend in hair. It can be done with blondes, browns, auburns, or whatever colour you choose. The technique has developed to such a level of expertise that now the best colour technicians have down pat the perfect blend or fade that is the signature of successful ombre… [Read more...]
Ombre Eyes
April 5, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Ombre is a real buzz-word in the hair and bridal industry at the moment and it can also be translated into make up. The smokey eye effect is the “ombre” of eye shadow styles, working traditionally from white to grey to black from the inside corner of the eye to the outer corner. So infact, make up artists could be said to be the founders of ombre colour (besides mother-earth of course!), since they have been creating the perfect shade and blend of colour on the lids of eyes for decades! Now we are seeing it in many creative fields. Keep reading to find out more… [Read more...]
Taking Your Make Up from Work to Dinner and a Night in the City
March 9, 2012 By 2 Comments
Most of us lead busy lives, juggling work, family and leisure, and when it comes to transforming your make up from day to evening it doesn’t have to take a lot of time to get you looking great! Here are some tips on how to add drama to your make up for an evening look, not starting from scratch, but from your everyday wear. [Read more...]
Concealer A,B,C’s
March 2, 2012 By 3 Comments
Concealer is a highly pigmented product designed to camouflage skin imperfections. It has a dense level of mineral content to provide heavy colour coverage. The most common reason to conceal is to even-out skin tone and eliminate any flaws. Concealers do wonders for unsightly blemishes, darkness under the eyes, redness, pigmentation, scars and even tattoos.
Once you know how and where to apply your concealer you’ll wonder how you did with out it! For a little time spent in front of the mirror and having a good eye for colour, you can make your skin woes disappear, literally!
Modern Make Up Sirens
February 28, 2012 By 2 Comments
The women who we admire from bygone eras all have strong personal image and great personal style. When we think of these diva’s of the past, some names that spring to mind are Marilyn Munroe, Elizabeth Taylor and Sophia Loren. Who would fall into the category of Modern Sirens? There are many successful, glamourous and beautiful women doing their thang in this world, but lets take a look at 3 Modern Sirens who have a very strong public-image and a definite style that they showcase not only in what they do, but also in their signature hair and make up style….
