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Modern accessories are some of the best ways to heighten a simple hairstyle. . . . If you’re not one for a crown, tiara or beaded hairpins, something like a hair cuff or a ribbon could be really great option that doesn’t feel overdone or like it screams BRIDAL. . . . Added bonus : It’s also a piece you could potentially wear again post wedding! . . . Ceramic hair cuff by @completed.works . . . #haircuff #simpleaccessories #modernbride #bridalinspiration #completedworks #gentlehairdo #ponytail #sheerluxebeauty #thepostmodernistsbridal #hildestories #londonmakeupartist #eastlondonwedding #coolhairstyles #coolhair Sent via @planoly #planoly

Cheap and cheerful advice for this grey day we are seeing in London. . . . A lot of our beauty industry is still on hold after last week’s government announcement. I’m going to be honest, it has me feeling let down and at a loss again. Like many of my peers, I just want to get back to work and stop this endless cycle of waking up and staring at the walls hoping that they will give me some kind of answer or divine wisdom. . . . To all my brides, if you have any questions at the moment or fears of further postponement, please send them through and we can discuss options together. . . . #sheerluxebeauty #wordsofwisdom #beauty #kindness #modernbride #eastlondonwedding #londonwedding #londonmakeupartist #rockmyweddingsupplier

I might put together a collection of my favourite modern nail designs. What do you think? . . . Is this something people would be interested in? . . . #naildesign #modernnailart #modernbride #sheerluxebeauty #humpday #thelane #hildestories #londonweddingplanner #thepostmodernistsbridal #londonmakeupartist #nudenails . . . Sent via @planoly #planoly

I've always been a fan of words. I know that seems like such a meaningless sentence, but when I was a primary student we used to have a weekly spelling bee and dictation session. I would be top of the class every week, leading to me naming new spelling groups based on colours to which other students would then aim to be a part of the following week. . . . As I grew, my love of words extended into a love of stories. I would devour page after page, book after book - forever hiding under covers with a flashlight so as not to wake my sister while I finished the final paragraphs in a tale I couldn't put down. . . . Becoming a young adult affected this love. I was now obsessed with work, with trying to be the best version of myself for others to fall in love with, with trying to transform myself into one of the many idealised versions of a woman I had seen or worked within pages of magazines that most of us aspired to be like. While on this journey, I lost a part of myself that had helped to shape a more innocent version of me. I lost the joy of intellectual escapism, the joy of understanding a new word. . . . In recent weeks, I have rediscovered this old love of mine. After not knowing what to do with myself besides pilates, walking in the park and then staring at the ceiling for hours on end, enough was enough. I looked at the bookcase of novels I had collected but put off reading and dove straight back in. I'm now halfway through my fifth novel - one by Rowan Hisayo Buchanan called Starling Days. I'm not yet finished so can't give a full review, but I will say it's one I'm enjoying, probably because Mina is a character a lot of modern women can most likely identify with in some way or form. . . . If there are any books that you are currently reading, please leave a comment below to let me know what they are! I'd love to hear from you and add some more to my reading list. #mondaybookclub #bookclub #frenchwords #wotd #modernbride #hodderandstoughton #bookstagram

FRIDAY FOCUS - COMPLETED WORKS . . . Choosing to embark on a sustainable journey, Completed Works is a dream brand that uses recycled precious metals, ceramics and ethically sourced fair-trade gems in order to create modern, sculptural accessories which transcend seasonal trends to last the ages. . . . Desired by any modern bride, stand out pieces include crumpled gold vermeil earrings with mismatched pearls, folded ceramic drop earrings and scrunched gold plated cuff bracelets which can be worn well beyond their wedding day. . . . Their creations strike a chord with women looking for signature pieces which break away from conventional jewellery design, who care about environmental impact as well as the social and economic aspects involved within the jewellery market. . . . For more from the brand, click through to their amazing feed @completedworks. . . . WORDS - Quelle Bester IMAGE CREDITS - @pernillalofberg x @linusmorales for @cerealmag. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #sheerluxebeauty #fridayfocus #sustainablefashion #sustainablejewellery #sustainablebrands #completedworks #britishfashioncouncil #modernbride #londonwedding #londonmakeupartist #ceramicearrings #eastlondonwedding #bridalinspiration #gentlehairdo #gentlehair . . . Sent via @planoly #planoly

The simplest way to make a smokey eye daytime appropriate is to pull back on everything else. Start with a hydrated skin, then buff over a concealer in any problem areas, such as redness around the nose or any rogue blemishes. Dust a little powder if needed and off you go! . . . For more smokey eye tips and how to make it last, click through the link in my bio. . . . Model wears Costa Riche eye pencil by @maccosmeticsuk . . . #maccosmetics #smokeyeyetutorial #smokeyeye #realskin #naturalskin #modernbride #londonmakeupartist #londonwedding #eastlondonmakeupartist #eastlondonwedding #southlondonmakeupartist #southlondonwedding #makeuptips

If I had a flower for every time I thought of you... I could walk through my garden forever. — Alfred Tennyson . . . My head is feeling a little cloudy today so I’m putting other people’s words out into the world. . . . #mood #words #wotd #romance #quote #lovepoems #loveislove #flowerphotography #modernbride #modernwedding #londonwedding

No words of wisdom. I just want to acknowledge that today high street stores have been given the green light to open, so the return to proper normality is edging closer and closer. . . . Cannot wait for July 4th for government announcements towards how the beauty industry can return to work so I can get back to making beautiful situations come to life with some of the individuals that inspire me. . . . Dress from @romanceramadrid And earrings from @completedworks. Style by Anne of @hilde.stories. . . . #inspire #hildestories #completedworks #bridalbutmakeitfashion #modernbride #bridalinspiration #londonwedding #londonmakeupartist #eastlondonwedding #southlondonwedding #gentlehair #naturalmakeup #glowingskin #fluffybrows

Does the sun promise to shine? No, but it will... . . . This poem by Atticus is one of my all-time favourite romantic pieces. It bears sentimental value for me as well, as it was a piece I read on behalf of my younger brother earlier this year when he married his gorgeous wife, Alanna. If you like to see a few more of my current favourites, click through the link in my bio. . . . Do you have any modern quotes or poems that you think deserve a little recognition? Let me know, I'd love to hear your beautiful words. . . . #quoteoftheday #qotd #words #modernreadings #atticuspoem #atticus #modernbride #bridalbutmakeitfashion #thepostmodernistsbridal Sent via @planoly #planoly

“You are not just black, but golden. You are not just a nationality, but a citizen of the world. You may just be human, but you are also a magnificent reflection of God.” - Suzy Kassem . . . Remember that skin tone is merely a reflection of cells deciding how to protect themselves from the sun. All other biases, prejudices or assumptions were born from human fear or jealousy. If we were all blind, the only thing we could judge someone by would be their actions, so be sure to always make yours count. Linked within are 20 black owned beauty brands who you can fall in love with and support today as well as tomorrow. . . . #changeyourmindset #kindness #beauty #blackskinmatters #blackowned #blackownedbrand #blackbeautybrands #deepskin #glow #bridalmakeup #bridalbutfashion #bridalbutmakeitfashion #naturalmakeup #londonwedding #londonmakeupartist #blacklivesmatter

Another day, another moment closer to the end of this lockdown period. Here’s a little backstage image of this cutie @yolie_ladiva before the Burberry presentation earlier this year. I prepped skin using @ctilburymakeup Magic Cream before buffing my drug store favourite @lorealparis True Match over the top. Honestly, if you haven’t tried it yet, I would highly recommend it for deeper toned, buttery skin. It really delivers on skin like coverage and a luminous finish. . . . Disclaimer : I am actually on my way back from the park as I type this. I went a little further than my local and decided to wander over to Dulwich for a little change of pace. Not going to lie, as soon as a saw the mass of people near the entrance to the park, I turned straight back around and decided to go home. It all just felt a little overwhelming and of course, made me sad that I still feel like I can’t be around people right now. . . . Is anyone else feeling this way? . . . #bridalbutmakeitfashion #fashionbride #modernbride #thepostmodernistsbridal #dulwich #eastdulwich #southlondonwedding #postponedwedding #eastlondonwedding #londonmakeupartist #burberry #deepskin #blackskin #skinlove #fluffybrows #changetheworld #changetheweddingindustry #goopbeauty

As we have been stuck in U.K. lockdown for almost three months, it has been hard to find the inspiration to continue posting old images of mine. So I’m going to try something a little different and begin showing you all the brands that inspire me, looks that I LOVE and products that work best. . . . This image is from a California based brand called @newhite_bridal. Newhite has set about redefining modern bridal wear for the new generation. Their minimal aesthetic strikes a cord with me as they truly embody simplicity with style. Drawing on architectural inspirations, their silhouettes are feminine without appearing contrived and feel structured yet soft at the same time. If you’d like to see more of what I have mentioned, please check them out and let me know what you think. . . . If you like this kind of content or if you have something in particular you’d love to see in the future, please pop a comment below! It is social media after all, and I would love to hear from you. . . . #bridalbutmakeitfashion #changeyourmindset #modernbride #modernwedding #thepostmodernistsbridal #londonmakeupartist #thelane #newhite #weddingdress #weruntheworldbrides #coolbrides #postponedwedding #londonbride #londonwedding #eastlondonwedding #eastlondonmakeupartist #southlondonwedding

Keeping it simple during lockdown today. . To be honest, now that I can’t work with my wonderful clients - some days I don’t really know what to do with myself. I get up, check emails which seem to be filled with lots of brand sales or fitness tips for isolation. . So today I am going to take it easy + pull some inspiration from one of my lovely brides @lottie3005 who has been smashing it with her workout regime despite having to postpone her June wedding to December. The sky is blue today, after all. . What is everyone else doing to keep sane + find ways to fill the void while we are all at a standstill? . If anyone is feeling a little lost like I am, please feel free to reach out. I’m here for tips, talks + TV recommendations. I’d love to hear from you 💕🦻🏻💕 . #isolation #londonmakeupartist #londonhairstylist #londonwedding #wwd #freetalk #friday #mood #moodygrams #eastlondonwedding #abridaledit #gentlehairdos #chichair #coolweddinghair #coolhair #postponedwedding #londonweddingvenue #hairup #ponytail #scrunchie #pinkdress #modernbride #minimalistbride

My top 3 tips for your bridesmaids : When you watch a red carpet awards ceremony, do you ever see your favourite actresses wearing cloned hairstyles + matching makeup? Of course not! So why would you subject your friends to exposing unfortunate hairlines or mismatched colour palettes just because it’s a wedding? Differing style height options + partings aren’t the only way to mix things up to suit everyone, so if one friend looks better with her hair down + the other with a ponytail style, plan ahead to make sure they look amazing standing next to you in the photos you will keep for a lifetime. . .. . One of my favourite bridesmaids options is allowing your friends the opportunity to find what looks best on them. If you have your heart set on a particular colour palette, something as simple as allowing them to pick alternate tones for their dress or even different cuts in the same tone can make a world of difference in allowing your friends to feel as comfortable + confident in their dresses as you do in yours. . .. . To make sure everyone is totally prepared for the day, designate a day around the week of your hen party to catch up + collect those final items to make sure you are all ready for the day. This can include things such as touch up items, heel protectors + those magic curve huggers we all know as Spanx. Never underestimate the importance of girdle style support underneath silk finish fabrics! . .. . Models styles in @theownstudio dresses, which come in alternating styles + tones - thank god! . .. . #modernbride #modernwedding #minimalistbride #minimalistwedding #bridesmaiddressinspiration #weddingtips #coolbride #londonwedding #chelseawedding #londonmakeupartist #londonweddingmakeupartist #bridesmaiddresses #thelane #rockmywedding #unwedding #makemebridal #thenedlondon #theownstudio #shonajoybridesmaids #shonajoy

A lot of my natural brides come to me with fears that makeup on their wedding day will make them look like a completely different person, which is never necessary! If you’re worried about foundation textures sitting on your face & looking like a mask, I suggest asking for three foundation recommendations before the trial. This way you can try them & see which textures you love ahead of the trial - & which ones you don’t! 😉 My model wears Chantecaille - Future Skin. Sent via @planoly #planoly ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #modernbride #theownstudio #bonbride #makeupartist #naturalbride #naturalmakeup #rockmywedding #makeupartistlondon #londonbride #hildestories #bridalinspiration #bridalmusings #thelane #minimalistbride #asylumlondon #minimalmakeup #makeuptips #weddingmakeup #lessismore

Beautiful buttery skin backstage at Gucci a couple of weeks ago. Here is a little proof that sometimes high street brands have some serious payoff. This is actually L’Oreal True Match foundation, applied with a flat brush & then pressed into the skin with a beauty blender so to make sure it didn’t look heavy & sat perfectly on the skin. Some of the shades have the slightest amount of luminescence within the formula which gives a lovely radiance to the skin. For best results, I’d prep skin with a moisturiser such as Vichy Aqualia Thermal Light to give hydration to the skin when wearing what can be a medium coverage foundation to avoid noticeable cracking around the nasal folds of the skin. . #makeuptips #beautymakeup #bridalmakeup #bridalmakeupartist #londonmakeupartist #truematchfoundation #lorealfoundation #lorealmakeup #highstreetbeauty #londonweddingmakeupartist

Bon Bride . One of the shots from my shoot with a British brand with a fresh take on bridal wear. This brand is perfect for anyone looking for a little more rock ‘n’ roll + a little less bohemian lace. . Lucy wears @dolcegabbanamakeup Intense Liquid Eyeliner. . Editorial by @jeroennoordzijphotography for @wildatheartbridal.

I HAVE A BLOG FEATURE 🥳 . The wonderful ladies at @theownstudio sent through a few questions on how to prepare in the months before your wedding & put it all into their latest blog post - Know Your Glow. I have included tips from how to prepare your skin from the inside learned from dermatologist @drperricone as well as advice on when to opt for a lash lift vs false lashes. . If you have any questions which haven’t been answered in this blog, feel free to send me a DM or email & I will happily answer your beauty queries! . Makeup shown is a BTS of thé look for The Own Studio’s most recent collection. One of my personal favourites for a glowing base is the @burberrybeauty Fresh Glow as it is incredibly refined & has no chunky glitter pieces. . Jewellery - @alighieri_jewellery . #beautytips #makeuptips #skinglow #bridalmakeuptips #weddingmakeup #weddingtipsandtricks #bridalmusings #weddingblog #makeupblog #londonwedding #londonmakeupartist #londonweddingmakeup #coolbride #modernbride #abridaledit #theownstudio #naturalmakeup #howtoglow #makeuphowto

Isn’t she lovely? Isn’t she wonderful? 🎶 Say hello to my gorgeous sister-in-law, who I had the pleasure of getting ready for her big day in little old Sydney, Australia. Isn’t she a dish? 😉 So thrilled to officially call her family after all these years. Congratulations @alanabester_ & @dbest91 - you two are adorable! #modernbride #aussiebride #londonmakeupartist #coolbride #bridalmusings #londonbride #londonweddings #houseofthabiso #destinationweddings #thelane #summerwedding