Quelle Bester
Pro MMB Artist
Hello everyone,
Congratulations on your engagement and thanks for dropping by to my little advert.
I like to create elevated, contemporary bridal hair and makeup styles for the modern bride. I love being able to make sure you look and feel like yourself but in the most stylish way possible - queue glowing skin and groomed brows.
My immense fashion experience has enabled me to work with brands such as The Own Studios, Bon Bride, Givenchy, Gucci, Burberry and Jean Paul Gaultier both photographically and on the runway.
Based in London, I am available both nationally and internationally. Previous weddings journeys have been throughout the U.K., France, Spain & Australia.
Congratulations on your engagement and thanks for dropping by to my little advert.
I like to create elevated, contemporary bridal hair and makeup styles for the modern bride. I love being able to make sure you look and feel like yourself but in the most stylish way possible - queue glowing skin and groomed brows.
My immense fashion experience has enabled me to work with brands such as The Own Studios, Bon Bride, Givenchy, Gucci, Burberry and Jean Paul Gaultier both photographically and on the runway.
Based in London, I am available both nationally and internationally. Previous weddings journeys have been throughout the U.K., France, Spain & Australia.
My Portfolio
Glowing skin.
French Roll Upstyle
Natural makeup on pale skin - real bride
Model selfie while on set
Classic Cat Eyeliner for Elizabeth - London Shoot
Modern chignon hairstyle - Hertfordshire Bride 2020
The Fall Bride
Makeup + Hair by Quelle Bester
Bon Bride - Makeup + Hair by Quelle
Bon Bride - Makeup by Quelle
Rachel, Bride 2014 - Australian Wedding
Photo by James Dayhttp://www.jamesday.com.au
Emily, Bride 2019 - Australian Wedding
Photo by Benjamin Wheelerhttp://www.benjaminthomaswheeler.com
Alice , Bride 2018 - London Wedding
Berta Show - 2019
Knotted half upstyle.
Photo by James Dayhttp://www.jamesday.com.au
Emily, Bride 2019 - Australian Wedding
Photo by Paul Liddementhttp://www.paulliddement.com
Sarah, Bride 2018 - Middle Temple Hall, London.
Berta Show - 2019
Photo by Diana V Photographyhttp://www.dianavphotography.co.uk
Ai, 2018 Bride - Belair House, London Bride & Bridesmaid.
Momoko, Bride 2018 - Henley-on-Thames. Textured upstyle with a gold crown.
Photo by Paul Liddementhttp://www.paulliddement.com
Bridesmaids, 2018 - Middle Temple Hall, London
Berta Show
Photo by Gabor Szantaihttp://www.gaborszantai.com
Bride & Groom - Engagement Shoot
Soft boho Upstyle.
Soft, natural makeup.
Gorgeous bridal makeup for Savannah Miller showcase.
Soft updo
Soft waves & glowing skin.
FAQs
Do I need to bring anything for the trial?
You don’t need to bring anything, however if you have a Pinterest board, I would love to see it!
How long does a trial take?
Between 2-3 hours, depending on which services you choose to have. Please note that during peak wedding season, trials may not take place on Saturdays as other happy brides may have already booked.
What booking fee do you require?
Once we have completed the trial & you have chosen to secure your date, a 20% booking fee shall be taken & then deducted from the wedding day total.
Where/when do the trials take place?
I travel throughout the U.K. to meet my brides for their trials in the comfort of their own home.
What additional services do your offer?
I personally provide makeup & hair services for your wedding day, however, I have a team of specialists on hand for services such as eyelash extensions, hair extensions & other beauty maintenance.
More info on my pricing
For bridal service prices, please ask & a bridal brochure can be emailed directly to you.
The bridal brochure includes both my service prices as well as options for booking my team.
Bridal pricing falls across four tier levels in order to suit every bridal budget - Silver, Gold, Platinum & Diamond.
Contact Artist
Important Info
@abridaledit
WHAT DO YOU WANT?
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As some of you may be aware, I’m throwing together a little giveaway this month. We all love gifts, but nothing makes a gift sweeter than when it’s something you actually love.
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So with this in mind - I WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU. Tell me more about the kinds of products you lobe to use, what you wish you had. I want to make this giveaway special, and not like the random Christmas gifts you get at an office party (will we ever see these again?!).
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Leave a comment below if there is something you wish you owned and let’s see if I can find something for one lucky winner this month.
The Own Studio - Style 004 + 005
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Smaller ceremonies mean you can be a little more relaxed when it comes to outfit choice, and personally, I think there is nothing more chic than a pant suit. Not only will you feel put together, but if you need to, you can always skip off your jacket and reveal an amazing camisole or body choice underneath.
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To pull this look together, I slicked back hair into a low chignon and kept skin completely minimal but with glow. This kind of makeup and hair is perfect for the high neckline of the jacket, as well as allowing for your amazing earrings to be seen by all!
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To mimic this yourself, I would recommend @chanelbeauty Soleil de Tan to add warmth to cheeks, then tapping @westmanateliers Highlight Stick in Lit over the high areas of your face to really bounce light off of skin and keep skin looking dewy. Brush brows and layer mascara, then you’re good to go!
No filter. Just clean, radiant skin.
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To create this kind of glow, I used @diormakeup Diorskin Luminizer buffed over the pillows of the cheek. This is a great way to bring life to the complexion for anyone afraid of coloured blush, as it bounces light away from the face and the subtle colour makes sure skin doesn’t appear one tone. To finish, I added a generous coat of @beautypie FutureLipstick Luxe Shine in Mastersweet.
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And of course - Don’t forget to brush the brows!
Chic. Effortless. Modern.
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I am really loving where bridal dresses are going right now. It all feels less contrived and more like something you could potentially wear again after the day has passed.
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This image here is from a shoot with @taylorandporter + @thefallbride from a month or so ago. We kept everything simple and played with natural skin in the warm spring light.
Little mood boosters. That’s all I’m thinking about today.
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Bal d’Afrique from @officialbyredo is the perfect summer scent to make a woman feel alluring, provocative and seductive. If you’ve been feeling mousey, I recommend trying this one on and then see the difference.
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Happy Easter everyone. Xx
REAL BEAUTY
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This week I worked on a little styled shoot with the super sweet @katiepenny - she’s actually recently engaged herself, so a big CONGRATULATIONS to Katie and her partner.
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We shot two hair looks but I felt like this was my favourite as it rings true to what I like to do - chic yet simple styling. It allows you to feel like yourself but in an elevated way, and after a year in various lockdown phases, elevation is exactly what we want! To achieve the look, I doused hair in @georgenorthwood Wave Spray for heat protection and hold and then tinged hair into shape. To finish, I spritzed hair with @fudgehair Hed Shine to bring out Katie’s blonde highlights in the light.
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When it came to makeup, after buffing in @diormakeup Dior Skin Glow Foundation, I added a hint of colour using a new item from @glossier which is soon to be released (keep your eyes peeled) and then mimicked the tone on cheeks using @nudestix Nudies Bloom Blush Blush in Cherry Blossom Babe for a dewy glow.
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Katie wears earrings by @mutedluxe.
« One day you will be nostalgic for now... »
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This was one of the first quotes that truly resonated with me. I was still in my mid teenage years and it felt oddly poetic and tinged with a sense of sadness at the same time. I had always played with the idea of having it tattooed on my body - until my younger sister beat me to it and I then threw the idea out of mind.
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This image is one from a few years ago up in Norfolk with @hilde.stories for the Litha presentation run by @joflowersofficial. The sun was so gorgeous this day, but I spent most of it paying attention to the model in front of me and how she looked. It’s not until you look back on photos like this that you remember all the other things that were happening at the same time and long to return to it.
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Perhaps in a few years I will long for the days of lockdown and not always being busy...but for now I will continue to hope for the days where we can spend hours in the sun in towns that aren’t my own.
DECONSTRUCTED MAXIMALISM.
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As seen in the @bazaaruk wedding report for 2021.
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Photographer - @benjaminwheeler
Makeup - @abridaledit
Hair - @vsthair
Garment - @theownstudio
Art Direction - @beatnikbride
Flowers - @rvhfloraldesign
Stationery - @ruthkayedesign
I JUST FELL IN LOVE.
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Absolutely love a pearl moment and this piece from @anitabjewelry is giving me all the joy in the world.
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What do you think?
I’M ALL ABOUT THAT BASE...GLOW SUGAR.
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Okay, yes - that was cheesy! But I mean it - when it comes to a glowing skin, it all starts with the base. So if you’re struggling on getting the glow to shine, here are a few of my best tips.
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For a glossy finish that looks most natural, the number one thing I can recommend is well prepped skin. Begin by exfoliating away any dead skin, paying attention in particular to any areas that you may have noticed makeup tends to sit on top of. Follow with a hydrating lotion such as @neutrogena Hydro Boost and a touch of @weledauk Skin Food over the tips of cheekbones to catch the light and boost your glow factor.
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For makeup, I am currently loving @glossier Skin Tint teamed with a little Stretch Concealer. This duo allows me to see skin through a sheer coverage, yet still build up areas that need a little extra help.
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To finish, a creamy radiant product such as @westmanatelier Super Loaded Tinted Highlight is brilliant at showcasing the glow and adding a natural hint of colour.
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If you need a little shine control, I would recommend a touch of a radiant powder such as @hourglasscosmetics Veil Translucent Powder which is a game changer!
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Et Voilà! Perfect, glowing skin.
A little throwback to when @clarelouisehair.wedding and I got to make up these gorgeous faces for the @berta preview at @theweddingclubofficial a few years ago.
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As part of the @gustav_fouche team, I was asked to create radiant makeups on these four faces - including @_mica_brown @syanne_p who are an absolute delight to be around!
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Looking forward to being able to do things like this again soon!
Sleek + Chic.
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I always love a pulled back moment, and a chignon like this is exactly that. It allows you to completely see your face and bone structure, as well as providing a moment to show off some statement earrings and high necklines.
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The key to pulling off this tight hairdo is all about the front and sides giving off an almost mirror shine. I love @fudgehair Hed Shine for this as it really helps hair shimmer no matter what shade you are.
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If you’re not a fan of having everything completely pulled back, a sharp middle part or deep side part may allow you to feel a little more you. You can also leave out a small fringe section and style into a sweeping part if you prefer to have a little more hair framing your face.
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Model wears @theownstudio and @alighieri_jewellery. Makeup and hair by me.
Sent via @planoly #planoly
Back on set today for a super cool job and we get to play with these lovely bits!
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Honestly, I get such pleasure from seeing new makeup items freshly out of their packaging.
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These super gorgeous matte lipsticks are all from @guccibeauty and feature an embossed Gucci logo stamped into the bullet.
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So. Damn. Chic.
Hello everyone!
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This is just a message to let everyone know I am working on getting back to everyone’s emails this week. I am just a little slow as I have thankfully booked some work and so am on set for the next few days and can’t always be on my phone.
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If you have any urgent queries, please feel free to drop me a message and we can organise a quick phone call to chat everything over in a faster way than email can permit.
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Looking forward to hearing from you all!
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Sent via @planoly #planoly
Glossy + Radiant.
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It’s what I love to do.
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To mimic this look, wash @chanel.beauty Longwear Cream Eyeshadow in SCINTILLANCE for a waterproof champagne finish which brightens the eye. For my deeper tones beauties, try @beautypie Wondereye Shadow Stick in COPPERINI for a colour which play beautifully on a richer skin colour.
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Balance the radiant eye with a creamy blusher such as @nudestix Blush Stick for the ultimate in healthy glow flush tones which can also double up as a lip colour.
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Sent via @planoly #planoly
“I find it amusing
That we are all trying to be normal
When we could be
Insanely interesting
Instead.”
- ATLAS.
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The is how I feel about the idea of a bridal party all looking the same. You know what I mean - everyone in the same ill fitting dress design, with some women barely covered in the places they need to be while their tiny friends are swimming in fabric. Throw into that the same boho chignon (to the side) with the crystal pins and the same makeup on everyone. And you know what, not everyone looks good with a frosty pale eyeshadow - there, I said it 🙃.
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I’m not here to throw shade on the idea of uniformity - by all means, you can stick to a theme if that’s your jam. I just urge everyone to think a little outside the box. After all, these women are often your friends (I hope 🤞🏻), and you should want them to look as lovely as you do.
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If you’re stuck for ideas, some of my best tips are to consider different dress shapes across the same colour (or even a pantsuit such as the one I’ve pictured 😉), to allow everyone to wear a hairstyle which best suits them or to maybe not have everyone wear a winged eyeliner. These small things can make the world of difference and completely elevate a bridal party, not only for them, but for your forever photos as well.
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Makeup by me for @cuyana. Model wears Charmeuse Wide Leg Pant in Merlot.
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Sent via @planoly #planoly
Have spent the last week in touch with brides and have a few new dates available due to postponements.
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If you’ve not yet been able to secure your date, get in touch and I can let you know if I am free for your date!
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To all my other brides waiting to hear back from me, don’t worry, I’m definitely going to be in touch. However, if you urgently need to have a chat, feel free to shoot through an email to give me a nudge and we can go through whatever is on your mind.
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Speak to you all soon!
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#londonwedding #southlondonwedding #eastlondonwedding #theownstudio #hildestories #thefallbride #thestoryof #thepostmodernistsbridal #modernbride #2021weddings #londonbride #modernbride #weddinghair #sheerluxe #sheerluxebeauty #sheerluxewedding
English Rose.
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Such a beautiful and simple way of showcasing natural beauty with subtle colour.
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Products I used to create this look include @lorealparis Precision Couture in “Beige A Nu” and @code8beauty Radiate Beauty Balm for a sheer skin finish with a flush of colour.
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#naturalmakeup #englishrose #beautymakeup #minimalmakeup #naturalbridemakeup #modernbride #southlondonwedding #brushedbrows #thefallbride #hildestories #londonmakeupartist #eastlondonwedding
No words of wisdom today.
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Just reflecting on beautiful images with beautiful people. Looking forward to being able to make these dreams a reality for some people in a couple of months time.
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Art direction via @hilde.stories
Photographed by @taylorandporter for @fridakim_london.
Hair and makeup by me.
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#londonmakeupartist #southlondonwedding #eastlondonwedding #modernbride #changetheweddingindustry #whataboutweddings #naturalbride #glowingskin #naturalskin #naturalmakeup #minimalbride #sustainablewedding
Keeping it casual this Sunday.
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Currently sat in my living room drinking up the silence as my boyfriend has a lay in. I feel like these moments feel so rare lately when we are always at home together with work or otherwise.
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This morning I’ve been thinking over potentially beginning something like a Sunday series, going through skin, makeup and/or hair tips. It’s not a new concept, as so many people do this kind of content. But I feel like perhaps it will give me a little sense of purpose and grounding again.
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Is this something people would be interested in seeing? Let me know either in the comments below or in a personal message. I would live to hear your thoughts!
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Model Sophie wears @theownstudio and keeps skin minimal with @maccosmeticsuk Face + Body foundation.
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#sundaytutorials #makeupartist #mood #makeupsunday #sundaymakeup #londonmakeupartist #weddingsuit #bridalsuit #theownstudios #modernbride Sent via @planoly #planoly
Simple is sometimes best - especially when it comes to high necklines.
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If you have chosen a dress which features a high collar or neckline, sweeping hair away from your face is one of the easiest ways to show off both your dress and your jawline.
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If you’re unsure about this style, try adding in a part line similar to what you wear regularly so it doesn’t feel too foreign, or instead of sleek, try adding a little texture or facial framing loose strand around the front of your face so it doesn’t feel so formal. I like to finish these styles with @livingproofuk Instant De-Frizzer to take away flyaways and add shine.
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Complement your style with statement earrings or a gold hair slide and you are ready to go!
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Dress featured is @theownstudio teamed with @completedworks earrings.
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#theownstudios #gentlehair #simplehair #lowbun #chignon #modernbride #modernwedding #hairstylingtips #weddinghairstyles #londonwedding #hildestories #thefallbride #changetheweddingindustry #eastlondonwedding #southlondonwedding #hairhowto
Wishing @theownstudio duo a happy Valentines weekend.
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Looking forward to working with Rosie and Jess again soon for their latest collection drop. These ladies always bring something chic yet wearable to the table. An absolute must for the modern bride.
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For the last campaign we kept skin glowing with the softest flush of colour. To mimic this look, try @elfcosmeticsuk cream blush swept over cheeks and lips.
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#valentinesday #theownstudio #weddingdress #modernbride #effortlessbeauty #londonmakeupartist #summerskin #sustainablewedding #sustainableweddingdress #modernweddingdress #simplehair #southlondonwedding #eastlondonwedding #citychic #citybride #citywedding
GLOSSY AND GOLD.
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Shimmer is a great way to inject a little fun into an otherwise natural look. This kind of makeup is perfect for when the lights dim low and you are ready to party (and by god, will we party!).
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To create this look I layered two different shimmer foils from @chanel.beauty and @bobbibrownuk, applied x2 coats of @beautypie Massive Fan 360*Mascara and @suqqu_europe Frame Fix Solid Foundation with @weledauk Skin Food for the perfect sheer glow finish.
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#weledaskinfood #sundaymakeup #chanelbeauty #naturalmakeup #brushedbrows #glowyskin #londonmakeupartist #southlondonwedding #eastlondonwedding #sundaystyle #sheerluxebeauty #sheerluxe #roseinc #londonwedding #beautymakeup
Beauty moments with @bonbride + @jeroennoordzijphotography.
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@lucyzoeevans wears @beautypie cream eyeshadow stick in Chocco buffed out for a softer finish.
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#beautypie #piemember #makeupartistlondon #londonmakeupartist #eastlondonwedding #southlondonwedding #modernbride #bonbride #abelie #brushedbrows #smokeyeye #sheerluxebeauty #thefallbride #archive12
I know we are meant to write these inspirational masterpieces in our captions at the moment to capture everyone’s attention, but the truth is I just love this image taken by @benjaminwheeler last year for our “Deconstructed Maximalism” feature with @theownstudio and @beatnikbride in @bazaaruk. Beautiful moments like these are why I love my job.
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Model wears @chanel.beauty for a party take on natural makeup with a hint of glimmer.
Hair by @vsthair
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