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Embracing Beauty at Every Age: Makeup Lessons for Women in Their 40s and 50s

There’s a pattern I’m noticing…and I want to talk about it. In a world that celebrates youth, it’s easy to forget that we must celebrate women of all ages. InREAD MORE

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We won! The Hitched Wedding Awards 2023

Hi everyone! Firstly, I want to say a heartfelt apology for being so absent recently…but for good reason! My delightful clients have kept me so joyfully busy. I’ve also embarkedREAD MORE

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Why You Need A Wedding Hair and Makeup Team

When you’re booking a hair and makeup artist supplier for your wedding, it can be tempting to book them separately, especially if you’re inspired by the looks one MUA createsREAD MORE

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Why Brides Keep Me Busy Every Year

So, here we are. The end of another year. And what a year it’s been! Yet again, I’ve been left feeling so utterly grateful that I can call this myREAD MORE

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FAKING IT: Instagram and the effect on our mental health

I watched a really eye-opening programme the other day that has stuck with me enough to write about it. The Instagram Effect on BBC3 delves into the impact of socialREAD MORE

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Hitched Wedding Awards 2022: I WON!

A few days ago, I was simply getting on with my day when all of a sudden I had to catch my breath – I received a message and itREAD MORE

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Bridal Skincare: 5 Ways To Create A Perfect Base For Your Special Day

There is a saying about makeup, and it’s that makeup is only as good as the canvas it’s applied to. While bridal makeup artists like myself have the skill toREAD MORE

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No One Is A Winner: The Race To Unattainable Perfection

There’s a worrying trend that I’ve noticed over the last year, which feels like it’s getting worse. As we become a more social media led culture by the day, theREAD MORE

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From Devastation to Gratitude: my journey over the last four months 

No one could have foreseen what happened in the UK back in March. For us, the pandemic was all foreign news and curious whispers one minute, and then utter medical,READ MORE

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The uplifting trend started by this summer’s would-be brides!!!

Thousands of couples across the country – and the world, for that matter – have been forced to cancel or postpone their 2020 weddings due to the COVID-19 outbreak. WhileREAD MORE

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hair and makeup by gabrielle

HI, I'M GABRIELLE!

I'm an award winnng hair and make-up artist based in Pinner, London, and this is my blog full of inspiration, tips & tricks!

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