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    Nichola | Traditional, Vegan, Bridal, Makeup Artist, Essex
    Super fun morning spent with Hayley, her mum, and Super fun morning spent with Hayley, her mum, and her Maids recently.
Hayley was so easy going with every aspect of her wedding and trusted me fully to create her a makeup look that reflected her. I focused on creamy, bronzed flawless skin with that soft, lit from within glow. And then enhanced all her natural features delicately, making Hayley feel like Hayely, but with a dash of 'ooohh'.

And can we take a moment for those sleeves 🤍

Fun fact, one of Hayley's bridesmaids has been a bridesmaid at 2 other weddings I have done! Love when that happens. 

Some key suppliers:
Makeup by me, @makeup_by_nichola 
Hair Katie @hairhutessex 
Dress @essenseofaustralia @bridesofaustralia
Florist @littlefloristessex 
Photographer @paulsstudio 
Venue @langtonshouse before heading to @walledgardenupminster
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    Please read 🤍 Some changes are coming to Makeu Please read 🤍 
Some changes are coming to Makeup By Nichola. I've been procrastinating for some time where I want my makeup business to go and I know I need to shake things up a bit to keep my creative spark alight.

I've already added a lifestyle account and have connected with some great brands to bring you informative makeup & skincare blog posts, beauty tip videos and shopping discounts (check out my @looks_and_life_ page  and give me a follow - it would mean the world to me!) which gives me a different way to be creative.

I have a new makeup studio coming in August!! And I can not wait! This will mean a space just for creativity. I will have a space of my own for filming content, hosting trials, playing with new products and techniques, and a few other things - more on these later 😉

I'm also embarking on a few new projects, which will allow me to be more creative than my current wedding schedule allows. I am still going to be taking on new bridal bookings, but I am going to be more selective and restrict the amount of weddings I take on, to allow for new creative outlets.

As they say, a change is as good as a rest and I love trying new things. So let's shake things up a bit! Let's get creative!

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    Bridesmaid makeup inspiration right here! Save thi Bridesmaid makeup inspiration right here! Save this post  for your own bridesmaids inspo 🤍

How many of you would like to be able to create this look on yourselves? Perhaps you're going to be a bridesmaid, and makeup isn't being provided. Or maybe the wedding is abroad and you need to create long-lasting makeup yourself. Or perhaps you want to learn how to recreate the makeup you had for a wedding recently?

My plan for 2023 is to expand my business, and one way of doing this is to offer individual makeup lessons.
Give me a 'yes please' in the comments if you love this and want to be the first to know when they drop.

Give me all your suggestions 🤍

The beautiful bridesmaid pictured above is from last weekend's wedding at @tewinburyfarmhotel.
Makeup by me, @makeup_by_nichola
Hair by @kimsandfordhairdressing 
Flowers by @vickisflowers 
Special thanks to @alexisanstey_hair_and_makeup for helping me with the bridal party.
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    Congratulations to the lovely Vicki, who I had the Congratulations to the lovely Vicki, who I had the absolute pleasure of helping great ready yesterday, for her big day.
A wonderfully busy morning with a bunch of really lovely ladies. And what a glorious day it turned out to be!

Makeup by me, @makeup_by_nichola 
Venue @tewinburyfarmhotel @tewinburyweddings 
STUNNING flowers by @vickisflowers 
Hair by @kimsandfordhairdressing 
Dress @allurebridals 
Photography by @janemorganphoto 
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    A quick tip on how to avoid your mascara smudging A quick tip on how to avoid your mascara smudging under your eyes 🤍
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    I recently received these stunning photographs by I recently received these stunning photographs by @andy.bennett.photographer of Julia and Morvens wedding, at @huttonhall
I LOVE this first shot but also had to include the shoe shot because shoes are life! And a doggy one for my doggy mad followers - they are pretty cute!

Would you make your dogs a part of your wedding?

Makeup by me @makeup_by_nichola 
Hair @katieguisehair 
Flowers @essexballoonsandbouquets 
Photography @andy.bennett.photographer 
Dress  @suzanneneville 
Venue @huttonhall 
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    I often have requests for different styles of make I often have requests for different styles of makeup, but do you really know the difference between some of the more subtle styles of makeup?

Swipe to see my take on the no makeup, makeup and a natural makeup.

1. No makeup. Just good skincare and no makeup products. You can see my red areas, imperfections, and freckles.

2. No makeup, makeup. Here I've used makeup subtly to improve the evenness of my skintone. The overall look is fresh and glowing, and any makeup is undetectable. You can still see my skin. Good skin prep is key here.
No foundation but a skin blurring, glowing base, gentle colour correction and concealer only where needed. A light, gel contour to enhance structure. No mascara but lashes are curled. Brows groomed. A slightly tinted balm on the lips and cheeks to give a natural, dewy flush.

3. Natural makeup. It's clear here that I have makeup on. However, the tones are very natural.
Theres the addition of a light foundation, neutral toned eyeshadows to enhance the eye contour, brows are filled, masacra on lashes, cream blush, and a natural pinky toned lipstick.

Let me know if you'd like further details or the full product breakdown of any of these looks.
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    Throwback to warmer days and travel. Beautiful Dan Throwback to warmer days and travel. Beautiful Dani had her wedding in sunny Spain, and we had a wonderful morning together, creating this pretty makeup.
Pink hues, soft, flawless skin with a pop of brightness where it matters to bring the whole look together.
Beautiful 🤍

Last year, I travelled well, personally and through my business. I love to visit new places and this year I have 1 new destination to visit, we have a family trip to Belgium coming up. Have you been? Any suggestions on places to visit? Let me know 👇🏻
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    If you're planning to get married in Essex, I have If you're planning to get married in Essex, I have 2 gorgeous venues to tell you about that not a lot of people know!

Firstly, @huttonhall
Tucked away in a beautiful, peaceful location in Hutton, Brentwood. The bridal suit is big, light, and bright, perfect for all your wedding morning prep. And the bathroom is an absolute dream! Swipe to check out the size of it 🤍

I thoroughly recommend taking a visit to see this one.

Hit the save button on this post to come back to for your venue inspo.

The next one I won't be sharing until after my beautiful bride has said "I do". But trust me, it's a corker! Stay tuned for that one.

Have you found your venue yet?

Venue @huttonhall
Makeup @makeup_by_nichola 
Hair @katieguisehair
Flowers @essexballoonsandbouquets
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