Bold Lips

I have just received two more gorgeous lipstick shades to add to my kit! Recently I have loved creating a really simple eye look, bold lashes, full brows (hint hint for next weeks post) and a BRIGHT LIP!!

Whenever I am wearing bright lips I always try to exfoliate (dry skin is always more noticeable on bold colours)-it makes a huge difference and is the perfect canvas. Bicarbonate soda and water is a very simple and cheap scrub or I have also found that lathering lip balm and scrubbing with a toothbrush works wonders!

Now onto the new colours:

Persimmon- a matte coral/orange with pink undertones

Deep Rasberry- a shimmering cool toned dark pink

(left - Persimmon; right Deep Rasberry)

I always finish off bold lips by outlining with concealer- ensuring they look flawless and crisp.

Have fun with the bold colours ladies!!!

(Brisbane mobile hair and makeup artist experienced in weddings, bridal, formals, tv, photoshoots, theatre - Melissa Coleman)

My Current Eyeshadow Faves! (MAC and Inglot)

Recently I purchased two beautiful eye products to add to my already ridiculous eyeshadow collection- Mac prolongwear paint pot in Lets Skate And Inglot’s body sparkle #68….. And I am obsessed!!!

I absolutely love the formula of the Mac prolongwear paintpots –they are creamy, extremely pigmented and blend beautifully. Sometimes when I’m in a rush I don’t have time to set them with powder, within six hours they still look flawless -no creasing or smudging! This particular shade, Lets Skate is definitely one of my favourites. It is a soft baby pink with gold sparkles (not chunky glitter!) and looks incredible layered with bronze and copper shades as they compliment the gold undertones in the paintpot. I also love layering it with a simple champagne colour-Stila’s kitten is gorgeous and this really enhances the pink and creates a fresh, glowing look.

The inglot body sparkle has a copper/bronze undertone with pink, gold and even green shimmers. It is so unique and definitely adds an extra dimension to a simple eyeshadow look. A really easy eye look which I love doing is smoking out Mac’s eyeshadowin Woodwinked (medium toned bronze) and placing this pigment in the middle of the lid for a pop of colour! It looks stunning and takes less than 5 minutes, which is the best part about it! Sometimes I mix this pigment with an adhesive-I have the Too Faced Shadow Insurance Glitter glue and it instantly bonds the body sparkle intensifies the look, making the pigment even more vibrant with NO fallout!!!. This pigment can get quite messy, so I recommend doing your foundation and concealer after because there can be a lot of fallout!

I’m loving layering cream shadows with powders, playing around with different colour combinations which creates beautiful duo-chrome effects! This Mac paintpot and inglot pigment are such an amazing combination– a gorgeous rose gold/copper colour with the pink undertones of the paintpot shining through.

(Melissa Coleman is a Brisbane based, mobile, freelance hair and makeup artist experienced in weddings, bridal, formals, special occasions, tv, photoshoots, theatre.)

Giorgio Armani Luminous Silk Foundation

Hello my lovelies!

Today I have some very exciting news -I will now be stocking Giorgio Armani Luminous Silk Foundation in my makeup kit!!! 

After six months of testing out this foundation myself (and falling in love) it has quickly made its way up to one of my all time favourite foundations –which is a definite compliment for Mr Giorgio Armani as I am a HUGE foundation junkie ;)

One of the reasons why I love this liquid foundation so much is that it melts into the skin, is lightweight and looks incredibly natural-creating a flawless base. This foundation has medium buildable coverage and dries mostly matte with an ever so slightly glow (no sparkles or glitter I promise!). This foundation is beautiful in flash photography as it does not contain SPF, hence it is perfect for wedding makeup, video makeup, formals, television and photo shoots. This foundation is oil free and suitable for all skin types, making it the ultimate foundation for my kit.

Luminous Silk comes in 21 colours ranging from light to dark and being a makeup artist, this is incredibly important to ensure my clients are matched with the perfect colour. Below are three swatches of the most popular shades that I will be stocking in my kit:

                                                       (Left - 5, 5.5, 6 - Right)





(Melissa Coleman is a Brisbane based, mobile, freelance hair and makeup artist experienced in weddings, bridal, formals, special occasions, tv, photoshoots, theatre.)

All About Fishtails (Hair and makeup for Bridal / Weddings / Photoshoots)

Fishtails definitely have to be one of my favourite type of hairstyles. I absolutely love this hairstyle because the messier it is the better! So you don’t have to worry about being too precise with the sections. If you have straight hair, I recommend lightly curling it before trying out this hairstyle, as it will add more volume and texture to the look.

This style can be used for wedding hair, bridal hair, photoshoots and with soft romantic makeup it can really bring the whole look together!

Here are some easy steps to get you started with your fishtail:

1.     Most people find the hardest part about doing a fishtail is getting started – I recommend using a clear elastic to secure your hair into a loose ponytail

2.     Part your ponytail into two even sections

3.     Take a small strand of hair from underneath one section and bring it across to the opposite side (make sure the sections are small otherwise it can end up looking like a regular plat!)

4.     Repeat this step to the other section and so on until your fishtail is complete!

5.     Secure with a clear elastic or one similar to your natural hair colour

6.     Carefully cut out the clear elastic from the top of your fishtail

7.     To finish off the fishtail, I like to take a few pieces out and curl them to frame the face. To give the braid a more full effect lightly pull the edges to widen it.

Happy fishtailing!

Here are some hair and makeup images from my photoshoot in Brisbane with beautiful Sammy from a few weeks ago wearing a messy fishtail braid and a beautiful soft romantic makeup - by me :).  Pictures created by the fabulous Carly Webber - photographer .

(Hair and makeup styled by Brisbane mobile hair and makeup artist experienced in weddings, bridal, formals, tv, photoshoots, theatre -  Melissa Coleman)

Hair and makeup for the theatre

Working on Swan Lake for The American Ballet Theatre at QPAC last year was super exciting!!!! :)

Swan Lake - American Ballet Theatre | QPAC

qpac.com.au

Bewitched and eventually betrayed, the Swan Princess Odette is at the heart of this story of sorcery and enchantment, mystery and magic. Set around a fabled lake and in rich court surroundings, and brought to life by some exquisite traditional choreography.