I have been asked to be part of a new project which is still all under wraps. What I can say is that requires new images of my make up artistry that has not been published before. I asked Melanie my pr to come down for a shoot and kindly step back into her modelling zone for me. However she said she will bring down her "protégée". A complete newbie to the industry and this was to be her first ever shoot!!! With someone inexperience you never know what you get - a bit like russian roulette: They can turn out amazing, promising, ok or worse no good. 

Our Photographer Mike Watson from SWS Photography was so thoughtful to catch some of the preparations before the shoot

I was one of the make up artists on this show. A fab experience with a fab team. Thank you to Ola Shobowale for bringing me on board. At newsagent next month but for now here is the link(Complimentary access to the digital version for 1 week only)
http://edition.pagesuite-professional.co.uk/launch.aspx?referral=other&refresh=4g1G0Hx980Eo&PBID=1fc5e326-7be0-4d5b-9feb-967ff24a31ad&skip
 

You can admire my craft on the faces of these beautiful models. A massive thank you to the lovely Angel Sinclair (Founder) for giving me the opportunity. I had such a blast it didn't even feel like work we have been having jokes all day. Professional yet fun makes the day go by in a flash. It feels good to see it up there :) I can't deny it.

This is from last year but I am only now getting around to posting it ;)

I am so excited!!! Thank you to who ever nominated me this year! I am ever so grateful !!!

Throughout the Olympics, The Tricycle will be transformed into the Trinidad and Tobago Villageshowcasing all aspects of Trinidad and Tobago culture.This event is held at the Tricycle Theatre, 269 Kilburn, High Road, London NW6 7JR from 10am until 11pm.Find out more :http://trinbagovillage.com/  Events are free but tickets must be booked. 

ABOUT THE BRAND, TEXT TAKEN FROM THEIR WEBSITE 
(SOURCE: http://www.sachacosmetics.com/static/aboutSacha.php):

Sacha Cosmetics was founded 30 years ago in Trinidad, a secluded paradise which is one of the most cosmopolitan countries in the world. It was in this dynamic and diverse market that Sacha was conceived. Our vision was to develop the world’s first line of cosmetics that would look equally beautiful on women of different ancestry.


Our company started as and continues to be a family-owned business, passionately committed to the philosophy that a woman’s makeup must enhance her natural beauty, not hide it. We believe that people must see the woman, not her makeup. When a woman walks into a room and people say she is beautiful, her makeup is perfect.


The first step in fulfilling our vision was to develop a line of foundations that was so natural-looking it would fit like a second skin on any complexion. This became our obsession. For years our chemists worked hand in hand with our makeup artists pursuing this seemingly elusive dream. After years of experimentation we were finally satisfied with the results and launched our Second Skin foundations which we believe match today’s diverse skin tones more perfectly than any other brand.

Formulating foundations to perfectly match different skin tones and skin types was an enormous challenge. However our unique blend of pigments and under-tone colorants has given us the results that no one can match. Our foundations and powders perfectly match from the lightest to darkest complexions and all the exotic tones in between. They are specially formulated never to leave your face ashy or two-toned. Regardless of your complexion, you never need to blend our foundation onto your neck to get a natural-looking finish.


Creating Sacha under azure blue skies and the piercing rays of the Caribbean sun ensured that we developed products and colors that look exquisite even under the harshest conditions. Our foundations do not look or feel oily. They have excellent coverage and are yet lightweight on the skin. They have superior sun protection and never look chalky or ashy even in the brightest lighting.


Sacha makeup colors are vibrant and exciting and stand up beautifully even on hot, humid days. Our eye shadows are designed to look equally beautiful on all skin tones and the color you see in the container is the color you get on your skin. They have excellent staying power and look “just applied” for several hours. Our lip colors have an exquisite light feel while providing amazing color with a “pop” that can be seen a mile away.


Sacha is sold worldwide in retail and specialty stores, from the glamorous Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills, California to the coasts of Africa and throughout the Caribbean. The ease of ordering online at www.sachacosmetics.com or getting tips and help from our toll-free help line ensures an unparalleled level of customer service.


Sacha represents the ultimate convergence of science, quality and artistry in a full feature makeup line. Women worldwide, whether they are on stage, being photographed or simply being around friends and family, have the confidence that when they wear Sacha, they look better than when they wear any other brand.

Sacha was the Official Cosmetics of the Miss Universe, Miss USA, Miss Bahamas and Miss Jamaica Pageants and many other special events worldwide.

I must confess I was impressed with the quality and range of their products. I loved the pigmentation as well and got to test it out on the first interested costumer.

Apologies for the blurry picture but I still had to add it because of the intensity of the colours.

This is my base for now. I hope I get to see some of you here. xxx

The monthly Nubia Pamper Day is back!!! If you are after: Head wrapping, Make-up you will find me there for other services the rest of our extensive team on the day to look after you.

SATURDAY 25TH AUGUST
2.00-7.00PM

At Nubia Pamper Day our rejuvenating bursts treatments are performed with love and tenderness by a beautiful group of women who understand the beauty and healing power of touch. We are dedicated to inspiring “nubiance” by promoting mind, body and spirit balance through holistic living. 

Choose 3 rejuvenating bursts treatments:

Dreamy mini-facial: 15-20 minutes
A soothing ritual that includes gentle neck, face and shoulder massage.

Nubian radiance make-over: 20 minutes
You’ll glow from the soft touches of brush strokes designed to enhance what’s already beautiful about you. Because we know your skin is sensitive we use quality make-up, including MAC to ensure your adorning experience is safe as well as memorable with a snapshot of you. 

Pretty fingers manicure: 20-30 minutes
Delicately filed nails, cuticles gentle neatened with a deeply relaxing hand massage before the ultimate finish with polish of your choice.

Soothing Hand Massage: 15-20 minutes
Tenderly applying strokes that aid the removal of toxins and ease muscles of aches and tension.

Delicate Head Massage: 20 minutes
A combination of firm and gentle strokes, rhythmically applied to release energy blockages from the head, neck and shoulder.

Releasing Shiatsu Massage: 20 minutes
Therapeutic treatment that applies pressure to stimulate easy flow of energy and a state of tranquility.

Feet Softening Soda Soak: 20-30minutes
a blessed feet ritual of self indulgence. You love and enjoy your feet, attend to toenails, neaten toenails and gently remove hard skin.

Adorning the Empress Head Wrapping: 20 minutes
Experience the empowerment that comes with the crowning glory of Head wrapping. You'll receive a photograph to remind you of the moment you graced a powerful transformation of self and rekindled a majestic feeling. With option to purchase fabric.

£50 per person

EXTRA TREATS

Release&Letgo Neck, back and Shoulder massage:* £15 - 25mins
It's only a taster to stimulate removal of toxins and introduce your body to feeling of relaxation and well-being.

Pampered feet pedicure:* £15 – 30 minutes
Loving relaxation for your feet, toe nails filed, cuticles neatened with hard skin rubbed down. 

Re-energising Foot Massage:* £8 - 20 minutes
After cleansing your feet, we'll impress loving strokes along the lower legs and feet to invigorate tired muscles.

We'll provide you with PAMPER PACK containing towel dress, hand towel, face towel and slippers.

We'll warm your spirit with gentle relaxation stretches before you begin your treats.

After your sumptuous vegan lunch including coconut enriched beans stew and brown basmati rice, ginger and cinnamon grilled plantain and baked sweet potato, you'll be introduced to the wonderful range of nubia pamper handmade natural body care products. 

Limited places, book early. Contact Yaa 07950 308 033, [email protected]

WHERE: Jomard Community Centre, 65-67 High Street Collier's Wood, SW19 2JF (nearest tube Collier's Wood).

I was head make up artist for the fashion show held in Kenya House during the 2012 Olympics.