AOFM

Well it has been a while since I have written a blog post but hopefully this will be the week to change all of that...

I am sat in Starbucks, Wardour street, Soho drink a lovely but rather over indulgent vanilla spice latte and have just polished off a pain au chocolate - clearly forgetting I am a bridesmaid in 9 weeks time!!

The reason for all of this is today is the first day of my course at the Academy of Freelance Make up - you may remember me rambling on about it a couple of months ago. Well the day is finally upon me and I am a hour and a half early!!! I thought I would use the time productively instead of glaring at facebook and write a wee introduction post.

I will be attending the course for the next 6 days and hope to be able to update you all with stories and picture as I go along. This post is a bit type heavy as obviously there has been little action to snap yet.

So I will end with a lovely picture of the door and ask you all to keep checking back for updates, these will also be posted on Facebook and twitter.

Happy Monday everyone!




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Dinair Airbrush Systems

I am excited and please to announce that I will be introducing airbrush make up from Mid February and will be using the Dinair brand. 

Dinair was founded by Emmy-award winning Makeup artist to the stars, Dna Ousley and is the originator of airbrush makeup. It is the secret to that celebrity finish and is mostly know for its use by the likes of Girls Aloud to the cast of Desperate Housewives. 

Dinair is hypo-allergenic and alcohol free. It's lighter-than-air consistency give complete coverage that last up to 20 hours, making it the perfect choice for brides to be. It can also be used to cover tattoos, scars and skin conditions such as Rosacea and is rub and transfer resistant. 

I am offering this at an introductory rate of an additional £10 per person for all bookings taken before 30th April.

xxx

Friday Following..

Every Friday my plan is to put a local business in the spotlight, so to speak. This week is Princess Cut Bridal Hair. If you are wedding planning I would recommend you check her out.  Here are some words from the lovely owner, Charlene:

At Princess Cut Bridal Hair , my goal is to give you the wedding look you've always dreamed of. A look that reflects your unique personality and style. One that you and your guests will delight in.

 

My aim is to provide a friendly, helpful and professional service but with a fun and personal touch that will make the 'getting ready' part of your day almost as memorable as the rest of it!  By focusing on a high-quality service and customer satisfaction I will guarantee to meet your expectations.

 

Using the best products around and right up-to-date with current trends, I am able to come up with the look you really want, classic or contemporary, natural or totally glamorous . . .

 

I cover all areas of  Scotland including Fife, Edinburgh & Glasgow travelling to your hotel, wedding venue or home so you can sit back and relax in your own environment.

If you are part of a small business and would like to featured in Friday Following please email info@sophiealexismakeup.co.uk

Thanks

Sophie 

AOFM and Thank You

As some of you may have read on my Facebook/Twitter I have now had my place at the Academy of Freelance Make Up (AOFM) in London confirmed for mid March. As a make up artist I firmly believe that  there is no end to your learning and it is important to stay up to date with trends, techniques and products in order to develop and enrich your talent. AOFM is a world class make up academy and agency that has schools in London, Paris and New York, whilst there I will be taught by some of the industries finance. Or to put it in their own words:

Our association of artists makes the Academy one of the best training institutes in the world. Because of this our students go on to be some of the best freelance artists.

Words cannot begin to describe how excited I am to train there and I hope to return refreshed and polished so that I can give my clients the best possible experience. I would just like to thank all those that have believed in me and given me the chance to follow a career that I am so passionate about. I cannot believe I spent so many years worrying about what I wanted to do when make up was such the obvious choice, ever since I set foot in that MAC store around 14 years ago....

More to come on this later as I hope to blog whilst down there!

Sophie xx

1st Video Tutorial

Hello everybody and Happy New Year!!

I have some exciting things coming up this year which I will update you about soon but the first of these is my YouTube tutorial debut!! Click here to view my channel. 

I will be posting a new tutorial once a week and also be doing reviews etc etc so please subscribe to keep in touch.

If you have any requests then please let me know!

Love Sophie

xxx

Sitara* 12

Last Saturday I was asked to do the make up for the Sitara* '12 video promo shoot.  Last year I was fortunate enough to assist Sandra Cormack with the make up for the glitzy event, and hope to work on many more shoots with the Sitara team. A big thank you to Diane for the invitation to work with the group

Sitara* is an St Andrew's University Charity Fashion show, below is extract from their facebook page:

Asian inspired event that encompasses fashion, performances and acting all in one amazing night to remember
Sitara*, which translates into bright star in Hindi, is a unique experience held once a year in St Andrews. It celebrates the fusion of Asian culture, from the stately tea houses of Japan to the vibrate dances of India. 

Sitara* is narrated through a annually changing story which weaves together the three aspects of the show; fashion, performance and silent acting. From the runway to the stage Sitara* will captivate and enthrall audience members, taking them on a magic carpet ride through all of Asia~

Last year, Sitara* donated over half of the show’s proceeds to The Ashraya Initiative for Children in Pune, India. This year, we hope to raise even more! Ashraya, meaning hope, trust, shelter, and protection in Hindi, is a community outreach project that houses children living on the streets. Started by a group of freshman students at Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia in 2004, the Ashraya Initiative embodies diversity at its best.

xxx

Leo Friel Shoot

Last week I had the pleasure of working with the talented Leo Friel Photography at Meow Studios, Edinburgh. First off, I would just like to say that the studio's are fantastic and offer a great alternative to standing outside freezing your bum off during those winter months. 

The model for the day was Steph Ramsey, who very kindly stepped in at the last moment and saved our shoot so massive thanks Steph. Below are some pics from the shoot:

The first two pics above were actually from the 2nd look. The idea behind them was a slightly harder and rockier look than the first and the inspiration was from Shirley Manson. I love how the make up is quite "fierce" and contrast with the vulnerability of Steph's pose as she is wrapped up in the white sheet. 

The first look was a simple beauty shot where the make up was kept quite natural apart from a pop of colour on the cheeks and lips. I finished the lips with a high shine lip gloss to create that fabulous glossy look. 

A big thank you to everyone involved! 

xxx