A little about me and what makes me tick

I have been working within the fashion industry for over 20 years as an international professional hair and make-up artist, working alongside top designers, models and celebrities worldwide. My approach is both intuitive and imaginative, by utilising my comprehensive knowledge to help create images from the sublime to the surreal.

After years of experience working at the highest level in a privileged industry, I remain passionate about what I do. Traveling around the globe and being part of a team as an artist, a mediator, a diplomat and meeting extraordinary people whilst keeping my humour, was all part of the job. Traveling by helicopter, private jet, on the QE2 or a jeep. . . working in jungles, swamps, glaciers, desserts, on safari, in rain forests and even underwater. From Borneo to the back streets of Sheffield, working in minus 10 degrees with wind and rain, to a baking 40 degree heat is also part of the job! Working on location can be great fun, hard work and not glamorous at all, but the bonus for me, i was seeing the sunrise and the sunset in probably the most beautiful parts of the world.

I have lived and worked in Australia, America, Germany, Italy and France - the beauty of the business is that you could work in any major city in the world. I now live in Brighton and have never been happier . . .

I have cut back on long overseas assignments, and this allows me to balance working in the UK advertising world, where I create a virtual dream to sell, and working privately with brides and real people making their dreams a reality! Both are hugely rewarding in their own way, and this has allowed me to have a more fulfilling and balanced life.

I have an inquiring mind and I research extensively. Teaching has now become a part of my life, and every time I share my knowledge it is a great feeling. . . I cannot count the times clients say 'That is so simple and effective, why doesn't anybody teach this kind of thing?

I also find time to write a regular beauty page for Absolute Brighton Magazine with the latest makeup trends, advice and easy to follow steps. As an independant, I tell it from the point of view of what is best for you. . .no hype. . . no axes to grind . . . no commissions to earn.

I also publish my monthly beauty tips on my blog brightonbeauty.blogspot.com in my own unique style! Don't even mention the two Facebook groups Vintage Lingerie or Brighton Beauty!

Anyone who knows me also knows I have a passion for collecting vintage and eclectic fashion too. Over the years I have amassed a huge collection of 1930s and 1940s silk vintage bridal trousseau which can be viewed by appointment only in my Regency Boudoir. Other Vintage Boudoir items and accessories which can be viewed at www.pixxi.com. with loads of georgous things for all girls.

As you can see. . . it is an interesting mix. . .

Blogs and Facebook

brightonbeauty.blogspot.com

Brighton Beauty Facebook group

Vintage Lingerie Facebook group