Lip Saver

Just wanted to write a quick post about my favourite ever lip balm.
The recent cold snap had left my lips dry and chapped, and there is nothing worse than trying to apply lipstick on cracked dry skin. I'd tried a number of different balms all of which provided instant relief but didn't really improve the condition long term.
Them I came across this little stick of wonder from Burt's Bees at the back of my bedside cabinet.

It has been absolutely amazing! As well as providing that all important instant relief, after a couple of days use any dry chapped skin was completely gone and in it's place soft, supple smooth lips :)

It's a bargain at only £3.69 Available from Boots and online at burtsbees.co.uk

I love the foot cream from Burt's Bees too and the body scrubs and body moisturiser and the hand salve... I could go on! 

Best of all though, the products contain mostly natural ingredients and are cruelty free.

Another one from Brian Rolfe

I had arranged another test shoot with Brian Rolfe this week, however we had to cancel as he's been suffering with a very bad ear infection for the past couple of weeks. As a consolation he sent me another photo from our shoot back in October with Ashlee.

I remember seeing this on camera on the day and it was one of my favourites so I'm very happy to see the finished version :)

Get Well soon Brian! x

KJ busts some mineral myths.

I want to print this off and give it to every single person that asks why I don't use mineral makeup "because it's much better for you than normal makeup."

The Truth About Mineral Makeup 

 I'm not saying mineral makeup isn't the right option for some people. It has it's place, but it's not for me and it's certainly not for my work where professional photography is involved.

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More from the Chanel Show

By far the most comprehensive collection of photographs from the show it self and backstage can be found on I Know What You Wore Last Season.

Check out the show photos here, and the backstage shots here.

This dress is probably my favourite from the collection. 

Absolutely stunning and in my favourite colour!

Backstage at Chanel’s Métiers d’Art show

I just found this article on FashionMagazine.com with absolutely beautiful backstage photographs from the Chanel show on Tuesday. Photography by Benoit Peverelli.

Here are a few of my favourites, this one with Daphne Groeneveld, 

Alina Kozelkova and Lindsey Wixson

Lovely Sophie Srej

And of course this one of the beautiful Edie Campbell.

Benoit Peverelli / Chanel

CHANEL Paris-Bombay Métiers d'Art 2011/12 Show

This week I had the unforgettable experience of working under the instruction of the wonderful Peter Philips at the CHANEL Paris-Bombay Métiers d'Art 2011/12 Show in Paris on Tuesday. I am so grateful for this opportunity, it was like a dream come true.
I can still hardly believe I was there and a part of it all!

Edie Campbell (VIVA) and Sophie Srej (IMG) 

You can view the video of the entire show on the Chanel website, but for your immediate viewing pleasure here is the edited version.

Enjoy.

Bel Ange

Here's a sneaky peek at a couple of photos from the shoot I did for Nicole farrell's Bel Ange project last month on the beach in St Andrews. You can read more about the Bel Ange project in my earlier post here and also on Nicole's blog here.

Gillian Gamble has photographed the whole calendar, her photographs have a beautiful dreamy feel to them, perfect for this project I'm sure you will agree. You can see some more of her work on her website.

We Own

A couple of advertising shots for We Own, shot by Derrick Argent with Nicole Farrell. 

Makeup and dip dyed hair by Me.

And here are a couple more of my favourite shots from that shoot using the 

very cool t-shirts from We Own. 

Check out the entire collection on their website and now on ASOS market place too!

Ashlee by Brian Rolfe

Favourites from my shoot in London last month with Brian Rolfe and Ashlee.

Photographer: Brian Rolfe

Ashlee @ Leni's

London Baby!

Last month whilst down in London with work I managed to set up a test shoot with a couple of amazing London based photographers, Brian Rolfe and Kurtay. They were shooting 3 new models from Leni's - Ashlee, Natasha and Charlotte. All the girls were experienced models, just new to Leni's. Ashlee is from Canada, Natasha is from Australia and Charlotte is a London girl.

I had such a great time working with these guys, Everyone was so friendly! Kurtay was an amazing host, as well as taking over his living room for the shoot and creating some amazing shots, he also made lunch for all of us! That's definitely a first :)

Here's a little behind the scenes shot of Brian shooting the 3 girls together to wet your appetite. Pure, Clean Beauty was order of the day, I'm looking forward to adding some amazing clean looks to my portfolio.