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My beautiful Priya! I met Priya on a warm but breezy day at a pub in Hampton Court/ Thames Ditton. We chatted about her plans to her beau which involved a Catholic church ceremony followed by a colour filled reception at Hampton Court Palace. She would need a soft look in the morning that would transition with minimal effort to …
Lizzie contacted me after seeing the Bride on my website ‘all look so beautiful’! How much of a compliment is that!? After our initial meeting at a pub in Earlsfield we chatted through her makeup and hair thoughts for her Autumn London Wedding. Lizzie discussed the idea of having a half up half down. I very quickly dismissed …
Emma and I met online as she lives in New York! She explained her love of the 1930’s Jazz era, and New York style speak easy’s and wanted those elements to be part of her hair and makeup. We considered marcel waves very briefly but she decided she wanted something more red carpet and less replica. During her …
Jane’s gorgeous day to her beau was at the incredible venue Gate Street Barn. You may recognise the venue from Vanessa’s wedding day there! Jane opted for a complexion with just a hint of sheer glow, naturally defined eyes with some lashes and an effortless loose chignon adorned with flowers. Jane had deep set eyes, and her inspiration images …
Catherine wanted a subtle sixties inspired make up look to go with her beautiful Halfpenny Separates Wedding outfit. Like myself, Catherine has hooded eyes so we kept her eyes clean with light reflecting eye shadows, gave her a subtle sixties flick and popped some lashes on to really open her lids. As a no- makeup makeup Bridal Specialist, …
It’s not very often I exhibit at a wedding fair. In fact, other than Landmark I’ve only ever exhibited twice. After so many years in retail I find them MEGA awkward having to just sort of stand there, showcasing my wares and hope someone wants to talk to me about my work. So this year I vowed that that things …
Amanda and I met for a coffee at the Royal Academy of Arts cafe to discuss her wedding hair and make up look. She didn’t want anything particularly Bridal. She wanted a no- make up make up romantic look with the option of adding a red lip to compliment her stunning unusual bridal jewellery. Amanda’s family heritage of …
Originally published on Babb Photo. Congratulations, you’ve found your wedding makeup artist and hair stylist! The hard bit has been accomplished! I’m here to guide you through the next bit, how to prepare for your wedding make up and hair trial in 5 steps. Decide when you want it to be Most hair and make up artists will …
Sophie wanted a wedding hair and make up look that was a little ‘Titania’ from ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’ but wanted to look modern and sophisticated at the same time to match her Charlie Brear gown. Being a pregnant Bride, she wanted to feel comfortable but not too Mumsy. We played with some braids and a heavier smokey …
For those of you that know me, I mean really know me, know how beyond bloody lucky I consider myself to meet gorgeous, confident, sexy ass, exquisite both inside and out Brides. And how even luckier I am that they ask me to create flawless, cool, unfussy and beautiful hair and make up looks for their wedding day. …
My gorgeous, vivacious Taryn booked me to do her wedding hair and make up through her wedding planners Carmela Weddings. We Skyped and although initially booked a trial Taryn concluded that she was on such a tight schedule living in the Middle East she’d wing it on the day (!) The control freak OCD- when- it- comes- to- …
Emily wrote to me via her amazing wedding planner, organiser and caterer extraordinaire Georgie Goodman of At Home Catering. Emily wanted the make up and hair styling for herself and her bridal party to look classic, elegant and very refined for her wedding day. The morning of we started with Emily’s gorgeous sister, Naomi. Flawless glowing skin, …
My beautiful, amazingly nerdy, writer, Jo contacted me about her black tie wedding as she loved my natural make up and hair style. Jo and I Skype called last year after a recommendation from her amazing wedding planner Yana of Peach Perfect Weddings. We instantly hit it off, discussing respective cultures and traditions, literature and weather- she lives in Texas! …
The X Factor star Lucie Jones has married fellow contender Ethan Boroian in a beautiful ceremony exclusively covered by Hello! magazine. Dressed in an ivory tulle gown by Charlotte Balbier, West End star Lucie and Ethan – who first met when they both auditioned for the show in 2009 – exchanged vows in South Wales, making it the first official X Factor wedding. This wedding …
Kate and I shared stories about our similarly crazy upbringings and speaking without a filter over Pornstar Martinis in The Archduke. I knew she was going to be an epic hair and make up client due to her no faffing, brutal honesty and delightfully hilarious nature. A kind hearted, passionate Bride, wanting to look unashamedly epic for her wedding day …
Gem got in touch with me via previous weddings I had done on Rock My Wedding. She loved natural hair and make up with boho hair and wanted that for her day. We discussed her awesome plans over fizz in Hammersmith. She talked about getting married in the town of Brading where she grew up and why the church and …
I always wanted this fine art inspirational wedding shoot to mean something, to be something special. It’s a 10-months-in-the-making-homage to every couple that has ever hired me, and every Jewish bride who wants something truly stunning and fine-art inspired to draw ideas from, for the most beautiful day of their lives. I decided to hand pick a team of …
Krishna and I have known each other since I was 11 and she was 12. We met through one of my oldest friends at school, so when she asked me to help her with her wedding make up for both her Indian ceremony and her Western ceremony I jumped at the chance via cocktails at Charlotte’s W5! We …
I’ll be honest I wasn’t going to post this. But I’ve decided, ‘ what the hell’ and decided to as it really is a help for those of you wanting to know how to apply false eye lashes. ( it’s also a lovely testament to a couple of wonderful colleagues of mine- Lisa Jane and Irene Piera). The reason I …
A few weeks ago via Natalie J Weddings I was invited to attend and exhibit at The Oyster Shed‘s very first wedding fair. Held at their bar/ restaurant on the river close to Monument and Cannon Street it promised to be a new and exciting evening where a small amount of wedding professionals could get together to show off their …
Kat and I met on a VERY chilly January morning at Carluccios in the city. We talked about her past experiences with make up and hair styling- she wasn’t particularly enthralled with either of the previous given looks, and wanted a Make Up Artist and Hair Stylist that would help her reflect her personality, from both before and during motherhood. …
Dearest Kylie, How are you, doll?! Thank you so very much, I’d love to come and see you for a catch up and also for a skincare consult. Much love, Hannah xxxx Where do I start with Hannah?! What an absolutely beautiful soul. From the moment Hannah emailed me, I knew I absolutely couldn’t wait to meet her and be involved with her …
Kylie was the calm, down-to-earth, fabulously talented professional you want and need on the morning of your wedding! Right from the start, she was fantastic – reassuring, encouraging and she really does her research…creating a mood board so that you just know everything is going to be wonderful. Not only that, she worked her magic on my Mum (who …
While we are completely in love with all things refined and with that minimalistic flair, we also fully appreciate the wilder side of things. Today’s beautiful styled bridal feature boasts an abundance of natural textures, wildly composed florals, and super pretty texturized Karen Willis Holmes gowns. We’re fawning over the fine art pretty by Kylee Yee, and Hair and Make Up Artist Kylie …
Hey lovely lady,I don’t really know where to start with all the thanks!! From start to finish you were professional, personable, bubbly, comforting and skilled. It takes a lot to make me feel beautiful, but you smashed it! You managed to nail the look I was after effortlessly, I felt elegant but with a 60s kick!! Everything I wanted, soo thanks, …
Hi lovely, I just wanted to drop you a line and say thank you for Saturday. You did an absolutely amazing job with us all, and we had lots and lots of comments on how beautiful everyone was You were such a welcome calming influence while we were getting ready – I had a brilliant time. I hope you had a good drive …
If you’ve been on a wedding blog recently, you’ll see it’s full of inspiration. I’m here today to offer a different kind of inspiration. The kind of inspiration that hopefully will appeal to the kind of ladies that don’t generally look like your stereotypical- media- led ‘lady’. If the idea of false lashes, long flowing hair- bohemian or otherwise and a …
Kylie, Thanks for doing such an incredible job on my hair and make-up yesterday. I felt a million dollars: super confident, glam and vintage but also natural, daytime and very recognisably myself: not an easy thing to achieve!! Both hair & make-up stayed perfect all day and I couldn’t be happier with how it looked. Your presence in the morning …
Rachel got in touch with me via a recommendation from her wonderful photographer Kat Hill. We chatted over Skype about her gorgeous Halfpenny wedding dress which was being handmade in London and the idea of tousled waves and GLITTER. This was music to my ears. There’s always room for little ones! I calmed down Rachel’s nieces fly aways …
Congratulations! You got a tan this year! This tutorial is all about how to make the most of the sun kissed glow you’ve gained this August and is particularly fabulous if you’re of a darker complexion, like our gorgeous model, Amy and or are planning a destination wedding. Massive shout outs to Lisa Jane Photography for the lush imagery and Irene Piera …
You may recognise Connie from my Brides page. Connie asked me to do a lovely hydrating and concealing base for their very early morning engagement shoot at The Barbican so she could feel confident in front of the camera. She also wanted to road test some professional eye liner and fresh lipstick. Zero hesitation on my part, how simple, low …
Connie and I met in the city for a lovely cold prosecco and Pret leftovers! We spoke about all things wedding and talked about the epic continent hopping honeymoon Connie and her beau had planned. I loved that Connie talked very enthusiastically about having a bold matte red lip and false lashes- my kinda Bride! To echo the …
Photography: Catherine Gratwicke Make Up and Facial Male Grooming: Kylie McMichael using Bobbi Brown Make Up and Grooming Assistant: Raine Telles Photographic Assistant: James Deacon Creative Director: Elizabeth Edwards at Conde Nast Lifestyle and Fashion Stylist: Lucinda Turner at Conde Nast Lifestyle Assistant: Jessie Roseblade at Conde Nast Hair Styling: Imran Chowdray Photographed on location at Hotel …
Rosie was my youngest Bride ever! And my tallest- not relevant unless you’re 5ft 2 like myself 😉 ! This statuesque beauty got in touch as she wanted something very ethereal and very different for her wedding at the incredible Babington House to compliment her bespoke gown by Anita Massarella. We bonded over coffee, literature, smokey eyes and a love …
Ballet inspired bridal looks ALWAYS get team RMW excited, we love the soft colours, the tulle, the ribbon and the elegance and strength embodied by the dancers themselves. This shoot is even more striking because it embraces the black swan too, using smouldering make up looks from Kylie McMichael and the prettiest dresses in inky shades from Shanna Melville and Olwen Bourke. The story of …
Spring has sprung! And not only on the weather front but we’re getting round to featuring some gorgeous Spring inspired hair and make up. Gold dresses, garden parties, and A Midsummer Night’s Dream celebrations have well and truly got me in the mood for shimmery dusky pinks and smoky olive tones. I’ve produced a simple make up tutorial that any of you can follow …
Hello ladies! How are we?! I’m so glad it’s April already and that Spring is well and truly here. It’s about bloomin’ time as well, right? Winter and I do NOT get along. My lips get chapped, my face goes all scaly and I’m 50 shades of milky grey. It’s not a good look. Until I get my little …
As a November baby I’ve always been a little envious of people born in the summer, with their outdoor birthday celebrations – BBQs, marquees, pool parties and so on (the pool parties were in shows like The OC, not IRL when I was growing up in Yorkshire, obvs). So when Sadaf’s 30th birthday party dropped into my inbox, well, …
Alexandria of Alexandria Events wrote to me last Autumn and asked if I wanted to be part of this absolutely gorgeous shoot. The idea of a copper and blue, modern and eclectic aesthetic really appealed to me. It gave me a chance to show off some copper smokey eye tones and textures and deep red lip. It …
Hello ladies! Are we covered in tinsel and sparkle yet?! I am. To be honest, it’s very rare I’m not! My tree has been up for about two weeks and I have been covering everyone in Christmas cheer since early November. Follow makeup artist Kylie McMichael on Instagram All photography by Lisa Jane I love Christmas. I love absolutely …
Vanessa and I met over lots of prosecco in winter of last year, our initial meeting covered our almost the same honeymoon plans, shared teen party haunts and lasted just over 4 hours! Vanessa combined a make up lesson for her and her gorgeous Mumma Priscilla with a hair and make up trial for them both. Vanessa’s look …
Grace contacted me after their engagement shoot photographer Marianne Chua recommended me. Which was rather lovely of her! We met in London to discuss what Grace needed from me. She wanted to keep her bob shiny, healthy and voluminous and we made the most of that gorgeous healthy complexion she has! We enhanced her eyes with some liner and false lashes keeping …
Leia and Torsten got in touch me via Marianne Chua after seeing this halloween inspired shoot by myself and Ellie Gillard. Leia loved the idea of a shoot to celebrate their engagement and Torsten thought it would be fun to incorporate one of their favourite TV shows, The Walking Dead into the mix! Post flight over to the UK …
When your mutual wedding photographer calls you ‘a legend’ to her clients, it’s always a delight when they get in touch! Heather dropped me an email via our mutual photographer Laura of LM Weddings, wanting a modern, bronzed and edgy do for her day. We met in Covent Garden for fizz as she discussed what she and didn’t want. Previous times …
Ahhhh Lucie. Ahh THAT DRESS 🙂 Lucie and I are super in love with everything French. We discussed food, fizz, Bardot, Tautou and Cotillard. Her wedding beauty inspiration was drawn heavily on their trés sophis and effortlessly sexy nature so after mood boarding we discussed and implemented her look. We started with skin- as always! Lucie had super dry …
This one has been a long time coming! Mary got married to her handsome man in Farringdon a couple of winters ago. They celebrated in style at Wilton’s Music Hall whilst she rocked a red lip and custom Jane Bourvis gown and her beau in the most fabulous burgundy velvet suit. A flutter of lashes, red lip and edwardian …
Alison got married last year to her man, Nik. Both expats living in Singapore, lots of emails were exchanged about her look, her dress and general wedding gossip and chat! As a mother of newborn twin boys, Ali was looking forward to some yummy Mummy girly time, we gave her sexy tousled waves to frame her face and make the …
Tasha and Anthony had the kind of wedding I wanted to completely change mine because of. They decided to get married on the anniversary of their first date. With just 14 guests attending. It also involved a sister in Australia attending via Skype and copious amounts of love, romance and spontaneity. Tasha contacted me TWO DAYS before …
Joyce first came to me as a lady very much in love with make up but very confused as to what to do with it. After a through lesson in contouring, flattering shapes and shades we set to work on her wedding day make up! Joyce wanted quite a modern look. A bronzed smokey eye, coral pink lips …
Serene got in touch with me last year after a recommendation from the awesome and ever so pleasant photographer Albert Palmer. Serene and her Fiancé Gavin were flying into the UK from Singapore for their engagement shoot with Albert and wanted a Make Up Artist and Hair Stylist. They were staying at the beautiful and calming Daisybank Cottage …
Jean dropped me an email asking if I could lend my services for her and her Bridal party so I packed up my kit and headed to her beautifully quirky and grown up abode in south east London for a trial. She wanted something classy, modern, elegant and fuss free. No tiaras, no veil. She had a most beautiful Jesus …
Like pretty much all of my Brides, Polly came to me because she didn’t want to look too ‘done’. Fitting in Polly’s trials between her living in Singapore and popping home to Kent for fittings was surprisingly convenient. After trying some slightly gothic and ethereal looks we headed in a completely different direction and chose something healthy and …
A low key look with a nice bright lip was requested from the now Mrs Silcock. She had the most beautiful wedding dress and wanted to show it off and let it speak for itself. And that is what she got. Martina was quite keen to try her hair pinned up and away from her face on her …
Jade wanted a heavily Vintage inspired look, Marcel Waves and sexy red pout. I was also asked to work my magic on Desree ( Mother of The Bride), Celia ( Mother of The Handsome Groom) , Sooz and Clare ( Bridesmaids). All were a total joy to work on! You can never have too many lashes. …
Doesn’t she look absolutely stunning? Katie came to me as she wanted something different on her wedding day. Originally Katie wanted to do her own hair but after discussing what kind of head piece she would be going for, this beautiful and bespoke Kat Swank number she decided to be pampered with that too! We decided on a fresh …