One Place Left on July's Course!

Good news people! There is one place left on my two day makeup course running 8th and 9th July 2016.

The course is taught soley by me - a professional makeup artist for 13years working with BBC, CBeebies, Very, John Lewis, F&F clothing and many more fashion brands!

Learn my tricks of the trade and how to get started as a freelancer. 

Get in touch for more details and rates including a special discount for booking the last place! 

Info@makeupmanchester.co.uk

07840043853

YSL Beauty Haul Review

I've only over used Touche Eclat from the YSL beauty range and having a Frenchaphile moment I recent found myself at their counter.

Their mascara has been recommended to me for years but at £26 I've been resisting!! The first thing you notice about it is the amazing smell; floral and expensive. The product it's self is super dupa black and creamy with a thick bristle brush. After a weeks use, I'd give it 7/10. My lashes look thicker and longer BUT is it a bit smudgy on the bottom lashes...

I also bought their iconic 1 Rouge red lipstick. WOW. This is amazing. It's not totally matte but somehow stays on, doesn't bleed AND has the amazing floral smell too. I'm addicted. Also the lovely heavy gold packaging makes me feel super chic :)

YouTube tutorials!

Watch this space people! 

Check out my YouTube channel: nancy spencer makeup manchester (or click through my website). 

I have already playlisted my videos I've created for lots of my lovely clients, but it's time to add my own twist! 

Please feel free to request looks, techniques or themes :)

Festival makeup for 2016!

I had such fun this week coming up with cool festival makeup looks to go with hair styles by Regis super star styler, Kieron Fellows. 

For a super cool flash of blue, I used electric blue eye pencil in the waterline, then smudged out your colour with a similar matte shadow under the lashes. NO MASCARA is the key to keeping it super edgy. 

Why have one flick when you can have two?! I'm a big eyeliner fan and this nod to Hannah Murray's take on the double liner for Topshops AW16 show suited this look right down to a tee. 

 

This final look was my favourite, a geisha-punk girl. Hair by amazing Kieron Fellows, makeup by me :) photography by Dom Brophy. 

Luscious Lips

I had such fun working this week with beautiful model Hannah Cooper (@hannah_cooper_) for an online fashion video. I applied four looks in total, making adjustments to my hair and makeup as I went. I LOVE the string red lip on Hannah! I prepped lips with Lucas Paw Paw Ointment, and buffer away any dryness with a baby wipe. Next I applied Mac Brick liner to get a sharp edge. I finished with Mac Russian Red - a true matte pillar box red. For staying power blot and reapply. Power Lips Ahoy!!! 

Amazing student testimonial...

One of my lovely students wrote me such a lovely testimonial a feel like I HAVE to share it..

Amanda booked the One Day Fashion & Beauty Makeup Course. Here's what she thought of the day (sent totally off her own back of course!)

"Having researched courses on the internet, I came across Nancy Spencer's site "Makeup Manchester ".  I called Nancy  for a chat regarding training and immediately felt a connection with her.

 I booked her one day, (one to one) Bridal and fashion makeup course. 

I learn't so much!.. In such a short space of time..... It was intense and so much fun!

 Nancy is not only an amazing and accomplished makeup artist.  She is also a very proficient educator.  She instills information smoothly and expertly AND with buckets full of patience!

Some of the things Nancy shared made me, made me feel like I was behind the scenes of a magic show witnessing first hand the "tricks of the trade" ...  Smoke and Mirrors!

I also enjoyed Nancy's WAY of teaching. Very hands on. "Show and Do" kinda thing. She would demonstrate first. Then watch my efforts and give suggestions, opinions and feedback. All in a very gentle and kind manner. 

Nancy was very professional. On arrival, fire exits were shown, refreshments offered and a relaxing and private environment provided.  Also I felt that Nancy gave me 100% dedication and attention throughout the entire day. 

I would highly recommend this course and more importantly Nancy herself.  

The only one negative about the day is that it went too quickly! So I have now booked a second course with Nancy. She has tailor made a course just for me! Thank you Nancy!"

 Amanda, Feb 2016

If you're interested in attending a course get in touch via info@makeupmanchester.co.uk

#everybodyisbeautiful working with Iskra

This week I've had the pleasure of working with gorgeous model and spokesperson for positive body image in fashion; Iskra Lawrence. We shot together some lingerie for a huge online client with fresh dewy makeup and wavy hair by me! 

Follow Iskra on Instagram @iamiskra and check out her latest project www.runwayriot.com

BAFTA win for Swashbuckle!

I'm so pleased to tell you that Swaskbuckle has won the Children's BAFTA award for best entertainment! I've worked as the makeup designer since the show began 3years ago. It's incredible news and so well deserved for the whole Swash family! :)

Shoot for The Tomorrow Store

My new work is up on The Tomorrow Store.com for their new SS15 collection.

Makeup was kept sheeny on the skin, a bit smudgy around the eyes and a pop or orange/red on the lips but kept matte. Hair was wetted down with lots of salt spray. 

Full product breakdown coming soon!

Blog On MOSI with QVS Beauty!

I had a fab day on Saturday at the Bloggers conference at MOSI. QVS beauty contacted me to help them demo their makeup tools and show other bloggers how to get the best results. I had a whole range of tools to play with:

Now I must admit I would normally shy way from 'value' brands as I just wouldn't believe the quality was that great...so I was very pleasently surprised by the quality of these brushes and they are all made from natural materials :)

My personal favourites were the stubby blusher brush (which is best for buffing in foundation) and the eyeshadow blending/crease brush (which is in a three brush set). Each retails for about £6!!!!! Crazy.

I can't wait to use them in my freelance work. You can get yours from Amazon!

Next makeup course booking now!

My next introduction to freelance makeup course is booking now! 

The next dates are 4th 5th & 6th of June 2015 and spaces are already going fast. 

Email info@makeupmsnchester.co.uk for info on rates and how to secure your place on this fantastic course! 

Look at what my fantastic student Emma Willcock achieved after only three days of training and no previous experience!!

Now booking two day makeup course!

This intensive and personal course is the perfect platform to introduce you to freelance makeup. Email me for more info and prices: info@makeupmanchester.co.uk

Now booking 3 Day Makeup Course!

New Year, New Career? Email info@makeupmanchester.co.uk for further info and prices!

New work for Cbeebies!

I've just finished a HUGE job for Cbeebies, designing the makeup for the 20 cast members for their Christmas Panto. It was performed last weekend at The Lowry Theatre and will be on TV around Christmas time. It was such an amazing project to work on with my four fabulous assistants Carly, Claire, Nicky & Holly xxx

Lilac Magazine Issue 2 out NOW!

The Art Issue has arrived and this issue is my favourite so far, featuring three stories I've worked on. The Lilac Edit with super punster Tommy-Lee Winkworth modelling, The Talon Show shot by creative genius Layla Sailor and Summer Haze shot by our amazing pictures editor Darren Lennon. Go to www.issuu.com/lilacmag to see all of the magazine and look out for it in specially sekected locations across the UK...

New series of Dragons Den

Remember to tune in on Sunday nights 8pm on BBC2 for the new series of Dragons Den. I looked after the entrepreneurs hair and makeup with my team and can't wait to watch it back!

Happy 4th of July!

Love this pic of iconic American beauty Jerry Hall. Happy 4th of July!

Beauty bits from beautybay.com

A nice box of goodies arrived today from the wonderful team at beautybay.com containing their new product range The Collection. I'm looking forward to trying them out and testing them on some of my shoots soon! Reviews to follow...

BBC Sport

I've been really pleased to start my new role working on the wonderful team of presenters for BBC Sport in Manchesters Media City! I love television work as well as fashion shoots so doing both is keeping my work varied and exciting!

Shooting Elbow

I had the pleasure of working with one of the UKs biggest bands this week; Elbow. The shoot will be featured in the Telegraph sometime over the next few weeks with photography by Rick Pushinsky and grooming by me. My makeup station for the day was a flightcase - so rock n roll...