New Nars!

I've recently been on a makeup spending splurge and came across this amazing studio cheek palette from Nars. The palette contains Laguna (the best bronzer in the business), 4 X blush shades (including infamous Orgasm) and a contour and highlight duo. What more could you ask for?! 

I liked to take this on set as I have everything I could need when I'm shooting - but it's a great palette for your dressing table too, look at that mirrored top - swooooon :)

www.narscosmetics.co.uk

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 :)

Bridesupnorth Feature!

Check out the beautiful feature of a recent photoshoot I worked on and completed the hair and makeup looks, on leading weddingblog www.bridesupnorth.co.uk

I worked with a fabulous team and the shots look amazing!

Photography: Kelliannephotographer.co.uk

Model: Beth Rothwell @ Industry models

Dress: Jeanjacksoncouture

Flowers: frog manchester 

Location: hope mill manchester 

Props: the word is love 

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 :)

What a week!!

This week has seen me shoot with three gorgeous models for some major fashion brands, finishing with a one day freelance hair course at Makeup Manchester HQ :) 

Products of the week are my Nars Copacabanna Illuminator for dewy, glowy skin, Bumble & Bumble curl cream for taming frizz and curls and Mac lipstick in Kinda Sexy for a peachy pout.

#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! :)

1 Day Freelance Hairstyling Course

My 1 day hair styling course is great for makeup artists that want to learn hair, hair dressers that need to learn hair up techniques and anyone with an interest in working as a hair stylist freelance! 

You learn loads of fantastic fashion and bridal looks:

Hair straightening

Heated rollers

Hair wands

Curl with straighteners

Half up hair

Retro hair

Braiding

Buns 

Topknots

The courses are fun and classes are small - no previous experience is required. 

My studio is city centre based and easy to get to via train, bus and tram.

Lorna recently took the course:

"Hi Nancy! Awww both of us had such an amazing day, thank you so much! I'll send you any progress I make too!!
Thank you so much again, can't wait for the make up course now!! xxx " Feb 2014

The images below are just a handful of the styles Lorna achieved in just one day! 

I hope you would like to book in!

Nancy x