My eyeshadow palette has landed!

I’m am so excited to launch my new 9 colour eyeshadow palette. The colours have been created to suit all eye colours and are all all matte except for one, luxurious champagne shimmer shade.

I was so sick of telling my customers to try and find matte eyeshadow palettes and they’d have to spend a whole heap of money only to find a they wouldn’t use half the shades (and ceratinly not that random colour everyone seems to throw in a neutral palette!)

This palette has a range of neutral colours perfect for enhancing different eye colours and a gorgeous, universal champagne shimmer.

The palette is talk free as well so you are getting quality, highly pigmented colours!

I absolutely love my new palette adn can’t wait for you to try it.

Why not pair it up with my 7 piece brush set for Mother’s Day coming up? I have gift vouchers available too if you’re not sure what to get Mum.

New products have arrived!

I am beyond excited to announce that my custom designed brush set is finally available for purchase! This has been in the works for a long time. I wanted to ensure it suited my clients’ needs and was expertly crafted to my high standards. I am so proud of the end product.

The brush set is made up of seven brushes (powder, foundation, concealer, large eyeshadow, small eyeshadow, brow/liner, mascara/brow) and includes a custom designed case and brush guide.

I hope you enjoy the brush set as much as I do!

Exciting things are coming to 2024

It’s been months and months of behind the scenes work, but soon enough I will be announcing some exciting things for Newcastle Makeup! I am beyond excited to let you all know and it shouldn’t be too far off!!

It’s been a lovely start to the year. Photoshoots with hair and makeup, loads of personal makeup lessons and a heap of makeup applications and hair styling.

Sometimes I get asked who or what I will do makeup for, and the answer is, whatever you’d like! I’ve had clients for family, maternity, corporate, and other photoshoots, heading to a birthday party, special occasions, whatever you feel like! I’ve even done someone’s makeup to go to the movies. Send an enquiry and we can have a chat :)

Christmas break

I am having a little break over the holiday period. I will be off from Sunday 17th December and will return to work Monday 8th January.

I will still process vouchers up until Christmas. I will be checking my emails periodically but this year, I am really going to try and put the computer and phone away so please be patient.

Thank you so much to all my clients who have supported me throughout 2023. It was so lovely to see so many of you again and again throughout the year (and some back again for their year 12 formal!) There are some exciting new things coming for 2024!

Merry Christmas and happy new year to you all! I hope you all have a wonderful break and get some time with family and friends.

Busy season

It’s that time of year where everybody is out and about celebrating - formals, balls, racing season, wedding, parties and everything in between. I’ve also been busy with lessons as people start to head out and realise they’d like to actually like to know what they’re doing when applying their makeup. Gift voucher enquiries are starting for Christmas too, so if you’re after a lovely gift, please get in contact. I apologise if i’m a little late to enquiries at the moment…’tis the season!

Hooded eye makeup guide is here

I have released my guide for how to do makeup on hooded eyes, aptly named ‘Hooded Eyes’. This guide is for all those who have hooded eyes and struggle to apply makeup. It takes you through the basics of what exactly is hooded eye and why you can’t apply makeup as you would, for example, an almond eye shape. It includes an everyday look for hooded eyes, plus two other makeup applications that suit a hooded eye. Struggle no more as this guide takes you step by step, with illustrations and photographs through the ‘what’ and ‘what not’ to do when it comes to makeup on hooded eyes.

Transgender makeup guide

I have had a few people ask me if this guide is helpful for transgender people transitioning from male to female. The answer is a big YES! This guide helps give you an understanding of what elements actually make a face appear feminine. It takes you step by step through each area of the face, shows you what a masculine and feminine version might look like, and then the steps you need to take to make it appear more feminine. It also contains some extra information regarding makeup and some simple steps you can take to improve your makeup application and contains both illustrations and photographs to further help with your understanding.

23 pages of information is here to help feminise the face and gain a better understanding of what makes a face appear more feminine.

I hope you enjoy :)

'The Feminine Face' makeup guide is here!!

I have created my first digital makeup guide and it on sale and available to purchase in my shop!

This digital makeup guide was designed in an effort to assist those who wish to explore their femininity using makeup. It is focused around the feminine and masculine features of the face and the placement of makeup to help create a more feminine look. It may be helpful for those in the transgender community who are transitioning from male to female, for anyone who wants to know what makes a face appear feminine, or for anyone wanting to feminise their face.

Keep an eye out on my shop as I create more and more guides to assist you all with your makeup needs. My next guides will be for those of us with hooded eyes, and then I will write one for my more mature clients.

Transgender makeup guide is coming!

I am so excited to share that I have created a guide for the transgender community and those looking to feminise their look - “ The feminine face- basic steps towards creating a more feminine-looking face with the use of makeup”.

This guide takes you step by step through what makes a face more masculine and how to make it more feminine with the use of makeup. I have made illustrations and had a lovely model so there are two visual mediums available to assist on your journey.

There are plenty of tips and tricks throughout to ensure you get the best out of your makeup application.

I am in the very final stages of drafts (my final, final, final….:)

If you, or anyone you know, wishes to learn how to make your face more feminie using makeup, please spread the word! I’m so excited to share this with you!

Watch this space!

Transgender makeup lessons

I have been getting a whole heap of enquiries asking if I can do teach people who are transitioning or are transgender. I have taught many lessons, mainly male to female transgender, but can also show you techniques to make the face appear more masculine if you are transitioning/have transitioned from female to male. Even the skin texture of males is very different to females and if you use certain products, the texture and larger pores can be accentuated (argh!) If you are happy to talk with me openly, we can crack open the tips, tricks and techniques you can use to accentuate the feminine or masculine. If you are shy, still working on your journey, or would rather not talk so openly, that’s ok too! Just let me know when you enquire so I can be sure to respect your wishes.

Melbourne Cup Makeup, Formal makeup and Christmas Party makeup

I can’t believe it, but we’re coming into the social season already! I have been inundated with enquiries for formal makeup (with many enquiries people who I had the pleasure of doing their makeup for year 10 who are now in year 12!) and as some business get organised, the Christmas party makeup bookings are coming in too. Melbourne Cup makeup applications are not too far away either. It’s so lovely to see so many regular faces around the Spring Racing Carnival as well. I love this time of year.

If you have an event coming up, best to enquire at my contact page so we can have you looking and feeling your best :)

Photoshoot makeup

I have had the pleasure of being asked to do hair and makeup for numerous dance photoshoots with Everline Imagery. The photos Jaqueline creates are phenomenal! The dancers bring movement, poise and creativity to every photo and the final images are such a beautiful expression of art. I’d highly recommend you check out her instagram to see her work - just stunning!

Mother's Day is this Sunday 8th May

I have gift vouchers available for Mum or your special person this Mother’s Day. They can be for an open amount, a makeup application, or any lessons. If you’ve left it to the last minute, my digital gift vouchers mean I can process and email them to you very quickly. Treat Mum and allow her some time to relax and feel her best. Sometimes Mums just need a good sit down so why not have that sit in my makeup chair and leave feeling fabulous?!

Contact me arrange a voucher for your special person this Mother’s Day :)

Corporate headshots and corporate branding

It must be the time of year for updating headshots and getting ready for the year ahead in the corporate world and on social media. I have had a heap of clients come to my studio for their corporate headshot, be it for an update, or some that had started a new job and needed to be added to a website. I also have some clients doing their photoshoots and filming for their business or personal branding which can include social media. I too recently updated my photo as I think a 10 year old photo pre 2 kids, I very highly doubt I can get away with the fresh, youthful face I used to have haha!

If you do a refresh each year, hold on to every single photo you can - as a graphic designer I can tell you it pays to have a heap of your own stock imagery for use in books, social media and, well, anywhere really! Always keep them on hand on a hard drive at least.

If it’s time to updated your headshot, please get in touch so we can have you looking professional and in line with your branding.

We're back...again!

Applications and lessons are back in full swing! Covid restrictions apply but so far so good. Bookings are coming in fast as people are ready to get back out there, celebrate and get out of the covid track pants. Ha! Vouchers are ready for Christmas too. Whoop!

Newcastle makeup lessons

I’ve been busy hosting makeup lessons of late so I thought I’d answer some FAQ’s:

Where are they held? The makeup lesson is held at my little home studio in Charlestown.

What do I bring? Bring along any makeup or tools you own. I have clients bring multiple bags of makeup through to 2 or 3 items. It doesn’t matter how much you own or how experienced you are, it helps me understand what we need to go through and what products would suit your needs.

Should I chose the one or two hour lesson? The hour lesson goes by very quickly so I usually recommend this lesson to those who just want to focus on a few things in particular. The two hour makeup class is great for those who want to go step by step through their application.

Do I come with makeup on? No, please come with a fresh face (washed and moisturised) so we can spend our time learning, not removing your makeup.

Should I go shopping and buy products to bring to the makeup class? No, I use my kit and talk about different products and most clients leave with a shopping list of sorts.

I find places like Mecca and Sephora intimidating, can you help? Absolutely! I write a list of exactly what you need to ask for so you can walk in with confidence. Most of the girls at Charlestown and Kotara Mecca know my business and they are happy for you to just hand over my list. The girls at Mecca in particular are more than happy to help you find the perfect colour and sit you down for a consultation regardless of your age or stage or gender.

If you have any questions about makeup lessons or applications, please feel free to contact me through the contact page on my website.

Newcastle makeup lessons

It’s a great time of year to learn how to do your own makeup. I tend to find things slow up in Winter but people like to have makeup lessons so they’re ready for Spring - parties, racing season, formals, catch ups, special occasions and generally more social events. I have a 1 or 2 hour makeup lesson. I tend to find most clients like the 2 hr makeup lesson as we can go through everything and have you feeling confident and ready to have a go. The 1 hour goes by so quickly so it’s best for those wanting a makeup lesson on something particular, for example, perhaps just the eyes.

If you’re interested in having a makeup lesson or even setting a little makeup course if you feel you would rather multiple sessions, contact me to enquire.

Nice to meet you!

Lately I have had a lot of comments that I was “not what we were expecting” from clients so I thought it’s probably about time I pop up picture of myself on my website.

When I got the photos taken, I wasn’t sure what to wear and how to appear and then I thought, ‘just be yourself’. So this picture of me is how you will find me if I do your makeup or teach you a lesson - makeup free, hair up and out of my face, relaxed, happy and , well, just being my usual casual self.

I love makeup so much as an artform but tend not to wear it much on myself - it’s all about you guys, not me. There are plenty of photos of my work on this website and socials if you don’t want to see my face on here ;)

To the client’s who are nervous about what to expect, I hope putting this picture up allows you to feel at ease and comfortable knowing

who I am. I look forward to receiving your enquiries and hope to see you in person soon.

Emma :)

2021 off to a great start

Photoshoots for business branding, weddings, special occasion and a heap of lessons! 2021 has started well. I’ve started doing hair a little more and have created a new facechart more suited to my clients’ needs for lessons.

This photo was hair and makeup for my client Denise Duffield-Thomas with photography by the amazing Michelle of Eyes of Love Photography

Formal time!

It’s so exciting that formal are back in to full swing. What a year to go go all out and celebrate the hard work you have put in. Beautiful, glowing skin, false lashes and a look that is somewhere between natural and glam…gorgeous!

Bookings are coming in fast so send an enquiry now before it’s too late.

Personalised lessons are booking up too. Remember vouchers are available for Christmas or any occasion.