Victoria Mallon

Howdy all! With the depths of winter looming just wanted to remind you all of the #tipsandtricks for the ‘drying out season!’ Drink hot 💦 even if it’s herbal teas it’s known that if your down with the cold the body needs warm liquid to held kill the cold off and it’s great for keeping … More Tips and tricks#8

Have you ever thought of doubling up the products in your makeup bag? Your favourite lipstick doubles as a stunning cream blush. Concealers make a beautiful eye brightening eye shadow. Your Matt brown eyeshadow palette makes a perfect brow powder Finally my favourite all round product for makeup removal, cleansing , to priming, highlighting and … More Tips and tricks #7 Double ups

Heres a wee #tip&trick for a braid around the front hairline. 1) Take a 3 piece section around 1-2inches thick (smaller for smaller braid) from the front corner of the hairline (either side works) 2) Look away from the mirror and start your first cross of the braid ( if you look in the mirror … More Tips and tricks #6 Braid /plait / pleat.

Pencils are the key!   These are a great starting point! Since the 80’s the mere pencils have been on back burner of most women’s makeup bags but dont be deceived they can be a great tool and the come in great colours to mix it up! Skill set is minimal. All you do is … More Tips and Tricks #5:

Ok this week we are looking at hair. One of my favourite tricks for low maintenance waves! #Bedtime waves, super easy to do, the heat from your head whilst you sleep does all the hard work for you! 1)Use a little product mousse or sometime to give it some holding power. 2) Comb through, part … More Tips and tricks #4

Another week another #tipsandtricks and as we all know 3 is the magic number I thought we’d look at 3 Skin Prep tips because Good skin prep = magic makeup! 1) Rehydrate! I know your’ve heard it a million times before ..but really if you can get used to a large class of tepid water … More Tips and tricks #3

Staying with the lip theme to keep the edges super clean and punchy NYX have a wonderful concealing pencil perfect for applying after your lip stick (and wax sealer!) once again drawing very gently around the outer lip line then gently pat or smudge using your finger or sponge to blend if needed . They … More Tips and tricks #2

Tips and tricks #1 Ever have problems with ‘bleeding’ lip colours ? Love a red lip but the colour fills the ‘laughter lines’ Well fret no more! Rimmel have a wonderful trick stick ! Its a transparent lip liner designed to be drawn around the outer lip line to prevent lipstick bleeding outside the lip … More So guys thought I would have a go at sharing the love with a few tips and tricks of the trade to make life a little sweeter! Any requests let me know!? ….

The Autumn is setting in and its time for change.. after spending the last two years in The Makeup and Beauty Studio in Newington I will soon be moving on to my own wee studio in ‘The Edinburgh Palette’ on London road. it will have hair and makeup facilities along with a photographic studio for … More New Studio!