Phoebe Taylor Makeup Artist

Makeup Artist Kit Hacks

I love sorting out my makeup kit constantly. Nothing excites me more than little tips and tidbits to make life as a busy makeup artist that little bit easier.

Some of these are not rocket science or that new , but I compiled a little list of tips and tidbits that lately have been making my makeup life that more functional.

  1) Dirty Brush Bag

Boots White Plastic Sponge Bag – £2.10

This basic…

How To Be A Good Makeup Assistant

Previous to my “How to get started in Assisting Makeup Artists”   post, I was asked what is considered etiquette on set, shows , shoots etc.

My views and opinions come from my OWN experience. This is my personal advice, from the mistakes I have made (we all do) , to the things I have learned along the way.

1) Be early

Nothing is worse than arriving the same time as the artist (OR LATE!!). Be…

How To Get Started in Assisting Makeup Artists

When I moved to London , I had never assisted a Makeup Artist before. I had no idea where to start, and no one helped me either. I moved with no contacts, no friends or family just a whole lot of ambition and blind faith.

I started by emailing creative agencies , but to no avail I received no replies. It was actually through a Facebook networking group that I was given my first chance to assist a…

As a makeup artist you need ample lighting. I have been on numerous sets , in hotel rooms and backstage where the light is less than desirable. Finding the best lighting solution is difficult as there is so much  to choose from, but I hate having too many gadgets and things to set up. There are many great makeup lights out there, but they are quite pricey, or really heavy and bulky to carry.

I…

Charlotte Tilbury Must Haves

Charlotte Tilbury, the British makeup artist who has taken the beauty industry by absolute storm. Her carefully curated collection ensures attainable glamour, “Easy to use , easy to choose and always irresistible”. Here are some of my top picks; Hollywood Flawless Filter The Luxury Eye Palette “Vintage Vamp” Chic To Cheek Blush “Sex On Fire” Hollywood Beauty Light Wand “Spotlight” Hot Lips “Kim K…

EDITORIAL – “Incongruent Glimmer” No Substance Magazine

No Substance Magazine April 17′ Hackney Wick, London Photography // Beyza Yildirim Styling // Yun Nam Ho Hair// Danilo Brandimarte Model // Ella Kitson @ Linden Staub  

GET THE LOOK: Lilah Parsons for Capital’s Jingle Bell Ball 2016

Capital FM Breakfast presenter Lilah Parsons would have to be one of my favorite faces in the biz. I had the pleasure to make up her up for this years Capital Jingle Bell Ball held at London’s O2 Arena. Lilah’s style is always classy, feminine and on trend and she sure as hell know’s how to work a red carpet (Along with her handsome co-hosts Dave Berry & George Shelley) I absolutely love working…

Maison Marakem Debut Presentation London Fashion Week SS17

September 16th saw myself head the creative team for Makeup at New luxury British womenswear label, Maison Makarem, debuting it’s  SS17 collection for London Fashion Week with a private champagne reception at The Ritz London. The House of MAISON MAKAREM announces its debut collection at The Ritz Hotel London during London Fashion Week. “Neo Opulent”, a new revived luxury, personifying a relaxed…

Girl Squad : Shooting for Ashley James’ New Website

One of my favorite faces Ashley James has launched her new website www.ashleylouisejames.com, and when she asked me to beautify some of her Girl Squad how could I resist? You can see all of the fun things Ashley gets up too, including some of our looks we create together (Video’s coming very soon) see one of our faves looks here;  Get the look : Batman Vs Superman Premiere Makeup Shooting at Jet…

Long before “Contouring” become a daily ritual, were Makeup Artists’ past and present performing this magical task without any of us realizing. Why is it now that there has been sooo much spotlight (or should I say highlight) surrounding his age old technique? Contouring and highlighting has been around for centuries, and would once upon a time be labelled more a corrective aesthetic rather than…

Removing Your Makeup ; Why it’s so important

As far as beauty regimes go, one rule that is SO important yet often “forgotten” after one too many cocktails or just simply being lazy is removing your makeup before you go to bed. When we sleep, our skin does all weird and wonderful things to recover to make sure we are regenerating and looking as youthful as possible. Sleep allows our skin to rejuvenate and to reverse the effects of free…

In My Kit: 10 must have beauty products under £10

Every so often I am always after something that just works and doesn’t cost me a small fortune. I compiled a little list of my 10 MUST HAVE beauty products that I keep in my kit (and my hand bag) that are cost effective and actually work! In no particular order ;   LUSH Lip Scrub £5.50 These little pots of heaven scrubs, buffs and gets the blood flowing through the lips for the perfect pout, …

IN MY OWN WORDS: TFP/Testing- Working for “free” and why is it acceptable ?

It seems the only industry that will “accept”/”expect” working for free is the creative industry. Why is such highly skilled creative art form so undervalued? What exactly is “TFP”/”Testing”? According to Wikipedia; Time for print (or trade for print, test for print, time for pics, TFP, and sometimes print for time, PFT) is a term many online photography communities use to describe an arrangement…

GET THE LOOK- Ashley James hits up London Fashion Week

Model, presenter, TV personality, Radio host, blogger, businesswoman and serious fashionista is just a few of the impressive titles Ashley Louise can add to her repertoire. Hitting the London Fashion Week circuit and it’s exclusive parties I had the chance to create some seriously sassy looks for Ashley. The former Made In Chelsea alum’s newly gingered tresses and adventurous fashion allowed for…