2016 Beauty Resolutions

Yes I have gone and published at 'Resolution' post, I know we all hate them and never stick to these but you need this in January.

I'm not making you go out and change every product in you beauty cupboard but to make you realise that looking after your skin is very important to your appearance and your confidence.

Ladies if you have a spot you know you want to hide it and not let people see so you pack it will a bunch of concealers until your happy that it's invisible. But no! Thats not the way to do it.

If you look after your skin you won't need to cover and you will want to flaunt your make-up free face. Isn't that what we all want.

Well, keep reading and stick to my advice and I promise you will see a difference. 2016 may be your best beauty year yet.

HAPPY NEW YEAR 2016

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!

Just want to say a massive thank you for the support I have had in the past year. I have put my all into 'Makeupbysophiedowning' last year and i am more than proud and happy to say i have accomplished a lot by my little self.

I started of in the fashion/beauty photographic makeup industry from my passion for creative, statement makeup as I love doing big crazy shoots where i can incorporate lots of ideas, objects and accessories into my art work. (You can see my fashion portfolio on my website HERE)
I don't know what changed but something brought me into the bridal makeup industry and I will never turn back.
Don't get me wrong i will of course carry on doing odd crazy shoots to bring out my creative side but bridal makeup has made me content with my work, maybe because everything is so pretty and romantic, girly and just not stressful as its always about happy times surrounded round happy people.
Not only weddings but making you ladies look fabulous for any occasion from a girls night out to prom makeup is such an amazing job, making you happy and listening to everything you would like is a pleasure for me to make you feel and look your best.
My business is growing in the makeup industry and I am booking up fast so i would like to say a massive thank you and a cheers to the future!

Congratulations to my brides of 2015 and everyone that has got engaged over the festive period. Let me tell you, you have lots of exciting plans to come.
All my brides of 2015 have looked beautiful on their big days and I want to wish them all the best for the future and lots of happy times ahead.
From working with these lovely couples I have also discovered lots of stunning places in and around Derby that I pretty much didn't know existed and gosh did I expect less from my hometown haha.
All the work that gets put into someones special day takes the couple lots of time and thought which is pretty amazing, so well done :* and of course all the businesses that have worked on these weddings with them.

So much has happened and changed for me in the last year and I could be here all day, but I'm not going to put you to sleep going through the 12 months but this post is pretty much to say thank you and to wish you all the best in 2016.
My plans for 2016 are major and want you to keep your eyes peeled on what i have planned next.
Starting with my monthly newsletter tat gets sent out tonight. This contains everything in my makeup world from recent work, special offers for subscribers only, fun competitions for you all to win prizes and lots more.
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A few of my upcoming plans are to work within a bridal shop with my own section where i will be holding Event Nights, Masterclasses and holding bridal trials if needed.
I am so excited and hope that all my plans are here to benefit you.
Feedback and any ideas are more than welcome to be messaged to me, I want to be here for all of your needs.

For any bookings or queries please contact me on:
makeupbysophiedowning@yahoo.co.uk

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Sophie xx

Wedding Trends 2016

Now you've all seen the Make-up trends for Spring 2016 i couldn't help but put a little post together on the Wedding Dress trends, they just caught my eye so much as they're are some stunning designs and ideas that you might want to cooperate in your choice of wedding dress.

So to list a few of the main ones we have:

- Appliques (Lace, Floral & Embellished)
(Christos Costarellos) 

- Lace (Sleeves only & Dresses)
(J.Mendel)

- Cap Sleeves
(Victoria Kyriakides)

- Plunge Necklines
(Ines Di Santo) 

- Keyhole Necklines
(Blush by Hayley Paige) 

- Feathers
(Isabelle Armstrong) 

- Tulle/Tiered Over Skirts
(Jenny Lee)

- Mermaid Dresses
(Rivini by Rita Vinieris) 

- A-Line Dresses
(Alvina Valenta) 

- Peplum (Short) Style
(Oscar de la Renta) 

- Belts
(Victoria Kyriakides)

- Sheer Skirts
(Houghton) 

- Wave Detail
(Rivini by Rita Vinieris) 

- Thigh High Slits
(Victoria Kyriakides)

There are tons of different style trends this season as usual, but there is a style for everyone so the more trends the better for yourself.
A lot of the trends were corporated into one which made me fall in love with them all. I honestly don't know myself what trend that I would choose.

Hope this gave you some inspiration for the choice of your dress, or maybe you have realised that your dress will be bang on trend :D

Sophie xx

AUTUMN/WINTER 15/16 Beauty Trends

My favourite time of year... Definitely not for the weather but I love the trends for Fashion and beauty. The time of year where I dig out my berry shade lipsticks and dark nail polishes.

Im making sure i fill you all in with these trends as soon as i could so you can all get stocked up and look on trend all winter, especially now i don't see us getting any more sunny weather :( but bring on film nights wrapped up by the sofa.

I have put together 4 main trends that also include small extras that will benefit the look. I will also relate to MAC's A/W named trends that match up with more reality looks along with their created face charts of the looks that they are advertising.

Dramatic Grunge

What would winter be without the dark hues!
MAC TREND = Love Worn

- NEW smokey eyes
I love a good smokey eye but some people just can't go too black! Im one of them people, with the New smokey eye look it is a lot more subtly and sophisticated. I still want to see this day and night but don't forget to pair this one with a nude lip.








- Black/Berry Lips
Love, love, love. Don't let anyone tell you you have that colour! There are multiple shades to buy and I can never get enough and this season its not just Matte, try iridescent and play dramatic.



- Graphic Liner (Used on the lower and upper lash line)
Im not just taking about the cat eye. This trends all about smudging, multiple and abstract lines. As long as its bold your on trend!





All these looks were seen on a mix of shows including - Olympia Le-Tan, Trussardi, Emanuel Ungaro, Ermanno Scervino, Bottega Venta Chanel, Dior, Fendi, Rochas, Paco Rabanne, Rick Owens, Rag & Bone Dries Van Noten, Giorgio Armani, Chanel, Ann Demeulemeester.

Accessorise Eyes

MAC TREND - Beautiful and Damned

Glitter/Diamonds - Lines of Diamonds under the lash line and glitter on the tips of your lashes shouts Festive! Don't forget your glitter smokes ladies.

Glossy Lids - High shine eyes which you can create with clear gloss to give the natural look or go for metallic shines on the centre lids or inner corners of the eye. No one can go wrong.

Face Art - Bringing this trend from summers festival look but without the bright colours. The mini tattoo transfers can create a wild night time look with an edge.

Trends seen on = Anthony Vaccarello, Giamba, Jacquemus Mary Katrantzou, Rodarte

Toffee Tones

MAC TREND - Red 70s

Warm Tan - Just because summer has gone doesn't mean we can't still look brown. Keep that glowing tan or just go for a warm blush.

Orange - Gone from pinks to warm oranges, like apricot, coral and mandarin on the eyes, this is a colour that a lot of people are scared to experiment with but there are shades out there for everyone, ill be pulling out my MAC Red Brick eyeshadow out so try this colour and mix it with warm browns for a soft smokey eye.

Trends seen on = Dsquared²,  Moschino, Chloé, Michael Kors Alexander McQueen, Emilio Pucci, Rodarte, Altuzarra, Boss, Bottega Veneta, Stella McCartney

Nude Skin

MAC TREND = Strength of Beauty

Brows - Still wanting that defined face and well groomed look. Ditch the tweezers and get a gel to keep them in place.


Glow - The most beautiful looking skin has a luminous glow but the make-up artists on the shows were not only giving a glow to the face but also to the lips and eyes all to highlight where the light hits.
Hydration - A lightweight foundation which contains a luminous finish to the skin which gives a hydrated translucent look. We still don't want the matte dry skin look in the winter. Keep that after-summer glow.

Trends are seen on = Jil Sander, Donna Karan, Missoni, Boss, Tommy Hilfiger, Marc Jacobs  Lanvin, Christopher Kane, Nina Ricci, Emporio Armani, Paul Smith, Carolina Herrera Gucci, Marni, Ralph Lauren Collection, Alexander Wang, Alberta Ferretti, Haider Ackermann, Lacoste Balenciaga, Nina Ricci, Giambattista Valli.








I think all these trends are wearable unlike some seasons so make the most of it and get them trends bang on for christmas. 
I would love to see your creations of 'Toffee Trends' to see how you all work your oranges. TAG ME!

Sophie xx