Contest:- Your Best Face Forward

My darling Kemi is holding a make-up contest on her facebook page where she'll be giving away from fantabulous prizes! Check these out:

A Quad of MAC eyeshadows(Amberlights,Woodwinked,Coppering and Embark).MAC 239 brush,MAC Viva Glam Gaga Lipstick and a KK beauty eyeshadow base.

NARS eyeshadow in Kuala Lumpur and Urban Decay Zero eyeliner pencil.

KK Beauty Blush Palette

KK Beauty 88 shimmer palette,KK Beauty eyeshadow base,Loreal mascara and 2 KK beauty eyeshadow and blending brush.

My personal copy of Sam Fine Beauty book and new Sam Fine dvd.

New collection Guerlain Idylle perfume and body lotion.

300 grams of Virgin Malaysian Hair from the Real hair boutique

FROCKIT ROCKIT MADE TO ORDER T-SHIRT.

Exclusive Photoshoot with Top UK Photographer Atunbi Adesanmi.

Those are some fantastic prizes. If you're interested in entering here's how:-

*Contestants have to be friends of the "Kemi The Makeup Artist"page on Facebook. 

*Contestants must post a picture of their face with their makeup done(freestyle-no specific theme) on the "Kemi The Makeup Artist page". Beneath your pictures please state the makeup used and also state some of your favorite makeup/hair/skin/lifestyle tips.

*Contestants will get their friends to join the page and also comment on their pictures.

*Pictures with the highest number of comments or likes get a prize.

*There will be up to 10 prizes so as to give a good number of contestants a chance to win.

*Contest open to friends in the UK, Europe,USA and Nigeria.

*Contest is open to only non-makeup artists.

*One of the prizes is service-based (photo-shoot) and you have to be in the London to claim this prize.

*Contest starts May 3rd,2010 and closes June 3rd,2010.Winners will be announced June 10,2010. It will be clear who the winners are as the comments will be visible to all.

And there you have it! Simples! Head on over the facebook and show us your best face ladies. You never know you might just win something nice!

Artist Spotlight: Kemi Kings Imevbore-Uwaga

As a make-up artist there are many artists in the industry that I admire. Some simply for their style and others for who they are and how they work. Today I want to tell you about one of my favorite UK based make-up artists, Kemi Kings Imevbore-Uwaga.

Now to be honest I can't quite remember how I originally got to know Kemi. I do know that it was through Facebook. I think I saw a picture of her work and kinda got hooked from there. Kemi does everything. Bridal, editorial, fashion shoots, the lot! And I have learnt a lot from her.

Stunning!!!

We met in real life at IMATS after almost missing each other and spent ages talking make-up (As you would!) Honestly twas the best time ever. Exchanging tips and tricks on what works in the industry, awkward clients, wish lists etc....! 

Kemi has an amazing ability of turning stressed out brides into beautiful glowing creatures! See for yourself...

I am very fussy about eyebrows (unless unruly brows are called for) and I love how Kemi understands and has mastered the importance of how to shape eyebrows. She loves colour too! Honestly she feels like my long lost sister and she is one of the few make-up artists I know that uses colour on a bride but keeps it good. I hate it when people (and some artists) think that bridal means just plain boring non-descript colours. It's OKAY to have colour on your wedding day! As long as you do it properly!

Recently Kemi started teaching women who want to learn more about make-up. Her classes have  been extremely popular and I am going to attend one soon. Within her class she teaches the art of Gele wrapping. Gele's are a head dress that a lot of African women wear. For Nigerian women it's part of their traditional dress and they are THE experts in their field for it. An example...

Stunning isn't it?  I'm going to attend her next session just so I can learn this art!

Kemi is very patient. We text all the time. In fact I worry that one day she'll block my number with all the questions I ask her! But honestly she is lovely and has been a great working example and mentor to me. Kemi's a hard worker. She's a mom and yet she finds time to keep up to date with the industry whilst maintaining a healthy balanced life style. She's a prolific artist and she always has something new going on. I love that I am forever learning from her. I suspect one day she'll call me up and say, "Guess what?! I'm working on Beyonce today!" and to be honest if she did, I wouldn't be surprised! I would leave a link to her website but that is currently under construction. If you're on facebook, check her out here. Kemi I love you!

Hope you ladies are having a fabulous weekend

Stay Blessed xxx