Journal

Bridal beauty, Perth weddings & makeup notes

Tips, timelines and local guides from a decade behind the chair — to help your day run beautifully.

  • Perth Weddings

    Swan Valley vs Margaret River for your wedding

    Swan Valley is a short trip from Perth for a relaxed wine-country day; Margaret River is a three-hour drive for a destination weekend. Here's how to choose.

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  • Perth Weddings

    Perth winter wedding makeup ideas

    Cooler-season Perth wedding makeup: rich-but-soft palettes, a dewy or matte finish chosen for your venue, and a base built to flatter low indoor light.

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  • Perth Weddings

    Perth school ball season: a complete guide

    Perth school ball season runs winter to spring (Jun–Nov). Book your makeup artist 6–8 weeks ahead, plan your look early and you'll glow all night.

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  • Skin Prep

    How to prep your skin before makeup

    Cleanse, hydrate and prime before makeup so it grips, sits smoothly and lasts all day — the simple skin-prep routine I use on every client.

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  • Skin Prep

    The best skincare routine before a big event

    The best pre-event skincare is simple and consistent: hydrate daily, sleep well, and skip new products the week of — so your makeup sits beautifully.

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  • Skin Prep

    Makeup tips for dry skin

    Makeup tips for dry skin: hydrate before base, choose dewy formulas, set lightly. Here's how I keep dry skin smooth and glowing all day.

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  • Skin Prep

    Makeup tips for oily skin

    Make makeup last on oily skin with mattifying prep, a long-wear base built in thin layers, and blotting through the day — not heavier product.

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