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Did you now that 1 in 4 young Australians is exper

Did you now that 1 in 4 young Australians is experiencing a mental health difficulty. But there’s an even bigger problem, because 70% of those who need help, don’t get it. And, suicide remains the leading cause of death of young Aussies. In 2018, 458 young people in Australia died by suicide. That is 458 too many!

This one is pretty near and dear to me for many reasons.
1. I've been impacted personally by mental health issues and I have experienced suicidal thoughts.
2. I have members of my family and close friends who battle with mental health concerns daily.
3. I have a plethora of nieces and nephews who are growing up in a world that gets more complex and difficult to navigate, increases the likelihood of being impacted by mental heath problems.
4. The teenagers, young adults and kiddywinks today are one day going to be the fabric of our society.
5. Because your mental health matters! You matter! You should be able to access help when you need it. You should feel comfortable enough to reach out for that help when the times comes too.

Do you believe that youth should have greater access to effective services? If you do please toss a coin to my fundraiser! I'm aiming to raise $1000 to go towards helping provide services to youth who struggle with the many mental health challenges tat are present today. Your dollar could be all the difference.
To donat click the link in my bio - MAKE A MOVE FOR YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH

Thank you and bless your cotton socks!

Getting some more length in my hair since shaving

Getting some more length in my hair since shaving it in March 😁
But I also had a crisis of what colour to dye it!!!
In the end I decided on what turned out to be rainbow paddlepop 🤣😂 cause why the hell not? 🤷

I used @arcticfoxhaircolor in Neverland, arctic mist mixed with virgin pink, and arctic mist mixed with aquamarine. It's just what I had on hand 😁

Another amazing shot from a recent shoot with the

Another amazing shot from a recent shoot with the stunning Kahlie and talented @germa_ne 😍

I'm still riding the high of working with these two creatives 😁

Lips, brows and lashes @modelrocklashes
Foundation @faceatelier
Eyeshadow @toofaced
Eyeliner @pretty_vulgar

🖤🖤 MOOD 🖤🖤 A carry on from last week'

🖤🖤 MOOD 🖤🖤

A carry on from last week's #throwbackthursday these are some of the darker, moodier edits from the shoot. I just love the icy, angsty feel of them - don't you? 😍

Don't forget it is #Halloween this month - what will you be?
If you want to get super creative with it this year, DM me and we can create one of your most memorable looks together 🧟🧚‍♂️😈

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Did you know that to boost the efficacy of your sk

Did you know that to boost the efficacy of your skincare it should be cool? 🤔❄️😁

Heat and warmth expand (or open up) your skin's pores, whereas the cooler the temperature the more your pores will contract (close up). This opening and closing is not something highly visible but it can have a huge impact on the results of your skincare routine. If you can, keep things like moisturisers cool so they can help in keeping your pores tight and hydrated.

I've noticed an increase in ads that promotoe a "beauty fridge" - which is essentially a bar fridge fro beauty products - which at first seems ridiculous, right?!?!
Well, it actually a pretty good idea! I mean, a bar fridge is just a tad too big to fit in the bathroom and these smaller "beauty" ones look prety cute and don't take up lots of space.

I haven't tried one yet, but I am interested to know if anyone out there has? What did you pay? Do you think it was worth it?

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You are a Queen, a Princess, the Hero of your own

You are a Queen, a Princess, the Hero of your own story! I loved this shoot where we created both light and dark images. This week is one of our light ones, and next week I'll show you some darker moodier ones. 😈

This is a perfect example of how the hair, the makeup, and the costume all work together to create a whole look.
Too often I see a full face of makeup with flat hair or vibrant hair with a less vibrant face. They need to go hand in hand with each other instead of competing with each other. Like a good marriage! 👰🤵
Some times all you need to pull a fringe out of your ponytail to frame your face, or to put on some mascara and clear gloss. Either of these will lift your look - I promise! 😍

Want more easy and quick tricks? A Makeup or style quickie is your best bet - DM me to find out more 😁

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If you know me, you know I can be a little cheeky

If you know me, you know I can be a little cheeky 😉
I love when I am teaching and let everyone know that skincare is more important than foundation. In fact, a great skincare routine that matches your specific skin type will lead to no need for foundation!
I love telling people this because without fail, every time, at least one person chokes.
"NO FOUNDATION? Oh hell no!"😱

But it's true!

Foundation, concealor, colour correctors, they all hide, mask, blend, adjust... colour! Not texture.
Texture is things like pimples, hair, indented scars, enlarged pores, flaky skin - anything that causes the skin to lose smoothness. They cause little shadows and highlights, however small, that some colour correction just can not fix for everyday wear.

👩‍🎓 So let's be real. If you have a pimple, slathering on concealor isn't going to hide that you have a pimple. It will change the colour, but the bump is still there. Treat the bump, the cause, not the symptom.
For dry flaky skin, applying colour won't change that your skin is dry and flaky - try to find a moisutiser or serum that works for your skin to keep it hydrated (and exfoliate before using it). Treat the skin, not the symptom.

By doing this your makeup will apply nicer, you'll save on makeup and on money buying it, and your skin will be healthier and you can show off that healthy glow ✨🌟🤩

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#tiptuesday #beautytiptuesday #tuesdaytip #skincare #makeuptips

Can we please talk about how stunning Laura is? 😍

This fabulously chill, vibrant, and magnetic person was an absolute pleasure to work with this morning 🤗

I mean, she also likes Meatloaf (singer) so we obviously got along well 😂🤣

Are you getting married or have a big event coming up? I can help you get glammed up in a way that stays true to who you are.
DM me and we will get the ball rolling for you ✌️

I'm a bit of a nerd, a bit of a geek, a lil' weird

I'm a bit of a nerd, a bit of a geek, a lil' weird, and a lil' out of this world 🧙‍♀️🦹‍♀️🧜‍♀️ I make no apologies about it 😁
I was super pumped when we got our final assessment for makeup school which was a prosthetic nose and we had to create our own character around it. 👃

I've come a long way since 2017 with my prosthetics (thankfully haha) but the love of creating characters has not dwindled 😍 It's one of the reasons I love doing makeup and costuming so much - you can create literally anything that you imagine!

Do you know what you want to do for Halloween this year? Hit me up and we can create your perfect Halloween character for 2020 together 🧛‍♂️🧟🧚‍♂️ Jump on it now before I get booked up ☺️

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😍😍😍 I cannot deal!!! 🤩🤩🤩 This sh

😍😍😍 I cannot deal!!! 🤩🤩🤩
This shoot with Kahlie and @germa_ne was absolutely brilliant! Everyone involved was super fun, easy-going and an expert at their part of the vision!

There will be more coming soon but I just had to share this one with you now... Isn't the whole look stunning???

Moments like this make me so grateful to do what I do 🥰 great people, great vibes and great results 🙌🙌

What a fabulous day this was! 😍🥳💛 I find

What a fabulous day this was! 😍🥳💛

I find that Mums can have a tendency to put their kids first to the detriment of themselves. Now to be clear, I am not saying to ignore your kids and live a selfish life - oh my goodness no!
But i do believe that to be a better parent you need to ensure that you take time for you! Recharge your batteries and embrace the things you love. Be the example to your kids to show them that it is ok to say "I need me time".

This day was fabulous because this stunning woman was a mother of 2 (now 3), and had always loved the vintage vibe but didn't think she could pull it off.
We had a styling session together and together we found her the perfect dress and cardi set that let her embrace her love for that era, as well as stay true to her easy-going, fun-loving, and brilliantly witty self.
When she tried the dress on it wasn't a feeling of "oh, I don't know..." it was a resounding "YES! I feel AH-MAY-ZING!" (cue the immediate twirling and smile from ear to ear.)

When you've been trekking around cleaning up after the kids, making sure they don't kill each other, getting their learning in for the day, playing activities and sport with them, feeding them so they don't die... after all this (and more!) you deserve to feel AH-MAY-ZING!

If you're feeling ho-hum in your clothes and want a pick-me-up, DM me for a style quickie and we can get you on track to owning how you look and how you feel 💛💛 There's no better time than the present to make a change 😁🥰

#mums #stylemums #stylingmums #mothers #thankyoumum #youarebeautiful #youareenough #yougotthis #yougothtismumma #yourebeautiful #youreworthit #sundress #funvibes #summer #style #stylecanberra #canberra #styling #stylist #personalstylist #personalstyle #personalstyler #styleinspiration #motherhood #cbr #stylingcanberra #stylinginspiration #styleinspo #stylinginspo #retro

Tired eyes? What about puffiness? Are your eyes on

Tired eyes? What about puffiness? Are your eyes on the smaller side?👀
You can add life to your look, reduce the perception of puffiness, and add depth and dimension by connecting your eyeshadow both underneath your eye, and on your eyelid. 👁

This is a common mistake I see people do where they only apply eyeshadow on their eyelid on top of their eyes, instead of around their eyes - like a hug. 🤗
I've had clients that were very reserved about trying this and thought it looked silly... until we put mascara on the lower lashes! Then they loved it! 😍

It's a really simple and quick way to take your look from average to gorgeous, and it is with products you are already using. 🥳

Give it a try and let me know how you go 😁

If you found this quick tip useful, then you'll love a makeup quickie where the advice is tailored to your unique features and personality! DM me for more info on how to lock in your online makeup quickie asap 💄💋

#makeup #makeuptutorial #makeuplooks #makeupartist #makeupideas #makeupartistry #tiptuesday #Tiptuesdays #makeuptricks #makeuptips #makeuphacks #makeuptipsandtricks #eyeshadow #eyeshadowlooks #mua #canberra #cbr #canberramakeupartist #howto #Makeuphowto #learnmakeup #learnmakeuponline #makeupeducation #beautytips #mascara #eyelooks #eyelashes #lashes #howtobeauty #howtomakeup

I'm making a move for mental health this October.

I'm making a move for mental health this October. 🚶‍♀️💃🏋️‍♀️

If the youth are our future we need to help them get there!
The world has changed ALOT since I was a teenager, but it has changed drastically in the past 12 months. I can't imagine the pressures, confusion, and stress that the youth of today are under. 🤯🥺😖

I've set a goal of raising $1000 to go towards helping @reachout_aus provide young people with the support they need to be happy and well. 🤝🙌👏

Just like you never know the difference a smile can make to someone's day, you don't know the immense difference a dollar can make to providing youth the services they need to make it through. 😁💵☀️

I am aiming to raise $1000 for moving 60 minutes minimum each day of October. I would love it if you could join me in support the youth of today by throwing in a few coppers to help. 🙏🤸‍♀️💰

Your contribution to tackling youth mental health is appreciated, Thank you! 🥰😁😍
https://www.makeamove.com.au/fundraiser/jactravers

How beautiful is this dark coloured lip? 😍💋🖤

Not all dark lip colours are made equal so it is important that you work a dark lip to suit your features and your colouring. If done wrong... it can be disastrous! 😱
It can cause your lips to look thinner, unbalanced, or super obvious (in a bad way - like a train wreck).
Done right and it can help you look sultry, confident, and enhance the inherent beauty you have. 🥰

Not sure how to do it? Hit me up for a Makeup Quickie in the DM's and we can get you sorted without you having to leave the house! Winning!

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When you apply eyeliner, do you drag it across you

When you apply eyeliner, do you drag it across your lashline? 🤔
I ask because dragging it can be the problem in creating a clean, crisp line. 😬

So lets fix that! Woo! 🤩

If you use a gel or liquid liner, try pressing it into place with a flat or angled eyeliner brush. The bristles should be compact and synthetic, but short and sturdy. Pressing it into place will also give you more control and precision on the placement of the product.

If you use pencil or felt liners, try keeping your lashline tight with your other hand to avoid bumps from your skin folding and bunching in on itself as you draw the line.

If you liked this tip, then you'll love a Makeup Quickie where the advice is personalised to your unique features and beauty. Interested? DM me to book your online session 📩💄💋

Attending a wedding today as a guest! Not the make

Attending a wedding today as a guest! Not the makeup artist 😱
Just makes me think about my own wedding last year and how we got to celebrate our own way and with the people we love to spend time with 🥰

I think it is so important that your wedding day reflects you and your partner, so if that means having bright hair, 2 tiaras and making your dress... DO IT! 😁 (Just be prepared to feeling very tired after haha)

How far in advance is too far, and how close is to

How far in advance is too far, and how close is too close?

Some brides like to use their trials for a special day, like a birthday party or going out for dinner.
Most brides like to keep their look under wraps until the big day (except for the bridesmaids fo course).

I would ask that whichever you choose, bear in mind that a lot can change between your trial and your wedding. Ideally, 1 - 2 months out from your wedding is a safe timeframe, as well as allowing time to ensure that the right products and skincare are prepared for you.

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"I find I have to be the sad clown: laughing on th

"I find I have to be the sad clown: laughing on the outside, crying on the inside." ~ James Gandolfini

Another throwback to when I was studying and we had a go bald caps!
Have you ever tried one?

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I title this BTS shot... Creepin' 😂🤣😂🤣

I title this BTS shot... Creepin' 😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣

Had an absolute BLAST yesterday with the super fun and effervescent Kahlie 🥰
I cannot wait to see the awesome photos @germa_ne took 🤩

My friends, I am telling you... The creativity was coursing, not just flowing, but screaming through! Sometimes the people you work with make all the difference and really elevate the vibe ✌️🔥😁

I am hands down going through hair withdrawals at

I am hands down going through hair withdrawals at the moment 🤣😂

This is about a year ago when I played around with some yellows and orange colours as opposed to my normal aqua/teal and blue.
I tend to like it for about a day then end up back in the cool tones haha

What is your fave hair colour?

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