The Sunshine Underground - Finally We Arrive

Make-up & Hair: Heather B. Director / Director of Photography & Editor: Dave Aspinall. Producer: Giedre Apanaviciute. Wardrobe: Annike Flo.

When Dave first called me about this music video for The Sunshine Underground, I was intrigued by his noir style concept and LOVED the 80's vibe to the single but ultimately, being a West Yorkshire girl myself (The Sunshine Underground are based in Leeds), how could I refuse!

My job, was to create Make-up & Hair looks for the 3 girls and it was really important to channel the individual characters for each one. Dave had a really clear vision in his head of who the characters were and with the help of Annike's styling I really gained a clear idea of what these girls were about. This influenced not only the finished looks but also the types of products and techniques I used on each girl to keep on character.

A few of my favourite Make-up products used on the shoot were: Bobbi Brown Skin Foundation Stick - Good creamy coverage with a natural look. Bobbi Brown Natural Brow Shaper & Hair Touch Up Gel - Natural Brows. Estée Lauder Double Wear Light - Great coverage with amazing staying power with a matter finish whilst not being too heavy. Estée Lauder Double Wear Maximum Cover - Amazing full, matt coverage that lasts for hours on end. Estée Lauder Stay In Place Gel Eyeliner - Smooth application and long wear. Mac Lipsticks in Russian Red, Chilli and Film Noir. Mac Strobe Cream and Mac Blot Powders.

Fave products used for hair: A Sleek wig. Bumble & Bumble Tonic Lotion - To de-tangle and prep hair. Great on porous or coloured hair. Bumble & Bumble Thickening Hairspray - Pretty much does what it says on the tin. KMS Add Volume Styling Foam - Really great styling mousse, works for most styles. Schwartkopf got2be Blasting Freeze Spray - The ultimate hairstyle freeze spray. A bit of water and Goldwell Pump Freeze Spray helped me do these fine urban finger waves that Sara (the actress) and I loved...

A really great talented team worked on this video, who all worked really hard in various locations across London. Hope you enjoy! If you love the single then you'll be pleased to know you can pre-order their album 'The Sunshine Underground' here.

"And finally..." *she sings in style of track* (see what I did there) here are some brilliant behind the scenes shots by Vobla Unsane.

BRIDES Big Day Look Book - May/June 2014

Make-up & Hair by Heather B using Chanel S 2014 and Bumble & Bumble. Photography: Catherine Gratwicke. Styling: Laura Burkitt.

A Big Day Look Book that was inspired by gilded Victoriana and the rich purples, pinks and velvety opulence of the era. This shoot was pretty spectacular to say the least. Brides had invited Tony Marklew and Javier Salvador from 'Only By Design' to recreate a decadent visual feast fit for a bride, and that they did! The colours, flowers, decor, fabrics, dresses and headwear really inspired my make-up & hair looks here. I used Chanel S 2014 to create the rosy glow and rich stained lip in the pic above left and a more solid rouged lip in the image above right. Hair was prepped using Bumble & Bumble and then pinned up into the first style above and then the second style below. To change hair like this it's all about the prep work!

I also had 4 young children to make-up, Noah, Ophelia, Ruby and Raya seen below. It was just a matter of hair styling and a bit of rouge for these little beauties, so cute!

Here is a pic of our gorgeous model Tatjana behind the scenes with a full block lip, no filter, no photoshop...

See the full editorial in BRIDES Magazine May/June 2014 OUT NOW!

Behind The Scenes - HBJB Shoot

Make-up: Heather B. Hair: Jordan Brumant - HBJB Official 

Behind the scenes on set here, doing Make-up for a 'HBJB Official' promo shoot. Loved creating the different fashion forward looks to suit the different hairstyles and personalities. Proper full on day!