Schön! Exclusive editorial - Midnight In The Tropics

Make Up and Hair: Heather B. Photographer: Alyssa Boni. Stylist: Maya Linhares-Marx. Nails: Jessica Thompson. Retouch: Timothy Bennett.

I have been bursting to share this and finally it is published! Hurrah! See full Schön! Online Exclusive editorial here! 

This editorial is a thing of beauty and of course it would be, as it was the brainchild of the very talented Alyssa Boni who Art Directed and shot the lot.

I used only one pot of MAC pigment in Marine Ultra to cover the model... yes just one! Those little blighters go a looooong way, fact. I also used MAC Eye Kohl in Blooz to define the eye. Hair was a SLEEK wig (I kid you not) that I trimmed to suit and then the finishing styling was done using Bumble & Bumble products.

As for the jewellery... WANT!

Queen of Hearts - Like a Drug

Make Up & Hair by Heather B, Styling by Oliver Vaughn, Video directed by Robert Francis Muller.

'You give me a ruuuuush, love feels like a drug... oh whooaaaa ah ah oh...' Catchy, no?

Editorially inspired make-up and hair for Queen of Hearts new music video for 'Like a Drug'. 2 make-up looks, 2 hair styles and check out those cheek bones! Gorgeous!

You'll be pleased to hear you can download her new album now here!

'oh whoooaaaa ah ah oh...' *dances off waving arms*

Zoe Ball - OFF AIR

Make-up: Heather B, Hair: Sally O'Neill.

Working with Zoe is always proper good fun, J'adore her and this new venture is no exception... May I introduce you to... drum roll please... Zoe Ball OFF AIR, NEW YouTube channel! Heres the bit about the channel...

The cameras have stopped rolling, the mic has stopped recording, now we go behind the scenes with Zoe Ball who, for the first time, is inviting us into her home for unprecedented access to her world.

This is a magazine show like no other, celebrating food, music, film, celebrity and lifestyle. Expect her famous friends to pop round and show her an amazing recipe or two, beloved musicians from around the globe playing exclusive sets, access behind the scenes at her favourite events and much more.

Unprecedented, unscripted and unlike any other show....This is ZOE BALL OFF AIR.

After you've whet your appetite with the trailer and first FAKEAWAYS video, SUBSCRIBE so you don't miss a thing! NEW VIDEOS EVERY FRIDAY! GO GO GOOOOOO!!!

Make-up for Clare Maguire

It's all about the eyes. Here I did simple make-up with the emphasis on the eyes using Bobbi Brown Gel Eyeliner and Ardell Individual Lashes.

Not only gorgeous, Clare has a beautiful voice and is an uber talented song writer. Listen here.

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!

Introducing... Secaina Hudson

Make-up & Hair: Heather B. Shot by: Joseph Sinclair. Styling: Oliver Vaughn. 

"I ain't with you today and I ain't with you tomorrow so, you should go pack your things and go back to where you came from oh" catchy right?

Secaina keeps it real in her debut video for her track 'I Ain't With You'. No gimmicks, no fuss, just her, all filmed on Super 8 by Joseph Sinclair.

I kept her Make-up simple using MAC products. Strong brows, smudged eyeliner with a hint of neutral pink on the lips for the photo shoot and a red stained lip for the video. Hair simply scraped back into a ponytail.

This entire shoot really captures Secaina's laid back but no messing vibe... and she ain't messing, 'cause this is a TUNE if ever I've heard one!

Here's some behind the scenes pics... See if you can spot Wayne, Secainas manager multi-tasking to the max! Emailing / directing / being DJ / doggie sitting... is there no end to this mans talents?! And of course Joseph's unbelievably cute assistant, Stewie Sinclair the Yorkiepoo!

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!

Julian Hakes: Mojito Shoes Shoot

Make-up & Hair: Heather B - Shot & Directed by: Tyson Sadlo. 

Just found the above images and 'behind the scenes/look book' video of a shoot I did a year ago for Julian Hakes - Mojito Shoes. 3 models, various hair and make-up changes and different locations around London working out of the back of a van (A-Team Van Obv.) made for a full on, fun packed day. I love it when a plan comes together - Hannibal Smith (Tyson Sadlo).

Hairstylist for the day!

Here I am solely focussing on hair for a change, with the fabulous Louise Constad adding the finishing touches to make-up.

Louise shares her knowledge by teaching make-up on her 'Beauty Queen Workshops' and on the last day of the 5 day course her students do a full-on photoshoot, giving them their first portfolio images.

I did different hairstyles to compliment the myriad of make-up looks her students created. Here are some of the results shot by Diana Gomez, wigs courtesy of Lisa Laudat...  I'm often asked about courses by people wanting to learn make-up and I 100% recommend Louise's course. For more information click this link... http://www.beautyqueenworkshops.com/

Ben Earl: Trick Artist

Make-up: Heather B - Photographer: Alyssa Boni.

Now while I know men's make-up isn't always that excitingly blog worthy, I do love this pic of Ben Earl from our shoot the other week. Ben has great skin already so it was just a case of a bit of Nars - Pure Radiant Tinted Moisturiser and he was camera ready.

Make sure you tune in TONIGHT to see his new show 'Ben Earl: Trick Artist' on Channel 4 at 9pm... http://youtu.be/pVe_SuEm9Uo

A*M*E at No.1 Celebration!

JUST in case you hadn't heard (and if not, shame on you)... A*M*E is at No.1 in the UK charts and has remained there for 2 whole weeks, with Duke Dumont's 'Need U (100%)'. By way of a small blog celebration, I've knocked together this picture tribute if you will, just some of the fun make-up times we have had up until now. Congratulations A*M*E! #proud

Now get your lugholes round this... enjoy! http://youtu.be/aMHWsdVIpLo

A*M*E Beauty Junkie

Here's an insight into A*M*E's fave make-up and beauty products for ASOS Magazine. Including products that I've used on A*M*E for her music videos like MAC Pigments and SMASHBOX Lid Primer. Make-up by me, using one of A*M*E's faves on the lips, MAC Ruby Woo.

BAFTA Fever with Zoe Ball!

Make-up: Heather B - Hair: Nicole Goodman.Working with Zoe Ball for BAFTA was an absolute privilege and trés exciting!

We went for fresh, understated, polished make-up with an emphasis on the eyes - truly Bafta! Waterproof eye make-up was in order too, to survive the red carpet down pour. Smashbox - Waterproof Shadow Liner is brilliant applied as an eyeshadow, especially smudged underneath the lower lashes. It's soft so can be applied and blended like an eyeshadow. Once on, it won't budge, it won't flake and will last all day.

So ok, it might have been freezing cold temperatures, raining hard and even snowing! But I've got to admit. When we had Ben Affleck, George Clooney and wait for it... Bradley Cooper *swoon* in our sights, all at the same time... boy was it worth it!

Watch the red carpet highlights with Zoe Ball here... http://bcove.me/3evizet5 Plus her backstage interview for the 'Best Film' award here... http://bcove.me/thisv2dk

A*M*E LIVE Launched at Red Bull Studios

Make-up & Hair: Heather B - Stylist: Tamer Wilde.

LOVED creating these purple peepers for A*M*E's live performance of 'Play The Game Boy' with Annie Mac. Talk about POP!

A*M*E 'Play The Game Boy' Video - Behind the scenes

Make-up: Heather B - Stylist: Tamer Wilde.

Here's A*M*E with a sneaky 'behind the scenes' peak at her video for 'Play The Game Boy'... K-POP inspired, bright-animated make-up, paints and pigments galore and I loved every minute of it!

If you haven't seen the full video yet, you can watch it by clicking here.

A*M*E in WE LOVE POP!

Styling: Tamer Wilde - Make-up & Hair: Heather B.

Another A*M*E shoot and interview published in We Love Pop Magazine, predicting the STARS OF 2013. I told ya! Watch this space!

I used IMAN & MAC Make-up for this look. Lippy is MAC Morange with a bit of Vegas Volt... Mwaaahhh!

We Love Pop Magazine, Issue 20 is OUT NOW!

A*M*E's story in FADER

Make-up: Heather B. Photography: Leonie Hampton, FADER Magazine, Issue 82

Even though you can't really see my make-up handy work, I thought I would share this with you anyway as I really, really love this picture of A*M*E taken by Leonie Hampton for FADER Magazine, Issue 82-Photo Issue. Check out Kim Taylor Bennett's story on A*M*E here... GEN F: AME.

A*M*E - BBC Sound of 2013

Photographer: Amit and Naroop - Stylist: Tamer Wilde - Make-up: Heather B

Having worked with A*M*E since her first ever viral music video 'City Lights' I know how amazingly talented she is and just how hard she has been working so I am thrilled to see her listed on the BBC Sound of 2013.

To give you an idea, previous winners have included Adele, 50 Cent, Ellie Golding and Jessie J to name a few.

Here are some links to A*M*E's music so far: Play The Game Boy - Find A Boy - Ride or Die and as championed by Annie Mac on Radio 1, Need U 100% - Duke Dumont feat A*M*E, available to buy from Beatport NOW! I've been banging on for quite some time now, but really... WATCH OUT WORLD, HERE COMES A*M*E and about time too!

UV Bond girl-esque editorial

Photographer: Andrew Robert Fox - Stylist: Amy Li - Make-up & Hair: Heather B.

Here's a very bond girl-esque swimwear shoot I did the make-up and hair on last year that was published as the 'Editor's Pick' in HUF Magazine here.

I found it really interesting experimenting with different UV make-up, paint and textures to achieve the looks we wanted. Not quite as easy as you might think but hey! That's the arty, design geek in me. Love these two graphic images especially.

What do you think?