Rachel Buxton
Hair and make up Supervisor
Insta: racheyroo2004

Q1- What training have you done to get to where you are today?

A- I did A-levels, then a degree in makeup for the performing arts, at London College of Fashion. I’m doing constant training to keep up to date on skills, so much is constantly changing. For example….. airbrushing, barbering, laying on hair, afro hairstyling, afro hair cutting, …… so many courses are available!!

Q2- Did you do any work experience after your initial training?

A- I did so much work experience after qualifying. When you start out you need to make contacts and get your face out there so work experience is vital. You want to be helpful and keen so the team says, let’s take him/her as a trainee. It’s so difficult to get into the industry as mostly it’s on recommendations you get jobs. Work experience is a vital way in. You also learn so much…… you’re in a crowded room learning from 10’s of artists, pick their brains and treat it as a free day’s training!!!!!! Also, we don’t know much when we qualify, ok we can do things we’ve just learnt on our course, but there’s soooo much more to learn.

Q3- What was your first job in the industry?

A- My first job was on French and Saunders MANY years ago…..

Q4- What pro tips can you give new mua’s / hairstylists starting out? And how to get into the industry?

A- Keep putting yourself out there. As I said work Experience is the best way to get known. Make yourself indispensable….. clean brushes, make tea and coffee. (Write down how someone drinks it then just keep making cups….! ) We all want good people on our teams but if you show your kind and thoughtful this goes a long way. clean/tidy stations, sweep the floor, been seen to be doing stuff. Don’t wait to be asked. A good trainee will get taken from job to job, you can’t live without one. Make yourself that one!!! Send emails to supervisors rather than designers, they tend to book people. Still, write to designers of course but send to supervisors too. The internet gives so much info now, social media.
Don’t be deterred if people don’t reply, leave it a week then try again, you know what it’s like, oooo I will reply later then you forget!!

Q5- What’s been your biggest challenge and favourite job to date?

Each job comes with its own sets of challenges…. That could range from a tricky brief, weather, difficult actors, tight budgets….. so much effects our job.
I think working in the arctic was a huge challenge, things freezing, and products changing/ reacting differently in the cold weather, even set bags freezing and cracking….. who Knew that would happen!!!! But we all work together, learn and get there in the end!!!

ALEXANDRA SCOTT
Hair and make up artist
Ethical Health & Wellness: alexandrascott.arbonne.com

Alexandra has been a professional hair and make-up artist for almost 20 years. To date she has enjoyed an extensive international career; teaching in colleges, working in the West End in London, fashion shoots, commercials, promotion and special events, as well as many TV shows, Netflix dramas and blockbuster feature films. Her credits include, ‘Life of Pi’, ‘The Great Gatsby’ and ‘Mad Max 4: Fury Road’, for which makeup won a BAFTA and an Oscar. Alexandra is passionate about her work and loves to make people feel special whilst demonstrating how to achieve great results for themselves. She has teamed her skills up with ARBONNE Health and Wellness knowing that they too share the same ethical and green morals.

Q1- What training have you done to get to where you are today?

A- I come from an art background and first earned a pre-degree National Diploma in Art Foundation Studies. Although I loved doing my own and friends makeup I was involved in school drama productions and was obsessed with horror films and all of the creature creation in the old Ray Harryhausen movies. Up until that point it had not occurred to me that I could train and do it as a career. There were very few makeup courses nationwide at that time and, of course, no social-media. It was at the college Open Day that I discovered and knew this is exactly what I was meant to do! I then completed a 2-year full-time Diploma in Media Make-Up and SFX. The course provided additional certificates in Wig-making, Hairdressing, as well as Period Hairstyling. I qualified in 2000 with ‘Best Student of the Year’ Award.

Later in my career, I gained a Training and Assessment Certificate which enabled me to teach hair and makeup to college students at the highest level. I believe attending college is essential to providing the foundation for your skill and comprehension but that you acquire most knowledge and fine-tune your skills once you are working in the industry. Learning is on-going as products, technology and media develop.

Q2-  Did you do any work experience after your initial training?

A- Most definitely! Even after years of experience in London, when I emigrated to Australia I had to start from scratch again and take a few low paying hair and makeup jobs to get my foot in the door. You have to seize opportunities and put yourself out there to gain contacts by showing your ability and keenness to learn. If you are good, work hard and are likeable then it does pay-off. It’s a tough industry to break into, with even more people trying to become HMUA’s than ever before, so if you’re not self-motivated, disciplined, and determined enough then someone who is will replace you. However, you must also know your worth and not allow others to take advantage. Once you feel competent, be confident and learn how to negotiate. Weigh the job up to decide whether it is worth it. You should only agree to the work experience if you feel it is something to help you progress and/or lead to paid work. You have to be business-minded. Having said that, don’t expect the ‘big-bucks’ when you are starting out. Your prices should reflect your level of ability and experience.

Q3- What was your first job in the industry?

A- I was fortunate to get my first paying job as an HMUA only weeks after completing my course. I was employed to work on a music video called ‘True Love Never Dies’ by Flip ‘n’ Fill. I remember being very nervous as I was working solo making up the singer and main cast members. Although it will be dated now, I am still proud of my work on it! It definitely pushed my comfort zone. In that short time, I learnt a lot about production running, budgeting and scheduling. I got this job by first doing unpaid work for the producer of the music video. He produced many local projects as well as providing headshots for actors. I was introduced to him by the hair & makeup designer of the Liverpool-based film, ‘Al’s Lads’, which I also did some work experience straight out of college.

Q4-  What pro tips can you give new MUA’s / Hairstylists starting out? And how to get into the industry?

A- I believe it’s important to be a team player. You have to collaborate with a variety of people and, often, several departments so you must be able to get along with others whilst communicating your ideas and being confident in your decisions. If you are truly determined to succeed, work hard, build your resilience and keep knocking on doors, the statement ‘it’s WHO you know, not WHAT you know’ is true to a certain extent.
While starting out, you should volunteer for as much work experience as possible. You just never know where it’ll lead. Take initiative and contact local photographers, production companies, theatre companies, salons, other hair and makeup artists, etc and offer your services. Invite/request a meeting, show them samples of your work and ask for advice and to help with other leads. Always make the effort to find out people’s names to address them personally. Keep track of who you’ve spoken to and when. Don’t be afraid to go back to them if you haven’t received a reply or it’s been a while since your initial correspondence. Polite persistence pays off.

Unless you know exactly what you want to do, I would suggest gaining experience in different fields and media to broaden your skill-set which makes you more employable. Once you have some experience you can decide where you want to establish yourself. As I mentioned earlier, learning is on-going. Always keep your eyes and ears open and note how things are done. If you don’t know how to do something then don’t be afraid to say, or, if the situation allows, have a go yourself! Practice makes perfect. Like with anything, the more you do the better you get. Take well-lit and focused photographs of your work and use social media to your advantage. Once you’ve got a decent portfolio and are making money, invest in having a website made and advertise wherever you can. Attend local events and offer promotions to build a client base, your portfolio, experience and speed. Build professional networks too. You will need them.

Q5-  What’s been your biggest challenge and favourite job to date?

A- I believe the biggest challenge of working as an HMUA is the long and unpredictable hours. It makes it difficult to plan ahead and you have to be willing to drop everything last minute. I have lost count of the important and social events that I have had to miss or cancel. One job often leads to the next so jobs can be hard to turn down to take time off. Depending on the field of the industry, the work can also be seasonal. Therefore, not providing a steady income all year round. Self-employment is not secure so I would advise anyone to support your passion with another income stream, preferably residual. Having said that, apart from the last few years when I became a mum, I worked continuously. I had built a good reputation which did allow me to go travelling on many adventures too. It is hard to pick a favourite job as I have loved so many for different reasons. I absolutely loved working in theatre, it was such good fun! My first theatre job was working on the touring Disney production of ‘Beauty & the Beast’. I got the job by first doing work experience at my local theatre where I met the manager and he recommended me to their team. I was only meant to be employed for 6 weeks, but within a week, I was offered a full-time contract and ended up touring with the production for 18 months! This was the real making of my career and inevitably led me to London. Another standout job was being part of the creative process on ‘The Great Gatsby’ whilst living in Sydney, Australia. I was credited as a Hair & Make-Up Assistant, working on/with the main cast, supporting cast and establishing looks for the supporting artists. Director Baz Luhrmann and his costume designer wife, were incredibly detailed in developing every character’s look, so far as, even the 300 supporting artists had a character name!

Liz Phillips
Hair and make up designer
Insta- liz_p_make_up

Q1- What training have you done to get to where you are today?

A – My journey has been a long one.
I’ve always wanted to be a Make-Up Artist since I was a little girl.
My favourite films growing up were The Neverending Story, Labyrinth, Legend. Any kind of monster movie, bad 80s horror, Sinbad etc.

I never wanted to make people pretty I wanted to make monsters and creatures!
My school classically had no idea where to send me to I got sent to a hairdressing and beauty college. Little did I realise at 16 that this is actually a part of the job. I lasted a year before I dropped out in search of a proper make-up school. I wish I’d finished!
At 17 I was still too young to go to the holy grail of The London College of Fashion so I got a part-time job and waited till I was 18 to apply.

I spent 2 years at LCF and as I was still only 20 and quite shy, I searched for another course and an adventure to find my adult feet in the world.
I chose Scotland for an old fashioned ‘Uni’ experience and at 21 moved my whole life to Glasgow for a 2 year HND in Make-Up Artistry course. I had the best time and really had the chance to grow up away from home.

Upon coming back to London, I realised I had no idea how to get started. I have no connections in the industry. I worked for a bit in Charles Fox (a theatrical make up shop in Covent Garden) and eventually found myself working as a casual wig and makeup person in The Opera House.

Over the next 4 years, I worked on both the opera and ballet and jumped between a few West End shows as a swing and managed to combine working at the Coliseum as well!

All through this time I learned so much about wigs but continued to contact people, do courses and attend events to meet Designers, doing dailies and small jobs for magazines and commercials mostly.

Q2- Did you do any work experience after your initial training?

A- I think it’s important to limit the amount of work we do for free. Everyone needs to live and pay bills and people can take advantage.

I did a couple of student films (one whilst I was still at college and one after) and quickly realised they don’t lead to paid work.

I did a lot of test make ups with photographers for very little money and the prints in exchange. Again I realised I didn’t want to go into Editorial or Fashion so this was largely a waste of my time so I stopped.

I found short courses way more useful in gaining further experience and meeting people in the Industry.

Q3- What was your first job in the industry?

A- My first proper job as I see it is my first film.
The Dark with Sean Bean and Maria Bello that I was lucky to be Trainee on when I was 25 with Oscar winning Make-Up Designer Sarah Monzani.

I was still bouncing between wig work and odd editorial shoots but contacting people and attending everything I could when I saw Sarah at The Make-Up Magazine Tradeshow. Everyone as bugging her with cv’s and as I didn’t, it got her attention and she asked for my number. I got a call a few days later and my first proper film job as her main team Trainee! I was over the moon.

Q4- What pro tips can you give new mua’s / hairstylists starting out? And how to get into the industry?

A- My only real secret for getting started is dedication.
My mantra was always someone’s got to do it so why shouldn’t it be me?

It took over my life for a good 10 years before I really felt I was getting anywhere. I read the books, got the magazines  went to Trade shows, Union meetings, emailed and wrote letters to Designers and Production Companies, phoned people, did short courses, and went to any other event to do with the industry I could.

You will start to meet the right people and they will start to remember your name. Although do remember there is a very fine line between being keen and stalking 🙂

Q5- What’s been your biggest challenge and favourite job to date?

A- Hmm biggest challenge and favourite job…
I worked as a daily a lot on War Horse so to say you have worked on a Spielberg is pretty amazing and big films are always fun. The big scale spectacle of it all is why we all want to do the job let’s be honest!

Being in a full-size recreation of the trenches surrounded by 100s of background actors and horses was amazing!

I was also lucky enough to do some days on Harry Potter, mainly with the goblins. The sets were always so detailed and mind-blowing, especially Gringotts Bank, wow.

Biggest Challenge,
Things go wrong or unexpected things happen a lot on set so you learn to roll with it and think on your feet.

When I was Trainee on The Dark, I was in another unit on my own. This had never happened to me before. I was looking after a double little girl with a wig sewn on who was being dangled off a cliff. As you do.

I did checks and then noticed Sophie, the young actress playing the little girl run past me with a different hairstyle and I knew it was direct continuity! I had to find my voice and shout to a whole professional crew that I needed them to stop lowering her over the side as her hair was wrong and I needed to fix it. I had to cut the wig off (it had been stitched on as it was really windy!) in the back of a minibus with no guidance from anyone that I was doing the right thing. Everyone was cross at me holding things up but I was right and saved the shots from being useless and needing to be reshot! Terrifying at the time but I’m glad I did it.

Also my first Design Job, Clique, series 2.
Following up on an existing show and keeping the Actors, Execs, Producers and Directors happy. Phew! Nerve-wracking but so much fun! One of my most memorable work experiences for sure!

Natasha Livesey
Hair and make up trainee
Insta- tashliveseymakeup

Q1- What training have you done to get where you are today?

A- When I first left school I thought I wanted to be a Fashion Designer so I studied Art and Design: Fashion at college but soon realized this wasn’t for me (pattern cutting and me: no no no!). I then went on to do a Level 2 Beauty Therapy qualification. I enjoyed this but found it wasn’t creative enough so I also did a Level 3 Media Makeup qualification – all at my local college. At the time I was 21 and knew that I had some travel, fun and general growing up that I wanted to
do so I moved to Ibiza and got a job at the incredible Kiss My Fairy! What started as a part-time Body Painting job which I thought would keep me busy for 1 or 2
seasons turned into 7 glorious summer seasons! At season number 5 I think? Karen advised me to return to my training in order to follow my
dreams of working in Film and TV. – Thank you The World’s Best Mentor! I moved to London and completed a Level 5 HND in Specialist Makeup at West Thames College. I graduated in 2018. I have also just done a 6-week intensive Barbering Course at the London School of Barbering.

Q2- Did you do any work experience after your initial training?

A- I was quite lucky to go straight into working as I have friends that already work in the industry and
by recommendation I landed a few jobs which led to more. However, I did do some Work Experience at Phantom of the Opera in the west end, which I got through my lovely tutor at college, Tanya who is head of makeup at Phantom. This was great because I had never really seen how theatre works
and it also led to some paid work at the end of last year as a Swing in the Wig Department!

Q3- What was your first job in the industry?

A- My first job was a TV interview for Dame Jane Goodall for Discovery TV. I was very nervous giving her high status – she had come to the interview straight from a meeting with Prince Harry at Buckingham Palace!!! However, she was extremely lovely and actually preferred to do her own hair and makeup so I was just there for checks!

Q4- What pro tips can you give to any new mua’s / hairstylists starting out? And how to get into the industry?

A- I am still very new to the industry so I myself am still starting out, but my main advice would be to be prepared to work hard, never say no and always have a smile on your face. Starting out and being a Trainee (The first step after college) is tough, work isn’t always regular until you get a contracted job. I suggest a side hustle or 2!
When I started studying I got a job at M.A.C working in their Pro store 3 days a week, I’m still there now! Getting a part-time job on a makeup counter is great to help pay the bills but also to get free makeup training too, also most brands offer a good staff discount so its a great way to build your
kit. Job’s will come up super last minute, be prepared to drop social plans and go with a smile on your face because it could lead to more work 🙂

Q5- What has been your biggest challenge and favourite job to date?

A- I would say that my biggest challenge has been to learn not to compare myself to others. At 29 I’m a bit older than most Trainee’s, and living in London working numerous job’s, long hours, sometimes 7 days a week it can be tough but everyone has their own path and with that comes experience. Be positive and focus on your goals and they will happen! 🙂 My favourite job has to be: **other than Kiss My Fairy of course!!** Working as a Crowd Trainee on Endeavour which is a Drama on ITV. I was lucky enough to work on most busy crowd days and even got to go to Oxford – which was beautiful! The series is set in 1970 and a dream for me because I love a Period Drama! I learned so much and it has definitely confirmed that TV and Film is the industry for me.

HELLO, IBIZA 50% OFF LIPSTICK!

We hope you have enjoyed this months blog and found some useful information to help you with your artist journey! To celebrate our Ibiza opening we have 50% off our long-lasting liquid lipsticks in-store and online! Offer ends midnight on the 20th July 2020.

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1.   I WOKE UP LIKE THIS

Need to get ready for those House & Zoom parties or those late night chats with bae? Be sure to go from au natural to oh la la with this everyday glow tutorial from our very own KIKI and glam queen @laurenfinneyx  

2. GIMME GRUNGE

Not feeling so glam, sick of all this online glow? Oh, we hear you sis! Fear not our resident cool cat @fayeflemingmakeupartist has brought you this alternative GRUNGY GLAM 

3. GLITTERBOX GLITZ

Have you been listening to the Glitterbox & DefectedRecords #virtualfestivals. They have defo been keeping us 💃💃.  You requested a glitter eye tutorial, so here is one better from the queen of glitter herself @tashlivesey.makeup   – SMOKED OUT GLITTER EYE  for  @glitterbox straight from your living room! ✨

4. HAIR FROM HELL

We feel you, the roots, the greys, the I’m having to blow-dry my own hair!!! When we asked you how we could help in lockdown one hair tutorial was requested above all others! How to do an OH SO FABULOUS FISHTAIL. Thanks to our gorge girl and hair queen @hollymac.hair for saving us all!

5. DIFFERENT DAY DIFFERENT MOOD

On this rollercoaster called lockdown, our moods can be as up and down as the Big Dipper!! Dress your face to match your mood! Power up your day with a red lip, go for a classic stay at home glam or have a mini festival in your front room! Thanks to our girl the fabulous @eyebizamakeup for all these looks!

KMF LOVES

Since we have a mini army of MUA PROS with over two decades experience we want to bring you some insider tips on cult products we have in our make up bags or new products we think you need to know about!

Sadly as we don’t all have KMF GLAM SQUAD on hand 24 hours a day sometimes we need a little helping hand! This month we wanted to let you know about an amazing new product by one of our absolute faves and a brand we use religiously in store from the queen of make up Charlotte Tilbury! Check out her new eyeshadow palettes specifically for your eye colour! Whether your eyes are  beautiful blues , gorgeous green or heavenly hazel use this magic trick to make them pop!

THANK YOU

As with every month all there is to say is thank you for taking the time to read this month’s blog! As a little treat never hurt anybody!!! Use code THANKYOU20 for 20% off everything and we have 50p shipping worldwide!!

Don’t forget that frontline staff also get an extra special personal thank you once in Ibiza, with 20% off all inshore services or FREE glitter patches!

#Staystrong #Stayglam #Stayhome #Allinittogether

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We hope you are all doing ok!!! We know in the current climate everything feels very uncertain. This months blog is a little update from Ibiza to ease any worries you may have about the summer ahead and let you know that we are #allinittogether 

THE UPDATE –

We understand your concerns and understand your trip might be postponed. We are in contact with the local authorities and at the present we are taking all precautions as recommended by local health authorities to protect the island. However at this present moment we are still operating as normal for summer 2020 until we receive further notice. This means our current terms as listed on our website still apply at present.

We understand travel restrictions are being frequently updated so if you receive flight cancellations please send me confirmation and we can refund your deposit straight away.

If your travel dates change and you would like to change your appointment that’s fine too just get in touch!

Getting in Touch – 

If you contact us via Instagram or Twitter you will be speaking to Jodie

By Facebook  it’s Karen

By email it’s Gemma

To email it’s  info@kissmyfairy.com

WE ARE OPEN – 

Whilst everything around us seems so unpredictable, we want to let you know that we are still running,  posting, creating, planning, shipping and selling as usual. We hope that we can provide you a little space on the web, full of hope for the future and happiness from all the Ibiza memories we have all created.

WORLD HOLD ON – 

In these bizarre times, our influence on nature, resources and each other is really highlighted!  We feel it’s a great time to be setting new goals, moral and ethical codes – This year in Ibiza we will be trying our best to improve our practices for the good of everyone! Here are just a few little things we will be doing! Out with plastic and in with wooden cotton buds and mascara wands. As you know we all need a good caffeine hit in Ibiza therefore we have ditched our Nespresso single use capsules foe Re-useable Coffee ones! Equally as important is to keep hydrated in that balearic heat!!! This year we are implementing a Water Fountain to try and help reduce single use plastic on the island! 

LOCKDOWN LIFE – 

No matter what creatives will always create and our dream team of staff old and new are using their time in lockdown to create some incredible looks!!! Check out the gorgeous @emmaelizabeth_makeup for this natural glam tutorial! And Essex ladies when all of this is over she is your go to glam girl!!!!

TAKE CARE –

We know that being locked down in isolation can be difficult, therefore we have put together a list of 4 must do activities to do with all this new found free time!!!!

HAVE FUN – JOIN in with BONGO BINGO from your sofa

VIRTUALLY BE IN IBIZA – Find out what free virtual events are going on!

RELAX –  with online Yoga classes from

WORK UP A SWEAT – with our Ibiza friend @balanceandbeats

FRONT LINE THANK YOU 

Thank you more than ever for reading and continuing to support our small business!  To show our appreciation we are offering 20% off all products using code “THANKYOU20” to everyone

We would also like to take a moment to thank our incredible blue light services!! Once in Ibiza we would like to give you a special treat!!! Offering free glitter patches or  20% off  all services as a small gesture for your incredible service. 

Sending love to you all from Team KMF. Take care of yourself and those around you! Hopefully we get to see you all in the sunshine soon 

✨❤️

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I got that red lip classic thing that you like (well if Taylor said it!) This saying could not be more true than at valentines day! We all know the power of a seductive red lip!!! To help you prep those valentines lips here are 5 Tips for Perfect Seductive LIPS!

1. Exfoliate Your Lips

Once or twice a week exfoliate your lips to keep them smooth, soft and kissable. Dead skin makes your lips look dry and dull, after exfoliation your new skin is pinker and younger looking. 

DIY TIP – Make your own exfoliating lip scrub with sugar and coconut oil (YUM)

2. Make up magic

Working in the industry for  over two decades we know a trick or two! The most seductive lips are best achieved with a little bit of makeup magic! 

TOP TIPS

Apply lip liner in a shade that closely matches your lips on top of the lip’s edges. This will enhance your lips by making them look bigger, fuller and more defined.

Apply a highlighter to your cupid’s bow which will add shimmer and make your lips look bigger.

3. Use Natural Lip Plumpers

I mean who does not want full, seductive lips! They can be achieved through many products as well as naturally!

DIY TIP – Cinnamon oil stimulates the blood capillaries & increases blood flow to the lips. (You may experience a slight tingling don’t worry it just means that it’s working)

4. Use Anti-Aging and Smoothing Lip Products

Those lips are with you for life girls so you need to treat them with care! Lip smoothing products not only hydrate and treat your lips, they also minimise the appearance of fine lines and act as primers for smooth and even lipstick application. Treating your lips to a a high-quality balm all year long, especially in the winter. Apply treatment balms every day, at least twice a day, to keep your lips healthy-looking.

A good vegan option to try is Lucas paw paw!

5. Smile

There is no better way to convoy confidence and show off those red lips than with a beautiful smile! Go out and knock em dead girls!!!! 

MUA TIP – The Ultimate Valentines Red from our Matte Collection

If anyone knows lipstick it’s our incredible girl gang of talented MUAS! This valentines the must have shade for those lips to knock them dead is BOUJEE! This bold matte liquid lipsticks is saturated with pigment giving you an instant Kiss proof, smudge proof lip in just one swipe!

REDS TO THRILL

Thank you so much for reading this months blog! As always here is a special gift for you our fabulous community! Use code “BOUJEEB!TCH”  for a huge discount 50% off our sexy RED Lipsticks perfect for valentines day and turning heads everyday of the year! Offer valid 6th – 14th Feb 2020

Love Jodie @Teamkmf
Team KMF is made up of industry experts with 2 decades of experience! At our core we are creators, trend setters and make up junkies! Who’s passion is driven by professionalism, striving for the best and environmental awareness.
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As it’s a new year, its time to make those all important resolutions.  This year our focus is on the environment and the welfare of animals. This is a fundamental belief here at Kiss My Fairy and something we have been passionate about since we opened! 

Tell us your resolutions and we will tell you ours……

KMF – #newyearsresolutions

• CRUELTY FREE STANCE –  We have researched the products we use in store and this year we are making a positive change to no longer buy products tested on animals where ever possible. That means switching loreal to Paul Mitchell and Mac to  tarte and Anastasia Beverly Hills CHARITY from the heart. Additionally 10% of all our  lipstick proceeds is being donated to three amazing dog charities in Ibiza. (Find out more below!!)
• VEGAN – All our product range is vegan and any further products will be the same.
• LIVE LIFE TO THE FULLEST – This is certainly our Moto here in Ibiza, find out how you can pursue your dreams of working abroad below.

SAY IT WITH KISSES –#newyearsresolutions

Put your new years resolutions into practice with our lipstick range. It is vegan meaning no animal testing or animal bi products . As well as being kind to animals our lipsticks are,

– Saturated with pigment

– Smudge proof lip in one swipe

– Rave resistant formula

– Dries down to a long lasting matte

– Enriched with vitamin E , coconut oil and free from Parabens

-Who got your NYE kiss???? 😉                                                                                                  

DO IT WITH SPARKLE –#newyearsresolutions

Big changes have been made since we first started in the glitter game.  All the small grains in our glitter mixes have  been biodegradable but fast forward a few years and we now offer a gorgeous fully biodegradable range which is 

– Made from plant based cellulose

– Primarily eucalyptus based

– Is vegan which means  no animal testing and they contain no animal bi products .

GIVE IT WITH LOVE – #newyearsresolutions

AFTER ALL IT’S COOL TO BE KIND and we wanted to give back to charities close to our heart and to a subject that we have been eternally passionate about!  You may not know that here at KMF we are avid dog lovers as are many of you! As part of our cruelty free stance our new range of MATTE LIPSTICKS are vegan. To celebrate this fact 10% of the proceeds of all sales of KMF LIPSTICK will be split between three wonderful Ibiza dog charity’s

@ibiza4patas | @tierhilfe_duo_ibiza | @assaib_associacio_animalista 

These charities desperately need our help after  60 dogs in Can Dog (An ibiza dog shelter) 30 Podencos and 30 dogs of different breeds and crossbreeds, have been abandoned in the municipality of Sant Josep (an area in Ibiza), and are to be shipped to Naturaparc´s installations on Mallorca where their fate is uncertain.
Fortunately the local associations Ibiza4patas, Assaib and DUO recently commited to start covering the costs for the Podenco dogs at Can Dog from january on. They will be sozialising and taming the semi-feral and shy ones, to become “adoptable”.
But the other 30 dogs will be taken to Mallorca in January, therefore all our help can’t come soon enough to try save these dogs!!

#Ilookgoodandgivetocharity

LIVE IT IN IBIZA – #newyearsresolutions 

With every new year comes new hopes and dreams! Have you ever dreamt of working in ibiza? Go on be brave, after all #lifeisbetterinibiza!

Every year we get hundreds of applications to join our dream team! Especially for you our subscribers recruitment  is now OPEN! If you are a professional make up artist, hair dresser or beautician and want to join our team email karen@kissmyfairy.com to find out how!

NEW YEAR NEWS (You heard it here first)

BOOKINGS – Our new simple and easy to use booking system will be launching soon!! In the meantime you can book with us via email at Info@kissmyfairy.com

WIKI WHAT – We are so excited to announce that this summer you can also find us in the insta perfect Wikiwoo hotel. Roll out of bed, grab a cocktail and get glam with the kmf girls! 

Our full range of services coming soon…

OBEACH IBIZA SOS – This year we will be providing new services at obeach Ibiza  to make sure you are looking your best all day long!! Look out for our march newsletter/blog where all will be revealed!!!!!

Thank you so much as always for taking the time to read our blog! HAPPY NEW YEAR to all our customers old and new!!!! Treat yourself with 75% OFF EVERYTHING!!! Use code “2020SAYWHAT” at  Kiss My Fairy

Love Jodie @Teamkmf
Team KMF is made up of industry experts with 2 decades of experience! At our core we are creators, trend setters and make up junkies! Who’s passion is driven by professionalism, striving for the best and environmental awareness.
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With that in mind we have created a gift guide to relieve some stress and have you back on the mulled wine in no time! 

THE FASHIONISTA  

For your fashionable loved ones head to Instagram beauty and total Ibiza babe, Tia lineker’s clothing collection at I saw It First! From on-trend tailoring, oversized sweats and effortless going-out looks, it has everything their winter wardrobe needs! Perfect for the Christmas season!

THE CREATIVE QUEEN 

For your creative queen, GLITTER!. This year the TV has been awash with creative make up as seen on fairy fave Euphoria. 2020 trends see the return of glitter eyes and eye embellishments meaning your loved one will be ahead of the game with this gift! Our range of 22 chunky cosmetic glitters can be used on the skin, in hair and even on the nails! With our wide range of colours there is the perfect shade for all skin tones! Let’s be honest everyone loves a little sparkle at Xmas and it’s the perfect way to add some individuality to those seasonal looks!

Fairy Faves include – Kiss From A Rose, Rocket Fuel & Copper Show Stopper!

THE MAKE UP LOVER

Make sure your beauty queen is serving some xmas looks with our range of 12 long lasting matte lipsticks! Statement red lips are a failsafe for the festive season! Looking forward to the 2020 runway make up trends high pigmented mattes are a firm fave. Meaning our lipsticks are sure to please! 

THE INSTAGRAM ADDICT 

Why not treat them to a stay at the “worlds most instagramable hotel in Ibiza 2020?  ” This gift may just blow the roof off on xmas morning! Especially when they start dreaming of pretty pink poolside snaps and sunset cocktails to die for at Wi-Ki-Woo Ibiza

Insider tip – Head through the wardrobe you never know what you may find 😉

THE ECO WARRIOR

SKINCARE from Aster & Bay – This gorgeous skin care from the plant realm became a team favourite over the summer and is sure to delight any eco princess! Plant based sourced local herbs from the Highlands or sea salt from the British coastline, Aster & Bay is rooted in the spirit of whole plant ingredients, minimalism, and craft.

SPARKLE –   Guilt free glitter you want it we got it, in 4 gorgeous shades to suit every skin tone (in link to bio range)

THE IBIZA LOVER

For your loved one who loves Ibiza! Give them the gift of tickets to the party of the year at the INFAMOUS DC10 on new years day!!! For years this was a little known party to island outsiders! Whilst the secret maybe out its still one the the coolest parties to be at!  – A gift they will never surely forget (well maybe 😉 ) 

THE DOG LOVER

One thing you may not know about us here at Kiss My Fairy is that we are avid dog lovers!!! (Its the unwritten rule to getting a job in the team) This year we want to support a local dog charity in Ibiza by giving 10% of the profits for every NEVER BASIC lipstick sold! Treat your loved one to a lippie that not only makes them feel good but also does good! too! #Ilookgoodandgivetocharity

TIS THE SEASON TO GET GLAM (INSIDER MUA TIPS) – 

After a summer glamming up brides and beauty queens we have tested a fair few make up products! This year we invested in the Charlotte tilbury make up range, and it certainly paid off! Being from the Island she sure does know how to make unreal make up products for the Ibiza heat. Here are some of the products you need to run out and purchase now!!! 

Glowgasm Beauty Light Wand in Pinkgasm is a gorgeous, glowing high blush that adds a kiss of rosy pink to your cheeks – lovely for those frosty winter days to make sure your glow is picture perfect. 

Magic away Concealer– What’s not to love, it’s Long lasting has a buildable formula and is great on all skin types/ages. It’s a lightweight formula which  doesn’t require powder but for an airbrushed finish we often add a dusting of her amazing light-diffusing loose magic powder over the top.

In conclusion to our KISSMASS gift guide we want to send you some xmas love with a DISCOUNT of 15% off all our sort after products. Treat yourself to some dazzling glitters and lipsticks with staying power to make sure you are looking your best this festive season! Use code ” TISTHESEASON” whilst stocks last!

Whilst it’s a little early we would like to wish you all a very merry xmas and 2020 – See you on the white isle next summer 🙂

Love Jodie @Teamkmf
Team KMF is made up of industry experts with 2 decades of experience! At our core we are creators, trend setters and make up junkies! Who’s passion is driven by professionalism, striving for the best  and environmental awareness.
x

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1. Collect pretty little squares –

   

Use the net, social media and magazines to gather your own wedding mood board of make up you like! You could even make a Pinterest board and bring them with you to your  trial.  This helps you to explain to your MUA what you like about certain make ups and gives them a visual of what you want to achieve!

TOP TIP- Pick celebs and looks from people with a similar skin tone to yours and choose a style that is more likely to suit your completion.

2. Glowing skin is always in –

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Yoga –

Get your downward dog on and practice yoga at La Galeria Elefante . This intimate studio is situated in the beautiful garden of La Galeria Elefante Concept Store and is open all year round, offering sessions for health and well-being to adults and children of all ages. Located in the centre of the island of Ibiza, close to the village of Santa Gertrudis, it is easily accessible from many routes.

SPA –

Atzaro  –

Hacienda – 

7 Pines Resort – 

Furthermore whilst feeding your mind and soul it is import to refuel that body! Two of our absolute summer faves based in San An are –

The Skinny kitchen 

Passion Cafe –

Kiss My Fairy –

Sunrise –

Firstly whilst Ibiza sunsets get the most press, we can tell you hand on heart that there is something magical about an Ibiza sunrise! Either catch it on your way home with friends or rise early and head down to Ibiza Town, Ses Salines or Es Cavelletts.

Hike –

Sunsets –

In conclusion to our Ibiza EAT, PRAY, LOVE we want to send you some love with a DISCOUNT of 30% off our products.Use code LOVEYOU30 whilst stocks last!

One last thing – No one is you and that is your super power! #selfloveswag

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It’s January and the start of a new year! Time to detox for that retox, make resolutions  , get fit , get healthy and start living our best life!!! We hear you all that sounds exhausting!!! One trend we think could be easy to stick to, whilst being good for you and the environment is the rise of cruelty free and vegan make up! Let’s face it make up is life!!!! So may as well get the best we can for our skin and save the planet at the same time!  Just think its a good deed done every time you apply your make up! (WINNING)

Tarte Cosmetics

Shape tape concealer is the famed concealer and the internet cant get enough of this product!!! Furthermore it is said to have the most perfect concealer texture, stay in place all day and not crease under the eyes! It is one we are certainly getting on the make up haul list!

Jeffree Star

Is all about colour if we had to summerise! – We picked his Liquid Frost as who doesn’t want their highlighter to be on fleek! Enhance your cheek bones and cupids bow for that perfect insta glow.

Anastasia Beverly Hills

This cult brand is one of our MUAs obsessions! We love the dip brow pomade as not only does it have staying power, it comes in a fab range of shades too! Another product we are wanting for our make up bags – The Glow Kit an all-in-one sun dipped kit containing 4 shades of highlighting powder featuring warm bronze hues and intense luminosity perfect for those long Ibiza nights! 

ICONIC London

We had the pleasure of doing a collaboration with these guys in the summer and we can tell you that the Prep Set Glow is a must to get your glow on and looks utterly gorgeous under the summer sun! Imagine bronzed goodness with a golden, highlighted all over glow. Finally this three in one product acts as a primer and setting spray as well!! This product also smells delicious too (We are fans!)

Last but by no means least – Kiss my fairy glitter and fixing gel!

Finally our Famous Chunky cosmetic glitter kits are a firm favourite amongst make up  pros and celebrities alike . Our easy to apply glitter mixes with step by step application instructions now mean  anybody can easily create pro looks. Our glitter not only blends effortlessly and complements all skin tones its also a 100% animal cruelty free! 

To conclude this months blog of goodness you can find all products listed are available to buy from one of our fave beauty sites https://www.beautybay.com . As our way to ease you into Veganuary – use code HAPPYNEWYEAR40 for 40% off all our glitter!

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