"How To"

Now that the absolutely amazingly busy 2014 seems to be slowing (a little)!!!!!  I want to share some "how to's" with you gorgeous ladies.  I often get asked about applying lashes, choosing the correct foundation or how to create big hair.  So..... if there is anything you would like me to feature or something you are struggling with and would like some help with, please leave a comment below.

Hair "How To"

This was a beautiful style created earlier this year for a bride who married at Leez Priory. Bridesmaids all had a soft boho style to compliment.

December 2012

Oh my, where as 2012 gone????  Its been a pretty exciting time over the last few weeks awaiting the regional results of the 2013 Wedding Industry Awards and I was super excited to be nominated by one of my March 2012 brides and then even more super excited to be short-listed for the second year running in the Make Up Artist category.  So many of my brides voted and a huge, huge thank you for taking the time ladies for voting for me.  Sadly, I didn't make the final, but was really elated to read some of the comments left by my brides, which were absolutely lovely!

  “Dawn did hair and make-up not only for myself but also my 4 bridesmaids and my mother. One bridesmaid was sporting a pink mohican and Dawn managed to transform her into a Hollywood screen goddess circa 1940's - was absolutely stunning.”

“Dawn was a very friendly and professional make- up artist, she knew exactly what suited my skin and tones right. My makeup looked amazing on my Wedding day and I was extremely pleased with it. I would definitely recommend her to my friends.”

“I wasn't keen to have my make- up done professionally on my wedding day as i'm a true perfectionist but Dawn blew me away. She has a true eye for what is right and put quite simply she was amazing - i can't fault her work and am so so glad she was there with me throughout the whole wedding process.”

“Dawn was very professional, helpful and listened to my requirements. My make-up and hair looked great and she did the make-up for my maid of honour who never wears make-up and she couldn't believe how fabulous she felt (and looked) once dawn had finished. I will definitely recommend Dawn.”

“Fantastic advice professionally as well as being so friendly and a pleasure to share my morning with when i was so stressed! My make-up was outstanding and i was so thrilled with the overall look. Outstanding”

“Dawn is an extremely professional make-up and hair stylist. I could not fault her on anything from the moment I found her to my actual big day. She used make up that really complimented my skin tones and made my eyes look amazing. I would highly recommend her to any bridal party.”

“Dawn was super on the day. She got stuck in to it as soon as she arrived and kept me chatting when I started stressing. She was also wonderful with the family as they all converged into the bridal suite. She helped with flowers, tucking people straight then melted away like she was never there.”

Photoshoot at Greenwoods Stock

A bit of a dreary start to the day with the weather, but soon perked up when I arrived at Greenwoods in Stock for a photo shoot organised by Karen Borden from the Flower Mill, when I smelt the cinnamon and fresh coffee as I walked through to the library which was where we were getting all of our models ready for the day.

Our first model was the lovely Georgie Anne Onyett, who was modelling dresses from The Wedding Trousseau in Epping. My brief was to produce a sweet and innocent look which I think Tracy Williams captured perfectly. View more of Tracy's work at http://www.twsp.co.uk/

The beautiful bouquet of the most amazing smelling Lily of the Valley was created by Karen from The Flower Mill and the vintage hairpiece and earrings were created by Julia Beazley 

http://www.vintagetiarasbyjuliabeazley.com

http://www.theflowermillessex.co.uk

I then moved on to hair and make up for the lovely Katie Harris one of the models for multi award winning Curvy Couture Bridal.  Curvy are the premier boutique in Essex exclusively dedicated to curvy plus size prides, uniquely offering the very best in plus size bridal gowns specially designed for the fuller figure.

http://curvycouturebridal.co.uk/

Kate's first dress was a lace calf length dress which suited her perfectly so to go with this we piled her hair into a sleek bun with a side swept fringe, winged eyeliner and bright coral lips.........

The second dress was a full length pale pink romantic style with crystal detailing.......beautiful!

Kate was followed by Natasha in two of the most amazing coloured dresses so something more dramatic hair and make up wise was called for...............

A tiring but fun filled day as Tracy Williams is a most amazingly fun and creative photographer and you never know what she is going to ask the girls to do next..............and I am still waiting to see the sliding down the bannister shot!!!!!

www.dawntaylorbeauty.co.uk

https://www.facebook.com/dawntaylorweddings

October 2012

So excited to see the video from the "Moulin Rouge" supplier shoot that took place at Prested Hall in September of this year.  So here is the link below, together with a link to the amazing group that I belong to that boasts a great selection of Essex based wedding industry suppliers.

Video by Neil Rickerby at NDR Productions whose link is as follows -  https://www.facebook.com/NDRproductions?fref=ts

Esse Wedding Collection Page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/EssexWeddingCollection/?fref=ts

http://vimeo.com/51488282

Keep a lookout for my next photographic project coming soon!!!

2013 Wedding Industry Awards !!!

I have been nominated in the Make Up Artist category for this years 2013 Wedding Industry Awards!  (Just a little excited!!!)  I was so over the moon to be regionally short-listed last year, and to be nominated again is   just brilliant.

These are the only independent, national wedding industry awards. They are voted for solely by past-clients of the wedding suppliers who have entered. This, together with our rigorous judging process and expert judging panel ensures that the results of these awards have real meaning for entrants and anyone who is organising a wedding and looking for the best wedding suppliers.

If you were one of my beautiful brides from November 2011 to end October 2012, I would absolutely love your vote, it only takes a few minutes and I will love you forever!!!!!!

Please just click on the link below or copy and paste into your browser and vote......vote......vote.......Thank you so much!! x

http://www.the-wedding-industry-awards.co.uk/2013/east-of-england/make-up-artist/dawn-taylor-wedding-make-up--hair

Moulin Rouge - Photo Shoot at Prested Hall

This is the second shoot for The Essex Wedding Collection!  Photographed by 3 different photographers showing 3 completely different styles......Faith Stone Photography, Tracy Williams Studio Photography and Rachael Pereira.

I was working alongside Tina Crossley from Beautiful Hair and Lisa Alger from Essex Wedding Beauty to turn 3 lovely ladies into our interpretation of "Moulin Rouge".

Photography: Tracy Williams Studio Photography

Rachael Pereira Photography

www.dawntaylorbeauty.co.uk