Let’s be honest, Christmas is going to be a bit different this year. When I was thinking about some of the things that mean most to me at Christmas, watching Love Actually is at the top of the list. Taking us behind the scenes today is the Hair and Make-up director from the film, Graham Johnston. Graham’s CV reads like a list of some of the biggest blockbuster films of the last 20 years. We talk Bridget Jones’ Diary, Spiceworld and Trainspotting alongside touching on my favourite Christmas movie.  Here are a few of the things we discuss in this episode that you may wish to take a look a ..read more

Today, world renowned make-up artist Caroline Barnes is joining me to reflect on the year that has just taken us all by surprise. As well as touching on her journey from the beginning, including tales of working with celebrities and pop-stars like Kylie Minogue, one of my most memorable moments in 2020 was being part of a fantastic NHS Morale Boost that Caroline organised and I wanted her to tell you about it. We also touch on her longstanding relationship with the charity Look Good, Feel Better, a charity I also volunteer for and hold very close to my heart.  This episode was kindly sp ..read more

Daniel Sandler joins me today to discuss his career in make-up from the beginning. Along the way, we discuss the make-up misconceptions that seem to have made a mark in today’s society, and dispel the so-called do’s and don’ts of make-up.  Here are a few of the things we discuss in this week’s episode that you may wish to take a look at… Daniel Sandler on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/danielsandlerpersonal Daniel’s website: https://www.danielsandler.com Daniel Sandler Make-up on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/danielsandlermakeup Watercolour Blushers: htt ..read more

Today I’m joined by Glasgow’s finest Jamie Genevieve. Jamie’s story really strikes a chord with me because she started her career as a working make-up artist on well loved beauty counters, and I remember the very beginning of her journey because it tied into the beginning of my journey too! We’ll come onto that…  In the present day, she’s a make-up artist with global reach and a community of millions of followers, and recently she launched her very own brand. Today she tells me all about the making of Vieve Muse in a refreshingly honest, step-by-step account.  Here are a few of the ..read more

Today you’re going to meet one of my oldest friends, Nicola Smith, known to many as one of the co-founders of Peaches and Cream. What you might not know is that everything I know about make-up I learned at Peaches, where Kate and Nicola took me on as a make-up artist while I lived in Liverpool for University.  This is such a long and personal story for us so I’ve decided to split it into two parts. Today in part two, Nicola tells us about how the brand evolved from a make-up landmark in Liverpool to a global empire online.  Here are a few of the things we discuss in this week’s epi ..read more

Today you’re going to meet one of my best friends, Kate Donnelly, known to many as one of the co-founders of Peaches and Cream. What you might not know is that everything I know about make-up I learned at Peaches, where Kate and Nicola took me on as a make-up artist while I lived in Liverpool for University.  This is such a long and personal story for us, so I’ve decided to split it into two parts. In part one, Kate tells us how she and Nicola met at college, and how their journey to creating a worldwide beauty brand began. Later this week, Nicola and I are going to delve into part two a ..read more

Today’s guest is art director, stylist, author and illustrator, Zeena Shah. Zeena is one of the most uplifting people I know. She is always wearing colours top to toe and shares endless tips to upcycle and recycle what you have around you.  In this episode Zeena tells us a bit about her many creative pursuits, how we can all get a bit more crafty at home and enjoy some mindfulness, and of course we talk all things beauty along the way.  Here are a few things we mention in today’s episode that you may wish to take a look at…  Zeena on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com ..read more

Given that we’re set to spend more time at home this autumn, I invited Laura Jackson to talk home comforts on the podcast this week. I think if we can bring some magic to simple rituals, like making an evening meal more special, we can find smalls ways to get by over the coming weeks and months.  Laura is well known for her presenting roles, but her passion for food led her to launch her own supper club with her friend Alice Levine, and create her own podcast dedicated to hosting. So today, I’ve asked Laura to join me and share some of her expertise in the hope that we can find some comf ..read more

Today I’m taking to one of YouTube’s most known and loved faces, Niomi Smart. Niomi is a content creator and author and has amassed a huge and loyal following over the years. In addition to all of this, she’s just launched her own skincare brand and I’ve invited her to tell us all about that today. I really enjoyed chatting to Niomi, I hope you love this episode too.  Here are a few of the things we discuss in this week’s episode that you might like to take a look at…  Niomi on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/niomismart Niomi on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com ..read more

Today I’m talking to Daisy Boateng who joins me down the line from New York. Daisy has worked in the beauty industry for many years, with a career spanning brands such as L’Oreal Paris, Essie, NYX Cosmetics and Maybelline. With all of this experience to share, she has created the Step Up Sorority, aiming to mentor young BAME women and equip them to achieve their career aspirations.  Here are a few of the things that we discuss in this episode that you may wish to take a look at…  Daisy’s Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/daisyboateng The Step Up Sorority: https ..read more