Oh my, what can I say about Claire? I have to be especially nice as she is my website developer and build/runs this whole online Ms Moo ship, but I will be especially nice anyway because she's one of my besties. Claire was one of the first people I met in Nottingham when I moved here nearly 20 years ago. She's probably the person I've done makeup on the most, other than my own face! When at my birthday last year I albeit drunkly said I didn’t want to do makeup for weddings where I was attending the whole day anymore (it’s tiring to work and then attend physically and mentally after), the colour drained from her face as she was just about to get engaged!
I backtracked HARD as there was never really any doubt that I wouldn’t do her wedding makeup, when her face and friendship is the reason I really started doing makeup back in 2007! Here's a relatively 'newer' shoot for us from 2014 - yanno, only eleven years ago!
I love doing a little gift guide for you all, so here's my Christmas Present gift idea list for 2025. As per last year, I've kept the list as under £15, over £30, under £60, and then over £60!
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My gal, Sinaed and her beau Matt finally tied the knot in March 2025 - hooray! Sinead intially booked me for her wedding back in 2020, but we all know what happened then...! A few rescheduled dates later, and the arrival of Freja into their lives, and it was finally time to get that knot tied! I had a super lovely morning with Sinead's family, and her brothers reaction to seeing her in her dress was just gorgeous.
Looking for a perfect Christmas present that’s thoughtful, personal, and totally guilt-free? This year, give the gift of cruelty-free beauty! As a Nottingham-based makeup artist who’s passionate about ethical, vegan-friendly products, I’ve put together a few gorgeous gift ideas that are perfect for the beauty lovers (or self-care queens!) in your life, that also support little old me as small business owner.
Deanna and Will married at Ringwood Hall in Chesterfield in May 2025. She booked me in May 2024, which is just the perfect time to get your wedding make up booked in - at least 12 months or more notice is the best! We booked in her trial in March 2025 and she booked to see her hairstylist, the gorgeous Amie from Mon Amie just after. Booking your trial with your hair and makeup artist on the same day is a great idea for you to work out how you're going to look on the big day - also, two birds one stone of being pampered and you can arrange to go for dinner and/or drinks after - BONUS!
Kellie and Nick got married in May 2024 at a gorgeous ceremony at Arnot Hill registry office in Arnold, Nottingham. It's set in such a lovely park, it's a gorgeous setting for an intimate wedding. Kellie also lived literally two streets away from me - the closest wedding I've ever done, ever!
Georgia and Alex married at The Chapel on the Hill in Kimberley in early October 2024, and had their wedding reception at The Canalhouse in Nottingham city centre. After her trial, we changed up her lipstick for one she wore all the time and made her feel powerful! I'm always open to hearing your tweaks and changes after your trial - it's your face, and I want you to be happy and feel incredible wearing your makeup! It's a collaboration between us, after all.
