'London Calling' with Leena Adesara

Leena Adesara is a UK National Make Up Artist, visiting Australia to work exclusively with the Illamasqua team in Myer's Sydney City store. On Saturday 9th October from 10-11.30am, Leena will be hosting a masterclass on summer looks, bringing with her the latest make-up creations that have been rocking the UK, just as it begins to hot up in Australia.

Leena is one of Illamasqua's most experienced MUA, she arrived in town last week and has been getting to know the glamorous side of Sydney-siders. "There is a hunger for colour here. It seems the Australians are bored with subtle pink lips and beige cheeks. Especially as the designer fashions are predominantly in nude colours this season, there is a absolutely need for strong, seductive make up."

The master class booking fee is AUS$70, which is entirely redeemable against Illamasqua product purchased on the day. Bookings can be made on the counter, or by calling 1800 661 210.

Manchester Blogger Event

Friday 4th September saw the Manchester Blogger Event at Ithaca in central Manchester. This fabulous location mirrored the Dystopia collection superbly!



As I have very little knowledge of Manchester, I asked Krystle and Lucy [two of our gorgeous artists from Selfridges Trafford] to find me a suitable location and they really came up trumps with the dark, edgy and sultry atmosphere of this exclusive Manchester bar.

With a mix of modern and traditional pan asian canapes and some seriously cool looking cocktails, the bloggers who attended got to chat with Leena, Krystle, Lucy, Alex Box and myself about the new collection and the hero products within it.

Alex Box created a dramatic Dystopia look on Mizzworthy using the directional products from the collection.

We also had a very special guest come to the event - Sylvia Lancaster. Sylvia is the Mother of Sophie Lancaster who was tragically killed in August 2007 by a group of thugs for simply looking different to them. As you all know, Illamasqua support the Sophie Lancaster Foundation by donating £3 from every Medium Pencil in 'Sophie' [our blackest black pencil] to the charity. Sylvia gave a touching speech on her life after the death of her daughter and what the charity is doing to raise awareness.

On a personal note, it was really lovely to meet Sylvia and I greatly admire her for the work she is doing and her selfless attitude. She is an inspiration to us all.

I would also like to thank the artists and the bloggers for attending and I hope you had fun checking out the latest collection!

Leena's Shoot With Pure Essence

Our artists are such a talented bunch; Leena from Selfridges Trafford created these gorgeous looks for Pure Essence Hair Salon in Manchester - she used Powdered Metals on the cheeks, Powder Eye Shadow on the lids and False Eye Lashes 17 on both the top and bottom lashes.

Leena - will you please be my personal make-up artist?!

To book a lesson with Leena at Selfridges Trafford, call 0161 629 1187.