Adam in Birmingham Tuesday 19th - Saturday 23rd January

One of our National Make-up Artists, Adam, will be in Selfridges Birmingham this week as a very special guest of the Illamasqua counter!

Adam has experience working with some of the top names in showbiz including Rihanna, Fergie and Nicole Schwerzinger. He has also worked as a make-up artist for ten years and his experiences include alternative work as well as fashion shows such as Burberry and Alexander McQueen.

He loves to experiment with his variety of alter-egos - including the wonderful Medusa [below] - and is a wonderful make-up artist.

To book a personalised, one-on-one make-up lesson with Adam, call 0121 600 6818 - but hurry as place are sure to book fast - for £30, redeemable against purchases made on the day.

Exclusive New Sirens Product Launch 8th-11th July at Selfridges Trafford

Wednesday 8th July through to Saturday 11th July sees Adam, one of our fabulous London based make-up artists [and personal make-up artist to the likes of Fergie, Rihanna and the Pussycat Dolls when they are in the UK!] is travelling to launch the next installment of Sirens products exclusively in Selfridges Trafford.

I can't give away too many details at this point... but it's a product that can used on the face and the body! To be in with the chance of winning this fabulous product, enter the Mizzworthy/ Illamasqua Alter Ego competition by following this link.

I grabbed a quick word with Adam this afternoon...

Alex - Hey Adam! How is the counter today?

Adam - Really busy, darling, but it's fabulous!

Alex - Are you looking forward to going to Manchester?

Adam - Of course! I love the Trafford centre and I love the clientele - everyone is so fabulously stylish and avant garde. I also love the night life; I will be heading to Canal street to party with the beautiful people! I will also be creating some beautiful Sirens looks on some gorgeous models and really showing everyone how versatile our products are. Did you know that Liquid Metal looks so glamorous in your hair? A bit of a gold highlight with 'Solstice'or a bronze low light with 'Enrapture'.

Alex - Thanks for the tip! Any other products you are loving right now?

Adam - Oh... Sealing Gel, as always! This is my absolute Holy Grail product - it automatically pretty much waterproofs any product you use it with - if you have naturally weepy eyes this is the ultimate product for you! I use it with every type of eye product.

Alex - I have already waxed lyrical about Sealing Gel. Any kooky way of using it that our readers might not have considered?

Adam - If you were a bright or bold lipstick and it tends to feature, swipe a little of this on a brush around the edge of your lips after applying lipstick and it will not budge.

Alex - Will definitely try that on a night out! So you have a great celeb clientele... do any of your clients love Illamasqua?

Adam - I use Illamasqua on all of them! I know for a fact that Nicole from The Pussycat Dolls loves Muse and Fern Nail Varnishes and that Kimberley adores Filth Lipstick. Rihanna has been known to work Maneater Lipstick, too!

To read Adam's bio click here or to book a make-up lesson with him at Trafford [8th-11th July] call 0161 629 1187 or at London 0207 318 3788.

Thanks to vexinthecityx.blogspot.com and makeupandbeautyblog.com for the swatches!

Product of the Week: Muse Nail Varnish

Not quite a blue, not quite a green and not quite a turquoise…

The Product of the Week is a series that will highlight a different product from the Illamasqua collection every week.

We kick off this series with one of my favourite products, Nail Varnish in 'Muse'.

This blue/green/turquoise/whatever Nail Varnish forms part of our first ever Summer collection Sirens. This unique collection [for those of you who don’t know] was inspired by the story of the Sirens and includes products to enhance the face, eyes, lips and nails. Sirens lets you indulge your alter ego to ensure that your summer nights are even hotter than the days…

So back to 'Muse' – why is this colour so hot right now? Well, firstly it looks amazing and secondly it fits in with our philosophy of individuality and uniqueness. It suits a variety of complexions but creates most impact on olive and Asian skin tones. Also, Nicole Schwerzinger from The Pussy Cat Dolls wore it in the video for the hit single ‘Jai Ho’ from the Slumdog Millionaire soundtrack!

Our counter manager at Selfridges Oxford St, Gillian Staal tells me more…

“I love colourful nails and 'Muse' is a must have. One coat will give you enough intense colour to last and better yet – it doesn’t chip! It gives you an instant upgrade to your wardrobe and looks edgy on the toes when worn with sandals. If I’m feeling daring, I clash 'Muse' with fuchsia coloured leggings – dare to be different!”

Check out All Lacquered Up’s great Muse review.