Pixiwoo – All Dolled Up

August 1, 2014

Friday Fun: Top Bits to Read and Watch…

TGIF, amirite?! Things have been so hectic for Jules and I recently that we haven’t really had the time to post as regularly as we normally do. Regular programming will resume shortly, we promise! In the meantime, because it’s Friday (and no one really works on a Friday…do they?), I’ve put together a little list of all the posts and videos I’ve enjoyed recently – have a read/watch and it’ll be 5pm before you know it. You’re welcome! Move Over Coconut Oil, Papaya in Here – XO Vain If you’ve ever used Lucas Paw Paw Ointment, you’ll already have a deep love…

October 3, 2013

Eye Candy: TWO Magazine

The Pixiwoo sisters are very busy girls. Apart from maintaining their addictive YouTube channel (which has 1.2 MILLION subscribers), they are also both working mums who manage to squeeze in running a make-up artist training course, writing a blog, flying all over the world to promote Real Techniques brushes and publishing an incredible online make-up magazine. It’s called TWO Magazine and it is packed full of delicious make-up, incredible photoshoots, interviews with the pros and exclusive videos. It is published monthly and I can honestly say it’s the one email I look forward to receiving in my inbox! Here are…

May 2, 2013

Skincare 101 with Caroline Hirons and Pixiwoo

Regular readers will know much Julia and I respect and admire Caroline Hirons and the Pixiwoo sisters, Samantha Chapman and Nicola Haste. I could listen to them talk about skincare and makeup for the rest of my life, and I’d still be captivated by them. The Pixiwoo girls sat down with Caroline to have a chat about her routine and her favourite products, and she also imparted some of her much-sought-after skincare advice as well as a few handy tips and tricks (for example, don’t keep any beauty products in the bathroom – it’s too hot and the products will…

March 28, 2013

Beauty Spotlight: Real Techniques Make-up Brushes

By now you probably know that Camilla and I are huge fans of the gals at Pixiwoo. Sam Chapman, one of the sisters that make up the dynamic duo, has her own line of high-quality make-up brushes under the name Real Techniques. Sam has been a pro make-up artist for over 15 years and, together with sister Nic, boasts nearly one million YouTube subscribers. People like me eagerly await their twice-weekly uploads for great make-up tutorials and product reviews. With all this experience and beauty knowledge, Sam’s range of brushes was always going to be fantastic and I have not…

February 26, 2013

Favourite Five: Beauty YouTubers

Lisa Eldridge The godmother of YouTube beauty gurus, Lisa Eldridge has been a professional make-up artist for more than 20 years and works with the world’s most famous faces. She uses a good mix of high- and low-end brands and is extremely accessible, creating looks that are wearable yet imaginative. I just love watching her videos because she makes you feel like a friend and gives good, practical advice on a wide variety of topics. She also has some fantastic Basics videos and Everyday Looks so check those out if you’re a newbie or just want to brush up on…

February 20, 2013

Jennifer Lopez at the Grammys Make-up Tutorial

If you liked the graphic eyeliner look that Jennifer Lopez sported at the Grammys (check out Camilla’s run-down of the best looks from the night) then take a gander at Pixiwoo’s latest tutorial which breaks down the make-up for you to try at home.

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