The Mad Pixie Journal

Makeup insight
from the studio

Professional knowledge built over 20 years — shared here. From bridal tips to behind-the-scenes stories.

Taking my kit to London

A few times a year I pack up and head south. Here is what those trips look like — and what working in London has taught me about my craft.

JournalMay 2025

The time I did makeup in Paris

What it was like to work on a fashion shoot in Le Marais — and what French beauty culture taught me about restraint, patience, and the meaning of beautiful.

BridalMarch 2025

5 things I learned about bridal makeup

After twenty years and thousands of faces across the UK — here's what most bridal guides won't tell you.

EducationFebruary 2025

How to find your undertone (and why it changes everything)

The most common reason makeup looks off has nothing to do with skill, products, or application — it's about undertone.

TrendsJanuary 2025

Wedding makeup trends for 2025 — and what actually works

Bridal trends filtered through 20 years of working with real people on real wedding days.

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Makeup insightfrom the studio