Research, research, research....

Sooooo.... you may or may not know that I'm writing a book...welk, attempting to at least.

Its been a work in progress for so long I'm starting to wonder if I'll ever get round to actually putting all my ideas in to paper!

Supposedly everyone has a book in them... well, I think I have about three!
However,  this one is basically going to be my ultimate guidebook to all manner of things. Make up;  skincare,  dinner parties,  packing for various trips away to baby bump beauty and pre wedding prep etc etc etc.

I don't expect it will sell billions,  to be fair if the only copy I sell goes to my mum I'll be happy!

I'd love any suggestions on what to include. ...

Speak soon
UG
xx

All new skincare products direct from Urban Goddess

Hello lovelies!

As previously mentioned in my earlier post from today you can now purchase custom made skincare products from Urban Goddess (how exciting is that?)

Some of you may know that I am in the process of writing a book and all the skincare is going to be featured including "recipies" you can try at home to build your own all natural skincare routine.
However, I have decided to create a small line of products which are ready to buy and will be made to order. Initially there will only be a limited number of products but you never know, you may eventually be able to purchase an entire range!

The Urban Goddess Spa Skincare range is based on essential oils and traditional spa treatments from all over the world.

Available to purchase at the moment:

Facial Oils - Various oils designed to treat different skin conditions and skin types
Body Oils (which can also be used in the bath) - Various oils designed to soothe, comfort, nourish and relax
Lip Balm - Super moisture boost for the lips
Stimulating Tonic Body Rub - Ideal if you need an instant boost and feel like you haven't had a good nights sleep.
Exotic Hand Cream - Super Moisturising and leaves hands soft and fragrant

If you would like to purchase any of the products, please do get in touch and we can talk about a custom blend for you (particularly for facial and body oils).

Much love
UG

xx

When you cant find your mojo and life gets in the way.....

So, its been a long long time since I wrote anything on the blog. I honestly went through a phase of thinking that I had nothing very special to say to the world.
When I first started, I thought that I would be posting every day, sometimes more than once a day (how wrong i was). It turns out that I've got loads of things to talk about but I just didn't have the time to actually talk about them on here.
Back in February of this year I wrote a big post about Valentines and how much I didn't like it. I was single at the time.
5 days after valentines I took a chance on someone who had been in my life for almost a year but who I had kept at arms length for silly reasons like I didn't think I wanted a relationship and I didn't think that he would actually want to be with this slightly overweight, slightly stressy and grumpy thing.
Turns out, he was just lovely, we really clicked and I found myself wishing that I had given him a chance sooner.

So that's partly the reason that i haven't been posting - i was all realtionshipped up! (yaay!) That and work has been very up and down lately. I am first and foremost and makeup artist and skincare specialist, however I'm also the type that can never be out of work so I like to have a 9 to 5 to keep myself going and to keep a regular income, especially as I'm trying to get Urban Goddess off the ground properly.

I had one of those soul destroying call centre jobs for a while, but I literally felt like I was in job hell so I had to leave. I am helping out now and again at my lovely friend Robyn's catering business Little Bird Catering  and I'm also doing some temping to keep myself going. Its all not too bad on the work front really.

The boy and I recently split up too. I'm still unsure why but he felt that it wasn't working and he somehow thought that I wanted to settle down (we had been invited to my friends wedding and he thought that it meant I was in the same place???) who knows how he got to that conclusion but that was over a week ago and although we have talked a little by text, we haven't had a proper conversation yet so I'm not sure if we'll work it out. I hope we do, because we had some great times (random trip to Cornwall etc). I'll keep you posted on that one.

So...here I am and its 30th July (where has the first half of the year gone?) and I find myself in a reflective mood and i felt like I could pick up the blogging again.

The good news is that my mojo is coming back slowly. I'm actually writing a book (super exciting!). Its going to be about all the things I love, super skincare you can do at home without buying pricey products, (some of whch you can actually buy directly from Urban Goddess - see the next post on how to do that) home spa treats, makeup tips, cooking amazing food for friends and family and so much more.
I'm planning on having it ready in 2013 so of course I'll write posts about it and maybe even do some sneak previews on here.
If there is anyone out there reading this who would like to contribute to my research, please do get in touch and I'll email some questions over to you.


So lovely people, a very brief update on all things Urban Goddess. Here's to the second half of this year bringing bigger and better things.

Much love
UG

xx

Tuesday thoughts........

Ok, ok...I know its been a loooong time since i posted anything on here, BUT  it has been super busy and although I've had the inclination to post i just haven't had the time.

Anyway, here i am finally!
As i mentioned in my previous post I'm working on ideas for a themed photo shoot in collaboration with a lovely lady at Yum Yum Candy Cart.

We've come up with 2 themes so far (which I'm keeping under wraps until we do them) but I'm very excited about working with her.
Think candy, glitter, rich colours, fluffy petticoats, lickable lips and all things sugar! (enough said for now methinks)

Other things I've been up to lately.....

Several bridal makeup trials, some of which booked me there and then which is a huge honour. I love being involved in someones big day and the planning and trials are huge fun. I'm really looking forward to the upcoming wedding season, I kick of my run of 2012 weddings in July so its a really busy time with trials and meets over coffee etc...

I've recently had the logo designed for Urban Goddess. Its utterly gorgeous and i have to say a HUGE thank you to Mel for her hard work on the design. She's one of the most lovely people I've worked with, and despite only having met via Twitter i knew from the start i could trust her to take on my ideas and come up with something great.
Looking forward to getting it out there and seeing what you all think!

I'll keep things short and sweet for now, but I promise I'll be back soon with more updates and I have a couple of reviews that i want to do too.

Speak soon.

UG

xx

A little look at some of my work....

Oki dokes folks...i thought it was high time i posted a few bits and pieces of my work on here for you all to see....

I'm in the process of working on a new project based on all things sweet and sugary with the help of a fabulous new friend i met on Twitter. More on that as i create the mood boards etc....

But for now here's a few bits and bobs..... Everything from the makeup to the styling and photography was done by myself so i hope you like :)

We Helped!.....Hot Coffee Photography at UK Wedding Shows

Hello again!

Its been a busy old time in the world of UG! (Just the way I like it).

This weekend was spent working for Hot Coffee Photography at UK Wedding Shows, Event City, Manchester.

The stand was set up as a gallery style space and they even provided a cosy little sofa for all of those hard working brides to have a little relax (nice touch)

Allan Vincent over at Hot Coffee, is an amazing photographer and great to work with. He's come up with a unique and original concept for his brides in terms of a wedding album.....

FREE iPAD!!!! (yes, really)

Ok, so I know what you're thinking....there's a catch, it costs ooodles more than you can afford, you don't actually get to keep the iPad, all of the above?? 

Well, you are wrong! (honest)

Allan and his team will be there for you all day, from the moment the bride pops her knickers on (ok, maybe they wont photograph that bit unless you really want them to) to the first dance and everything in between. The beauty of 2 photographers all day means that when it comes to looking through your photographs, you'll see things that you didn't even realise had been captured, mums tears as you walk down the aisle, the reaction to the speeches, the way your groom looks at you as you step up for the first dance.....

Allan will then pop off and work his post production magic (because he does all of that flash designer/creative stuff too) and design an album for you, with your themes in mind and bit of their flair and style. Then, they'll create you a stunning album and pop it onto an iPad for you! 

He'll even have it engraved AND set you up with your own Mr & Mrs itunes account so you're literally ready to go!

Price wise its not as scary as you might think.(I wont publish prices here, but trust me when I say I was floored when I saw the price and I genuinely thought it would be at least double what it was)

Now, you tell me what modern bride wouldn't be thrilled with that idea??

"We want video too" I hear you cry! 

Well guess what......they can do that too! Marmalade Toast is the sister company to Hot Coffee. Kate Harling is video production expert extraordinaire! She can light it, shoot it, cut it and author it so that that you have a stunning wedding dvd like no other.

Lovely Kate has sooo much experience behind her that she knows a wedding video needs to be just long enough to capture your memories and make you smile every time you watch it, but not so long that you only watch it once.

Its because of this that she'll edit the video down to 15 minutes, which means that you have a beautiful package of memories which is pure highlights from your day. (we think its a great idea because how many snooze fest wedding videos have you watched over the years?? Exactly!)

Should you decide you want both photographer and videographer for your day then you'll get a nice little discount of 20% when booking both.

These guys are our first port of call when pointing brides-to-be in the right direction, so if you are looking and you like the idea of what they do....get in touch! (and tell them I sent you)

Big Love

UG

XX

http://www.hotcoffeephotography.com/

http://www.marmaladetoast.net/

The March Bridal Giveaway!

In the first of many giveaways......

This month I am offering a bridal makeup package to one amazing bride!


The Starlet (bride only package)
Full make up for the bride taking into account hair & eye colour along with skin tone and the colour scheme for the wedding day.
Hair up or down with veil/fascinator or hairpiece placement where required.

*ADDED EXTRA FOR THE COMPETITION - LUXURY MANICURE OR FULL SET OF ACRYLIC NAILS*

There is also the option to add on false lases if required.

All you have to do to enter is comment here with your wedding date, email laura.urbangoddessmua@gmail.com or DM on Twitter @urbangoddessMUA

The competition closes on Saturday MARCH 31st.

Good luck!!

UG. X