Filthy Gorgeous London

Last night I worked an event in Battersea Park doing makeup for women who who had just run either a 5K or 10K.  I fell into this job completely randomly, as I was at work and there was a competition being held by Venture Candy in my building.  That morning I happened to be working on the side where the Health and Beauty part of the competition was being held.  Noelle and Adam, two of the founders of Filthy Gorgeous London were in my reception area (have I mentioned I am currently a receptionist *yawn*) and we got to talking.  Somehow it came up that I am a makeup artist and before you know it they were telling me to email one of their colleagues as they are looking for freelancers and that there is an event on the 9th that I could be a part of. I immediately jumped at the opportunity and there I was yesterday painting faces.

I had such a great time, the team I was working with were great. There was none of that "new girl awkwardness" I just jumped right in and did what I do!  We spent about 5 hours working and it was boom, boom, boom...one right after the next. I couldn't tell you how many girls I made up. The interesting part was that this was the first time I was working with this makeup.  We were using Naked Cosmetics eyeshadows which are loose mineral pigments and look amazing on the skin and Natio skincare and makeup. I was at a loss without my own brushes, but I made due with what I had.  I am a makeup artist right, we can use any tools to make it work!

Filthy Gorgeous is this amazing company this located in Debenhams on Oxford Street in London and in Glasgow.  The concept is one stop beauty where you can go get your hair, nails and makeup done all in one place before you go out. I think its genius!  I mean, who wouldn't want to just sit in a chair and be fussed over before heading out...I know I would.  The company has this vintage/rock feel to it and they carry some amazing products including their own brand of nail polish.  Run to them now and make a booking to beautify yourself!

I hope that I'll be contacted to do more events with them in the future, not only are they a great company to work for, but they have some amazing people on staff.  Oh and I kind of have a crush on Adam...not a real crush, I just adore him!