Afro hair and Beauty Live 2013 - Internship

Hey everyone :)

So over the last few weeks I've been working alongside JJ.Rocks and Fashion Meets Music, all in preparation for 3 runway show at the Afro hair and beauty Show Live.

It was truly an amazing experience, I had a great time, meet some amazing people and was able to network. I even got a few offers from hair modelling people :).



Two of the shows both had 5 amazing designers showcasing gorgeous pieces involving floral, geometric, and afro prints one designers collection was even made from tree bark. Below are a few of my favourite pieces from some of the designers. There was loads more but unfortunately when your working you cant take a lot of pics :(

And the 3rd show was a dedication to the British Heart Foundation where we had to put on a Red & White themed show to raise awareness of the campaign. I helped customise some of these pieces so it was a great experience seeing my work go up and on stage and getting a lot of good feedback.

It seemed so weird to be behind the scenes as last year I was visiting (last years post) and this year I could see all the stress and chaos the come with a beautiful show. I still managed to grab some freebies doe :)
Did anyone else visit the show?

Kiwi..x

London Fashion Weekend

Hey guys

So, Last thursday, 20th September,I went to London Fashion Weekend, at somerset house, and it was amazing.

 

The catwalk from London Fashion Weekend

There was so much amazing clothes and they were at such great prices. Unfortunately I couldn't find anything in my size (UK 10&12 always seem to go first) But I still had a great time. There was loads to see and do. I got a free massage, skincare consultation, toke pictures with coke, and got to listen to professionals aswell as watch this season's catwalk show. Aswell as bag some freebies :)

So as I went in I collect my, Mulberry designed, tote bag full of goodies. Heres a look inside.

- The cutest bottle of coke EVER!!!
- A Mirror by Shopstyle
- Sea Salt hair spray by Label.m
- Visible Difference by Elizabeth Arden
- Self tan glove by Velvotan
- Lavazza Coffe
- Velvet pocket tissue's with Aleo vera
- Insoles by Compeed
- Colgate - Max White one, Tooth paste 

I also got some goodies by benefits, with a goody bag giveaway from subscribing with Elle. 

It was a great subsribtion as it was £15 for the year, when the magazines are usually £3.90 each. So Inside I got:

- An issue of Elle Magazine

- Benefits, Bad Girl lash Mascara

- Benefits, the POREfessional balm 

- Benefits, Creaseless cream shadow/liner

There was also a great talk called Kiss and makeup. This talked about, hair and makeup. the importance of looking after your skin and recommended products etc, It was very informative. Heres just a little bit of the great talk.

Overall i had a great day, i cant wait for next year :), But for now i have the Olympia Beauty Exhibition to look forward to tomorrow :)

Did anyone else go to the show?

I hope everyone has had a great week

Kiwi..x

The Nail Show

Hey guys

So Last month on Saturday 18th August I went to ThenailShow in Shoreditch, which was their first event. I had previously applied and was given free tickets when I had gone to the Hair & Beauty Show earlier this year.
              So at this show they had a few different events on their was many stalls. Some had tutorials on nail designing, They showed us how to do acrylic nail, gel, hand nail designs, 3D designs and many more.Their was also a natural products stand, with hand and body creams. You colud get manicures and hand designs really cheap and many other different stalls, including a Cupcake stand. (Hhmmmmmm)

So while I was there I went to one of the nail designing work shops. You could pick what designs you wanted to practice, I choose to do flowers. So here's one of the attempts I did, with the help by @elize_nails

There was also a polish swap bar, were you would go and you could basically swap any nail polishes you had with others at the swap bar. I had a double of the glitter 1 so I didn't mind, and I hardly used the shade of pink so this was my swap

And a raffle, every hour. Which i actually won. :) I was given £35 voucher to spend at a hair salon in Wembley. Which I'm really pleased about. 

Some other designs at the show

Here is a short clip of some of the show. I didnt get much footage but it has some more designs from the show and me getting my Tribal nail designed by @EditStaceynow, You can see more of her designs here.

Kiwi..x

Pinch Punch first of the month

Hey

Sorry for my long absent, I've been really busy working at the olympics for the last month and a half. I hope everyone has had a great summer and has been enjoying the games.

It was a truly great experience.

So while we was there we also got to meet broadcasters from other countries. As they all had pins to trade and give out it became a little competition to collect as much as possible lol. Here are most of mine, some are really cute.

I meet some amazing people, learnt a lot about how a big media production works, got a great paycheck :) and best of all got to be apart of a once in a lifetime experience. It is something I will never forget.

But I will now be back to blogging, I have missed it dearly. Thanks for sticking by :) I have some great posts lined up. Including my day at TheNailShow.

Kiwi..x

Hackney weekend

Hey

I've been super busy the last couple of day's i've had uni show's, job interviews and been catching up with friends. Which explains the lack of post :(. But i should be more regular now =D. 

     So last weekend I went to the Hackney Weekend show on the sunday.  It was AMAZING, I had so much fun even though I was ankle-high in mud and ended up throwing away my trainers :'(. There was so many acts, great food, and the weather was great most of the day. 

I didn't take many pics but here's a few from the day

And here's some of the acts performing (not the best quality) 

Did anyone else go, if so how did you find it?

I hope everyone had a great week
Take Care
Kiwi..x

Afro Hair & Beaty Live 2012

Hey guys
So its been a great 4day weekend I've been having due to the queen's Jubilee, went to alot of street parties which gave me a reason to wear my Union Jack leggings :). I also went to the Afro Hair And beauty Live show, during this bank holiday. This was really good fun. I Learnt a few tricks, got some tips and a bag load of freebies :).

While I was there I got a free facial and a makeover by Mary Kay.

There facial was amazing. It Left my skin feeling very smooth and gave it a flawless look. They sort of teach you rather than just give you a facial which I thought was very helpful as it allows you to get the same results at home.
     They then did a foundation match and gave us a free makeover.
I really liked their products and wanted to buy everything, but as I'm not super rich :(, I brought there Foundation as it was the best match I've ever had.
      This is worth £16 but i got it for £14.40 as they was doing a 10% discount on that day.
       They have great products, i really recommend them, You can get more info on their products here


The olive oil stand was also doing a great offer, I got all these goodies worth over £25 for only £5. As I love a bargain I couldn't resiet :). As I don't use Gel or a relaxer, My mum gets a treat lol. But i'll be defiantly putting the rest to good use.

some free hair samples
I got during the day

Here is some highlights from the event, Including an amazing hair fashion show and some hair tutorials.
Take care
Kiwi..x