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Guest Blog – Flashes and Lashes first open day

Posted: 27 Nov 2011 03:01 AM PST

The Flashes and Lashes open day was dreamt up not so long ago, by us wanting to give girls a taster/teaser of what we can do. We'd also decided we were going to look at taking on a studio as our base instead of working from home, so on 1 November 2011 we took on our new little home in Hockley on Western Street. Our great friend and drinking buddy, Toby Kennedy was already in there and (obviously) fancied having some (female) company, so now we're roomies! We might have prettied up the place too; when Gem saw these photos she gasped and shouted 'I'm naked on the wall!' :D

Emma is pretty handy with hairstyling but we needed specialists in for the open day, and called upon our friends Heebie Gee Bees, from Newcastle. Having been long time friends of Emma's and super talented and enthusiastic ladies, we couldn't wait to have them on board with us for the day. What's even better is that as both of them have vast knowledge and experience of modelling and performing, they could also bring their skills to the dressing table in regards to styling, posing and general confidence. All round win, I'd say!


We also brought in Aislinn from BooBooKitty Couture,. She set herself up a rail of gorgeous dresses, her dolly Doris and brought her sewing along to make some last minute bits and pieces for a craft fair later in the evening; she really never stops working!


We had some early starts and late nights (including a craft fare/Speedkings gig to attend on Saturday night!), some tears from girls who couldn't believe their makeovers, cuddles, lots of high fives, energy drinks, cookies, snuggies on radiators, cupcakes from Amy (hell yeah!), endless cups of tea (Hannah is brilliant), goodie bags, ratties, girls celebrating birthdays and divorces, and some that just wanted to feel good about themselves! Here's a little selection of the behind the scenes photos we gathered.

So to a few thank yous; BooBooKitty Couture, Heebie Gee Bees, Toby Kennedy, Make Up Academy, Arcanum Accessories, Synergy Therapies, Rampant Ink, Deadly is the Female, Rockalily, Hoocie Coochie Club, Miss Fortune and Snitches Get Stitches!

Days like that are a precious rarity to me; when you're going flat out but smiling and laughing the whole while, each person bringing their own special technique, style and brilliance to the table. Your back might ache, your shoulder might be creaking and your feet'll be on fire but nothing compares to the smile (and sometime, tears!) of a girl who beams from ear to ear when they see themselves made up. It's my dream to do this full time, and weekends like this motivate me to work harder to make it real…

an_magazine: Inspirational talk by Todd Lester on freeDimensional, linking up the human rights sector with the cultural sector #tri11

Posted: 26 Nov 2011 06:49 AM PST

an_magazine: Inspirational talk by Todd Lester on freeDimensional, linking up the human rights sector with the cultural sector #tri11

an_magazine: Fascinating debates on the nature, values and ethics of networks. Speaker Helge Mooshammer on how we economize our relationships #tri11

Posted: 26 Nov 2011 05:43 AM PST

an_magazine: Fascinating debates on the nature, values and ethics of networks. Speaker Helge Mooshammer on how we economize our relationships #tri11

an_magazine: Eleonora & @pippa_koszerek reporting from @trianglenet conference this weekend! Look out for tweets on @artists_talking and #tri11

Posted: 26 Nov 2011 05:36 AM PST

an_magazine: Eleonora & @pippa_koszerek reporting from @trianglenet conference this weekend! Look out for tweets on @artists_talking and #tri11

Stage: International Dance Festival is bold move for Birmingham

Posted: 25 Nov 2011 12:00 AM PST

All eyes will fall on Birmingham next year as the city again hosts its renowned International Dance Festival, writes Diane Parkes.

Music: Review: Ex Cathedra, at Birmingham Town Hall

Posted: 25 Nov 2011 12:00 AM PST

Rather like the film of the book, this 'concert of the album' featured material from Ex Cathedra's recently released 2-CD tribute to Alec Roth. For a contemporary composer to receive such acclaim must be extremely rewarding.

Picture gallery from the Cream <b>Midlands</b> awards | The Drum

Posted: 26 Nov 2011 08:08 AM PST

The Cream Midlands Awards are all about celebrating and rewarding creativity being produced by agencies and clients in the Midlands, East, South West and ...
www.thedrum.co.uk/.../picture-gallery-cream-midlands-award...

enterarts: New Gallery opens at Blue florist in Shifnal - thebestof Telford and Wrekin blog: http://t.co/FOSUxVO1 via @AddThis @bluegallery_

Posted: 25 Nov 2011 04:05 PM PST

enterarts: New Gallery opens at Blue florist in Shifnal - thebestof Telford and Wrekin blog: http://t.co/FOSUxVO1 via @AddThis @bluegallery_
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