I'm so fortunate, that in my job I get to meet some pretty amazing people who manage to inpsire me in a host of different ways.
I first met Florrie, about a year ago now. I'd invited her in to our offices to discuss brands and was instantly in to her laidback persona ,clean/natural approach and not forgetting her immense knowlege about all things beauty
I think in today's realm we're so over-run by what we call "experts", in practically everything and sometimes all I want to do is garner a few tibbits from those I'm most infleunced by...
How did
you start out as a make-up artist and why?
"I was lucky enough to get some work
experience backstage on a make up team at some LFW shows and see whether I was
really committed to change careers and then I signed up for a 3 month make up
course at the Glauca Rossi Make up School. I then became a first assistant to a
top make up artist for a couple of years. I think it is the best way to learn
and make contacts within the industry"
Describe
your own personal routine when it comes to getting ready of a morn?
"Every
morning without fail I dry body brush before getting in the shower. I use a
Clarisonic machine on my face in the shower. I alternate products as I am lucky
enough to be sent many different ones to try out. I am a true product aficionado.
I then use eye cream, serum, moisturiser, lip plumper and then moisturise my
body top to toe (I have been doing that since I was 14). The whole process
takes me approx. 20 minutes with a further 5 minutes on make up. I should
probably spend more time on my hair but feel that a great cut needs very little
attention (Thank you George Northwood!). I never have breakfast at home but do
take a Pukka tea with me in my flask!"
What is
your personal approach to all-encompassing beauty?
"Acceptance of yourself and
making the best version of yourself. Easier said than done. Time is tight and
temptation is high!"
Any
particular favourite brands/products that never fail you?
What do
you do to relax?
"Large glass of red, a facial, cinema trip, cooking and baking,
dancing with friends, trying out a new restaurant - not all at the same time
but ideally I would like to fit all of that into a free weekend."
In terms
of make-up what’s your favourite look to create and why?
"I love feminine sexy
women. I like to bring out the best features of the model or actress and then
add a modern twist whether it is the latest lip colour out from a favourite
brand or an eyeliner in a new texture. I adore Marilyn Monroe and Bridget
Bardot in their hay days"
Any insider tips you’d like
to share?
"Take time over your skincare and base and then you can really play
around with colour and have fun with the rest of your make up."
@florriewhite
