February 2012

Welcome all you fabulous divas!

With 2012 well under way our team have brought together a brand new newsletter full of tips, tricks, news and offers for you to take advantage of. Do read on for beauty insider tips and tricks, find out Busting Diva's news and what's new, meet the talented members of our team and take advantage of our most recent special offer.

Busting Diva Team

Office Friendly Make-Up

* Keep skin looking clean and glowing; exfoliate and cleanse thoroughly regularly
* Use a light base which will give a glow, along with a great concealer where required - far more preferable and visually pleasing than a thick cloggy base
* Apply soft coloured blush lightly to the apple of the cheeks to have a healthy glow all day; a little bronzer is fine, but keep it light
* Define eyes with a non smudge liner, blend to a soft finish, no hard lines - this is much better for enhancing your eyes than thick or non-blended liner
* For the fairer skinned amongst use chocolate or dark brown mascara. You will be amazed at the difference this makes to your look
* Eyebrows! Keep them tidy, and never over-pluck or attempt to alter the shape to something unnatural to you. Your brows give your whole face masses of character, let them speak for themselves. A little hair laquer is great for keeping them groomed all day, just apply with an eyebrow brush

Is there a look you have seen, one you idolise and would love to achieve? Busting Diva's make-up artists can pass to you the knowledge and skills required to make that look your own! Book a make-up lesson with one of our expert make-up artists?

Highlight On Christina Dettmers

Dressmaker in London

Christina has worked as a dressmaker for more than 10 years after graduating from the University of Applied Sciences in Bielefeld, Germany.

Specialising in period costume, corsetry and bridal wear, Christina's love of period costume has blossomed into a penchant for Burlesque dance and reenactments. With a particular passion for outfits from the 18th and 19th centuries, she is an expert in period needlework and millinery, and creates beautiful performance costumes.

The most exciting costume she ever made was a full 18th century dress with undergarments for the Costume Museum of Portugal. Her skills in costume making extend to making beautiful and unique wedding outfits. Christina also teaches all sorts of dressmaking both privately and in museums.

See examples of Christina's dressmaking in our portfolio.

Our team are spectacular; to view and read all about the creative experts you will work with, click onto Who We Are!

90 minute Colour Consultation for £110.00

(Usually £135.00)

Just imagine going shopping and immediately being able to pick out the colours that make you glow. This year how about doing a bit of planning for your wardrobe instead of randomly rushing out and buying?

A colour consultation won't give you a rigid set of colours to wear but a guide as to what tones to look for and how to wear them together. It will make shopping a much easier process and your wardrobe work better as a whole.

Wearing the right colours will make your skin look clearer, your hair richer, and your eyes sparkle. You will look like a healthier you!

Take advantage of our fabulous offer and book in now. For a 90 minute colour consultation which usually costs £135.00, it will only cost £110.00 until the end of February. Come on ladies and gents, grab your chance at looking great! Contact us to book, referencing "February Colour Offer".

"I just wanted to say thank you for your advice and help. I've spent many therapeutic hours going through my wardrobe and clearing out the things that I haven't worn for ages, and mix-and-matching the rest in line with your advice. After reading your profile for me, now I understand why some of my old purchases didn't get worn much... they're all on your 'avoid' list! Thanks for your de-mystifying advice and ideas!"