Calling all grooms and brides-to-be – Are you getting married this year?bride to 

If you are going to be walking down the aisle soon then we want to hear all about your proposal. We’re offering a groom the opportunity to WIN 5 suits complete with shirts, cufflinks, and wedding ties. You will also receive a £100 Virgin Wine voucher and wedding day hair and make-up for your bride-to-be*!

All you have to do to enter is email: social.media@tmlewin.co.uk with the details of how you proposed to your fiancée, a picture of the two of you, and the date of your wedding. You have until Monday 21^st May (at 5pm GMT) to email us, the best three proposal stories will then be posted on our Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/T.M.Lewin and the person who has received the most votes from their proposal story by Friday 25^th May will win all of the above prizes.

For entry into this competition you must have your wedding planned between June 2012 and December 2013. For further terms and conditions please see below.

Terms and Conditions

Entry is open to those aged 18 or over, excluding employees of T.M.Lewin and Virgin Wines

The prize is only open to UK residents only and it is the responsibility of the winner to organize travel for the store fitting. Travel expenses to the store not included

T.M.Lewin and Virgin Wines network and their immediate families, their agents or anyone professionally associated with the creation and administration of this draw will not be counted

No purchase necessary

To enter you must email social.media@tmlewin.co.uk with the details of how you proposed and an image of you and your bride-to-be

The prize includes 5 suits complete with shirts, cufflinks and cravats, a case a champagne (thanks to Virgin Wines) and a trail and wedding day bridal hair and make-up

All entrants must be getting married between 1^st July 2012 and 30^th December 2013

The prize is subject to availability

Other expenses incurred during the travel are not covered by T.M.Lewin cannot be transferred, amended, exchanged or redeemed for cash

Entries will be accepted between 23^rd April 2012 and 21^st May 2012 – the final winner will be selected by a Facebook poll on 25^th May 2012

The winner will be selected at random from the final poll and notified by email by 2^nd June 2012

If a winner does not provide sufficient contact details via reasonable means for seven days (9^th June 2012) or does not respond to notifications within the stated time limit, they will be disqualified and an alternate winner selected as above

Hair and make-up is subject to the availability of the hair and make-up artist, and this service must be organised by T.M.Lewin. *In association with Gemma Sutton, internationally acclaimed make-up and hair stylist, with over 10 years of experience, this prize also includes a trial hair and make-up session before your big day. 

Im very excited to annonce that i have been animated for the 2013 Wedding Industry Awards.

“It’s all about you – The Beautiful Bride”

If you have been one of my beautiful brides from the past – please click here and vote for Gemma Sutton. xx
The national wedding industry awards are voted for solely by past-clients, this ensures the results of theses awards have real meaning.

I would like to thank all my beautiful brides from the past. I have meet some amazing brides, bridesmaids and mothers.

Wishing you all the happiness in the further in your married life.

Lots of love
Gemma x

When Donna Crain asked me to do a photo shoot with some of her glamour’s vintage head pieces, set in the beautiful Chateau featured in Vogue magazine set the South of France I literally jumped at the chance. xx

The shoot was styled by the very talented Sonia from “Want That Wedding” and my very favorite vintage wedding photographer David Wickham from “Modern Vintage Weddings”.

Sonia style the shoot using a shabby chic style look and feel set in the 1930′s with a modern edge.  She dressed our beautiful model Kathryn in some stunning dresses by Sabrina Motasem.

‘On arrival at Chateau Les Carrasses in Languedoc Roussillon we were absolutely blown away! I must admit, I didn’t quite know what to expect as pictures don’t often give a place justice. Les Carrasses was incredibly sophisticated and chic and brimming with a treasure trove of beautiful nick nacks which the lovely people there let us raid’

Makeup:

From the mid thirties  women prefered ivory and blue tones A color – as natural as possible – with an easy bright pink undertone.
The eyebrows were plucked thin or shaved off entirely. Then the eyebrows were drawn on with an eyebrow pencil.
Up to the middle of the thirties most popular lipstick colors were light rose, raspberry tones, chinese red and orange tones. In the later 30s primarily bright red tones.
I kept to the 1930′s basic image and just gave it a modern edge. The eye makeup was a little brighter with a softer edge. Lots of lashers were added with a modern thick flick black eyeliner, with beautiful rosey pick chicks and lips.

Key Products:
Bourjois Felt-Tip Eyeliner in Ultra Black £5.99
Lancome Teint Idole Ultra £27
Illamasqua Pura Pigment in Tingle £15.50
Volume Million Lashes £11.22

Hair:

Pin curls came in fashion in the 1920s to 40s.  it is amazing how this art of styling hair has remained famous after so many years. I wanted Kathryn’s hair to be a detailed chic style hairdo to go with Donna Crains hair pieces. I kept with the team of the 30′s but gave it a bit more of a doll like shabby chic bride look and feel, A 1930′s bride who has just popped out of a magazine.

Lots of wax gel and hair pieces were needed for this look, i also spayed the hair lightly with a silver hair spray to give it a little more art deco interest.

Key Products:
Dax wave £185
Kryolan Silver Hair spray £12.99

‘It was so much fun working and hanging out with this lovely and talented team in a beauuuutiful location! I do hope you all you bridestobe enjoy this 30s glam and French rustic styled bridal inspiration’

This shoot has been featured on “Love My Dress” and “Want that wedding” xx   “Ooo La La Qui” xx

Many Thanks xx

Photographer – David at Modern Vintage Weddings
Stylist & Producer – Sonia at Want That Wedding
Hair & MUA - Gemma Sutton
Venue - Chateau Les Carrasses
Model - Kathryn Jones
Wedding Dresses - Sabina Motasem
Hair Accessories - Donna Crain
Shoes –  Emmy Shoes
Vintage Props {Suitcase, books, vanity case) - Chic Frangine
Wedding Stationery - The French Etiquette
Dried Lavender & Roses - Daisy Shop
Cake Pops - Molly Bakes
Cocktail Rings / Earrings - Glitzy Secrets

You can view our collection both at Gemma Sutton shop or at Donna Crain Shop.

Check out some new pieces by Donna at “New”
Donna specialises in bridal headbands using the finest vintage gems, carefully chosen and restored, quality fresh water pears and Swarovski peals from around the world, making them the perfect accessory for any bride-to-be.

Last week I had a client shoot -  Sophie Harley,  A creative jewellery designer to the star’s.  I was honoured to collaborate with such a talented artist and was in heaven when I stepped into her amazing workshop studio in London.

Sophie Harley is celebrated through out the world for her exquisitely designed handmade jewellery. Sophie has a huge following including Joss Stone, Jerry Hall, Judi Dench, Colin Firth, Kate Beckinsale and Naomi Campbell with recent features in the James Bond Films, Casino Royal and the Quantum of Solace.  You can image how extremely excited I was in being asked to design the hair and make-up on a high fashion/creative shoot  showcasing her incredible new collection.   The team involved was creative photographer Jo de Banzie beautiful model Katy McGee who i’ve had the pleasure of working with a number of times. Stylist Vintage Couture by Jane Bourvis, plus not forgetting myself for the hair and make-up designs.

We had two looks to create during the day, therefore two different changes of hair and make-up was required with timing and preparation essential.  The first shoot was on location which was a very dreamy soft look and feel with a big bridal dress.  The make-up was kept quite soft with the focus on the eyes.  I used a very heavy silver paint from Charles Fox and then added lilac/purple eye shadows, Mac/Shu uemura to create a more smokey effect to the eye.  I applied lots of individual eyelashes which always works well on camera and blocked half of Katy’s eyebrow using Cini-Wax. The silver colouring was carried form Katy’s cheekbones through the hair using a silver hair spray giving a more interesting look and feel to the make-up.

The second look was on location in a studio with a back-drop of brick stone.  The look and feel was very golden/warm and extremely expensive.
I blocked the eyebrows with Cini-Wax Charles Fox and brushed through with clear brow mascara on the eyebrow until flat (making sure the hair was going in the same direction).
I created a really heavy smokey black eye using MAC Black track blending from the lashes to the socket, also blending the the smoky eye using camouflage pigment by JackyMac and then added the gold leaf onto of the eye shadow and up on the brow bone, using more camouflage pigment to blend in everything and soften the look.  I finally added highlighter in the inner of the eyes using Pearl by JackyMac and highlighted the top of the cheek bones in the same way, adding silver hair spray through the hair and silver face paint by Charles Fox under the cheek bone.  Lips were a  little bit of a MIX using  Limecrime “Styletto” and “D’lilac and MAC Cyber, to get the perfect deep colour.

It was such a fun day shooting. Jo de banzie worked her creative magic with the camera, Katy is always a joy to work with and I think between us we show cased Sophie new collection really well. xx

The awards are only wedding industry awards that are voted for solely by the wedding clients of the suppliers who have entered; the only true representation of just how good wedding suppliers really are.

A big congratulations to everyone who won this year xx

The atmosphere at these awards are always electric… I feel honored and love being a  part of this industry. And always lovely catching up with people in the industry.

Im excited to let you all know that i will be putting myself up for nomination next year… so will ask all my beautiful brides to vote nearer the time. xx

A bright bold vibrant colour that I used on Louise’s wedding day was a MAC classic colour “Girl About Town” This beautiful bright pink, doesn’t look to overpowering and looks great on every bride.

Louise made pink a feature and added bright pink shoes and flowers to her outfit. She looked so beautiful, a wedding I will not forget.

MU/Hair: Gemma Sutton. Photography: http://www.wildweddings.co.uk/

Bride and Groom: Miss Louise Sullivan and Mr Tam Rodwell
Venue : LONDON  Fulham Palace SW6

Im excited to announce myself and Donna Crain have collaborated to create a stunning vintage inspired collection of handmade bridal hair pieces for all my beautiful brides to be.  The collection is perfect for brides who want to add a little detail and glamour to their wedding hair.

London Brides Magazine wanted to find out about our collection, here are some of the questions we were asked:

Q. What inspired you to design your own range?
Gemma: I’m constantly inspired by my brides and the collection reflects all the creative ideas over the years. My brides want stunning, unique pieces that reflect who they are, but it’s not always easy to find the right accessories. I wanted to offer my brides a complete bridal look.

Q. What made you want to work with Donna Crain?
Gemma: I saw Donna at the National Wedding Show and my first though was ‘wow’! Every piece she designs captures everything my brides have asked for. There’s something about the way she works, her energy, and her attention to detail. Donna says your jewellery shouldn’t be an after thought. It should be something you can wear again and again after your wedding. Each piece is handmade and carefully crafted.

Q. The last year has been a whirlwind of success for you. What brought you into the world of jewellery design?
Donna: “I decided to launch Donna Crain after making my own wedding jewellery.  My career during the past 15 years has been in graphic design but I’ve always been creative.. I feel incredibly passionate about designing the right accessories to perfect a brides look and It’s wonderful to be part of that.”

Q. What does the collaboration bring to the bridal market?
Donna: Brides will be able to try on the whole collection during their hair trial with Gemma and choose the exact piece to fully compliment the look for their special day.
Gemma: At a brides trial i style her hair and makeup to create the perfect look, for that perfect day. I can now complete this with hair pieces in a bridal hair trial.

You can now order this collection on www.gemmasutton.com or www.donnacrain.com

Donna Crain specialises in eclectic headbands using the finest vintage gems, carefully chosen and restored, quality fresh water pearls and swarovski pearls from around the world making them the perfect accessory for any bride to be.  Mention “Gemma Sutton” to receive a 10% discount off any of Donna’s collection.

Photography by David and Rosanna. xx

Lipstick is HOT right now, I think go red and bold with a bridal twist. Celebs like Gwen Stefani, Georgia Jagger and Katy Perry are all lovers of a brighter, vintage-esque sexy fuller lip.

My Top Tips to get your perfect red point.

• Smooth concealer over your lips to lock down the colour.
• Work in thin layers, starting from the middle of the lip and work outwards.
• Apply lip liner after the lipstick and Use a lip brush for a smother finish.
• Add clear gloss after to make lips look even fuller.

My favourite reds are Colour Fever Lipstick in 151 by Lancome, Signature hydra lustre lipstick in Rich Red by Estee Lauder and Moisture Drench Lipstick in Dare Devil by No.7

If you want a modern look with an edgy hair do, why not try a . This is a look both male and female can do! Adding curls to the your mohawk will make the look softer and more refined.

Venue : Altitude 360 & The River Room
Photography:  Sergerius Bruce Photography
Planning & Styling: Always Andri Wedding Design
Hair & Makeup: Gemma Sutton.

More Pic’s and info @ Rock My Wedding. xx

All makeup used was water proof and glitter was added heavily with water proof glue to reflect the light underwater.
Hair was left loose for a few shoots to give movement underwater, I also added a number of hair pieces to create a bigger more powerful look.
All the models were excellent underwater, I think they all said it was a lot harder than they thought, as they had much more to think about and do underwater.