A Little Introduction...

This is an exciting moment: the very first post of my shiny new blog.

If you’re reading this, then chances are you share my passion for makeup. Who wouldn’t worship its diversity, and the infinite scope of possibilities it offers? Hand me my favourite products and a makeup brush, and the world’s my oyster.

Working on a Photoshoot for Achillea Marini, the custom-designed wedding dress company

So, how do I kick off? A little introduction of who I am, and what I am about, is a good place to start.

My name is Ruth O’Rourke, and I am a makeup artist. Simple as that. Photoshoots…weddings….even a bit of TV here and there…I do the lot, and love every minute.

When it comes to style I’m a bit of a chameleon; there’s no one ‘set’ look that I want to go for. That would be like an artist painting the same canvas over and over again. The beauty of makeup - and all art forms - is that it’s all about diversity. Each face is a blank canvas, and will suit its own individual style and colour tones.

But it’s not just the person I’m working on that influences the makeup I choose, it’s the occasion too. We all know that where some colour tones will look great for an all-night hen party, they may not go down too well at your parents’ silver wedding anniversary…

So, it’s about personal style and occasion. But it’s also about getting to know my client, even if it’s just for a few hours. I’m of the firm belief that my client’s personality should shine through their face, and this can only be achieved if I match the makeup I use to their unique character.

A friend of mine once told me about a wedding she went to. I asked her what the bride’s makeup was like, and she replied: “It was beautifully done, but it just didn’t look like her.” My point exactly. If you’re not careful, makeup can turn into a mask, so it’s important for the makeup artist to get the balance right between doing something unique and interesting for that person, without covering up their personality.

And when it comes to weddings, you want your groom to see the person he loves, not an unrecognisable Barbie doll.

One of my clients looking naturally beautiful, without piling the makeup on

So, I’ve told you a little bit about how I work, now let me give you an insight into what this blog promises to deliver: fun, informative, and interesting commentary on the makeup industry, and my place within it.

This is my platform for discussing everything to do with makeup: new products, new looks, top-tips, an occasional look at what the celebrities are doing, and news and photos of what I’m doing. Think of it as an all singing, all dancing guide to the industry…even the most insatiable appetites for makeup will be quenched. 

Now that I have introduced myself, my next posts will be coming to you regularly, so keep me on your radar…

Watch this space for a little look at the world of fame, where I will discuss the celebrities I admire for their flawless, fantastic makeup…Whose skin is consistently glowing? Who is getting the most out of their cheekbones? Whose dramatic look is always spot-on?

I’ll also be letting you in on my favourite makeup artists, all of whom possess a skill and panache that are a real inspiration to me. These amazing talents should be celebrated and admired, and I’m just the person to do it.

In the meantime, I wish you all good makeup days!

Ruth O’Rourke