AWARDS "Business Woman of the year 2019" & "Celebrity Makeup Artist of the year 2019"

2019 has been a fantastic year for me and it's not over yet. I am thrilled that I have been nominated in so many awards for my work. 

I was a finalist for "Bridal MUA Of The Year" in the Brides of Kerry Awards, the same award that I won last year. At this awards ceremony they had four other speciality awards. "Business Woman Of The Year"was one of those awards and you could only imagine my reaction when I heard I had won!! Such an honour to win this as I am now 14 years in business.  

Two weeks later, The Irish Makeup Awards were held in Dublin. These awards are the highest  national makeup industry awards. This time I was a finalist for "Celebrity MUA Of The Year" and won it also!! I was a finalist amongst four well known makeup artists based in Dublin and I was so proud to make the final, never mind to win the award.

In the last two months I have been nominated for two more awards. The first is "Makeup Artist of The Year" with Romantic Wedding Awards and "Best Makeup Influencer 2019" with Beauty Blogs Awards Ireland, it is so amazing to be recognised at a National level once again.

I feel this blog is a platform of my work and showcases the products I love, places I have been and things I love doing. I started it long before Facebook and Instagram and even before my website. Even though I don't blog a lot, it always reminds me of where I started off in my makeup career. I got shortlisted for these awards back in 2015 and attended the awards night amongst influencers like Pippa O'Connor and Suzanne Jackson.. I really couldn't believe it!

I am so grateful for every like on my photos, every comment or question on posts and every phone call from a bride looking for me to beautify them on their special day. 

Thank you as always for the love and support.

A x 

Nikki ~ The Skellig Hotel, Dingle, Co.Kerry.

Claire ~ Sheen Falls Lodge, Kenmare, Co.Kerry

Meet the gorgeous Claire, who got married at The Sheen Falls Lodge. So many details about this wedding that I'm dying to share with you..

Joanne at Ballyseede Castle, Tralee

"I had Annette O'Brien booked to do my make-up for the day of our wedding (March 2018). She is absolutely brilliant at what she does. She is so cool, calm and collected. She is extremely professional and kept everyone at ease on a morning full of emotion. She completed my makeup, my 3 bridesmaids and my Mam's makeup also. Everyone was delighted with how they looked. She gives great advice and knows exactly what she is doing. Anyone looking to have flawless makeup on their wedding day should book Annette. You will not be disappointed.

I love makeup as do my 3 sisters- so we were fussy customers!! I think we all looked fabulous and we felt it too. Thanks so much Annette - You're brilliant xx Joanne"

Photographer: Konrad - KPaprocki

Makeup: me!

Hair: Pat O Neill

Venue: Ballyseede Castle, Tralee, Co Kerry.

Sarah - on a Winter's Day in Kerry

I love sharing some of my beautiful brides here on the blog and was blown away when these images came in. Keep scrolling down for gorgeous images of Sarah and David on a Winter's morning at Parknasilla Resort & Spa, Co Kerry.