Nicola Gavins Makeup Artistry

Edmonton City Centre Underground Huddle

2010-11-23T02:10:00.004-07:00

Edmonton City Centre Underground Huddle Grey Cup 2010
Featuring Edmonton Eskimo Alumni Sean Fleming and Larry Wruck, Edmonton Eskimo Cheer Alumni Kim and Karen.
Hair by Lauren Hughes and Stacey Hart (Mousy Browns)
Makeup Nicola Gavins
Photography by Bill Cowen

Vote for Crystal!

2010-11-04T02:53:00.002-06:00

Hair Crystal Brown
Model Kelsie Allin
Photo by LightArt Photography
Makeup Artist Nicola Gavins
Dress by Emogene Couture

My wonderful friend Crystal Brown has entered the Inoa Revolutionary Reds Contest by Elle Magazine and L'Oreal Profesionnel Canada. The grand prize is a feature in Elle Magazine. You can win too, free L'Oreal Colour for a year! Remeber you can vote daily till December 3rd.

This is what you need to do:
1. Go to:
http://www.facebook.com/LOrealProCanada?ref=ts

2. Look for the tabs on the top of the page.
Click on "VOTE"

3. Click on the phrase:
'VOTE FOR YOUR FAVOURITE TRANSFORMATION"

4. Have a look at the makeover entries.
When you find the entry by Crystal Brown click on it.

5. Click the "LIKE" button at the bottom left side of the picture.
This is how your vote gets counted. Then you can fill out your information to be entered to win FREE HAIRCOLOUR FOR A YEAR

Remember - You can vote everyday so please do. Invite your friends to join this event.

430 Kings Road

2010-09-08T08:48:00.005-06:00

430 Kings Road
Georgie Magazine Spring 2010
Photography Ashley Champagne
Makeup Nicola Gavins
Hair Lauren Hughes

Flora and Fauna

2010-09-08T08:38:00.004-06:00

Flora and Fauna
Georgie Magazine Spring 2010
Photography Ashley Champagne
Hair Sarah and Randi at Fluid Hair
Makeup Nicola
Models - Kalen, Katelyn, Tiz, Johnathon, Courtney - Hi-Fi Models and Randi Anderson

Avante Gold

2010-09-08T08:33:00.003-06:00

Avante Gold
Georgie Magazine Summer 2010
Photography Ashley Champagne
Hair Lauren Highes
Makeup and styling Nicola Gavins
Models, Amanda, Cierra and Shyloe - Hi-Fi Models

Fall from Grace

2010-09-08T08:28:00.002-06:00

Fall from Grace
Georgie Magazine summer 2010
Photography Ashley Champagne
Hair Anastasia Boruk
Makeup Nicola Gvins
Styling ali Schick and Colleen McGinn
Models Una and Fila

Yesterday's Girl

2010-09-08T08:22:00.005-06:00

Yesterday's Girl
Georgie Magazine Summer 2010
Photography and Styling Ashley Champagne
Hair Corin Berry
Makeup Nicola Gavins
Model Ivana Tisler
Graphic design/layout Nathan Marshall

Fashion Served

2010-09-01T02:09:00.004-06:00

Georgie Magazine Spreads featured on Fashion Served!

http://www.fashionserved.com/Gallery/Yesterdays-Girl/607832

http://www.fashionserved.com/Gallery/Bird-Is-The-Word/568462

www.heygeorgie.com

Sneak Peak

2010-09-01T01:40:00.006-06:00

I am a very lucky girl, not only did I have the pleasure of contributing to West Edmonton Malls Bridal Fashion Spread with photographer Curtis Comeau (www.curtiscomeau.com) and WEM's awesome marketing team, but I was surprised to find out my good friend Jasmine was modelling in the shoot too! What a great day (including impromptu shopping spree and supper after shoot). Here is a sneak peak...look for the full shoot in Wedding Bells Magazine spring 2011.

Location West Edmonton Mall
Photographer Curtis Comeau
(http://edmontonprofessionalphotographer.blogspot.com/2010/08/day-8-of-9-west-edmonton-mall-bridal.html)
Hair Evelyn Charles, Rain, Spasation and Regis
Makeup Nicola Gavins
Models - Kalen M, Katelyn - Hi-Fi Models, Jasmine M, Shakira - Mode Models,

Britta

2010-09-01T01:20:00.010-06:00

Britta Jewellery
http://lovebritta.com/
Photography Ashley Champagne
Makeup Nicola Gavins
Hair Celebrity Hair
Models Hi-Fi

Scandia Furniture

2010-08-29T01:29:00.003-06:00

Scandia Furniture Advertisement
G[Squared) Marketing
Photography Ashley Champagne
Makeup Nicola Gavins

georgie summer launch party!

2010-08-10T03:17:00.005-06:00

Friday, August 13th - 0800pm

Come join Georgie for our 3rd Issue Release Party. Moriarty's Patio on Rice Howard Way. Music, drink specials and a special patio sampler menu just for the Georgie fans. See you there!

Moriarty's Bistro | Wine Bar - 10154 100 St Edmonton

georgie summer 2010

2010-07-15T21:53:00.003-06:00

Be sure to check out summer issue of georgie magazine!
www.heygeorgie.com

Across the Street

2010-06-19T17:26:00.002-06:00

Enchantment

2010-05-28T17:10:00.001-06:00

Makeup for music festivals and other style tips.

2010-05-15T07:46:00.004-06:00

Here is a fun little write up I did for georgie magazine www.heygeorgie.com
Check it out!

Festival season is upon us. Fashionistas everywhere have carefully packed their wardrobe to complement the summer heat. Here are some tips to help you look great and prevent a style meltdown at your next music festival.

It’s hard work being a girl at a music festival; it takes skill to deftly apply your makeup outside of your tent with your vision left hazy from the night before.

First Rule: Keep it simple. Start with a quality moisturizer such as Becca Shimmering Skin Perfector SPF 20 in gold for a luminous finish. Can’t live without your tan? Try Bliss A Tan For All Seasons, it will give you that all over sun kissed glow, just be sure to exfoliate first for a streak free application. Use a touch of concealer to cover a multitude of sins, follow with a light dusting of powder foundation. MAC Mineralize SPF 15 Loose Foundation will even out your skin, last through the heat and it comes with its own built in applicator. Think double duty products such as Stilla Convertible Colour that can be tapped onto cheeks or pressed into lips for a sheer pop of colour. Finish off your look with a coat of Kiss Me Mascara, a long lasting formula that will wash off easily at the end of the night…..as if that is going to happen.

Boys can happily recycle the same pants for days on end, but that doesn’t mean you should.

Second Rule: Change your outfit, change your face. Sometimes if you sleep in your makeup it can look pretty cool, though more often than not you just end up looking like a dirty slag. Remember it is very likely you still may be drunk when you are checking yourself out in your tiny compact mirror and thinking you look pretty damn hot. Pack MAC Wipes to cleanse your skin, they will quickly wipe away the day’s dirt and grime (they come with a built in toner too). Use a dry shampoo to rid your hair of grease and unwanted odours, Cake Satin Sugar Refreshing Body and Hair Powder smells like baked lemon sugar cookies and doubles as a body powder. Do you spend a lot of money up keeping an expensive colour? Make sure you protect your investment from the suns harsh rays with Aveda Sun Care Protective Hair Veil. Let your natural hair texture shine thru, this is not the time for flat irons or curlers, use Bumble and Bumble Surf Spray for a sexy, salty and windswept look. Throw your hair into carefree braids, toss it up into a messy bun or use a hair accessory to keep it tamed. An oversized hat can be a stylish alternative to combing your hair. Not only does it provide protection from the sun but offers discretion while you are checking out fellow festival goers.

As much as this is your opportunity show off your truly unique style, remember you are there for the music.

Third Rule: Don’t be a festival faux pas! Leave the over-coiffed hair, artfully applied makeup and killer heels for the Club. Lobster-esque skin, sunburns and heat stroke are a definite buzz kill, so remember to take in some shade, stay hydrated and wear sunscreen (boys this means you too). Coola Organic Sport SPF 45 in Mango is one that you will want to re-apply over and over again. Sunglasses are a must, besides, won’t you will look super cute wandering around in your oversized sunnies, clutching your broken sandals to your chest, wailing “Where are my friends?” Don’t treat festivals as an excuse to go all hippy boho tribal; beads, tutus, tie-dye, fairy wings and anything pagan should only be worn if they are incorporated into your daily life. Rompers and leotards are awesome hipster fodder, but you might re-think your fashion choice once you are pulling one off in an overflowing, overheated ripe port-a-potty. Two words: Hand Sanitizer.

Then again, who am I to judge? Channel your inner “Penny Lane”, play around with your style and most importantly have fun! If you want to pull out your best Chloe Sevigny orange-red lip go for it, maybe it will help you bag that hot keyboardist you’ve had your eye on all weekend.

Vue Weekly cover

2010-04-22T22:44:00.002-06:00

Vue Weekly Cover
Photography Clayton Didier
Art Direction Pete Nguyen
Makeup and Hair Nicola Gavins

Women with Vision

2010-04-19T10:22:00.003-06:00

Here are a few outtakes from Women with Vision Advertisement for the Tomato, so fun!

Vagabond Tales

2010-03-23T14:39:00.003-06:00

Emma and Derryl-lynn

2010-03-03T20:32:00.003-07:00

Twiggy shoot!

2010-03-02T21:22:00.001-07:00

Carly Mode Models,
Photographer Curtis Trent
Hair and Makeup Nicola Gavins

Beautiful Buccaneer

2010-03-02T21:15:00.004-07:00

Beautiful Buccaneer
Model: Cierra Jonasson Hi-Fi Models
Photographer: Greg Gerla
Hair, Styling and Makeup Nicola Gavins
Clothing: Paul Hardy, Bamboo Ballroom, stylists own
Jewelery & accessories: Amor Carandang, stylists own

georgie!

2010-02-17T06:58:00.002-07:00

Georgie magazine is a quarterly publication that blends the best in arts, music, design, fashion and culture. We aim to push the boundaries by providing thought provoking interviews and photography of the arts and culture community.

www.heygeorgie.com

Gentle Fawn Fashion Show!

2010-02-09T17:14:00.004-07:00

Come join in on the fun at The Common for Gentle Fawn Spring 2010 on Thursday, Februaury 25th!

Foosh is proud to present the Gentle Fawn Spring 2010 Fashion Show! Join us on Thursday, February 25th at The Common, and be among the first to preview the collection just as it hits the showroom floor.

For those of you who've attended one of our previous Fashion Shows, you know what you'll find - amazing people who create a great atmosphere, fantastic music, and beautiful clothes... For those of you who haven't, join us and experience it for yourself!

Clothing by Gentle Fawn (available at Foosh 10544C - Whyte Avenue)
Jewelry by Amor
Hair by Ponytails + Horseshoes
Makeup by Nicola Gavins

We're offering 1/2 priced food until 8pm, so come and grab a bite before the show starts!

Drink specials all night! Can't wait to see you there!

Music brought to you by the Shortee, Sunny Grimezz and
All Out DJ's.

Pout 2 continued....

2010-01-26T15:53:00.004-07:00

Pout Studio caters to women offering intimate, boudoir, glamour, pin up and fashion photography. Pout's experienced, all female staff strive to make sure you not only look fabulous, but that you feel comfortable and have a great experience while capturing your images. Contact info@poutstudio.com for more info.

Pout 2

2009-12-22T14:34:00.005-07:00

Sandy

2009-12-22T14:30:00.002-07:00

EPS Recruiting Campaign

2009-11-20T16:23:00.006-07:00

Pout

2009-11-18T11:56:00.008-07:00

Check out Pout @ htp://poutstudio.blogspot.com

My Comp Card

2009-11-12T17:23:00.004-07:00

Peter Pan and Hook

2009-10-21T21:38:00.003-06:00

I really need to step up my birthday planning, check out this quick sneak peak of Justine's Peter Pan Birthday invite photos, so much fun!

Experience Realty Group

2009-10-13T01:09:00.001-06:00

Random Falter Media Kit

2009-10-12T18:53:00.002-06:00

Makeup Nicola Gavins
Concept Design/Art Direction: Nathan Marshall
Styling and Production Manager: Tiffany Jackson
Photography: Ashley Champagne
Hair: Sarah Cameron from Fluid

Fred

2009-10-08T11:16:00.005-06:00

Frederik Robert, Opera Singer and Composer

Karina

2009-09-29T22:02:00.003-06:00

Beautiful bride Karina (accompanied by her friend Natasa)
Photos by Katya Nova

Courtney

2009-09-26T01:09:00.001-06:00

Ricci Hair Co presents Villains (Sneak Peak)

2009-09-22T23:07:00.004-06:00

Ricci Hair Co
Villains F/W 2010 Collection
Edmonton Fashion Week
Photo by Carol Chan

Dani

2009-09-18T17:21:00.002-06:00

bamboo ballroom ad for SEE magazine

2009-09-17T23:24:00.000-06:00

Pirouette

2009-08-28T19:16:00.002-06:00

What a fantastic day!

2009-08-25T23:54:00.004-06:00

I was invited to join the Behance Network! The Behance Network is an invite only online portfolio that I have always turned to when I need inspiration. I am so excited!
You can check out my portoflio at www.behance.net/nicolagavins

www.behance.net
The Behance Network is the world's leading platform for creative professionals across all industries. Members build multi-media portfolios that display their work. Millions of visitors - including recruiters, top creative companies, editors, and more - come to Behance to see the incredible content and find talent to hire.

Blush Magazine

2009-08-18T15:46:00.002-06:00

Najla

2009-08-14T18:16:00.003-06:00

Najla Elwenni, Editor Blush Magazine

Fluid Hair

2009-08-06T00:16:00.001-06:00

Suka Clothing

2009-07-28T23:15:00.005-06:00

Parlour Magazine Cover, Summer '09

2009-07-27T23:09:00.003-06:00

Parlour Magazine Beauty Shoot, Summer '09

2009-07-27T23:00:00.001-06:00

Parlour Magazine Cover Shoot, Summer '09

2009-07-27T22:58:00.000-06:00

Bridal Advertisement

2009-07-22T22:58:00.004-06:00

Photo by Ashley Champagne
www.ashleychampagne.com
http://ashleychampagne.blogspot.com

Krystyn Jones

2009-07-22T10:27:00.003-06:00

Natasha and Colin

2009-07-21T01:50:00.003-06:00

Photos by Ashley Champagne
www.ashleychampagne.com
http://www.ashleychampagne.blogspot.com

Oui 3 Lifestyle Wear

2009-07-20T09:40:00.008-06:00

Oui 3 Lifestyle Wear www.oui3.ca
Photos by Ashley Champagne
www.ashleychampagne.com
http://www.ashleychampagne.blogspot.com

Fighters

2009-07-18T00:36:00.018-06:00

Photos by Ashley Champagne
www.ashleychampagne.com
http://www.ashleychampagne.blogspot.com

Tara and Baby

2009-07-16T22:20:00.004-06:00

Hey Juliet Tattoo

2009-07-16T11:53:00.005-06:00

This is crazy, someone is getting a tattoo of our image Hey Juliet! I will post the finished tattoo.

Fridget Apparel

2009-07-15T19:19:00.003-06:00

Jessica McLaren Farm Shoot

2009-07-12T22:30:00.013-06:00

Photos by Jessica McLaren

Bridal Couture Sneak Peak pt 5

2009-07-09T09:52:00.011-06:00