Pembrokeshire people were transformed by two top hair and makeup artists during an afternoon of glamour, beauty and a bit of celebrity gossip.
Belle’s Beauty Brunch was recently held at Crug Las Country Hotel to raise money for Belle’s Story Charity.
Belle’ Story was set up in memory of Wolfscastle’s Belle Curran, who lost her battle with interstitial lung disease at only ten years old.
Local people got magical makeovers during the event. (Image: Jason Moore)
During her lifetime Belle, along with her family friends and supporters, raised tens of thousands of pounds for the charities that helped her, as well as increasing awareness of organ donation.
Belle’s Story has continued that work and also helps make a difference to young people touched by life-changing illness and disabilities, by providing direct support to them and their families.
Hairdresser Nigel Barnes works his magic during a multi generational makeover. (Image: Jason Moore)
The beauty brunch was hosted by two hair and makeup aficionados with decades of experience in TV, film, magazine and fashion shoots.
Both Nigel Barnes and Arianne Poole have worked with some of the world’s best photographers, including David Bailey, Hans Fuehrer and Annie Leibovitz and famous faces such as Catherine Zeta Jones, Penelope Cruz, Yasmin Le Bon and Uma Thurman.
Make-up artist Arianne Poole working her magic for a grandmother- granddaughter makeover. (Image: Jason Moore)
At the Belle’s Story event they demonstrated different looks on model Kerry Ferguson before turning their skills to the audience.
There was a multi-generational grandmother-granddaughter makeover as well as advice on how to create volume, go from up-do to down, how to brighten up tired looking eyes and create age appropriate make up.
The event was well attended. (Image: Jason Moore)
Arianne also helped members of the audience with their make-up queries and conundrums.
As well as a plethora of hair and beauty advice, attendees at the event also enjoyed a complimentary cocktail on arrival and a host of delicious brunch canapes created by the Crug Las kitchen.
Arianne and model Kerry Ferguson. (Image: Jason Moore)
A fundraising raffle offered sumptuous prizes including hundreds of pounds worth of Katya Wildman and Sargasso & Grey vouchers, beauty hampers, haircuts, treatments, make up lessons and unique locally-made jewellery from Amy Pepper.
Belle’s mum Stella attended the event and made a moving speech that left many attendees blinking away tears.
Belle’s mum Stella was among the guests. (Image: Jason Moore)
“It was a sparkling afternoon with education but above all fun for everyone involved,” said host Nigel.
“I would like to thank all the raffle prize donors and Janet and Perkin Evans at Crug Las for their support.
A captivated audience. (Image: Jason Moore)
“Arianne and I were honoured to support such a worthwhile local cause as Belle’s Story.
Belle’s mum, Stella, added:
“It was a fabulous afternoon , I was overwhelmed by how many ladies came and supported Belle’s Story once again.
“Belle would have loved the event as always I wish she could have been there too. Thank yu so much to Nigel for organising it all and to everyone to took part.”
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