Simply Glamorous

Leading celebrity make-up artist Gary Cockerill is best known for his glamorous, sexy make-up style and is much in demand by his loyal clientele for his ability to make them look and feel fabulous. In Simply Glamorous, he shares his professional expertise to show how, with a little knowledge and skill, everyone can gain the confidence to use make-up to look radiant and feel confident.

With his down-to-earth approach, he reveals the best products and techniques to make anyone red-carpet ready.

In The Art of Illusion, Gary reveals what he loves most about make-up: its ability to transform, whether by enhancing the features you like or by drawing the eye away from those you don't. Gary then takes us step-by-step through 16 breathtaking makeovers on real women of all ages, demonstrating the transformative power of make-up and explaining how to create looks to suit different face shapes, features, skin tones and ages.

Both inspiring and packed with techniques and tips, the looks range from natural to high-octane glamour, including the ever-popular smoky eye and red lip. Divided into three sections, Face, Eyes and Lips, and interspersed with 26 tutorials that address key topics in greater detail, the makeovers illustrate every aspect of make-up, from contouring, to false eyelashes, to wearing colour.