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This July we're revisiting Falcus & Wood, the incredible brand by the North East's bridal visionary Kate Falcus Wood. Kate is re-launching after a pause to focus on motherhood has left her with a renewed sense of clarity. Now she's back and shifting the tides of bridal fashion even more than before, as she embraces the power of feminity to design wedding wear for the brides who value emotional connection over convention. This is the new bridal, born from a place of wanting women to feel entirely themselves on their own wedding day. Kate's 15 years designing in the fashion industry shows in the couture...


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As of the Summer Solstice on June 21st, we now stand in the season of the rose. A flower long associated with beauty, love and the heart, the rose reaches its fullest expression at the height of the Summer. It does not rush to bloom, it unfolds petal by petal, shaped by the changing seasons, the rain, the sunshine and the passing of the time. The Summer Solstice reminds us that growth is not always dramatic. The rose we are not defined by perfection. We are made beautiful by our experiences, our resilience, and the unique fragrance of who we are.  The petals tell one story, but the essence...


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Taking a closer look at Libby, this further collection from the gallery of Phoebe Lenderyou zooms in on beautifully bronzed cheeks and dreamy soft bridal glam. Whilst I created this makeup look for our Forcett Hall shoot with Rebelle Marketing, Model Libby is the picture perfect repesentation of what I love to create for my real brides. The ones who come to me asking for comfortable, breathable, party proof natural coverage. Soft glam is the perfect way to still feel like you, but elevated, that special glowing touch. The key for that healthy, radiant finish is as always, the skincare. Massaged...


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Bamburgh Castle may be an awe inspiring, scene stealing setting of the British North East, but it played only a supporting role as beautiful backdrop as bride Alex took the limelight for her wedding to groom Mike. Seeing the most gorgeous couple, dancing the day away amongst the sprawling grounds, brings to mind a favourite quote of mine. "Have enough courage to trust love one more time and always one more time." Alex's makeup was simply Reese Witherspoon inspired, as she reminded me so much of the actress and the look she wanted to wear on her wedding day matched so perfectly. With a focus...


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A fresh new look at the at Forcett Hall shoot with Rebelle Marketing, this time through the lens of Phoebe Lenderyou. The Richmond estate provided a backdrop of grandeur whilst the incredible team brought together by Belle Bridal set a scene of true bridal fantasy. After sharing the cover story for Belle Bridal Issue 30 last post, this preview of Phoebe’s gallery shares a deeper look into the incredible day behind the shoot. With all the models on the day I started with my same tried and tested skin prep methods, focusing on deep hydration and enlivening the skin with careful massage and nourishing...


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A brand new set of galleries are in from the second Rebelle Marketing Content Workshop. As always, I’m so grateful to be included as the team at Belle Bridal bring the North East wedding industry’s finest together to showcase the best of modern bridal creativity. Just one beautifully busy day in the Yorkshire countryside at Forcett Hall Estate later and there's so much incredible content to share. Where better to start than with the Belle Bridal Issue 30 Cover! Landing the prime spot to entice readers to peek inside at the 220 pages of next-level inspiration, Rosie Davison Photography shot...


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I'm now offering a small number of 1:1 beauty sessions designed as a calm, personlised experience. Drawing on my decades in the editorial, commercial and wedding makeup industries, together we will spend two hours exploring your self expression to customising the perfect way to enhance your routine. Hosted in my home here in Darlington, County Durham, I'll be welcoming women who want to feel like themselves at their most confident, whether for an event or simply to reconnect with their own sense of beauty. Each £150 session is tailored to your needs as we take the time to focus on all the essential...


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The Spring Equinox has arrived, a transitional time of new beginnings here in the Northern Hemisphere. For many, including me, this is the true new year. Removing the pressure from January 1st when we should be free to focus on rest and regeneration, March 20th instead brings with it an ambitious energy that is truly ripe for personal rebirth and reinvention. As the natural world around us bursts back to life, take each blossoming bud and note of bird song as your signal to shift out of your winter hibernation. Slowly at first, each new day embracing the growing energy of the evening sun,...


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A final look at the incredible scenes set up at Wyresdale Park by the amazing teams organised by Rebelle Marketing for an ultra inspirational content shoot, with Bowness Film cataloguing all the big day potential that awaits the soon to be brides up North. This 0ne takes the cake, as model Estelle is a picture of luxurious sophistication in her statement bridal hat against a backdrop of flowing fabrics and rustic foliage. A contemporary style that deserves a rich, glowing skinbase. For her wedding day makeup style I began with the Poco Beauty Universal Glow Treatment, it's the perfect way to prime...


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Chic ceremonial style and effortless bridal makeup that lets your love do all the talking. But that's mostly because there aren't enough words to describe this incredible aisle editorial shot by Bowness Film for Rebelle Marketing. Bringing an elevated fashion edge to Preston's very own Wyresdale Park, Belle Bridal continues to serve innovative inspiration to the Northen wedding scene. The embroidered floral detailings that adorn the bride bridge the gap between the silky white granduer and the charming rustic touches of the scene. Meanwhile the makeup only adds to the elegance, with rich natural...


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