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Just wanted to write a quick blog about a photographer i had met over the last couple of months. Danny Lowe http://www.dannylowe.com/   Location for this two day shoot was in South Gare Redcar which is just an amazing mixture of countryside and industrial backdrop with a fishing and harbour.  The weather was kind to us over the two days as it was in the middle of March, but the sun shone for most of the two days with the exception of some English rain. I had the opportunity to work on a two day shoot with Danny Lowe Photographer and stylist Alexandra Bickerdike.  The clothes were supplied...


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  I have recently been reading about Steamcream in various magazines and had the chance to try some whilst on a course with Jemma Kidd Academy in London the other month.   I wanted to write a short blog about this amazing product which is freshly "Handmade in England" for face, body and hands.  Steamcream. "A high quality natural and traceable raw ingredients are bound by a steam-infused process to create a hydrating, easily absorbed and luxurious vegan cream."   The cream is packaged in aluminium tins all limited editions with funky eye catching designs for individual...


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Wanted to share with you a blog about the first bride to have her wedding held at Thorp Perrow stately home nr Bedale in North Yorkshire.    I met Louise last year at a wedding fayre.   Louise wanted make-up for herself and her two bridesmaids.   The look Louise wanted was a natural make-up to reflect each individual person and to have the overall colour scheme tied with the bridesmaids gorgeous rich chocolate coloured dresses.   When i arrive at the family home in the middle of January, the weather was glorious, the sun shining and relatively warm for winter time.  The bride...


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Normally my blogs are written on recent weddings, make-up and fashion photo shoots.   Today i wanted to write about a product which was purchased for me as a birthday present in February.   Its the Clarisonic Mia Sonic Cleansing System in Lavender for senstive skin.      I have used this product for nearly a month now and have seen a huge difference in my skin.   Normally i use a muslin cleansing cloth supplied by Eve Lom as i use their Eve Lom Cleanser which for me is the best cleanser i have ever used.   I use the Eve Lom cleanser with the Clarisonic...


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  I wanted to share with you a vintage inspired two day photo shoot i was involved in at an amazing location Rigwood Manor in Saltburn by the Sea Redcar and Cleveland.   I was approached last year by Vicky Trainor vintage stationer and Becky Mitchell photographer who were both excited about a new venture they had planned for this year.   Mood boards were emailed across to me and my make-up ideas began for the shoot. The make-up was inspired by recent magazines and images and after watching many hours and i mean many hours as i had purchased the box set of Mad Men.  From...


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I was involved on an inspiring photo shoot which was researched by stationer Vicky Trainor and photographer Becky Mitchell Photography. The look inspired was a soft, vintage vibe based on an old victorian drawing room.  Lace table cloths, crochet stationery, japanese china cups supplied by Make-up by Jo (me) from my uncles travels in Japan in the 50's. The amazing  flowers amaryllis, roses, jasmine, potted pansies with the amazing soft colours to represent the shoot.  The model with her sultry red hair gave the image a twist to the vintage vibe. The make-up was an inspiration...


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  Wanted to write about a wedding inbetween Christmas and New Year.   I had met this lovely bride many months ago, the couple live in America and had come to Middleton In Teasdale area for a couple of days to arrange the wedding.   The trial was arranged two days before the wedding as that was the only time the bride could make it back to England with living in America.   We had exchanged numerous emails and photos/images of the type of make-up she wanted and had discussed in great detail.   The bride wanted a natural look for her wedding, she wanted a small...


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January is upon us now.   The wedding season is starting again and brides are busy planning their most important day of their lives.   This months blog i wanted to inform brides of the Wedding Fayres i will be attending.   This may change slightly over the course of then next couple of months but i will mention any extra Wedding Fayres on my facebook or twitter.       The dates so far:   15 January 2012       Bedale Hall, North End, DL8 1AA.                                     11am to 3pm 22 January 2012       The George,...


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  My friend Caroline Shafto has a business called Peppermint Giraffe.  She has just recently come back from The Clothes Show in Birmingham which was a success for her.  Peppermint Giraffe specialises in unique women's new and recycled customised one-off clothing with a slight punk influence.   Before she took her brand to The Clothes Show Caroline had asked a couple of local suppliers to get together to arrange a photoshoot  to have some images for her website and advertising.  Weeks before the shoot was arranged Caroline had sent myself and hairdresser Adrian of ChocolateHair...


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  Samantha Whitehead-Young approached me to ask if i would offer my services as a Make-up artist.  Samantha  runs her own business as a Wedding Planner www.samanthawhitehead-young.co.uk.  Samantha needed a profile shoot and images for an exciting new project next year which i am unable to mention at the moment.   I began, first and foremost a primer.  This is essential in all situations when it comes to applying a professional look for make-up, especially for a photo shoot.  The primer i used was Ariane Poole Retexturising Primer which gives the skin a translucent effect. ...


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