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I came across Rimmel London and Kate Moss lipsticks when i was Head Make-up artists at  Graduate Fashion week in London of June 2012.  Rimmel London has changed immensely over the years and is getting better with key products.  My favourite products are Kate Moss Matt Lipstick and Kate Moss Lasting Finish Lipstick.   The rich creamy texture of these lipsticks applied with a lipbrush go on a dream and are so easy to apply.  The depth of colours and choice of colours are suitable for most complexions.   My favourite colours at the moment are 05, 08, 22, 101 Price...


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  Happy New Year to everyone and lets begin 2013 with clean make-up brushes and tidy out the old make-up you may have stored away in a back of a cupboard.   There are many reasons for keeping your make-up brushes clean * removes old make-up that builds up on the brushes * bacteria and germs that could cause skin issues and breakouts and reactions to products * cares for the expensive make-up brushes you have made an investment in   How often should you clean your brushes ?  ideally as a guideline these should be washed at least once a week in a mild shampoo....


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Stuck on ideas what to buy for Christmas? I wanted to share with you my favourite 12 items of make-up perfect for Christmas presents for friends and family members.  The make-up items i have chosen are all under £20.00 and vary from brand to brand.   1.  Bobby Brown Long Wear Gel Eyeliner This award winning gel liner gives you the look of a liquid liner.  It is easy to apply with a brush and is water-resistant.   Black is perfect for those wonderful "cat flick" eyes perfect for News Years Eve   2.  Clinique Chubby Stick Moisturising Lip Colour  These chubby...


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              First, congratulations.  Being engaged is such an exciting time for you.  Choosing your wedding dress, finding the perfect venue, which flowers to choose, making sure the bridesmaids look fabulous and oh should you consider having make-up applied professionally for your wedding day?   Getting married in the autumn months or even having a wonderful winter white wedding?   Autumn leaves rich colours, of red, taupe, greens, browns and bronzes.  Winter colours with crisp whites, silvers, blue, grey hues and even...


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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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