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Divine drapery and dancing on table tops, this shoot by Bowness Film presents model Zara as an editorial day dream for the modern bride looking for a luxurious font of inspiriation for her upcoming nuptials. Another setting from the series of content collaborations at Wyresdale Park with the amazing Belle Bridal Magazine, who continue to set themselves above the rest by keeping the North East wedding scene fresh and fun.   As bridal makeup artist I looked to the soft tumbling silks and tulle hung to perfection by Mae Dae, echoing their expression with skincare that I applied in layers...


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Step into a sultry sepia toned bridal lingerie fantasy shot by Bowness Film in collaboration with Belle Bridal Magazine. Shot in the elegant Wyresdale Park where vintage furnishings and finishes laid the perfect back drop as it was bathed in gentle Lancashire sunlight. The warm hues of brown woods, red hairs and creamy silks create a rich depth to lure in the eye as model Zara sets the scene of a sumptuous post ceremony celebration for only two. Creating the makeup for this look called for something dimensional, using contrast to elevate the layers of the entire aesthetic,...


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The shortest day in the Northern Hemisphere has come, and as December 21st rolled around yesterday it served as a stark reminder of how we once followed the cycles of the seasons. As many shun the coming of Winter and seek refuge in between the four walls that light up their device screens, it’s easy to see that a world rich in tech fuelled connections has left us lacking in life’s most vital component. Our connection with ourselves. Set aside the AI prompt, mute those notifications and step into reality with me. There’s a time and place for it all, but today we’re starting a new ritual. This...


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Sit back and take a closer peek behind the scenes of Jessie's August wedding, as we spend the morning together getting her radiant, natural bridal glam together. We had such a lovely relaxed and chatty time together as we reviewed her face chart from her trial and got to work building her dreamy wedding day look. These images captured by Your Wedding Story by Chiyo and Kirk are such a great insight into those delicate moments that are a huge part of setting a bride up for a perfect day ahead. Each step I take as a bridal MUA are essential in laying a great foundation for what's to come, both literally...


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It's late summer at Maften Hall and the sun's rays are beaming down on the palatial grounds, bathing the estate in a warm and inviting glow. I know that might be hard to imagine right now as the Autumn rains continue shower the north east, but step inside this Belle Bridal shoot for a sneak peak at their upcoming wedding inspiration featuring luxury bridal makeup, timeless architecture and modern styling. Set in 300 acres of unique parklands, Maften Hall is Northumberland’s first and only 5 star hotel. As such that meant my job as MUA was to bring first-class products, techniques and finishes...


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In late August, an unrivaled burst of colour and energy took over The Garden Room in Newcastle's contemporary wedding venue The Biscuit Factory as Stephanie and Andrew celebrated their newly wedded bliss. If it isn't clear from these snaps by Margarita Hope Photography, every inch of this unique space was elevated this couple's laughter, love and exquisitely bold taste. Creating a bridal makeup for Stephanie was an honour knowing her keen eye good style that became clear as we spoke at lengths about her vision. After an enjoyble chat all about my signature work at her trial to find out just what...


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This evening the Sun will cross the celestial equator, marking the start of Autumn for 2025. Whilst a dramatic shift in climate may have felt apparent all September long, today is when the true change happens and that means it's time to set our intentions for the season ahead. If Summer is a journey of discovery and development, Autumn is the time to harvest and take stock of all we've learnt. To close out my months of self discovery, I was so glad to have taken part in The Lonely CEO Retreat at Kip & Nook to prepare me for the equinox. More than just business retreat, The Lonely...


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In the early hours of August 16th Jessie's home was just buzzing with energy. I arrived to a house filled with laughter and happiness as she and her bridesmaids prepared for the day ahead, it was such a lovely warm environment to step into. I've known Jessie for many years so I knew that my morning with her would be nothing short of joyful, but to be able to help her capture the inner-happiness that she exudes and turn it into an outward expression as a radiant bridal makeup look was an absolute honor. She of course had requested my signature glowing perfected skinbase, which was started by taking...


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This week I'm sharing bride Elis' wedding day, featuring two of my all time favourites as a wedding make-up artist. First, as many of you know, is Middleton Lodge. It's my number 1 location I love to work at, set in 200 acres of rural North Yorkshire it's just such a dreamy spot that you'd be hard pressed to find any couple that it didn't impress. Next is my signature style, the no make-up make-up look, using my signature perfected skinbase.   Her chosen style paired perfectly with the quintessential countryside setting and the images below really say it all. When choosing products we opted...


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Painless Magazine Summer Edition has launched and with it my latest feature, where I talk all about how you can use skincare and cosmetics to cultivate authentic confidence. I touch on the core values that run through all of my work, whether that's with Untitled No 1 and my Make-up Brush Range, as a bridal MUA, or even in my editorial and commercial work. It's a strong belief that beauty begins with emotion and feeling. It's a commitment to authenticity in every style I've ever created because it's rooted in those personal traits of raw spirit. When you use beauty as an extension of identity,...


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