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Come behind the scenes as I spend the morning with Bride Zoe, as beautiful light poured in through the windows of Middleton Lodge it was the perfect moment to capture those candid wedding morning moments and share the magic of getting your makeup done before your big day. It's just another day in the life for me, but a great insight into what to expect for soon to be brides. We often see the final results in beautifully shot and edited pictures by all the fantastic photographers of the North East, but sometimes it's equally as good to see some unfiltered iphone photos that give a more natural...


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Having worked with Ruby and Oscar for many years now, they know they can rely on me to bring only the best tools and tricks to set to create the perfect no-makeup makeup style that they love to feature so often in their campaigns.  It's not beyond the scope to sometimes play with a little colour to mimic the tones of their stunning jewellery, but for the most part it's all about the au naturale and letting their pieces be the shining star of each photo. The art of the barely there makeup style is one of the hardest elements to master in all of the different types of makeup. I've travelled...


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This Spring Ruby & Oscar are feeling the elements as their latest campaign for the upcoming season embraces the four essential facets of life. This was such a fun concept to jump into, I knew exactly how I wanted to lean into the style from the moment their Head of Marketing sent me the brief. So whether you're going with the flow like Water, down to Earth, getting all Fired up or you're feeling Airy and ethereal this campaign has all the matching makeup and jewellery combo's you could wish for. When thinking about how to represent each of the elements I knew I wanted makeup that would cover...


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My latest work with QP Jewellers was for the AW23 collection, and one thing about working on campaigns is how funny to be preparing for seasons you're not in! This shoot took place some months ago yet we spent the day getting into the Christmas spirit even though the days were still long and warm. However its finally the perfect time to share it now as the festive season is well and truly upon us.   Leaning in to the Christmas theme it was all about luxury for the looks on set, so I gave the models a full luxe experience using all SUQQU products to amp up the opulent energy. There's a real...


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Viva Magenta is all the rage for 2023 according to the official Pantone Colour institute and this shoot for Ruby & Oscar's hasn't shied away from leaning into the pink craze. As colour of the year, it's here to embody a fearless empowerment that's unconventional yet captivating. The makeup on this shoot had to be on par with the bold statement these summer gemstones were making, that's where my latest obession with Lisa Eldridge's range comes in. The True Velvet Lip combo of Lipstick and Gloss in Carnival was exactly the striking pink I was looking for to represent the adventurous spirit of Pantone's...


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RUE' The Makeup Skincare Weleda Skinfood Skinbase Ariane Poole Trio Concealer Palette and Ultimate Face Tint Eyeliner Shiseido Kajal InkArtist Brushes Untitled №1 The Credits Photographer Lee Scullion Hair Gareth Lambert Styling Jo Levy Set Mayfield Studio Model Betty Turnbull of Savalas Models


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Spring is almost here and it's time to get in the mood for the fast approaching wedding season, I've got the perfect throw back for it! A true summertime wedding from 2022, Bride Julia and her Groom Christopher had a traditional ceremony at a beautiful local church before continuing the celebrations at Wynyard Hall.   It was a bright and sunny morning and Julia was beaming equally with nerves and excitement as we prepared her for the day of romance ahead. The brief was to create a makeup look to enhance the elegance of the already wonderful bride, taking vision from the delicate bouquet...


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This week I'm serving up a satin skin finish for a campaign with QP Jewellers! If you find yourself asking what has that got to do with wedding make-up, just take a look for yourself. The campaign exudes bridal beauty with an air of the ethereal, let this make-up inspire you for your own stunning rosy cheeked aisle style. As we enter into autumn I am forever taking my influences from nature. Switching things up with different SUQQU lipstick shades for each outfit but keeping everything else as is, a perfected skin base and a dark burgundy berry blush paying homage to the coming season. This equinox...


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This week I'm sharing with you my work with END. to mark the 35th anniversary of the Air Max 1. They were celebrating in style with the 'La Ville-Lumière' release especially for the anniversary and had me on board to create a look for the shoot. They had asked for a soft matte skin base which was perfect play off the harsh urban environment and the energy of these effervescent pastel sneakers. It was nice to mix things up after playing with a lot of glow and shine in my work lately, so I was excited I got to do a more neutral matte effect. I achieved this by prepping the skin with a delicate...


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The sun might be gracing us with plenty of its presence lately, but it certainly wasn't for this Gold Boutique summer shoot back in the end of April! Out on location in the hip area of Newcastle, luckily for us the Ouseburn boasts some super cool graffiti filled arches and walkways that perfectly reflect the intended vibe for the final images. They offered an amazing backdrop and some refuge from the heavens opening before heading to the studio for some close-ups. When I was considering the make-up I looked over the moodboards I was sent and really felt instantly inspired by the street style...


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