Makeup

If you read my blogs or watch me on social media you will know I am a huge fan of Lipstick Queen.     There isn’t one lipstick I don’t seem to like from their range and I love the fun “ tongue in cheek” aspect of the names and the packaging of the products. One of my “ must have” lipsticks is Medieval which is a Tinted lip treatment which is sheer red which suits everyone.   I hear you say everyone?   Yes it really is an easy colour to wear for all skin types, ages and personalities. As quoted by founder of Lipstick Queen - Poppy King   “ Lets go back in history to medieval...


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Now the Christmas and New Year party season has ended, if you are like me you start January feeling quite low because the last month or so has been so busy planning and organising the festive season and then January comes along and all is very quiet.  To give yourself a boost this January I have an offer for you to pamper and cheer yourself up at the start of 2016. Why not buy a 2 hour one to one make-up lesson to learn how to apply your own make-up by a professional make-up artist   The lessons I hold are friendly, informal and interactive with plenty of hints and tips to take...


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I initially met Sarah’s Mum ( Liz) at Middleton Lodge Christmas event and we happened to chat about wedding make-up. As Sarah lives in London we arranged the trial when she was visiting family in the dark winter month of February.   We discussed at great lengths how Sarah wanted to look on her Wedding Day and took inspiration from some of the beauty icons of Grace Kelly and Audrey Hepburn. Come Springtime on their Wedding Day at Middleton Lodge, I arrived at my favourite wedding venue Middleton Lodge and favourite Bridal Suite, the Oak Room, which has three huge Georgian windows with plenty...


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This time of year it is all about glamour and creating the filmstar “red carpet look”.   You may be asking how can I achieve this look on my own?   In the latest edition of La Di Da Magazine I have showcased how you create this look using make-up from four top luxurious brands.   To create this look I used the following products: Skinbase:  YSL Le Touch Touch Eclat Foundation Eyes:  Tom Ford Eye Colour Quad in Seductive Rose Blusher: Guerlain Terracotta 4 Season Bronzer Powder in Sheer Blondes Lips:  Lancome Le Rouge L'Absolu in shade Rose Nuance Glitter...


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This week I wanted to share with you this amazing front cover image of the latest edition of La Di Da Magazine Winter Edition 2015 in which I was privileged to be given the amazing of designing and applying the make up. You can buy your copy in Fenwicks or WH Smiths or you can read it here Full Credits to: Photographer:  Rebecca Elizabeth Tate Hair:  Whiskeredhair Model:  Deeann of Tyne Tees Models Retouch:  Mike Valdez Follow my blog with Bloglovin


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Are you going out for the Christmas season and want to learn how to achieve the perfect smoky eyes? Why not book me for a private one to one lesson and I can teach you how to create the look.  Alternatively, you can get a group of your friends together and book a group lesson for a minimum of 4 people or book me for a special occasion make-up for the evening itself.   One-to-One Make-up Lessons
 £100.00 per person held at my home I have worked in the industry for many years and understand that we are inundated with products and not always sure how to use them. My make-up lessons...


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Are you struggling to decide what to give your special loved one for Christmas?   Why not buy a 2 hour one to one make up lesson to learn how to apply your own make up by a professional make up artist The lessons I hold are friendly, informal and interactive with plenty of hints and tips to take away with you. During your make-up lesson we will discuss your existing regime and look at new ideas on the application of your make-up from perfect day time to night time looks.   As a Christmas offer to YOU, if you purchase a lesson before Christmas Eve you will only pay £80.00...


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Make-up Demo by Jo Leversuch at The Coach House, Middleton Lodge On Thursday 10 December 2015 To celebrate the start of Christmas, The Coach House Head Mixologist Callum Farrand-Marsland will be hosting a cocktail masterclass. He will be showing guests how to make his favourite seasonal creations over the Christmas period. This cocktail party will also give you a chance to see me “in action”… an exclusive evening make-up demonstration on how to create the "through the key looks for the season, from scrumptious berry lips to striking golden eyes" which will be perfect for the up and coming...


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Many months ago I got the chance to work with Brett Harkness on one of his bridal training courses. During these courses Brett requires a make-up artist to create the look for the model throughout the day.   In a quick conversation he said… 'how about France in October?'   Well before I knew it October was nearly here and I was searching around for suitable looks and styling to create for his course in France. The course in France is held over 3 days for photographers who want the chance to learn some new techniques in the photography world. This had a fashion led element to it with some...


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This week I wanted to share with you this amazing front cover image of the latest edition of La Di Da Magazine Autumn Edition 2015. You can purchase La Di Da magazine online or in Fenwick Newcastle Whilst working at London Fashion Week in February 2015 I got a chance to work with Ariane Poole and use her new eyeshadow Tsarina.   Whilst Autumn is now upon us I wanted to create a smoky eye but using a different colour instead of the usual dark brown or black. Ariane Poole trio eyeshadow in Tsarina is a jewel coloured green ranging from a light green to a dark mossy colour. You can purchase...


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