Makeup

After multiple decades working in the wedding industry creating bridal makeup all across the North East, I find myself asking, what is it that every bride needs? How can I create the tools to empower them to enjoy their wedding day without fuss? Using my years of expertise I always ensure I'm working with my brides to use the best products for them, products that leave a beautiful finish but are also going to stay looking fresh from AM to PM. However no makeup is ever bulletproof, and no wedding day is without its unforseen circumstances. Be it a typical British change of weather, an extra passionate...


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Floating free, this photoshoot for Sunday Girl Magazine issue 11 is capturing an unrestrained attitude, a sense of freedom. With an edgy modern punk makeup style to boot, I'll leave you with these words to reflect on, a poem by Percy Bysshe Shelley that the magazine aptly paired with these images. Higher still and higher From the earth thou springest Like a cloud of fire; The blue deep thou wingest, And singing still dost soar, and soaring ever singest In the golden lightning Of the sunken sun, O'er which clouds are bright'ning, Thou dost float and run; Like an unbodied joy whose race...


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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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Spring, spring, spring! That's what comes to mind when I think of the delicate floral fantasy created for Belle Bridal Magazine's Issue 26 Cover shoot. You've seen the magic between the glossy pages that we created for the editoral shoot I worked on showcasing all things glowing and bronzed, now it's time for the breath of fresh bridal air that is the front page! The awesome team set the studio up with an unreal fresh floral arch by Wild and Wonderful Flowers that was paralleled in beauty by the Badgley Mischka gowns carrying through the same hues of ivory and baby blues that adorned the arrangement....


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Are you ready to feel the sunkissed vibes? The summer sun is on the way and I'm ready to help you bask in its inspiration during this half an hour masterclass at Kiss the Moon. On the 24th of May between 6 - 7.30pm you can fill your boots with professional makeup artist tips and tricks as I demonstrate how to perfect a radiant look to bring out your inner glowing goddess. An evening of learning, sipping a glass of fizz and noseying through your complimentary bag packed with goodies worth over £20 is just a click away! Pick up your tickets here for just £10 per person, I can't wait to see you there! Enjoy,...


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Having worked with Belle Bridal for many years now, it was so wonderful to be part of this celebration with them as they release Issue 26, a 250+ page special commemorating 25 years of serving up epic wedding inspiration. Featuring their biggest ever bridal beauty edit, these editorial shoots are arguably some of their most beautiful to date. The brief for this shoot was an absolute dream for me, ticking all the boxes what I love to do most. Glowing editorial skin, with those three words I immediately pictured the look and what I'd need from my kit to bring the magic to life. The main emphasis...


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Another season means another Ruby & Oscar campaign, releasing the latest of their fine gemstone jewellery adorned with a mixture of natural and lab grown gemstones set in precious metals in a plethora of striking designs.    This spring collection was all about a pop of colour for the brand, which I think they've nailed with shades of delicious greens in the emerald collection and luxurious purple hues sparkling within the amethysts.   It was really fun to take this spring time inspiration with the team at Ruby & Oscar and translate it into makeup. I was feeling...


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What started as just a holiday to New Zeland many years ago now, turned into a whirlwind love story for bride Helen who was struck by cupids arrow when she met Peter on her vacation. Since that moment their love has blossomed, with Helen moving her whole career out to New Zeland to start her life with her man. Then March the 4th rolls around, and Helen and Peter bring New Zeland to North Yorkshire for an intimate private wedding in the quaint and cosy Fig House and its flourishing Walled Farden at Middleton Lodge. Many long distance journeys have been made in the name of this romantic story,...


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This bride knew exactly that she wanted to go big, bold and beautiful for her wedding and she fulfilled that wish and then some. Amy was an bright and joyful bride and she planned herself the wedding to match. It's was truly magical to see her vision come to life and now be immotalised in this super fun album by Forget Me Knot Images.     Northumbrian Flowers supplied suitably matched blooms in hot pinks and yellows which went with the abundance of pom poms and ribbons that adorned the day. Even the tractor was dressed with colour to transport the wedding party in countryside...


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Valentines may have come and gone but love is still in the air, awkward love! Shot for Awkward Mag this issue celebrates the whole spectrum of what it means to love. Take it from the editor herself Liz Sheppard:   "Painful. Emotional. Ignore it. Hate it. Stay in. Embrace it. Love it. Cringe-worthy? Expensive flowers. The pressure. Our emotional story for this special edition encompasses all those thoughts. In the words of Poison's 1988 'Every Rose Has Its Thorn' (Just like every cowboy sings his sad, sad song)."   Photographed by Barnaby Fairley and featuruing in house model Lauren...


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