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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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Stuck what beauty book to buy for your friend, daughter or to hint for your Christmas Wish List!  I can highly recommend 'Pretty Honest' a fabulous new book by by the Beauty Guru Sali Hughes. Pretty Honest is a beauty bible full of top tips and honest advice from Sali Hughes where her sharp wit and humour comes through the book. If you want a book full of honesty about the industry this is the perfect buy. Sali started her career as a make-up assistant and became a journalist for many top magazines from Red, Grazia, Elle, Glamour and many more. Her recent move is Guardian Weekend Beauty...


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I am not sure if you have been watching on Wednesday at 9pm Channel 4 a fly on the wall documentary of the iconic Liberty of London .  #libertyoflondon Since 2008 the famous Ed Burstell has taken over as Managing Director of Liberty and I am always excited to see how he pushes Liberty into this century but keeping what Liberty is famous for...”individuality “. As a huge fan of the Liberty and every given chance I am in London I will go and visit.  I always start in the Jewellery Department and slowly work my way around each department to take in the whole magical experience from looking...


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Are you struggling to decide on what gift 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...


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Apart from make-up ! My other big love in life are cats. I have been brought up with cats over my lifetime and had a mixture of moggies and this is the first pedigree cat for me and the first female.  The superb breeders of this gorgeous little lady are South Lakes Bengals I am so excited to have another cat wandering around my home and, of course, causing distraction from my work, in particular, the days at the computer catching up with my admin.!!! How will I get my work done??? Welcome to my own little mini leopard Queen Arabella Beatrice known as Queen Bea:     Why a Bengal?...


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Over the year I exhibit in numerous locations all over the North East to showcase my work as a bridal make-up specialist. I thought I would list below the autumn 2014 dates and venues and would be delighted if you are in the area for you to come along and say hello: 14th September – Redworth Hall Redworth 21st September – Bannatyne Hotel Darlington 12th October – Middleton Lodge Middleton Tyas Richmond 26th October – Bowes Museum Barnard Castle If you need any further information please contact me on jo@makeupbyjo.co.uk


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I am thrilled to be Beauty Expert for Unveiled Magazine which has just been launched for the wedding season this month. As well as my work being showcased on the front cover of the magazine I have also written an article for the first edition outlining a step by step guide on how to create the look using Charlotte Tilbury make-up.   You can get your hands on a copy at all major wedding fayres throughout the North East or contact them direct on www.darlingtonweddings.co.uk for information of wedding fayres. Credit to Make-up used on the shoot: Charlotte Tilbury Photographer : Fyzal...


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Feeling glamorous and the “dress“ has been chosen for the New Year Eve party but you want your make-up to stay on all evening after you have danced the night away? Here are my top tips to achieve this: Eve Lom Rescue Mask – Multi award winning treatment weekly mask for sluggish, tired and dull skin.   This mask can be used on the evening before applying your make-up which leaves the skin glowing and healthy.  A perfect combination to prepare the skin before applying your make-up. http://www.evelom.com/Rescue-Mask-100ml-Jar/MEV0028_7880,en_GB,pd.html?start=12&cgid=Shop%20Products Ariane...


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Lipstick Queen The queen of lipsticks   How to use Lipstick Queen Apply the Lipstick Queen lipsticks as you wish….with a lip brush, smudge on with your fingertips or apply straight onto your lips.   Why I love Lipstick Queen The range of lipsticks vary from sheer, gloss pots and matt textures,  all of which are sumptuous colours to seduce you to wear lipstick.  Lipstick can make a huge statement on what you wear and how you feel.  I promise you, you will be stuck as to which colours to choose from this great range. My favourite 3 Lipstick Queen’s are: Medieval...


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