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Have you noticed how humid it's been feeling lately? The summers here in the UK seem to be getting hotter every year, and I've been doing my research on exactly what's needed to keep you looking and feeling fresh all season long. British summertime is notrious for its heat being unlike others, the moisture in our air can really feel clammy and oppressive, a recipe for disaster for those of us wearing makeup. I've been spending decades refining my kit to make sure clients don't feel these effects, and this year I've been extra lucky travelling to work in even hotter climates and really putting...


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A letter from Jo The Summer Solstice has arrived! As of the 21st of June, the Northern Hemisphere has officially entered the glorious season of sunshine and freedom. As we pass the half way point of 2023 it's a great time to reflect on the year so far, and a great time to induldge in a moment with us here at Untitled №1 as we embrace the months to come. What evokes an emotion for you during Summer time? The extra daylight hours bring with them a boost of serotonin, the renowned happy hormone, with it comes an abundance of feelings that arise as we pass the longest day of the year. Celebrate...


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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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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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This week I wanted to write about my latest new love, an amazing brand called Õrn Kuu founded by a fellow hair and makeup artist Alice. Having suffered with severe eczema and contact dermatitis for her whole life, searching high and low for remedies, Alice wanted to create a skincare brand that ticked all the boxes she felt was missing on the market. She became a certified organic skincare formulator after finding relief in blends of plant oils, butters and extracts so she could share her secrets with the world at Õrn Kuu. Centering on the idea of holistic wellness, a connection to nature...


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A letter from Jo It's March 20th and today the Spring Equinox will offically pass at 9.24pm GMT. As we welcome this new season it feels like a time to celebrate, and celebrate we shall as it's also the 1st year anniversary for the launch of my brand Untitled No 1. What evokes an emotion for you during Spring time?  For me personal,  it’s the gentle warmer light in the morning and that extra hour of sunlight on an evening, birds singing and flowers blooming. It's the abundant English bluebells filling fields with a delicate swathe of blue and purple hues, the young lambs that bounce around...


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It's time to let you into a little bit more of my work which doesn't relate to weddings. I love keeping up to date across all avenues in the make-up industry to ensure I'm always giving my brides the best that they can get. I've worked in this field for such a long time now and it never bores me, there's always fresh ideas, concepts and products arriving in unexpected corners of the make-up world and I am so grateful my varied work has given me such a wealth of experiences that I can then pass on to my brides. I've posted about this brand here before but if you're new here then let me introduce...


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I'm very specific when it comes to the skin base as you may know, it's what I am most known for in the make-up world and it takes a special product for me to consider using it as part of my perfected routines. I'm not a huge lover of layering lots of product onto the skin, so I can be very selective in what I'm using but as you will see in my video below I think Nanoblur has won me over to be worth adding in the kit!     As soon as I received the Nanoblur I knew I had to try it as soon as possible, it's become infamous since its use on HBO's Euphoria and all their awe inspiring...


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As you must know by now a few years ago Soap Brow was born, the mini magic soap in the tin I love to rave on about here and on all my socials. Since then the founding company WBCo have gone from strength to strength as a brand launching several more amazing products. I wanted to share with you today one of their latest releases and what I use with it to create my own natural looking brow. In addition to the Original and Tinted Soap Brows, they now also offer the Extra Strong Soap Brows. Launched in April I’ve been loving how this stronger edition is perfect for keeping my brows in place all day long...


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As one of the Brand Ambassadors for West Barn Co I am so proud to see their latest launch that really hits the spot, literally! WBCo Hydro Dots are tiny, discreet and clear hydrocolloid patches which supply a solution of 1% salicylic acid directly to the source of your problem. Designed to protect the area for healthy healing whilst drawing out and absorbing any impurities and excess oil, these dots are perfect for anyone struggling to control their breakouts!   I know it's the advice none of us want to heed warning to, myself included... but we've really got to stop picking at our spots!...


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