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Are you tired from the Christmas and New Year parties ? Need to recharge and get back to optimum fitness and health? Need to advice on nutrition? If so, you must book your place on the next Nutritional and Lifestyle Workshop being held at the Coach House, Middleton Lodge with Kate Chaytor Norris on Thursday 28 January 2016 commencing 9:30 am as it will give you a real insight into another world of nutrition.  You can find out more details about this event being held at Middleton Lodge here. I have known nutritionist Kate Chaytor Norris and have attended her workshops often and I have also met with...


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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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Christmas and the party season is starting to slow down now and your skin is struggling with all the indulgent food, drink and sleepless nights. Need a pick me up for your skin before you head back to work? Glycolactic Radiance Renewal Mask is a cult product by the superb skincare brand of REN.   I love REN as their approach is all about natural ingredients with a simple method as to how you can make your skin look amazing. You only need to use this product once a week but it really is worth the weekly wait.  It is a great purchase at only £32.00 for 50 ml. Benefits Removes dead...


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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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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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If  you read my blogs or follow me on the social media platforms you will see I am a huge fan of Charlotte Tilbury and I am spelled bound by this latest collection which has just been released - The Book of MakeUp Magic! I don’t really need to say much more about this amazing product other than buy it or put it on your wish list for Santa ! You will love it. THE BOOK OF MAKEUP MAGIC contains: Magic Cream 15 ml Take It All Off 15 ml Wonderglow 15 ml Multi Miracle Glow 15 ml Supermodel Body 15 ml Goddess Skin Clay Mask 15 ml Mini K.I.S.S.I.N.G Lipstick Matt Revolution Lipstick Lip...


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Whilst working at London Fashion Week I have to have my “must go” products in my kit. I need products that work and do what they say on the tin! REN Keep Young and Beautiful – Instant Firming Beauty Shot is one of those products in my kit. I use REN Keep Young and Beautiful Instant Firming Beauty Shot on myself as well as the models at London Fashion Week.   During the fashion weeks when everyone is busy with work, long hours, long schedules, the models flying across the world, the skin becomes tired and dull.   As soon as you apply on the skin, the skin looks instantly smoother and more...


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I wanted to share some exciting news with you that I am now the official Beauty Editor for Unveiled Magazine. The whole Team at Unveiled are now thrilled that hard copies of this magazine are now available from all WH Smith stores. The latest edition features an article written by myself on 'How to Create the Cover Look'.  The model for this article also features on the front cover of the magazine.   Credits to: Photographer: Lee Scullion Make Up Artist: Jo Leversuch Styled by: Julia Braime Dress:  Caroline Castigliano Hair: Lisa Cameron Model:  Chloe of Savalas Model...


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Sometimes when I receive or purchase make-up items I am thinking 'is this a gimmick' ? 'Can it really work?' The latest new product launch of YSL Touche Eclat Blur Perfector I thought would be one of these items I would try and think this is a gimmick. Oh but how wrong I have been! This product really does what it says on the tin! It comes in a gorgeous pink compact case which just looks beautiful on your dressing table or in your handbag to show to everyone. Why do I like YSL Touche Eclat Blur Perfector It really feels like silk on the skin and so easy to apply Smooths out open...


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Freckles are known as a sign of “youth” and yes I am writing a blog about how to add more freckles to the skin. On many photo shoots I create freckles around the top of the nose area and across the cheekbones to add fun aspect to a look. This is so easy to do yourself and can add a lift to the skin and add some sunshine glow to the face. The top tips are Don’t use the same colour of kohl pencil. I use two or three colours and add them throughout the face Start on the nose area and work out towards the cheekbones and you can also add the freckles to the forehead. Use a powder...


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