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This week I'm serving up a satin skin finish for a campaign with QP Jewellers! If you find yourself asking what has that got to do with wedding make-up, just take a look for yourself. The campaign exudes bridal beauty with an air of the ethereal, let this make-up inspire you for your own stunning rosy cheeked aisle style. As we enter into autumn I am forever taking my influences from nature. Switching things up with different SUQQU lipstick shades for each outfit but keeping everything else as is, a perfected skin base and a dark burgundy berry blush paying homage to the coming season. This equinox...


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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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This Monday I'm taking a break from my regular blog content to commemorate Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. As she is laid to rest today after over 70 years of service I feel it is important to take time to pay tribute. Coming from a military family many of my loved ones served the Queen, I'll never forget when my own Dad was awarded his MBE, a memory I shall cherish today as I reflect. My thoughts and condolences are with the Royal Family and all those around the world who mourn today. Jo x


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It's their birthday issue and what's better than one cover - two!! I was honoured to work on the BEKA cover edition of issue 10 that you can order here, It's limited edition so don't hesitate if you want one. This wonderful mag is jam packed with amazing content that teams of artists have worked their socks off to create as a stunning representation of what 'Sunday Girl' means, I promise you're gonna love it.   If you're not familiar with gracious cover star BEKA, you should be. This delightful and uber talented musican has the most beautiful soul, the set was full of her fun loving...


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MUA Ciara O'Shea, the amazing brain behind Proshine by Cdm and make-up artist to stars like Alexa Chung was featured in Hello Magazine chatting all about how to get her signature beauty look. There's so much detail in this article its a wealth of beauty secrets to find out more about Alexa's signature cool and effortless looks - which turns out actually takes a lot of consideration from her amazing make-up artist. My favourite part of this article however is seeing her shout out to Untitled No 1. Ciara was one of the first to be sent some of my Untitled No 1 handmade brush range right after...


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This Sunday Belle Bridal are hosting a free pop up wedding show, where you can join me and plenty of other suppliers whilst getting a exclusive look at this brand new venue. There's not long left so make sure you register quick, click below to secure your spot and your goodie bag too!   I'D  LIKE  TO  REGISTER     Here's what Belle Bridal themselves had to say about it...   It's the wedding venue the whole of the North is talking about and this is your invitation to see the venue yourself!The sister venue to multi award-winning Le Petit...


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Natalie's style and vision felt so clear as we finished our trial and I looked back down to my notes. Detailed descriptions of each feature left no stone unturned and I knew exactly all the perfect tools for the job to bring this beautiful look to life for her. When her wedding morning came around we got to work using the holy trifecta of skin prep products because it's the most important step for a successful look. Waso Quick Matte Moisturizer left Natalie's skin hydrated but oil-free, a key step for those hot weather weddings. Ariane Poole's Pore Perfecting Face Primer to double down...


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The 29th of July is more fondly known in the make-up world as National Lipstick Day, so what better than to have had my work featured online for Flanelle Magazine on that day! The work was created in collaboration with one of my all time favourite creatives Lee Scullion to showcase the results that can be achieved using the Jo Leversuch Brush Collection from Untitled No 1.   These up close and personal beauty shots leave nothing to hide, but only bold beauty on display. The skin prepped with SUQQU's Aquafons range allowed for the Ariane Poole Ultimate Face Tint to seamlessly melt...


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A brief but bold blog today to showcase some of my latest work with Vigour Magazine. It was a great opportunity to have some fun meeting new like minded creatives on this collaboration shoot 'Be In 5'.   Captured in the early hours of the morning back at the start of spring, I love the way the photographer Stef Mic captured model Megan Sison evoking the feeling of freshness in the air that day. Styled by Sally Minns with assistant Keeley Hoggins on board, this shoot is giving chic, fresh and effortless vibes against the backdrop of the wonderful city of Newcastle.        


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If you know me well or you follow me on social media, you'll probably have picked up on how my love for tea is strong and that I don't like strong tea! It was even my choice for this Eddy Maynard shoot for which he was capturing what make's people happy!   So what is the perfect cup of tea? For me it depends on my emotions and how I want to feel as to what type of tea I pick up and how I brew it. I find the act of making and drinking tea has a deeply ceremonial aspect to it and I like to take the time to soak up the great joy in reaching for my china cups and old teapots to create the perfect...


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