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This AW17 photoshoot with La Di Da magazine I wanted to channel the 1940’s inspired glamour of the past sensational sirens of the past. The front cover was all about the strength of a women wearing a tuxedo suit and top hat and the strong emphasis on strong lipstick.   I didn’t want the lipstick to be the traditional cherry red I wanted to really show a twist to the look with more of a autumnal burnished red by Marc Jacob. Using make-up by: Foundation and concealer: Veil Cover Cream Lipstick and Blusher:  Marc Jacob Eyebrows, mascara and bronzer:  Rodial     Full...


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If you follow my blogs, facebook and Instagram you will know how much I love STEAMCREAM moisturiser. STEAMCREAM is one of my all time favourite products.  It is a daily all in-one moisturiser for face, body and hands. This tin which is a “hidden gem” is a must have purchase for Christmas and even a treat for yourself from Santa himself !   HOW TO USE STEAMCREAM “Handmade in England” for face, body and hands.  STEAMCREAM is a “high quality natural and traceable raw ingredients which is bound by a steam-infused process to create a hydrating, easily absorbed and luxurious...


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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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Summer is here and the scary thought is showing of those lilly white legs ! Do you want that gorgeous glow on the skin? Over the last couple of weeks I have been testing the alternative self tanning product for the body Glow “Oil” by Hand Chemistry. Which is under the umbrella brand of DECIEM. Glow “Oil” is an award winning 2015 self tanning product with Cosmopolitan Beauty Labs, CEW Beauty Awards Finalist and Women’s Health Future Beauty Awards. What is the difference to this product to other self tanning brands? It is DHA free. DHA in a nutshell is a colourless chemical...


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After receiving a monthly subscription for Porter Magazine over Christmas I was looking through the latest edition and felt the need to spend some time for “me” and to book a rare holiday as a busy self employed make-up artist ! After working in London, Milan and Paris Fashion weeks I felt the need to switch off, meditate and the urge for some inner peace.   I am huge fan of Tai Chi and spend time meditating and wanted to find a holiday that had a similar concept. Retreats.Pro was the perfect choice.   As a child I have been really lucky and have lived all over the world, but there...


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On a recent visit to Paris I was thrilled to receive a hand delivered Guerlain parcel to my hotel with their latest make-up range which is launching in January, 2015. Some of these products are top secret until January but I was given the honour to try the range for this beauty look, plus write a review on these beautiful products. I eagerly opened the parcel with a huge grin and was immediately drawn to the packaging and the quality of Guerlain, which has been enchancing beauty since 1892. With Spring time nearly upon us it’s time to put aside the heavier make-up from the winter months...


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I always have to pinch myself when I get to see my latest work in New magazine and also in large print which I have proudly framed and on display. Over the last couple of years I have worked alongside an amazing team and love creating the looks for Rock N Rose campaign/editorial and social media images. How did I create this look using Daniel Sandler make-up? The key is to focus the look on the blusher. To create a soft focus on the skin I applied the foundation with a foundation brush. For those “killer cheekbones” I used the highlighter shimmer on top of the cheeks to make the cheeks...


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I am thrilled to see my latest work on the front cover of a luxury magazine called La Di Da. The shoot was arranged by myself and a talented up and coming photographer Rebecca Elizabeth Tate. We wanted to create an autumnal feel to the shoot to involve all aspects from the colour of the hair to the choice of make-up. Hope you enjoy these images and I have given you some ideas on wearing some vibrant colours during these dreary grey winter months. Contact me via jo@makeupbyjo.co.uk if you would like any further information on the make-up I have used. Moisturiser Liz Earle super skin...


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Once a month I meet up with the famous Holly Hagan from the hit MTV Geordie Shore series, which is airing Series 7 very soon. The photoshoot is to showcase Holly's latest collection with The Fashion Bible. This particular day we were shooting on location with photographer Jade Turnbull at the Ebony Champagne and Cocktail Bar in Durham. I have chosen some behind the scene images so you can see me applying all Illamasqua make-up on Holly before the shoot begins. Listed below are the products used on the day. Illamasqua Satin Primer Illamasqua Skin Base Foundation to highlight...


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What an amazing opportunity I had in February the chance to work as part of a make-up team headed up by Amanda Bell at London Fashion Week for Fashion Designer Emaliomada. The brief for the make-up was neutral skin foundation, brows to be defined with a straight masculine feel and lashings of reds, oranges and golds for the eyes with a final touch of nude lips. The location One Mayfair London. The images I have selected are behind the scene with me working with my gorgeous model   Full Credits to: All the images were taken by duo team by Carro Wynyard Fashion designer Emaliomada Here...


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