Weddings

It was a very proud moment for me to be on not one but two front covers of Belle Bridal Magazine. For this photoshoot I used makeup by Sukin Skincare and Inika Organic           Full credit to the team: Photographer: Chris Davis Specular Hair: Ange Lowery Model: Bernadett Vidacs Follow my blog with Bloglovin


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Lartington Hall is like one of those hidden gems in the beautiful area of Barnard Castle.   You drive down a long dramatic driveway surrounded by trees and wow you arrive at the entrance with breathtaking amount of marble flooring and floor to ceiling mirrors.   You curve round the corner of the hallway and are welcomed by subtle colours of French duck egg blue and the most exquisite furniture. I have been sitting here trying to decide how to describe this wedding, the only words I can think of is “celebrity wedding oozing with style “ Kyleigh, the bride, was just breathtakingly beautiful...


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Many months ago I was asked by Middleton Lodge to write guest blogs for them.   What a proud moment for me as this is one of my all time favourite venue and place to visit for weddings.  I visit Middleton Lodge at least a couple of times a month,  afternoon tea, Sunday lunches and for a facial's with Selena using REN skincare.   I have been visiting Middleton Lodge for over 6 years now and truly call it my "second home". The latest guest blog written for Middleton Lodge was to describe how you can be influenced by catwalk make-up and create the look for your Wedding Day.   The image...


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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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A couple of times a year I get to work alongside talented photographer Brett Harkness who offers training courses throughout the United Kingdom and France to existing photographers who want to learn some new skills in the camera world. One of the training courses is held at Middleton Lodge which for me is one of my Top 5 venues to visit and to get married…. it's a hidden gem in North Yorkshire. Tracy Kidd photographer was on the course yesterday and I have had the pleasure of working with her on studio shoots over the last year. Tracy has such a good eye at capturing people and I just love...


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If you are followers of my social media platforms you will notice that I talk a lot about Middleton Lodge and fondly call it my second home!! For me, Middleton Lodge in North Yorkshire, is a magical home where you feel like Lord and Lady every time you drive up to the front of the Georgian House. It has an amazing presence about the place and truly feels “like home”.  For weddings the building has the most impressive windows which, for me as a make-up artist, creates the perfect amount of natural light. I met Aileen for her pre-wedding make up trial a number of months before the actual...


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As a make-up artist, we are coming into one of our busiest times of the year “ WEDDING SEASON”. Do you need to find a make-up artist for your Wedding Day?  Or maybe one of your friends or member of your family is thinking of their make up for their Wedding Day. Here is a chance to see my latest work for Unveiled Magazine. I was proudly asked to be part of the team to create this front cover look and also write beauty articles within the magazine.    You must grab a copy of this magazine and here’s a list of the next wedding fayres in the month of April by Brides Up North Middleton...


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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 2015 dates and venues and would be delighted if you are in the area for you to come along and say hello: 25th January 2015 Solberge Hall, Northallerton between 11am to 2pm with Darlington Weddings 1st February 2015 Middleton Lodge, Richmond between  Midday to 4pm Open day by appointment only with Middleton Lodge 8th February 2015 Bannatyne Hotel, Darlington between Midday to 3pm with Darlington Weddings 22nd February 2015 Redworth...


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A huge part of my business is offering my services as a make-up artist for brides on their Wedding Day. Here is a montage of images from a selection of weddings over the course of 2014 and a list of the photographers I have worked with at these weddings. Weddings bring me joy, laughter and it is always superb meeting some wonderful people during the journey. Happy New Year to everyone and welcome 2015.          Credit to the following photographers Brett Harkness Richard Leng Fyzal Stan Seaton Photography Sally Thurrell Photography Michael Cartwright...


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A couple of weeks ago I met a pure talented photographer called Brett Harkness. I was asked to create a look for his training course for a group of photographers who were learning the concept of Wedding Day Daylight and Flash Photography. I wanted to share with you the two images that Brett himself took of the day including all the skills you need for this type of photography.     During the many years in this industry I have met numerous photographers and understand a small amount of the skill of photography. Believe it or not make-up can look so different on different types of camera...


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