Weddings

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 autumn 2014 dates and venues and would be delighted if you are in the area for you to come along and say hello: 14th September – Redworth Hall Redworth 21st September – Bannatyne Hotel Darlington 12th October – Middleton Lodge Middleton Tyas Richmond 26th October – Bowes Museum Barnard Castle If you need any further information please contact me on jo@makeupbyjo.co.uk


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I am thrilled to be Beauty Expert for Unveiled Magazine which has just been launched for the wedding season this month. As well as my work being showcased on the front cover of the magazine I have also written an article for the first edition outlining a step by step guide on how to create the look using Charlotte Tilbury make-up.   You can get your hands on a copy at all major wedding fayres throughout the North East or contact them direct on www.darlingtonweddings.co.uk for information of wedding fayres. Credit to Make-up used on the shoot: Charlotte Tilbury Photographer : Fyzal...


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I was contacted a couple of weeks ago by a new bridal make-up brand who have initially launched 5 lipstick shades in their collection. Love, Honour and Be True was launched in early 2014 by two sisters Helen and Kitty. Each year I can meet up to over 60 brides who are getting married in all different venues/locations/inspirational weddings and lipsticks are one of the critical choices for brides.  A bride should always purchase a good lipstick for their 'big day' so they can re-touch their lips throughout the wedding day and keep their lips looking luscious.  In my experience I usually...


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I am lucky as my job is so varied and I always get excited when I am involved in photo shoots. These are superb chances to get creative plus get the chance to also work alongside some amazing talented people. Karen Bell Editor of Belle Bridal Magazine contacted me many months' ago to arrange a shoot on a cold rainy day at GASP Photography Studio in Darlington. The inspiration was all about large and I mean large summer flowers by Wild and Wonderful for the latest magazine. In the Belle Bridal Spring Summer 2014 magazine there is a 10 page coverage of my work. If you haven’t managed to get your...


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Over the last year I have been trying to decided what brand image to create for myself Jo Leversuch the founder, creator and director of Make-Up by Jo Ltd. I get asked on many occasions could customers book me for a private one to one make-up lesson and would I send them gift vouchers to the receiver of the gift.    This got my “grey cells” working and started to think about the type of gift vouchers to send out to represent my style and personality. In my life I have come across talented people and wanted to go back to some traditional designs for my business cards and gift vouchers. ...


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A few weeks ago I had a phone call out the blue from Jen and Hils who were getting married in April 2014 at Middleton Lodge as they wanted to have their make-up applied on their wedding day. I had met Jen and her partner Hils the year prior at a wedding fayre at Middleton Lodge. In April 2014 the law had changed for same sex couples and now they had the chance to change from civil ceremony wedding to actually getting married on their wedding day. I am not sure but I think Jen and Hils were the first same sex couple to get married in North Yorkshire on 9th April 2014. Due to the time scale...


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The postman knocked on the door one morning with a small white parcel, what could this be? What a surprise in the post the chance to try some cult products by EVE LOM.  I was delighted to receive the following products: EVE LOM Cleanser EVE LOM Rescue Mask EVE LOM Eye Lift   EVE LOM Cleanser I have for over 8 years used the EVE LOM Cleanser which has multi awards and mentioned by Vogue magazine as“probably the best cleanser in the world”. EVE LOM Cleanser feels like pure luxury as soon as you start to use it. The texture of the cleanser is soft and smooth on the skin which...


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I am delighted to be able share with you some of the images on the Rock My Wedding blog showcasing the 'Reign Collection' by Katy Howesion of What Katy Did Next.  We had a great day on this photo shoot and so pleased with the how the make up looked for the photos. Read the whole blog here What Katy Did Next's Reign Collection from Katy on Vimeo. Photographer Sally Thurrell Photography Designer What Katy Did Next Make Up Artist Make-up by Jo Hair Kara Scott Hair Stylist Video by Jade Turnbull Models Katherine Lees and Mumbi Masisi  


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Lucas Paw Paw Ointment Made in Australia using Pawpaw fruit but you can purchase it in the United Kingdom.   How to use Lucas Paw Paw Ointment Lucas Paw Paw ointment can be used on a daily basis. Lucas Paw Paw ointment is an antibacterial ointment which is ideal to help relieve minor ailment from chapped lips, sunburn, insect bites and many more.   Why I love Lucas Paw Paw Ointment Easy to use product ( I always purchase it in the red tube). This product I use on a daily basis on models, brides and clients as it is perfect to prepare the lips before applying lipstick.  Lucas...


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STEAMCREAM Daily all in-one moisturiser for face, body and hands.   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 vegan cream.   The cream is packaged in aluminium tins all limited editions with funky eye catching designs for individual people. The ingredients contained in each tin are: Oatmeal Infusion Orange Flower water Almond Oil Lavender Oil Organic Jojoba Oil Cocoa Butter   Why...


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