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News flash guys and girls! You may or may not know that I have another website. Whilst here on Make-up By Jo I do talk about all sorts, the main focus is for weddings. On the other hand my other website Jo Leversuch has it's focus on all my beauty, editorial, advertising and music work and clientele. In light of making the most of the additional time at home during 2020's numerous lockdowns, quarantines and such it was time for me to update my look over at Jo Leversuch. With a totally new logo, website, social media plan and business cards all to reflect my style, creativity and my vision within...


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After dipping into my new Delilah Cosmetics goodies the week before for my first shoot with Roxoa for QP Jewellers I was super excited to use Delilah again for our second shoot with Scarlet Ocean. I remember spying in the package the perfect red for this Christmas themed shoot, what's a better festive make-up statement than rocking a bold red lip in December to get you in the celebratory spirit.   Perfectly named floozy, it oozes fun and confidence that's packed with pigment which is true to colour to match your favourite Christmas decs and give rudolph a run for his money. I love the way these...


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It's less than a week until you will find me and an abundance of other amazing wedding suppliers live and at your fingertips at The Big Virtual Wedding Show. Thanks to the killer team over at Belle Bridal who have professionally produced this event, there will be people from every corner of the wedding industry live, showcasing their magic and ready to connect with you. We're ready to share with you an innovative virtual experience like no other in Northern wedding show history. Come meet us all on the Sunday the 29th of November between 11am-2pm. If you ask me, it's an absolute bargain...


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If you were paying attention on my last blog chatting about the beautifully creamy Jillian Dempsey Lip and Cheek Tints, then you may have spyed my new favourite jumper from Jumper Gang. Well if you didn't you totally should head over there right now to check out that glowy goodness, otherwise lucky for you I am here to share the details about these super cosy jumpers. This jumper was the brain child of Emily Radjen, a fellow make-up artist and working in theatre and ballet with the likes of the highly acclaimed Matthew Bourne. Due to the Covid pandemic there have been a multitude of restrictions...


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As a make-up artist and all around lover of cream textures on the skin I have been on the quest to find the perfect cream based shade of burgundy. On my hunt high and low to find something to replace my sadly discontinued favourite Bobbi Brown shade, I came across Jillian Dempsey. I was lucky enough that they sent me over a selection of their lid and cheek tints to try my hand at not only for myself but as I am always looking for new exciting additions to pop in my work kit for my upcoming projects. As you may know by now I often like to get my hands involved when applying make-up,...


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It's so great to already have work coming out that I've been part of post Lockdown no 1, it was safe to say I was raring to get started on this shoot that was booked in just as work opened back up again for MUA's. So to now see the final results in the limelight is such a proud moment and a reminder to keep me going through the potential woes of lockdown no 2 whilst we figure out how that affects work again. Anyway focusing on something beautiful to uplift the spirits is always a welcome distraction from 2020, so here's my latest work on the QP Jewellers photo shoot for their Autumn Winter 2020...


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Dook Soaps In my downtime lately I've been doing lots of research on my new business venture Untitled No 1, trying to make the most of all the time at home and turn it into something positive. There will be more on my new venture in due course that I can't wait to share with you. Until then I want to show you some of the lovely brands I have come across just like Dook Soaps; everything about them captivated me and I knew I had to try them! Did you know about the word 'Dook' and what it means?   Dook is a small independent company based in Edinburgh who are proud to approach the beauty...


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Whilst the wedding industry continues to be under pressure in the current Covid crisis, it never ceases to amaze me to see people in the industry still making incredible content within the limitations. The latest AW20 issue of Belle Bridal Magazine is an amazing page turner full of awe inspiring wedding inspiration and advice to remind us that the celebration of love never ends. Whether you're thinking of tying the knot soon or planning ahead for when you can host a much larger day you should totally pick up a copy. For a sneak peek inside here's my latest feature. Whilst usually it's my make-up...


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Yep that's right, I've been back at it again with my favourite musical duo Talk Like Tigers and I'm bringing you the behind the scenes to see our day full of 80's synth pop, glitter and glam! If you hadn't already read my earlier blog about working on their last shoot then you will have missed me raving about how much I adore this rising indie-pop dream team of sisters Charlotte & Stephanie. For this shoot we were creating looks to film their music video for latest release 'Annabel's Calling' which you can watch down below! Whilst they're bring some serious throwback vibes with their...


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It was only a couple weeks ago I was asking you to help out with a crowd funder yet here I am back again to do the same, this one's a little different though! Of course I am excited to be part of this team as a make-up artist for the short film, but even more so I am excited about being part of its message. Did you know that every year 310,000 children have a parent in prision in England and Wales and that 10,000 visits are made by children to our public prisons every week? In 'I am Still Ethan' focus is drawn to the life of a young boy whose father, his idol, is suddenly taken to prison. The film...


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