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One of the main reasons I really love what I do for a living is the people that I meet. Amongst both the people hiring and working for this industry there are so many truly epic creatives that I am so grateful to have worked with. My make-up journey is filled with talented and inspiring people that I want to share with everyone I meet. Talk Like Tigers At the top of my list of fabulous creative people are two sisters Charlotte and Stephanie, better know in the musical world as Talk Like Tigers, who you absolutely must check out. If creativity and sass were people, Talk Like Tigers would be their...


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After a suprise proposal at Middleton Lodge it was only right that on 12th of July 2019 Helen and Jo returned for their fabulous wedding reception after a traditional church ceremony at the nearby St Michael & All Angels in Middleton Tyas. These pictures by  MIKI Photo + Film Studio really capture the essence of the exact day they wanted, a relaxed but elegant and traditional british summer wedding with minimalistic yet sophisticated decor using a white palette with hints of orange and fuschia florals. For Helen's make-up we wanted a timeless glam that complimented the gorgeous styling...


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After these few months I definitely think I'm starting to get into the swing of this virtual work life we now all know, so I wanted to share with you my latest creative work. Thanks to another online shoot via video call with the brilliant Malorie Shmyr this time we worked on expressing these virtual connections. The final piece, a moving image Malorie filmed and collated beautifully, is our artistic representation of both the beauty and the struggles of trying to connect through a screen.   Both Malorie and I love the use of bold colour, especially gold, so with this in mind we opted...


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Having a bit more time to myself thanks to this lockdown means I’ve been looking for lots of ways to keep productive. Between all the other virtual projects I’ve worked on I’ve also been productively digging through my skin care and make-up supplies to try some things I had never got round to before. Not only is skincare a fundamental part of self-care, but it can also make or break a make-up look so it’s so important to me to find the right products for me and my clients. Whilst I’m pretty happy with my ZO Skin Health routine, it might not be everyone’s cup of tea so it’s good to branch...


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My Home Life There’s no doubt in my mind that we will all remember 2020 as a year when we all had to learn, adapt, accept a new way of life. Covid19 has affected each and every home across the world with devastating effects on each and every one. From various mental health implications and anxieties, general life adjustments to serious economics issues and most of all the uncertainties of what the future will hold for us all. As a makeup artist my working world has been tipped completely upside down. My usual role is to be with my lovely clients creating beautiful looks whilst at a very close...


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Showcasing Avon's Distillery Range at the Northern Wedding Show Late last year I was asked to head up a make-up team for the latest Northern Wedding Show by Belle Bridal. This year's partner for the show and demonstrations was Avon. They might not be everyone's first thought when it comes to bridal make-up, but with their new range Distillery it would be an oversight not to consider them for your big day's look. Distillery is all about clean living, creating beautiful products with out compromising the planet with their vegan ingredients, ethical mindset and eco conscious packaging choices. With...


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Whilst keeping inspired looking back on last years weddings and reminding myself of the beautiful days to come again, photographer Jo Bradbury was kind enough to share with me some of the beautiful shots she took from Faye and Adam's big day in 2019. If you're looking for some serious floral envy and inspiration you're in for a treat with this one. With cottage garden blooms adorning every chair, stairway, door and tabletop as well as the gorgeous hair pieces and bouquets you will get your botanical fix from this wedding. The arrangements all by Picked At Dawn perfectly complimented the natural...


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I Promise by Beth Macari     In a stripped back music video, you will be grateful for the lack of distractions so you can focus on the dulcet tones of Beth Macari. I was delighted to work with this talented musician and the rest of the team to create this incredible video for Beth's Latest track 'I Promise' which you can watch below. If you're quick you'll catch a sneaky glimpse of me right at the start, let me know if you see it!     With a silky smooth voice, it was only right that Beth's skin was silky smooth to match. Using Shiseido I created an ultra glamorous...


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A Virtual Photoshoot During this uncertain time in our lives amidst a global pandemic, we've all got to make adjustments to the way we live and finding our new normal modern lives of 2020. Teaming up with good friend and killer photographer Malorie Shmyr we decided to embark on a new exciting concept for both of us, a virtual photoshoot over facetime. My mind has been working overtime with possibilities, so sitting down and taking time actually get creative was super exciting, and a relief express myself artistically and take a break from all the bad news. Wanting an organic and raw shoot...


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