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I wanted to share an insight into my life whilst working in some superb venues around the country for one of the most important day's of a couples life "THEIR WEDDING" Lartington Hall near Barnard Castle is one of the venues I love to visit all the time and the link below is of the latest wedding with Emma as the make-up artist.   Emma works for me within the brand of Make-up by Jo. The link will also list the amazing suppliers and photography by Paul Joseph Photography. http://www.lovemydress.net/blog/2016/11/elie-saab-long-sleeves-lartington-hall-wedding.html Follow my blog with...


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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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Kiss the Moon last week won the Pure Beauty Best New British Winner 2016 so I wanted to write another blog on one of my favorite products from the range Glow After Dark Face Polish. There are so many exfoliators in the beauty industry and it can be quite confusing trying to figure out which ones are suitable for you and still gentle on the skin. There are four sections in the Kiss the Moon range called Love, Glow, Calm and Dream. The glow range is secretly my favorite as I love the natural ingredients and scent used from sweet aromatic scent of the orange, to the healing aspect of Myrrh...


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A day in the life of Jo.   No two days are ever the same with my business and recently I was working with photographer Chris Davis whom I have worked with a lot on some major exciting projects.  He asked me to work with him to help create this amazing  look for the new Jim Steinman"s Bat out of Hell The Musical, which is showcasing February 2017 onwards. Make-up kit packed and off I headed to the Holborn Studio London and I had goosebumps when I heard the roar of a Harley Davidson motorbike arriving into the studio.  The whole focus on the day was to create the make-up with a "modern feel...


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Whilst working during London Fashion Week and assisting alongside the one and only truly amazing inspirational and creative Val Garland for the delightful designer Temperley London, I got the chance to try the new make-up collection and lipsticks by Rodial called Suede Lips. Rodial Skincare was launched in 1999 with the huge success of the famous Dragon Blood range and drive and determination by Maria Hatzistefanis herself to bring this inspirational brand to the industry. The Rodial Suede Lips were the first lipstick to be launched straight after the Temperley Show and available to buy online...


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Whilst travelling and working in London, Milan and Paris for the fashion season which can be grueling but I secretly love every single second of this part of my career. During the last month I have been working backstage on the show teams assisting Val Garland, Miranda Joyce and Lisa Eldridge on the amazing shows of Tod’s, Temperley, Hogan, Jill Sander and Sonia Rykiel and the newest designer Matty Bovan. When I come back from working backstage on the shows I do find it difficult to switch off and stop the mind buzzing…..what product has saved me during the fashion season ? The Kiss...


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I was really busy last week working at London Fashion Week.  The first show was Matty Bovan and Lead makeup artist is Miranda Joyce and the makeup by Marc Jacobs.     The second show I was involved in was Temperley London with the famous Val Garland and model Blanca Padilla.  Rodial makeup was used and there are some lipsticks that have been launched by Val and Rodial at Harrods.  Click here to see more about Rodial Skincare   See short videos below of the shows I was involved in: Matty Bovan Temperley London Follow my blog with Bloglovin


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I just love creating some amazing make-up looks for editorial magazines and my latest work has been shown online with Material Girl magazine. The key focus for this look was the strong black eyeliner which had a 1960's influence from some of the iconic looks from Jean Shrimpton to Brigitte Bardot. To create the look you need use the blackest of eyeliners - you may be saying but "black is black".  Some blacks have a grey undertone so for the look I wanted the black to really stand out as the strongest feature thanks to Pat McGrath latest limited edition eyeliner. Full Credits to: Photography...


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I shared some images on Instagram and got a huge response with the look I had created using products by Liz Earle.   One Instagram follower was inspired so much she created the look herself by being inspired by the images. Here are the images I had shared and wanted to list the products which I used by Liz Earle to create the look yourself which is perfect for the summertime, weekends, holidays look or even for a first date !     Skincare Eyebright Soothing Eye Lotion Skin Repair Moisturiser for Normal to Combination skin Face Foundation Sheer Skin Tint in Bare 1 Concealer...


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