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Valentines may have come and gone but love is still in the air, awkward love! Shot for Awkward Mag this issue celebrates the whole spectrum of what it means to love. Take it from the editor herself Liz Sheppard:   "Painful. Emotional. Ignore it. Hate it. Stay in. Embrace it. Love it. Cringe-worthy? Expensive flowers. The pressure. Our emotional story for this special edition encompasses all those thoughts. In the words of Poison's 1988 'Every Rose Has Its Thorn' (Just like every cowboy sings his sad, sad song)."   Photographed by Barnaby Fairley and featuruing in house model Lauren...


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This week I'm sharing with you an interview with TTM Management where I dip into some of the details about taking the leap from being a professional makeup artist to a beauty brand owner with Untitled No1. I've worked with TTM since 2015 on many amazing projects, including the stunning Jewellery shoots that often feature on my blog for the Roxoa Group who house the likes of Renné Jewellery and Ruby and Oscar. I've always appreciated being nestled amongst the ranks of wonderfully talented artists and models at TTM that it was a true pleasure to sit down with them and chat business too. Have...


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I'm so excited to share this blog with you as it was recently released that this shoot I worked on was submitted in Foreign Look Magazine!   Other than the brows being courtesy of some WBCo Soap Brow of course, this is a full SUQQU makeup and skincare look. I don't think I will ever get over how good their blushers look in person and in print. Of course their Aquafons skincare range too is the perfect prep to get the skin ready for some seriously close up shots. Complimenting the tones of the blush is a peachy glossy lip with a blurred edge for that dewy soft effect.   Adorned with...


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Spring is almost here and it's time to get in the mood for the fast approaching wedding season, I've got the perfect throw back for it! A true summertime wedding from 2022, Bride Julia and her Groom Christopher had a traditional ceremony at a beautiful local church before continuing the celebrations at Wynyard Hall.   It was a bright and sunny morning and Julia was beaming equally with nerves and excitement as we prepared her for the day of romance ahead. The brief was to create a makeup look to enhance the elegance of the already wonderful bride, taking vision from the delicate bouquet...


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It's the perfect time of year to fall in love with Ruby & Oscar! Valentines is just around the corner and romance is well and truly in the air. What more could you want than a bold red lip and an amazing piece of statement jewellery? Ruby & Oscar have a stunning blend of natural and lab grown gemstones of the finest quality, available in striking designs and what ever colour you could dream of. These beautiful high quality pieces are a gift to yourself or loved ones ready to last a lifetime. This shoot was held on location in the house of designer Caroline Interiors which was the perfect...


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I love working with the dynamic mother daughter duo Annie and Helen, the passionate team behind RENNE Jewellery. They create a plethora of unique designs and timeless pieces that were a joy to compliment with my flawless makeup style.   These images are by Gasp Photography are absolutely beautiful and naturally my favourite piece is of course the Necklace and Earing set adorned with stars.   Building on the timeless jewellery style I created a classic look that calls for the usuals! For the skinbase I used Ariane Poole Cosmetics layered over a supple moisturised...


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On the weekend of 4th & 5th of February you will find me and over 100 more of the North's finest wedding creatives at Belle Bridal's renowned yearly wedding show - The Northern Wedding Show at Newcastle's Utilita Arena. It's going to be an amazing celebration of Northern talent in the wedding industry, if you're planning a wedding you cannot miss out on this one! It will be your one stop shop to the best of the region for everything you could think of. Get this weekend in your calendars as one of the most important of 2023 to get yourself inspired and organised. You can expect an expo hall...


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If any of you are Living North Magazine readers you're in for a treat this month! As this month's entrepreneur you'll find me on their glossy pages talking all things business. I'm so proud of where I live and just like my ethos with my latest venture Untitled No 1, I'm all about celebrating local business. That's why I jumped and grabbed this opportunity with both hands, to be showcased this magazine is an honour and I'm so happy to be telling you about the article today! In the interview we chatted away about all my epiphanies in life that have driven me to a career filled with amazing...


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Are you ready to step into the new year with a fresh look? I know I'm ready to help you feel your best self in 2023!  One to one makeup lessons with me are an opportunity to get personalised advice, from optimising your skincare routine, choosing the right pigments and picking up pro techniques. There's plenty to learn and share, so for january only here's my special offer... 2 HOUR 1-1 MAKE UP LESSONS ARE ONLY £100 FOR JANUARY ONLY You could be soaking up 2 hours of professional industry knowledge with the renowned 'Queen of Skin' to learn how to apply your own makeup and much much more....


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The owner and driving force of Crossan Beauty Nicola Spoke to me years ago about joining her in Southern Ireland for some makeup training workshops. Of course several lockdowns postponed that idea severely, however in that time my passion project come business Untitled No 1 was gearing up for its first launch. After lots of discussion with Nicola we decided to end 2022 on a high with an amazing workshop as the perfect opportunity to introduce the Jo Leversuch Brush Range firsthand. These high quality synthetic hair brushes designed for both makeup and skincare deserve a public launch!   So...


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