BELLE BRIDAL

After what has felt like a really tough couple months work wise it's been a real treat to start to see things looking up, as of August the 1st I can finally get back to work and doing what I love! Albeit safely and with guidelines, I'll take it right now. I'm happy to toe the line for the safety of the country and am grateful for so much but it has been hard watching so many similar industries go back before make-up could! In this time it's been really special to see creatives banding together to take care of and uplift one and other to get through it all. Just recently Belle Bridal were the one's...


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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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It's great to come back from all the fashion week madness, have a few cups of tea at home and a snuggle with my cat whilst I catch up life and check in on my latest bits of work that have been published.  Just before I set off I got the chance to work with the critically acclaimed jewellery brand Ruby & Oscar in conjunction with Belle Bridal for their latest wedding range. Their contemporary men's and women's ranges especially designed for the bride, groom and their respective parties are tasteful modern pieces still in keeping with traditional wedding style to give your big day an extra...


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Belle Bridal SS2020 Cover From the front cover to the pages inside, I bring to you the 'Girl On Fire' editorial for Belle Bridal SS 2020. I am super proud to be part of this editorial that was released in conjunction with The Northern Wedding Show celebrating and showcasing diversity in the wedding industry. After all there will always be brides from all different backgrounds or walks of life and all of those brides deserve to be seen in all their beauty. This important platform for representation of these women meant I wanted to make sure I did it justice with make-up. I chose to use none...


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On the weekend of 25th & 26th of January 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 not only be the greatest celebration of Northern talent the wedding industry has seen, but also the most diverse wedding show yet! 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 2020 to be inspired. What...


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If you cast your minds back to the end of July this year you might remember that crazy heatwave we had here in Europe. The weather was stunning and I was lucky enough to experience all that sunshine in a truly breathtaking setting in France at the Chateau Challain thanks to a shoot for Belle Bridal Magazine. Although it was beautiful the weather brought it's challenges and you can catch my blog post of behind the scenes with the star products I used to combat the extreme heat here, from making sure things stay put with any sweating to protection from the UV rays! Today I am here to share with...


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Last week that crazy heat wave we were having struck during a major photoshoot I was working on with Belle Bridal Magazine. Working on set on the hottest day of the year was certainly challenging but getting to see the location in all its glory in the sunshine, the gorgeous lavender sunsets and the incredible work the team pulled together made it all worth it. Not to mention all the laughs, wine and cheese we had along the way! Our set for the few days was the magnificent Chateau Challain, a perfect fairytale chateau in the south western region of France. Built in 1854 by one of the most renowned...


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If you're yet to pick up a copy of Belle Bridal's fantastic 10th anniversary edition I'm about to show you what you've been missing out on. If you have flicked through those glossy pages, here you will find some extra insights from behind the scenes with shots I took during work and wondering around the phenomenal venue to share with you. You can catch more on the Belle Bridal blog here, but stick around to find out more about the make-up and for those BTS moments. First up the final images you can find in the magazine by the incredibly talented Sean Elliott, who's work speaks for itself! ...


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Available now for pre-order is the most beautiful edition yet of Belle Bridal Magazine, their 300 page 10th anniversary collectors issue! I am so proud to be one of the creatives that has been working with them for years now and to be part of celebrating this amazing magazine turning 10 years old. It was a wonderful day working with an amazing team and I hope you love the cover and what's soon to be revealed inside as much as I do. If you remember not so long ago I was in Morocco working on a breath taking shoot, all of which will be uncovered finally in these pages too. Watch this space for more...


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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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