GASP PHOTOGRAPHY

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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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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Here is an interview describing a day in the life of Jo and how I became a make-up artist as seen in the latest issue of Unveiled Magazine https://unveiledmagazine.co.uk Photographers Lee Scullion http://www.leescullion.com GASP http://gaspphoto.co Follow my blog with Bloglovin


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When Unveiled Magazine asked me to create the make-up for these latest images for the Issue 06 I was so excited.   My inspiration for this look comes from working backstage on all the catwalk shows in London, Paris and Milan with a mixture of a “ethereal look” taken from the oil paintings who created this magical aspect to the skin.     The make-up I used to create this “editorial look” was by Pat McGrath.   The skin had this “editorial glow” especially on the cheekbones where it was truly captured by the camera.   Full credit to the amazing team Photographer: ...


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I am lucky as my job is so varied and I always get excited when I am involved in photo shoots. These are superb chances to get creative plus get the chance to also work alongside some amazing talented people. Karen Bell Editor of Belle Bridal Magazine contacted me many months' ago to arrange a shoot on a cold rainy day at GASP Photography Studio in Darlington. The inspiration was all about large and I mean large summer flowers by Wild and Wonderful for the latest magazine. In the Belle Bridal Spring Summer 2014 magazine there is a 10 page coverage of my work. If you haven’t managed to get your...


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Throughout this article I speak about a gorgeous bubbly bride, Verity, whom I met a few months ago.  Verity has some amazing ideas for her wedding make-up.  You can read the full article here Full Credit to: Photographer:  GASP Photography Videographer:  Richard Leng of RL FILMS Co - CLICK HERE to watch the amazing video now Hair:  Vintage Tinsel


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 Everyone lets support Cervical Screening Awareness Week to 15th June and make a mark on Cervical Cancer. Every day in the UK 9 women are diagnosed with cervical cancer and 3 women will lose their lives to the disease. Cervical cancer is the most common cancer in women aged 35 and under. Get your red lipstick out this week and be glamourous whether you want to wear a matt lipstick, sheer gloss, satin finish lipstick, a chubby stick or a wash of colour lets think red.   Plus we will be able to support The Red Lippy Project. Make a donation to The Eve Appeal to raise funds for vital...


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Spring is upon us...the snowdrops are popping out and the nights are getting lighter with a glimmer of sunshine on some days.   The shops are filling up with Spring/Summer clothes, magazine are full of the new looks to achieve for this season and plans to change your look and have a spring clean of make-up is perfect this time of year.   There are many key trends for Spring/Summer 2013 make-up but the main ones are strong lips and the colour pink.  I wanted to use the inspiration from the catwalks of the key trends but wanted the make-up to be wearable for everyday use.  I have...


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