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Last week I got the chance to have a play with a brand I've never used before, Diego Dalla Palma, so I've decided to write a short review of I felt about each piece too share with you. I was super excited to dive into the products from this company as I know they are reputed for being the intersection between scientific expertise and modern Italian glamour. This along with being a brand that is certified free from animal testing I thought what could there possibly be not to love. Overall whilst not everything was to my liking, a lot of it was and I'm excited to use the products more in the future! Geisha...


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Are you going out for the Christmas season and want to learn how to achieve the perfect smoky eyes? Why not book me for a private one to one lesson and I can teach you how to create the look.  Alternatively, you can get a group of your friends together and book a group lesson for a minimum of 4 people or book me for a special occasion make-up for the evening itself.   One-to-One Make-up Lessons
 £100.00 per person held at my home I have worked in the industry for many years and understand that we are inundated with products and not always sure how to use them. My make-up lessons...


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Lipsticks over the season have been dramatic with reds, plums and deep berry colours. If you are struggling to wear these colours opt for a more subtle look which is so striking and easy to wear for the season ahead. If you are struggling to wear these colours opt for a more subtle look which is so striking and easy to wear for the season ahead. The lipsticks colours I have picked are from one of my favourite lipstick brands, called Lipstick Queen. Lipstick Queen was founded by Australian lipstick guru Poppy King. Lipstick Queen range come in an array of colours in textures of sheer, matte...


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I started in the industry many years ago working for Lancome where I had an intense training course in London Head Office. My 10 year career with Lancome took me to large accounts in Edinburgh, Manchester, York and my final position before I left the company was in House of Fraser in Darlington. Looking back at my career with Lancome I wanted to write an article about how to create the Valentine look using make-up products you can purchase from House of Fraser. I wanted to have a cross section of make-up brands which, of course, included Lancome! but from other top companies from Clarins, Guerlain...


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I am thrilled to see my latest work on the front cover of a luxury magazine called La Di Da. The shoot was arranged by myself and a talented up and coming photographer Rebecca Elizabeth Tate. We wanted to create an autumnal feel to the shoot to involve all aspects from the colour of the hair to the choice of make-up. Hope you enjoy these images and I have given you some ideas on wearing some vibrant colours during these dreary grey winter months. Contact me via jo@makeupbyjo.co.uk if you would like any further information on the make-up I have used. Moisturiser Liz Earle super skin...


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I wanted to have a “healthy look” on the skin during the lead up to the autumnal months ahead. I created this look for some of my latest work with photographer Rebecca Elizabeth Tate and hairdresser James Reid        Make-up used Firstly I covered the skin in a superb night time oil called Superskin Concentrate by Liz Earle to create this overall healthy look and glow. Foundation Sheer Skin Tint Concealer Light Reflecting Concealer Blusher Healthy Glow Cream Blusher in Shade 03 Eyeshadow Signature Eye Colour Golden Sand 09 Mascara Lash Care Intensify Base in Black Lipstick Signature...


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People that know me are aware that I am a huge fan and supporter of those furry black and white striped insect bodies called bees. You may be shouting out as you are reading this not bees, bees sting, I am allergic to them, they are annoying why Bees.? Bees are essential to our planet and our lives on a daily basis. A 3rd of our food comes from the pollination of bees and these furry insects are a critical part to the food, plants and herbs on our planet. 30 years' ago in 1984 Burt’s Bees was founded in Maine Canada by Roxanne Quimby and Burt Shavitz. Humble beginnings from selling beeswax...


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I was contacted a couple of weeks ago by a new bridal make-up brand who have initially launched 5 lipstick shades in their collection. Love, Honour and Be True was launched in early 2014 by two sisters Helen and Kitty. Each year I can meet up to over 60 brides who are getting married in all different venues/locations/inspirational weddings and lipsticks are one of the critical choices for brides.  A bride should always purchase a good lipstick for their 'big day' so they can re-touch their lips throughout the wedding day and keep their lips looking luscious.  In my experience I usually...


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Lipstick Queen The queen of lipsticks   How to use Lipstick Queen Apply the Lipstick Queen lipsticks as you wish….with a lip brush, smudge on with your fingertips or apply straight onto your lips.   Why I love Lipstick Queen The range of lipsticks vary from sheer, gloss pots and matt textures,  all of which are sumptuous colours to seduce you to wear lipstick.  Lipstick can make a huge statement on what you wear and how you feel.  I promise you, you will be stuck as to which colours to choose from this great range. My favourite 3 Lipstick Queen’s are: Medieval...


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This recent image was used for the latest Look Magazine for the week of 26th April 2013.   The photo shoot was for Rock n Rose and their new collection of fun retro sunglasses which you can purchase on their website www.rocknrose.co.uk         How did i achieve this look for the shoot? The focus was all on the lips which needed to be prepared before any lipstick was applied. 1.  Make sure the lips have been exfoliated 2.  Use a lip balm to nourish the lips in particular when you apply a strong pigmented coloured lipstick 3.  Blot the excess amount...


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