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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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There are so many concealers on the market and we walk around the department stores and look bemused at which ones to choose….  they are either too white and chalky or too dark for the skin tone which leave the skin feeling clogged up with the make-up. I came across a concealer by Ariane Poole whom I met many years’ ago and had the good fortune that our paths crossed…. she offered to re-train me back into the industry after I left the fashion industry and has been my mentor. You may ask who is Ariane Poole?…. Ariane is an international celebrity make-up artist who has worked with...


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Make-up Demo by Jo Leversuch at The Coach House, Middleton Lodge On Wednesday 26th November 2014 A chance to see me “in action”… an exclusive evening make-up demonstration on how to create a “red carpet look” which will be perfect for the up and coming festive season.  Be the person who stands out at your Christmas Party, after this demonstration you will have all the knowledge you need for an amazing, glamorous look. The evening will include a delicious two course dinner at the new acclaimed restaurant by chef Gareth Rayner at The Coach House Middleton Lodge. Itinerary for this...


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A couple of weeks ago I met a pure talented photographer called Brett Harkness. I was asked to create a look for his training course for a group of photographers who were learning the concept of Wedding Day Daylight and Flash Photography. I wanted to share with you the two images that Brett himself took of the day including all the skills you need for this type of photography.     During the many years in this industry I have met numerous photographers and understand a small amount of the skill of photography. Believe it or not make-up can look so different on different types of camera...


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A couple of weeks' ago I had the opportunity to work with a photographer, Tracy Kidd Photography, and really wanted to try out my Liz Earle Sheer Lip Gloss. I normally find that lip glosses can usually leave a sticky feel on the lips and even can get stuck in long hair!!! During the studio shoot I wanted to create a “wet look” on the lips with inspiration taken from the days of 70s disco, the famous Studio 54 to disco diva Donna Summer. In this shoot I used the Liz Earle Sheer Lip Gloss in Water Lily number 12 and I must say this is a “must have” lip gloss to purchase to wear...


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There are so many concealers on the market and we walk around the department stores and look bemused at which ones to choose….  they are either too white and chalky or too dark for the skin tone which leave the skin feeling clogged up with the make-up. I came across a concealer by Ariane Poole whom I met many years' ago and had the good fortune that our paths crossed…. she offered to re-train me back into the industry after I left the fashion industry and has been my mentor. You may ask who is Ariane Poole?…. Ariane is an international celebrity make-up artist who has worked with some...


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I get asked all the time how do I keep my make-up on? what primer should I use? In my make-up kit I do have a varied range of primers for different skin types but recently I came across a wonderful new cosmetic range from California in United States of America. Hourglass are renowned for their superb product range with exceptional staying power and when searching through all their amazing products I discovered Hourglass Veil Mineral Powder SPF 15 Primer. This primer is pure luxury which makes the skin feel divine. The reason I am writing about Hourglass Veil Mineral Primer is the main key factor...


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In my make-up kit I always carry a make-up camouflage range called Dermacolor Camouflage by Kryolan. As a make-up artist you meet so many people with different skin types and concerns with their skins from scars, pimples, rosacea, acne, dark pigmentation and tattoos. In some situations my clients require these concerns or even tattoos to be covered up for a special occasion. Over the years I have helped my clients with unfortunate black eyes from a severe accident, operation scars from surgery, pigmentation marks, rosacea and tattoo coverage.             This is where...


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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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Its this time of year to start wearing some red lipstick to support a worthy cause Red Lippy Project. My personal choice will be either Lipstick Queen in shade Medieval or By Terry Fanatic Red number 203 which is shown on the image below….. look out for the selfies!!!! Credits for this image to: Image taken by GASP Photography, Scarf by Redana Studio Hair by Hair by James Reid    .. oh and make-up by Moi!!!! Get your favourite lipstick out from 8th June to 14th June 2014 and post your Red Lippy Project selfie on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter along with the hashtags #redlippyproject...


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