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This is one of the “MUST HAVE “ and is suitable for your Wedding Day.  Charlotte Tilbury Limited Edition Bar of Gold.  Bar of Gold is a perfect highlighter to enhance the face with a subtle hint of gold and a natural glow to your face and décolletage area. The Skin Gilding Highlighter instantly transforms lacklustre, dull skin in just one stroke. This magical, light reflecting highlighter creates sculpted, gilded cheekbones and glowing, glossy skin perfection. Indulge in this practically perfect must have make-up look this season. Retail £30.00 www.charlottetilbury.com   My...


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The inspiration for the make-up came from the Hollywood glamour of 1940’s with the strong emphasis on highlight, contour and sculpting of the cheekbones with strong defined eyes and lips. The image for the front cover of the magazine was to be printed in black and white but there is one colour to view as well. This enables to see the difference in the depth of application of make-up in colour to enable the look to convert to black and white. Full credit to: Photographer: Stan Seaton Hair: Dianne Minnes Dress supplied by Poppy Bridal Darlington Make-up used: Illamasqua Satin Primer...


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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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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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      I wanted to share with you a small blog about an event i feel honoured to be part of each year.  The Breast Cancer Care London Fashion Show at Grosvenor House Hotel, Park Lane in London.  This fashion show is where 22 women and 2 men who have been diagnosed with breast cancer will take the nerve racking chance to be a "model for a day"  These inspirational people have the chance to go take part on a catwalk for the first time which has been styled by the talented Hilary Alexander and show co-ordinator Lesley Goring.  The make-up for the event is supplied and sponsored...


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I was involved on an inspiring photo shoot which was researched by stationer Vicky Trainor and photographer Becky Mitchell Photography. The look inspired was a soft, vintage vibe based on an old victorian drawing room.  Lace table cloths, crochet stationery, japanese china cups supplied by Make-up by Jo (me) from my uncles travels in Japan in the 50's. The amazing  flowers amaryllis, roses, jasmine, potted pansies with the amazing soft colours to represent the shoot.  The model with her sultry red hair gave the image a twist to the vintage vibe. The make-up was an inspiration...


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