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May might almost be over, but there's never a bad time of year to use this months featured brush from the Jo Leversuch Collection. Whether you're concealing the woes of winter, highlighting ethereal spring skin or getting soft glam all summer and autumn long, the Concealer Brush can do it all. With soft touch precision hairs, the expertly designed fibres have been crafted for a controlled fine coverage to help you apply concealer like a seasoned pro, that's where it got it's name from. With my signature 'Queen of Skin' style in mind I wanted to make a brush that could elevate anyone's skin base...


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January 1st is often a day of interspection for a lot of us, as we consider our new years resolutions and personal goals for the coming 12 months. For me stepping in to 2024 I've been reflecting on a chance encounter that occurred late last year (isn't that weird saying that already!) that really left a lasting positive impression on my work to come. One of my favourite publications Sunday Girl held an incredible event bustling with other business women sharing their talents, and that's where I met Aisha of Write Yourself Well. As I sat and listened to her performance her artistry instantly resonated...


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A letter from Jo The Summer Solstice has arrived! As of the 21st of June, the Northern Hemisphere has officially entered the glorious season of sunshine and freedom. As we pass the half way point of 2023 it's a great time to reflect on the year so far, and a great time to induldge in a moment with us here at Untitled №1 as we embrace the months to come. What evokes an emotion for you during Summer time? The extra daylight hours bring with them a boost of serotonin, the renowned happy hormone, with it comes an abundance of feelings that arise as we pass the longest day of the year. Celebrate...


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The Hepburn vibes are back! This time it's for QP Jewellers and their amazing summer campaign, ready to showcase 2023's delicate gemstone pieces that bring a summery elegance to any look. You could say I'm on a bit of a roll with my Audrey inspiration right now after my work for the Belle Bridal Issue 26 cover, she truly honed and defined the perfect classy makeup look that had the perfect little touch of attitude.  That's why of course this look had to keep the pop of drama in the cat eye eyliner flick, using Stila's Stay All Day Eyeliner for that sharp definition. Taking a slightly different...


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After multiple decades working in the wedding industry creating bridal makeup all across the North East, I find myself asking, what is it that every bride needs? How can I create the tools to empower them to enjoy their wedding day without fuss? Using my years of expertise I always ensure I'm working with my brides to use the best products for them, products that leave a beautiful finish but are also going to stay looking fresh from AM to PM. However no makeup is ever bulletproof, and no wedding day is without its unforseen circumstances. Be it a typical British change of weather, an extra passionate...


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Floating free, this photoshoot for Sunday Girl Magazine issue 11 is capturing an unrestrained attitude, a sense of freedom. With an edgy modern punk makeup style to boot, I'll leave you with these words to reflect on, a poem by Percy Bysshe Shelley that the magazine aptly paired with these images. Higher still and higher From the earth thou springest Like a cloud of fire; The blue deep thou wingest, And singing still dost soar, and soaring ever singest In the golden lightning Of the sunken sun, O'er which clouds are bright'ning, Thou dost float and run; Like an unbodied joy whose race...


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It's been a weekend of celebrations here at Makeup By Jo! After working hard for decades in the wedding, commercial and editorial makeup industries it has been incredible to take all that I have experienced and channel it into my Jo Leversuch Makeup Brush range at Untitled №1. To have those very brushes that I poured my heart into creating now being sold online with Wolf & Badger is such an exciting development for which I am full to the brim with gratitude! Naturally we chose to launch last Friday the 5th as it was of course a full moon, and I am now officially part of the wonderful...


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Having worked with Belle Bridal for many years now, it was so wonderful to be part of this celebration with them as they release Issue 26, a 250+ page special commemorating 25 years of serving up epic wedding inspiration. Featuring their biggest ever bridal beauty edit, these editorial shoots are arguably some of their most beautiful to date. The brief for this shoot was an absolute dream for me, ticking all the boxes what I love to do most. Glowing editorial skin, with those three words I immediately pictured the look and what I'd need from my kit to bring the magic to life. The main emphasis...


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RUE' The Makeup Skincare Weleda Skinfood Skinbase Ariane Poole Trio Concealer Palette and Ultimate Face Tint Eyeliner Shiseido Kajal InkArtist Brushes Untitled №1 The Credits Photographer Lee Scullion Hair Gareth Lambert Styling Jo Levy Set Mayfield Studio Model Betty Turnbull of Savalas Models


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Unless you're new here, you will have already heard me raving plenty about my brand Untitled №1! It's where I launched my very own makeup brush range and is a growing bespoke marketplace showcasing small brands with good intentions. Seeing as we just turned 1 at Untitled №1, we thought it was time to add something fresh. A culimnation of celebrating the start of spring and our anniversary, we launched our very own newsletter! Each newsletter will be released at the start of spring, summer, autum and winter. I've spent a lot of my career feeling creatively driven by the turning of the seasons,...


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