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Soak up the spring sunshine as we take a step back into my favourite venue, Yorkshire's stunning Middleton Lodge. This time I'm back on the pristine grounds to create some equally amazing wedding make-up for the beautiful soul Ashley.     For her bridal look Ashley wanted to create a real soft and glowy glam that echoed the ethereal surroundings. To get a perfected skin base for her radiant wedding day style I always like to start with skin care. Lucky for me Ashley had made my job easy, on the run up to her wedding she'd been attending Durham's fantastic The Beauty Therapy Clinic....


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The time for rest and reset has truly never felt more prevalent as we welcomed the Winter Solstice last Friday here in the Northern Hemisphere. As the daylight hours reached an all time low, brighter days are now well and truly on their way. As opportunity awaits around the corner, I wanted to invited my readers to join my quarterly tradition over at my brand Untitled No1 where we mark the changing of seasons as time for reflection. Feeling ready to take stock and prepare for a prosperous 2025? In this blog I'll be covering my top seasonal beauty picks to enhance your new year.         ...


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Newcastle's own Kate Falcus Wood marries bridal and fashion with her gorgeous handmade bridalwear brand Falcus & Wood, and her launch campaign called for equally luxurious makeup. I was so excited to be working with Kate, as a designer her pieces have been recognised globally by prestigious members of the fashion community and really are works of art. Now with the launch of collection 001, her gowns are now available to purchase here in the UK! The brief was natural and dewy which is exactly my style, my ethos and my vibe as a makeup artist! That's why I used some of my natural no-makeup makeup...


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It's been a few years since I last blogged about I’m Still Ethan, a short film I created the makeup for a few years ago, but it's finally out! Not only was I the set MUA, but the eagle eyed amongst you will spot my brief cameo role. Having had met writer and producer Phoebe Lorenz on another film set a while before hand, she filled me in on this project and the fundraising efforts and I was immediately sold on the opportunity to be a part of it. The makeup was minimal but complex, changing through out the film to represent part of the development of the characters along their journey. Some scenes...


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My summer as a wedding makeup artist was well and truly kicked off with a burst of unbeatable joy thanks to Leeds based pair Sally & Oli. Flicking through these images now, you can really feel the couples' contagious, charismatic energy. The perfect start to the season ahead! Creating Sally's bridal look really was such a pleasure, I know that's one of those things we all say about a lot of our clients but this was more than that. Full of such a radiant, bubbly energy, I couldn't wait to match her personality with an effortless, glowing wedding day makeup style. We had chatted in the trial...


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Remember this SS23 Belle Bridal front cover? Well this spring I'm revisiting the delicate floral fantasy at the Love&Luxe Wedding Show by Belle Bridal to share with you how to recreate the makeup look at home!   Yorkshire's most super fashionable wedding fair wouldn't be complete with out a makeup masterclass, so I'll be bringing my tricks of the trade to share on Sunday the 21st of April at 1.30pm in the Crosby Suite. Worth £20 usually, this class is going to be free for all attendees and includes an incredible goody bag to help kick start your new makeup routine.     The...


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This week spring finally sprung! What felt like a long wet winter is finally passing and to celebrate on the Untitled No 1 Newsletter we were sharing the latest editorial with Sunday Girl Magazine alongside our usually seasonal tips. Today I wanted to share a closer look at the editorial because its just got the perfect joyful spring vibes!   A modern take on the classic Monday Child poem, each model was represented each day of the week for the poem, can you guess who is which?   Monday's girl is fair of face, Tuesday's girl is full of grace, Wednesday's girl is full of woe, Thursday's...


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In celebration of my new WBCo affiliate code now being 30% off, I'm sharing some of my favourites from their collections so you know how to get the best out of the bargain. When shopping online with WBCo enter code JO30 at checkout to get these incredible products at an even better price!   Glow Oil Don't discount this tiny bottle on its size, great things truly do come in small packages when it comes to Glow Oil. This product really shines this time of year thanks to its super nourishing properties, it's the perfect remedy when struggling with winter skin. Health benefits aside, if you're...


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I feel like mother nature has been teasing us with little previews of spring between these weeks of rain and it's truly got me day dreaming of those longer warmer days. To get you in the mood for spring too I'm sharing this soft, delicate campaign for the latest QP Jewellers launch. Fresh for Spring 2024 they're painting an airy pastel dreamscape with this shoot and the makeup turned out perfect for any brides thinking of a light seasonal look! I loved the close up shots showing the diffuse blending that gives such an etheral, romantic feel. Creating a healthy skinbase layer is essential for this...


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I love it when stylists from the fashion industry recommend me to brides for their wedding makeup! Specifically this time it was so fun because they knew their friend soon to be wed, Heather, would really want a modern, fashion forward approach to her look rather than current trends. Heather came to our trial armed with the knowledge of what she wanted, with plenty of references on hand and we quickly built a makeup style she loved. From taking notes from makeup artist Katie Jane Hughes for her glowing complexion to bringing in some Kate Moss vibes for defined cheekbones we filled out her face...


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