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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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Hot off the plane from Ethiopia, I arrived in Newcastle for what I'm dubbing as the wedding of the year so far! After working around the clock on a photoshoot in the swealtering heat of Addis Ababa, it was a quick turn around to get back to the UK and into wedding mode but wow was it worth it. I'm not sure words can really describe how beautiful Isabella and Dom's wedding was. A true representation of their love for one and other, their superstar team of suppliers transformed Newcastle Cathedral into an etheral, magical and cosy space to host their celebrations. Having secretly got married the day before...


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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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Viva Magenta is all the rage for 2023 according to the official Pantone Colour institute and this shoot for Ruby & Oscar's hasn't shied away from leaning into the pink craze. As colour of the year, it's here to embody a fearless empowerment that's unconventional yet captivating. The makeup on this shoot had to be on par with the bold statement these summer gemstones were making, that's where my latest obession with Lisa Eldridge's range comes in. The True Velvet Lip combo of Lipstick and Gloss in Carnival was exactly the striking pink I was looking for to represent the adventurous spirit of Pantone's...


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Spring, spring, spring! That's what comes to mind when I think of the delicate floral fantasy created for Belle Bridal Magazine's Issue 26 Cover shoot. You've seen the magic between the glossy pages that we created for the editoral shoot I worked on showcasing all things glowing and bronzed, now it's time for the breath of fresh bridal air that is the front page! The awesome team set the studio up with an unreal fresh floral arch by Wild and Wonderful Flowers that was paralleled in beauty by the Badgley Mischka gowns carrying through the same hues of ivory and baby blues that adorned the arrangement....


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