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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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This bride knew exactly that she wanted to go big, bold and beautiful for her wedding and she fulfilled that wish and then some. Amy was an bright and joyful bride and she planned herself the wedding to match. It's was truly magical to see her vision come to life and now be immotalised in this super fun album by Forget Me Knot Images.     Northumbrian Flowers supplied suitably matched blooms in hot pinks and yellows which went with the abundance of pom poms and ribbons that adorned the day. Even the tractor was dressed with colour to transport the wedding party in countryside...


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Valentines may have come and gone but love is still in the air, awkward love! Shot for Awkward Mag this issue celebrates the whole spectrum of what it means to love. Take it from the editor herself Liz Sheppard:   "Painful. Emotional. Ignore it. Hate it. Stay in. Embrace it. Love it. Cringe-worthy? Expensive flowers. The pressure. Our emotional story for this special edition encompasses all those thoughts. In the words of Poison's 1988 'Every Rose Has Its Thorn' (Just like every cowboy sings his sad, sad song)."   Photographed by Barnaby Fairley and featuruing in house model Lauren...


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It's the perfect time of year to fall in love with Ruby & Oscar! Valentines is just around the corner and romance is well and truly in the air. What more could you want than a bold red lip and an amazing piece of statement jewellery? Ruby & Oscar have a stunning blend of natural and lab grown gemstones of the finest quality, available in striking designs and what ever colour you could dream of. These beautiful high quality pieces are a gift to yourself or loved ones ready to last a lifetime. This shoot was held on location in the house of designer Caroline Interiors which was the perfect...


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I love working with the dynamic mother daughter duo Annie and Helen, the passionate team behind RENNE Jewellery. They create a plethora of unique designs and timeless pieces that were a joy to compliment with my flawless makeup style.   These images are by Gasp Photography are absolutely beautiful and naturally my favourite piece is of course the Necklace and Earing set adorned with stars.   Building on the timeless jewellery style I created a classic look that calls for the usuals! For the skinbase I used Ariane Poole Cosmetics layered over a supple moisturised...


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The owner and driving force of Crossan Beauty Nicola Spoke to me years ago about joining her in Southern Ireland for some makeup training workshops. Of course several lockdowns postponed that idea severely, however in that time my passion project come business Untitled No 1 was gearing up for its first launch. After lots of discussion with Nicola we decided to end 2022 on a high with an amazing workshop as the perfect opportunity to introduce the Jo Leversuch Brush Range firsthand. These high quality synthetic hair brushes designed for both makeup and skincare deserve a public launch!   So...


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Another equinox inspired shoot from a few weeks back, as summer slipped into autumn END wanted to bring you a women's wardrobe refresh fit for the new season. Titled 'Best in Show' you best believe I brought my A game with the make-up to deliver END the uber natural look they love. Want to know more about how I achieve that minimalist glowing look? You can read it about it here and even find out about booking time with me to learn more! For this particular campaign I picked WBCo to keep the skincare fresh and light with brows that are groomed to perfection. Then a touch of Ariane Poole's complexion...


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Natalie's style and vision felt so clear as we finished our trial and I looked back down to my notes. Detailed descriptions of each feature left no stone unturned and I knew exactly all the perfect tools for the job to bring this beautiful look to life for her. When her wedding morning came around we got to work using the holy trifecta of skin prep products because it's the most important step for a successful look. Waso Quick Matte Moisturizer left Natalie's skin hydrated but oil-free, a key step for those hot weather weddings. Ariane Poole's Pore Perfecting Face Primer to double down...


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As you must know by now a few years ago Soap Brow was born, the mini magic soap in the tin I love to rave on about here and on all my socials. Since then the founding company WBCo have gone from strength to strength as a brand launching several more amazing products. I wanted to share with you today one of their latest releases and what I use with it to create my own natural looking brow. In addition to the Original and Tinted Soap Brows, they now also offer the Extra Strong Soap Brows. Launched in April I’ve been loving how this stronger edition is perfect for keeping my brows in place all day long...


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It's time to break the rules and carve out our own path to modern beauty. This week I'm sharing with you how, armed with my Untitled No 1 brushes, I am creating my own version of just that. Featuring in F Word Magazine, an eclectic platform practically overflowing with up and coming talent featuring people from fashion, art, music, lifestyle fields. Feeling inspired by the colours of the sky, the flowers and the insects of Spring and Summer Equinox seasons resulted in this delicate beautiful make-up look. Captured in a clean and perfected manner by none other than Lee Scullion. Later stitched...


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