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So, I’m thirty years old. I run my own business, held down a job as a lawyer for years and worked in fashion magazines before that. I know how to apply my own make up. Right?
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Right?
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Wrong. Very wrong.
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I thought that I knew. At least, I spent over 15 years slapping it on every morning and heading out the door feeling A OK, didn’t I? But it turns out that I didn’t even have a clue. I was doing it backwards, for a start. 15 years of potential skin perfection and better photographs wasted!
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Still, the only way is up from here, and I now come armed!
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I recently spent a most enjoyable morning with Brides Up North Featured Supplier Make Up By Jo, taking part in a Jemma Kidd masterclass@HOME. Jo has recently become an official tutor for Jemma Kidd (as well as working her make up magic for Rimmel at London Fashion Week and on hundreds of lucky ladies on their wedding days).
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The morning, at Jo’s beautiful home (she is happy to host parties there or come to you) was filled with laughs, gossip, multiple cuppas and Jo’s amazing home made cookies. I think I stopped at five.
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As well as the day being a load of fun, I also came away with an armful of on the day discounted products and some super useful hints and tips for making myself look prettier. Result!
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Fabulous photographer Fyzal and brilliant videographer Richard Leng also gave up their time to come along and capture the shoot on camera. Absolute pros who work together fantastically, these guys are another must for your wedding day memories. Watch this space for news of their exciting new luxury collaboration project, coming soon to Brides Up North.
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Jo is a Featured Supplier for Brides Up North, but this is not a sponsored post and I can honestly say that the class was relaxing, enjoyable and useful. I’m sworn to secrecy on all the tips and techniques disclosed, but if you fancy competing with Kate Middleton and doing your own make up on your wedding day, or fancy a refresher course (or, like me, a complete “begin again” session) in advance of all those photo opportunities that being a bride to be entails (hen parties, engagement parties, engagement shoots, rehearsals, family gatherings, dress fittings, the opening of an envelope… the list goes on), then I would recommend a session with this lovely lady.
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Even if you already know it all, it’s worth it for those cookies.
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Tool Kit
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All by Jemma Kidd
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Define Stay-Put Eyeliner in Mahogany
I-Perfector Prep&Brighten Duo (eyelids)
Stardust Creme Shadow
Eye Wardrobe Colour Quartet in Brown
Lash Xtension Volume Mascara in Black
I-Rescue Bio-Complex Cover (concealer )
Skin Rescue Bio-Complex Veil SPF 15 ( skin primer in shade Y1)
Mineral Skin Nourishing Tint in Cameo (foundation)
Dewy Glow All over Radiance Creme (highlighter used on the temple area of the face)
Blushwear Creme Cheek Colour in Pomegranate
Lip Perfector Anti Feather Prime and Plump
Hi-Shine Silk Touch Lipgloss in Tea Rose
Bio-Mineral Perfecting Powder
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Brushes used
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Pro Brush 02 – Flat Liner
Pro Brush 09 – Flat Top Foundation used for the primer, dewy glow and blusher
Pro Brush 10 – Pointed Foundation Brush used for the foundation
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Like me, learn how to apply make-up like a professional artist through masterclass@HOME, in association with Convivality which brings the teaching from the Jemma Kidd Make Up School directly into the home in an accessible, affordable way. Led by a specially-trained Associate Tutor, each masterclass of six to10 offers step-by-step teaching on pro application and techniques in a truly interactive way. Classes include: Perfecting Skin and Mastering Natural Make-Up, Quick-Fix Make-Up Day and Night, Night-Time Glamour, Beauty Foundations and masterclass@WORK.
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To book, you can contact Make Up By Jo directly at jo@makeupbyjo.co.uk or email jk@conviviality.com for a class in your area.
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Brides Up North UK Wedding Blog – Images © 2012 Fyzal, Film © 2012 Richard Leng
Make Up By Jo and Fyzal are Brides Up North Featured Suppliers
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