The Inspirations: Chanel Couture With Make Up By Jo

Posted on: 11/03/2013

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As an only child who spent half of my teenage years on the phone and the other half reading every issue of Vogue from cover to cover (although come to think of it, what’s changed?), this beautiful make up inspiration study by Brides Up North Featured Supplier Make Up By Jo really caught my attention.  Based on Chanel’s Spring 2013 Couture Collection, striking black lace appliques may not be at the top of my recommended bridal beauty looks, but if you normally rock a strong make up look, why feel that you have to tone it down to say I do?

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Here, Jo and her North East wedding industry colleagues explore a strong yet pretty look, from which the more fashion forward brides might seek inspiration. 

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Chanel Couture Spring 2013 Inspired Make-up

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Face

Steamcream

Clarins Beauty Flash Balm

Ariane Poole Tinted Primer in Light

Ariane Poole Conceal and Contour Palette

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Eyes

Elizabeth Arden Eye Fix Primer

Ariane Poole Illuminator Pen in Light

Ariane Poole Eyeshadow/Eye liner in Black Diamond

Ariane Poole Superwear Gel Eyeliner in Black

Max Factor False Lash effect in Black

Benefit Brow Zings in Light

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Cheeks

Rimmel London Blusher in Spring Flower

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Lips

Lucas Paw Paw Ointment

Rimmel London Kate Moss lipstick in 07

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Chanel Spring 2013 Couture Collection images from Style.com – see the full set by clicking here. 

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Jo of Make Up By Jo says:  The inspiration behind the shoot came from the latest catwalk from one of the quintessential fashion houses: Chanel. Chanel’s Couture Spring 2013 collection was based on a “neo classical” woodland in the Grand Palais in Paris. The hair and make-up featured dark smoky eyes with feathery effects of lace as if the models were birds in the woods.

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I wanted a small collaboration of talented suppliers in the North East to bring together a more fashion forward look for brides to consider on their wedding day. Mood boards were set up on Pinterest and discussions were set for a date in the studio with GASP Photography.

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I had lengthy discussions with accessories designer What Katy Did Next to make sure that headpieces and leather necklaces representing feathers and leaves in various shades of black and silver would enhance the overall look for the final images.

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I wanted to really show the eyes as the strongest feature with soft smoky eye make up. The skin was to have a fresh but flawless look with a minimal amount of eyebrow enhancement. The application of the eyeshadow was a continuous method – blending the black eyeshadow to give the soft hue. The dark eyeliner was applied and eyeshadow was smudged to soften the hard line of kohl pencil. A pink shade was chosen for lipstick and cheeks to give the overall look a softer feminine edge with such strong black eyeshadow.

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The lace feather effect was created by cutting tiny sections of lace and using eyelash glue on each individual piece to apply to the face for the final look.

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Little Black Book

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Make-up Artist: Jo Leversuch of Make Up by Jo

Photographer: Jade Angus of GASP Photography

Hairdresser: Vicki Murray of Poppy Hairdressing Stockton

Hair Pieces & Feather Necklaces: Katy Howieson of What Katy Did Next 

Flowers: Kirsty Johnson of Darling & Green

Other jewellery: Jewellery By

Scarf: Andrea Freeman at Redana 

Model: Alexandra Ellis

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Brides Up North UK Wedding Blog – Images © 2013 Make Up By Jo, GASP Photography, Style.com

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