MAKEUP & BEAUTY BLOG | Makeup By Mary

Jun 15

The Wedding Industry Awards 2021

I have entered The Wedding Industry Awards 2021 in the Makeup Artist category.

May 21

REGIONAL WINNER of 'Freelance Makeup Artist of the Year'

I was awarded West Midlands 'Freelance Makeup Artist of the Year'.

Apr 27

Makeup Brushes For All Budgets

My top 3 favourite budget-friendly makeup brush brands!

Apr 20

WIN YOUR OCCASION MAKEUP

How to WIN your next occasion makeup appointment with Makeup By Mary.

Apr 6

How to clean your brushes

When was the last time you cleaned your brushes? I'm going to tell you how to get squeaky clean brushes with products you have at home.

Jan 29

Allergies & Sensitivities

Is having sensitive skin making you worry about your upcoming makeup appointment? I thought I would go into detail of how I deal with this!

Jan 9

WIN Your Bridal Hair & Makeup!

WIN your Bridal Hair & Makeup!

Dec 20, 2019

How long does makeup take on the morning of your wedding?

This is a question that I hear a lot of brides ask! The trial is there for all of the makeup decisions to be made. It is there for me as ...

Dec 16, 2019

The Safari Venues Luxury Wedding Show

IT'S ENGAGEMENT SEASON! I'm attending the Safari Venues Luxury Wedding Show in January.

Oct 28, 2019

WINNER of 'Outstanding Beauty Professional of the Year 2019'

On Sunday 20th October, I attended the finals of the Beauty Industry Awards 2019 with Creative Oceanic. I had my Mom, Dad, sister and boy...

Jun 5, 2019

Emma & Sam - Friday 31st May 2019

Where do I start? I met Emma at the very first wedding fayre that I attended, 'The Big Worcester Wedding Show'. She told me the other day...

May 20, 2019

COMPETITION! WIN WIN WIN

Check out my latest pinned post on #Facebook - www.facebook.com/makeupbymarylj Follow all of the rules on the post and you will be entere...

May 20, 2019

The Big Worcester Wedding Show

There is always a good turn-out when exhibiting with Diva Wedding Fayres. The Big Worcester Wedding Show is always a busy one! Check out ...

May 14, 2019

My Body Shop Skincare Routine

My Body Shop Skincare Routine 2019

Feb 20, 2019

The British Hair and Beauty Awards FINALIST 2019

I received an email the week to say that I have been shortlisted as a finalist in 'Makeup Artist of the Year'.

Dec 23, 2018

Amber & Grant - Sunday 23rd December 2019

Amber and Grant's red and silver themed wedding.

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