FESTIVE NAILS

Happy 1st of December Everyone!

Just thought I would share a few of my favourite festive nail varnishes I have recently purchased in time for the holidays...

JESSICA
As you know Finishing Touches by Jo Coletta Beauty LOVES Jessica products offering their Manicures, Pedicures and GELeration soak off polish.  We have a fab client base who all enjoy these treatments regularly.

As we're also a stockist for their items I want to show you one of my favourite Christmas collections from Jessica...

The Jessica Shine On Collection £21.95 
With Nail Polish Bottles in the shape of Christmas Lights, the Jessica Shine On Collection contains three beautiful festive colours:

• Superstar - Metallic Gold / Cream
• Lucky Star - A Red with lots of glitter!
• Starry Night - A lovely white, glittery nail polish

A perfect Christmas gift or treat for yourself because these colours are perfect for your Christmas parties.

ILLAMASQUA 

Saving the best until last, these duo sets from Illamasqua have to be my favourites this year!! 

These enchanting shades can be worn individually or together as a dazzling combination. 

Create an eye-catching diamand effect by layering the clear-based Silver, Red or Gold glitter varnish over the duos Black or Red gloss. 

Hardwearing and chip-resistant, these award winning nail varnishes are definitely a party girl’s best friend. 

Illamasqua Festive Nail Duo's   £20.00

Here's how it's done ...

Love Jo x

ILLAMASQUA S.O.P.H.I.E

As a Makeup Artist I am a huge fan of the brand Illamasqua and I have just purchased some fantastic products in time for the festive season which I will be sharing with you on a later Blog. 

For now though I want to tell you a little about the Sophie Lancaster Foundation (S.O.P.H.I.E) and the items I purchased...

On 11th August 2007, 20 year-old Sophie Lancaster and her boyfriend Robert Maltby were kicked, stamped on and left unconscious – for nothing more than looking different. Sophie later died from her injuries.

The S.O.P.H.I.E. Lancaster Foundation was set up by Sylvia Lancaster, a youth worker and Sophie's mother, in her memory, and is dedicated to educating young people in our society about acceptance and tolerance towards others through interactive youth workshops.

As a brand that promotes the right to experiment and self-express through the way you look, Illamasqua have continually supported the Foundation's work and remains committed to changing attitudes towards subcultures.

Watch the film above and find out how and where the funding for the charity goes.

To mark the 4th anniversary of Sophie's death, Illamasqua created a film in association with The S.O.P.H.I.E. Lancaster Foundation to further raise awareness and celebrate their work.

In tribute to Sophie, Illamasqua commissioned ‘Dark Angel’ in 2009 – a short film by award-winning French director, Fursy Teyssier, that’s a haunting rendition of Sophie’s story, featuring the music of iconic British band, Portishead.

Please show your support and watch the films so that the Foundation's message can continue to spread through our society.

The two items I purchased from Illamasqua to 'Stand up for Sophie' were a Sophie Black pencil for £13.00 and a wristband for £2.00.  £3 from the Sophie Pencil purchased and all proceeds from the wristband sales go directly to the Foundation which helps them spread their message of tolerance and acceptance throughout our society.

To find out more, please visit www.sophielancasterfoundation.com or follow The Sophie Lancaster Foundation on Twitter for daily updates on the charity's work at www.twitter.com/SOPHIE_charity

S.O.P.H.I.E. Stamp. Out. Prejudice. Hatred and Intolerance. Everywhere.

Love

Jo x

WELCOME TO MY BLOG!

I’m excited to welcome you to my new blog which is officially online and raring to go.

This is the first post in an up-coming series of my personal updates on Makeup, Beauty, Hair, Fashion and Personal Health.

The blog is not only for you to view some of my work and the services I offer but also for you to contribute your ideas as well. Through this interactive and creative platform I encourage discussion and hope to inspire ideas.

Watch this space for regular updates and posts!


Love
Jo x