Makeup By Emz

✨ 10 YEARS OF DOING WHAT I LOVE ✨

I can’t believe I’m typing this, but today marks 10 whole years of my little business! 🥹💕

It all started as pure fun and an escape - spending hours in my bedroom watching YouTube tutorials, learning every technique from beauty gurus and bloggers, and obsessing over skin types, undertones, brushes and new makeup launches.

Makeup soon became my therapy and my happy place. I spent every spare penny on the latest palette launches and brush collections, practicing endlessly on myself (apply, wipe off, repeat! 🙈), and doing my friends’ makeup on the bedroom floor before nights out.
Then came my very first booked wedding... and everything changed 👰🏻

From that one wedding, the recommendations started flooding in. I went from having nothing to accomplishing some key highlights along the way:

✨ Being named one of the Top 10 recognised Makeup Artists in Leicestershire
📍 Becoming a recommended supplier at multiple dream venues
👩🏼‍🎨 Being the MUA for the ASOS x Underlines Magazine photoshoot
🗺️ Travelling to breathtaking destination venues and meeting the most incredible people from all walks of life!
🫶🏼 Volunteering bridal makeup at LOROS Hospice as part of a dying wish wedding plan.

To all my regular clients, to every bride who trusted me on their special day, and to everyone who has ever liked, commented, shared, tagged, or recommended my work - THANK YOU 🙏

Free support and word-of-mouth mean the world to a small business, and I wouldn't be here without that belief in me.

This journey has been the most amazing, magical experience, and I’m so grateful to do what I love!

Here’s to the last 10 years, and to everything still to come! 🥂💖👩🏼‍🎨

Makeup glam on Sharon for her bridal trial 👩🏼‍🎨 Sharon doesn’t really wear makeup, but wanted to have some impact. She wanted medium coverage, and using M·A·C Cosmetics NC32 was her perfect match!

Also, MAC’s Harmony blusher was my best friend for this look - for both blusher and on the eyes, paired with eyeshadow palette 🎨

Sharon wanted to tie in the look with some individual lashes, and a deep mauve tone on the lip 👄

Have a wedding coming up, attending an event or got any special occasions in for the remainder of 2026? Get booked in 📱

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Makeup glam *excluding lips* 👩🏼‍🎨
All the way from Liverpool! 🚗💨

The lovely Cheryl wanted medium coverage glam complexion with soft Smokey eyes and a pop of rose ch*****ne shimmer on the lids ✨

Have a wedding coming up, attending an event or got any special occasions in for the remainder of 2026? Get booked in 📱

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Enhanced natural beauty makeup 💫 Featuring before and afters of the Bride to be & Mother of The Bride 👰🏻
Yesterday at The Courtyard Barns 🫶🏼🌺❤️

Hi everyone! 👋🏼✨ Whether you’ve been here for years or you’re completely new to my page, I wanted to reintroduce myself and share a bit about the face behind Makeup By Emz.

I’m Emma, and I’ve been a makeup artist since 2016💄 (this October will be 10 years!)
My specialty lies in traditional bridal, special occasions, and events. For me, makeup isn’t about masking who you are - my ultimate goal is to make you feel incredibly comfortable and confident in your own skin. ✨

I’m all about enhancing your natural features and beauty that’s unique to you.
I take immense pride in my work and my relationship with my clients. To me, a flawless look is a full experience! I love spending time prepping your skin with luxury skincare before the makeup even starts, right down to perfecting those meticulous final touches 👩🏼‍🎨

A few highlights 🏆
* Recognised as one of the leading freelance makeup artists in Leicester.
* Proudly featured as a recommended supplier/roster artist for multiple stunning wedding venues across Leicestershire.
* Had the incredible opportunity to be the lead MUA for Couture Fashion students as part of an ASOS shoot with Underlines Magazine! 📸

Outside of Makeup 🏛️🐾
When I don’t have a brush in hand, I’m channeling my creativity elsewhere! I’ve built a career in retail display and am absolutely obsessed with the creative side of retail design, property development, and visual merchandising.
Aside from my creative passions, nothing beats travelling, holidaying and spending quality time with my family, friends, and being a massive dog lover! 🐶

Lastly. To my amazing clients ❤️
I honestly can’t wait to keep doing what I love, meeting new faces, and building lasting relationships. Seeing a returning customer walk back through my door is truly my favorite thing ever - there is no greater compliment!
Whether you’re a future bride, attending a big event, or just love talking beauty, thank you for being here and supporting my journey.

My lovely clients from this mornings bridal trial!
Fun fact: The Last time I saw this bride to be was when I was 16! 🤩🫶🏼

Mother and Daughter morning spent well! 👩🏼‍🎨

Both pleased with their makeup look and all booked for the big day! 👰🏻

They both wanted natural glam with makeup to enhance, not COVER!

A few product details:
I used Lancôme foundation on both of them, along with the Huda Beauty palette on the eyes, got2b to set the brows, Too Faced Cosmetics baked highlighter 💫

What an incredible day at The Barnsdale Hotel, Rutland wedding showcase today! ✨ It was such a joy to be back at this stunning venue today as their continued recommended supplier, representing me at Makeup By Emz 👩🏼‍🎨

I loved every second of pulling my stand together - there’s nothing quite like seeing the new branding come to life! From my new pull-up banner and foamex artwork panels to those glossy client transformations, it felt so “me.” (And I hope you all enjoyed the branded chocolates! 🍫)

It was a busy one - my enquiry forms are full and my heart is even fuller. It was wonderful to meet so many new couples and network with fellow suppliers, both old connections and new faces. 👏🏼

Here’s to a successful 2026 and 2027. I can’t wait to be a part of your big day! 💄✨

📣 Calling all 2026 brides! 👰🏻
I’m showcasing myself as a supplier at the gorgeous The Barnsdale Hotel, Rutland.

See me there weekend of 17th & 18th January 11:00am - 15:00 💫

Come along to book your venue, makeup artist and other suppliers for your big day in one fine swoop! 🙌🏼

Can’t wait to showcase my business at one of my recommended supplier venues & meet more upcoming clients 🥰

👋🏼 See you there!