Holly O'Connor
Hi! I’m Holly and I am a professional Makeup Artist with over 10 years of experience in the industry. Having studied Fashion Design at the University of Kent I went on to specialise in my passion of makeup at DFMA, Brighton. I then went on to work as a certified artist for MAC cosmetics for 3 years where I really honed my makeup skills and learnt makeup techniques straight from the catwalk.
Bridal makeup is my absolute passion and I have worked within the wedding industry for over 10 years now having done hundreds of weddings. With soft, glowy glam as my specialist makeup style I always aim to make you feel like you with that added extra glam for such a special day. I love makeup to look glowing, classy and timeless.
I am proud to be on the recommended supplier list for many of the large venues in Kent including The Old Kent Barn, Winters Barns & The Orangery to name just a few. I have also been a finalist at the Kent Wedding Awards in 2020.
I always use luxury brands in my kit ranging from Charlotte Tilbury, MAC, Bobbi Brown and Chanel and Natasha Denona. I love a makeup and am always investing and trying the latest cult items!
I am based at the beautiful Blow & Blush salon in Bearsted, Maidstone for all bridal trials, makeup and brow appointments. I will always travel to the venue/location for the day of your wedding.
CV
Bridal Makeup- 2013- to date
Kent Wedding Awards finalist- 2020
Celebrity Gogglebox (assisting)- July 2019
‘Ardell Beauty’ Makeup Team- 2018
Glamour Magazine Beauty Festival- 2017
The Clothes Show 2016- Alcatel Fashion Theatre
London Fashion Week- Feb 2016- PPQ
'The Wedding Experience' Fashion show- Detling Showground- 2015-2018
Music Video- Only The Young- 'I Do' (assisting) 2015
London Fashion Week 2014- Shrimps & Regina Pyo
L'Oreal Colour Trophy 2014
'Take Me Out' Live 2013
The Clothes Show 2013- Alcatel Fashion Theatre
Music Video- 'To Kill A King- Hospital Worker (2013- Virgin Records)