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)