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Occasion Makeup

for Every Event

Whether it’s engagement photos, birthdays, baby showers or just a special occasion, I’ll make sure you look and feel incredible. I’m based in Solihull and Birmingham and create makeup that still feels like you from soft glam to a fuller look. Effortless, confident, and always ready for them all important photo’s 

Enter my makeup world..

STUDIO MAKEUP APPOINTMENTS

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Welcome to the Makeup studio!

A space where we create stunning makeup and fully embrace that girl energy. Based in Solihull, Cheswick Green, in the comfort of my home studio, we’ll create a stunning look that lasts all night and makes you feel like the ultimate main character. Picture-perfect, confident, and totally photo-ready.

    • Fabulous lashes to make your eyes pop.

    • A 1.5-hour makeup session, starting with a quick 15-minute chat to nail exactly the look you’re dreaming of.

    • Techniques that keep your makeup looking flawless all night because you deserve to feel confident, photo-ready, and totally beautiful.

  • Simply click the button below to request your makeup appointment. I’ll get back to you as soon as possible to confirm availability

    Bookings are secured with a 50% non-refundable reservation fee. Once I’ve confirmed your date, I’ll send you a secure link so you can complete your deposit and lock in your makeup appointment.

  • I’m home-based in Cheswick Green (Solihull), however, if you have a party of three or more, please include this in your inquiry via the Book Now button, and I’ll see if I can accommodate a mobile makeup booking.

BOOK YOUR OCCASION MAKEUP
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BUT DON’T JUST TAKE MY WORD FOR IT …

CHECK OUT MANY OF MY 5* MAKEUP REVIEWS

MAKEUP REVIEWS

MY OCCASION MAKEUP GIRLIES

  • Close-up of a woman with long red hair, blue eyes, light makeup, wearing a teal dress with floral patterns and a delicate gold necklace.

    "I had my makeup done for prom and couldn’t be happier with the results! The makeup artist was super friendly, professional, and really listened to what I wanted" Amy- 2025 Solihull

  • Close-up portrait of a young woman with dark hair styled in a sleek updo, wearing gold hoop earrings, multiple nose piercings, and a black strap top. She has makeup with bold red lipstick, subtle eyeshadow, and eyeliner, and is wearing black and silver bracelets. She is looking directly at the camera with a neutral expression against a plain white background.

    "As a black woman it’s beyond important to me to have an accurate skin tone match no grey overcast no pink undertone I looked flawless!" Tearnah- 2025 Solihull, Birmingham

  • Close-up of a woman with long wavy blonde hair, blue eyes, and makeup, wearing a white top and pearl earrings, standing in front of a mirror.

    "Ellie did an incredible job on my makeup! She made me feel so beautiful and confident, and her attention to detail was amazing" Hope- 2025 Solihull

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    "My makeup was gorgeous, I had so many compliments and it lasted all day whilst remaining flawless. I felt so nice and will absolutely be going back to Ellie for all my future events" - Arianne 2025