If your skin glows, your makeup will glow!
Let’s Prep!
The makeup session generally takes anywhere between 1.5-2 hours depending on what you'd like to discuss for your beauty vision, logistics, and the makeup look you desire.
1. SKIN: Beautiful makeup starts with beautiful SKIN! Please arrive with a clean, moisturized face wearing an oil-free/spf-free moisturizer. I cannot emphasize enough the importance of maintaining a good skin routine at least a few weeks before the trial or wedding day- it’s never too late to start taking care of your skin! If you choose to exfoliate/mask, please do so at least a week prior. Please don't make any changes to your skin routine within 2 weeks of your event date- your skin may not deal well with surprises! If you have problematic skin, do seek a dermatologist or a reputable clinic to help you find a good regiment. Please take good care of your under eye areas where we tend to have either puffiness, dark circles or fine lines … Use a good eye cream to help this problem if you have it. Also, exfoliate/moisturize your LIPS so we can work with those lubricious, plump lips! Throughout the week prior, DRINK LOTS OF WATER to help your skin stay supple and radiant!
2. IDEAS: Please email me inspirational photos of makeup styles/ideas you desire, along with any quick notes of what you specifically like about the makeup looks. Even noting what you “don’t like” is super helpful too! This will serve as a guide for us to envision together and best prepare for your makeup session, ensuring the perfect, gorgeous look you desire for your special day!
3. BEFORE/AFTER PHOTO: For your best interest and for my portfolio, I take before/after photos of you for my records of your finished makeup. (Brides, these pics are helpful for me to replicate your bridal makeup for your wedding day.) If you know you won’t be comfortable having me blogging about our session or including your photos in my portfolio, please let me know right at the beginning of our session. If so, then I’ll only take just enough photos with my phone to keep as preferences for the wedding day look.
4. BYOM!: I will bring my complete makeup set on-site with high-quality, high-definition (HD) varieties and options to choose from. However, if you have a preference to use a certain product such as your own foundation or a specific lipstick color, please feel free to bring it and we can add it to complete your desired look!
5. OUTFIT: Please come with a blouse similar to what you will be wearing on your event. Brides: a white/neutral or plain black colored top/dress that would show your neckline & shoulders (if possible). The purpose is to envision the makeup as if you would have it on your special day. I highly recommend styling your hair so that you can balance the glam of your makeup with the rest of your current look when you evaluate yourself in the mirror at the studio. DAY OF EVENT: Please wear a button-down blouse/top so that you can easily change into your wedding dress without touching your gorgeous makeup/hair.
6. LIGHTS, CAMERA, ACTION!: (For on-site services) Lighting is KEY! At your bridal-prep location, please prepare a "set up" area for me that also provides ample amounts of natural lighting.
7. SIT BACK & RELAX: My favorite part! Allow me to pamper you and enjoy getting your beauty enhanced for the day you have been waiting for!!
I'm SO honored to be alongside you as your makeup artist and start pampering you to feel absolutely GORGEOUS!!
Top Photo: Petar Jurica, Bottom: Wild Love & Wanderlust