Amy | Duluth, MN Bachelorette Makeup Artist

Amy is Cara’s sister (in case you didn’t see the resemblance, what a gorgeous family!) from my last post (link found here) and also one of my favorite past brides.  Below is info on products used to achieve this look.

Amy Bachelorette Makeup

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Cara | Duluth, MN Bachelorette Makeup Artist

Cara’s big day is quickly coming up and not only am I lucky enough to be her bridal makeup artist but I got to do her makeup for her bachelorette party as well.  Below is info on products used to achieve this look.

Cara Bachelorette makeup

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Danielle | Duluth, MN Bridal Makeup

Danielle was one of my favorite brides from my 2012 season, she had SO much personality and really had fun with her makeup for her big day.  Below is the look we came up with.  Thanks for being a wonderful client, Danielle!

The finished look!

Face

  • Liquid Foundation [Cargo]
  • 24/7 Concealer Pencil [Urban Decay]
  • “Pearl” Cream Color Base [MAC]
  • “Soft and Gentle” Mineralize Skinfinish [MAC]
  • “Peachtwist” Powder Blush [MAC]

Eyes

  • Shadow Insurance [Too Faced]
  • “Vanilla” Pigment [MAC]
  • “Era” Eyeshadow [MAC]
  • “Wedge” Eyeshadow [MAC]
  • “Satin Taupe” Eyeshadow [MAC]
  • “Blanc Type” Eyeshadow [MAC]
  • “Carbon” Eyeshadow [MAC]
  • “Bourbon” 24/7 Glide-On Eye Pencil [Urban Decay]
  • Cannonball Mascara [Urban Decay]
  • False Lashes [Ardell]

Lips

  • “Etcetera” Pro Longwear Lip Pencil [MAC]
  • “Unchanging” Pro Longwear Lipcolour [MAC]

Enjoy!

Daisy | Duluth, MN Bridal Makeup

Daisy wanted something bronzed, beautiful, and not too dramatic with a pink lip for her big day.  This is the look we came up with together.  Check below for products used to achieve this gorgeous beachey bridal look!

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Old Arizona Wedding Shoot [Photo Shoot]

Last Fall I stumbled upon a post by photographer Brie Cohen seeking a makeup artist for a styled wedding shoot in Minneapolis.  Fast forward a few months and these photos were the result!  The photos were shot at Old Arizona, a unique and interesting venue featuring a cafe, wine bar, and dance studio as well.  If you’ve never had the pleasure, I highly recommend checking it out.  Thanks to everyone involved for making it a such a fun shoot! Continue reading

Gretchen | Grand Rapids, MN Bridal Makeup

Gretchen is all about bling, purple, and having a good time.  It’s only natural that she decided to get married on New Years Eve!  We decided to go with something between a party and bridal look, incorporating silvers, purples, and a touch of glitter.  What’s even more fun is each member of her bridal party had a unique individual look for the night, what a great way to end the year! Continue reading

Why Hire A Makeup Artist? | Duluth, MN Bridal Makeup

This post is a blog I wrote for my good friends at Mad Chicken Studio, I think it’s only appropriate that it be posted here at least once as well.  You can find the original post here.  Enjoy!

So you’ve found the dress of your dreams, the PERFECT wedding venue, and your wedding photographer couldn’t be a better fit for your big day.  While putting together these important components for your event and deciding on a thousand other essential items, you may have overlooked one crucial detail – your makeup.  Having your makeup done professionally is truly the final step in pulling your look together, adding that finished touch that shows in every photograph. Continue reading