Over labor day weekend, I had a makeup trial. It was actually my second trial but I didn't post about the first once because though I liked the way the makeup turned out, I didn't love the makeup artist (MUA) himself (our personalities didn't mesh well) so I didn't end up booking him. The first MUA was a friend of my
hair friendor, so once I realized that wouldn't work out, I had a short window of time to find other affordable and recommended MUAs that would be able to travel out to the hotel where I'll be getting ready. Luckily, because I'm getting married on an
unconventional day, many MUAs are available and I made a trial appointment with the one I felt most fit the style I was looking for:
Stacy Doolan at About Face Artistry.*
The trial went SO well. Stacy was so sweet and easy to chat with and I knew I'd enjoy having her around our hotel suite on my wedding day. And the makeup turned out amazingly! Here are some pics** (I forgot to take a "before" photo but you can just imagine what I look like makeup free...)
These photos were taken in Stacy's backyard (her studio is in her home).
Close up...I love the colors. She used airbrushed makeup (at no extra charge!) and gave me fake eyelashes, which I loved. They give a little extra drama without being too much.
Better shot of my eyes and lashes.
This lighting in this picture isn't the greatest, but the makeup (with the exception of the lipstick, which I'll have on hand to touch up throughout the wedding day) lasted all the whole day. This is about eight hours later. I'm so pleased with how it turned out and glad I decided to go with a professional MUA!
**All personal photos
These photos were taken in Stacy's backyard (her studio is in her home).
Close up...I love the colors. She used airbrushed makeup (at no extra charge!) and gave me fake eyelashes, which I loved. They give a little extra drama without being too much.
Better shot of my eyes and lashes.
This lighting in this picture isn't the greatest, but the makeup (with the exception of the lipstick, which I'll have on hand to touch up throughout the wedding day) lasted all the whole day. This is about eight hours later. 
You look so pretty! Love the colors and the lashes are great! Love some falsies.. I think they make your eyes pop! :) She did a great job!
ReplyDeleteYou look gorgeous, as usual! Love the eyelashes . . . I think they are a must, for sure!
ReplyDeletewow - you look amazing!!! and you look so happy :)
ReplyDeleteGorgeous trial. The colours suit you well and you look really fresh and polished. I wore falsies for the first time when I got married - love them!
ReplyDeleteI love the look! It's soft, polished and natural. I'm glad you also found someone whose personality you mesh well with. I think that's so important, especially during the hectic hours leading up to your wedding.
ReplyDeleteLookit you -- all glowy & happy! LOL :) Glad to hear you're comfortable with the fake lashes. They were too much for me.
ReplyDeleteAnd how COOL is your makeup artist? Her pictures are precious and I bet her hubby was totally shocked - awesome!
Thanks for stopping by my blog :) You look gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteOooh...pretty! You look great! Fake lashes are awesome. My MUA used them for my boudoir shoot, and they made such a big difference! I definitely want them for the wedding day.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful!!
ReplyDeleteThat make up looks great. Your skin is so beautiful and I love the lashes :)
ReplyDeletesooo pretty! I hadn't decided if i was going to go with false eyelashes or not, but after seeing these pics I don't know how I could turn it down!! :-)
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh I LOVE IT. The fake lashes are the bomb. And how good does airbrush foundation look. You look gorgeous!
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