Hello and thank you for stopping by!
I love all things beauty and I’ve come to be an expert in wedding beauty as I love working with brides! I am also a commercial hair and makeup artist for photo shoots and commercials.
For Brides Only...
On the wedding day, I prefer to focus on the bride only so all of my attention can go toward perfecting her dream looks and her every need. We can certainly add an additional service for mom or your maid of honor. I will help you plan your wedding day morning schedule. I have done hundreds of weddings and events so I know how to schedule the day according to your timeline. This will be one of the most important days in a woman's life so my heart and soul is fully invested in every job that I do. For the bride-only services there is no minimum to book.
For Bridal Parties...
I work with other professional hair and makeup artists who we can bring in for the day. Minimums of 6 hair and/or 6 makeup for groups.
I am a PA Licensed Esthetician and have been working in the industry as a professional makeup artist between Pittsburgh and New York City for over 25 years. My makeup work as well as my advice on hair and makeup has been published both locally and nationally in magazines, print and also online.
Originally, I was a self taught makeup artist as the artistry came instinctively. Everything I learned about makeup application and the cosmetic industry came from hard work and instinct. I have trained with MAC, KETT Cosmetics, Kryolan, and Xtreme Lashes, among other prestigious makeup companies,
I did freelance makeup for many years, In 2006. I was trained and certified in New York by Xtreme Lashes (eyelash extensions). Also, around the same time I was trained and certified for bridal and airbrush makeup by celebrity makeup artist and creator of Kett cosmetics, Sheila McKenna at Kett Studios in New York.
In 2008 I opened the very first makeup and lashes studio in Pittsburgh. My studio specialized in makeup artistry and eyelash extensions, while focusing on bridal beauty. and education for new makeup artists.
I believe that life is a learning process. I love learning new things and I love passing along my skills whether its to fellow artists, new artists or to clients who want a makeup lesson. That comes from my teaching background. I love training new talent and I always love collaborating with established artists.
I love to return to New York as much as I can for work or to take a class. This helps me to bring my clients the latest in beauty!
Products used at the studio are cruelty free.
A portion of the proceeds from the studio go toward funding animal organizations, as I am very passionate (maybe too much sometimes!) about the welfare and rights of animals.
Please enjoy the main galleries on this website, and also the ARS Archives section, which features more photos from current weddings and also beautiful brides dating back to 2009! (The eyebrows give away the old ones! haha!)
Past credits are listed on Reviews, Features and Published page. There's also a scrapbook on that page with clippings of pages where some of my brides have been featured.
Please contact me about booking or if you have any questions.
Please note: It’s very difficult for me to talk on the phone or return phone calls during the daytime.so please email or use the contact form. I can shoot back an email a lot easier than I can call someone!
Thank you!
