I don't even know where to start with this review, there's just so much to say. First and foremost I fell in love with Arianne's makeup style - the print add and bridal work she ha...s posted in her portfolio - MUAH Chef's kiss! As a bride, I was not leaning towards the natural aesthetic, and in viewing other MUA's portfolio's natural seemed to be the center of their work. I needed someone who could hit the mark on both consistently. My dramatic look for me and my bridesmaid and a more natural vibe for my teenage daughters and mother(s).
From the second I reached out to Arianne I was given kind, timely, and helpful responses, coordinating was such a breeze! Which, in my experience, was not the case with majority of the vendors I reached out to. Arianne was even able to book my makeup trial for the same day as my engagement photos on really short notice due to our business travel schedules. Like... lets be real, it was a long shot with short notice, and I totally did not expect a busy woman running her own business to work around my schedule, I'm not a jerk - but the stars aligned on availability!
When I arrived at Arianne's studio for my trial I felt instantly at home. One of those feelings like you probably have met this person over and over again in past lives. Arianne was calm, collected, incredibly professional.. and her makeup collection was super impressive. I had a very specific look in mind - vintage 1950-60's Hollywood glam. I wanted a smoky eye, a cool toned dark burgundy lip, eyebrows sharp enough to slay, and makeup that would stay on even in a tsunami. I had mentioned wanting to incorporate some dark purple into my smoky eye because I'm old-ish, and know it works well with my skin and she was like "YES, lets do it" not once was the process difficult. My makeup looked incredible for our engagement photo's! Oh, and let me tell you - half of our photo shoot was taken in the water, like at some point I was fully submerged, and my makeup DID NOT MOVE. When this saint of a woman tells you she uses product that will set your makeup for the day, she means it, and dang it delivers.
Now - for the day of my wedding. Arianne was prompt, helpful, and energetic - despite having a migraine. If you're a girlie who gets migraines, like me, you know how impressive that is. My makeup was even better than the day of the trial, I received compliments all night. Arianne even took a couple of my lip colors to mix and give me the exact color I was looking for, to include parting with a lip liner because I couldn't find one cool enough to purchase before the day despite going to Ulta, Sephora, and Nordy's. That extra touch of kindness really put me at ease knowing I'd be able to replicate my lip color. Arianne is a girls girl - the kind that helps you fix your crown.
My mom, MIL, best friend and 3 daughters also got their makeup done, and dang they all looked incredible. I'm proud to say the natural look came out equally as stunning - they all looked so beautiful I still cry just thinking about it.
I have zero regrets and only good things to say about hiring Arianne, it was an incredible experience. I only hope she has future availability for the next time I have headshots or family photos because I will absolutely be calling to try and book with her. Ladies, don't hesitate on this one, she's a true gem.