Love and Artistry

dal hair, and sent her various ideas. From there, she was able to pick out the common themes that I liked from different photos and created a dream updo! We did a trial run and I let her know what I liked, didn't like, and what I wanted adjusted, and she took all those in stride and created an even better updo on the day of. She did my hair, 2 bridesmaids' hair, and my mom's make-up, all without running over time. She also had a colleague with her to do my other 4 bridesmaids' hair (she was also super on schedule). And let me tell you, my hair stayed in place from 7AM when she finished with me, all the way to past the after party! I got so many compliments on my updo and it looked great in photos. Thanks again for everything!!

makeup. That's when my friend, who also used Miranda for her wedding, shared her contact with me! I did a trial with Miranda for my company holiday party and received so many compliments from all my coworkers. On top of that, I felt comfortable in the makeup she put on me. Which is very hard since I typically don't wear a lot of makeup. Fast forward a couple months, I used Miranda again the day before my wedding, when I had a family get together at my parents house! Of course, she did a wonderful job then as well! On the day of my wedding, in true wedding fashion, things did not go as planned. No fault of mine or of Miranda's (we had an issue with checking into our hotel room); however, Miranda worked diligently to keep me calm and still make me look fabulous. I felt so pretty for my wedding day all thanks to Miranda! I highly recommend Miranda to all the brides in the Bay Area who want to look and feel gorgeous on their wedding day!

The day of the wedding was slightly different from the two trials I had bc I again changed my mind, but Miranda exceeded my expectations and did my hair and makeup exactly how I pictured it! She takes her time and she's amazing at what she does! My hair and makeup lasted throughout the whole day and I highly recommend her. She has a such a sweet personality and she's wonderful to work with! You'll love her!

most of all EXTREMELY talented. I originally wanted to hire her for both hair and makeup, however because I had 6 ladies in total getting ready, there wasn't enough time in the day. I went with her for hair and everyone was absolutely stunning. She was able to recreate complete looks from just one or two photos; I had one girl that requested a hairstyle she had done at a previous wedding and she said Miranda did it better. Lastly, having Miranda in the room the morning of the biggest day of my life was just like having another one of my girl friends in the room. She was such a pleasure, I plan on seeing her again for both hair and makeup services in the near future. Thank you so, so much for being a part of my wedding day, Miranda!! I looked perfect thanks to you!

onally for other events. I mean, I love the drag queen look, don’t get me wrong- but I didn’t want to look like that on the most important day of my life! My requirements were: Someone that was talented in both hair and makeup (let’s be real, that’s a huge relief when you only have to look for ONE artist!) Someone that had experience with Asian skin/hair. Filipinos are OILY! I needs make-up that would stay An artist who not only fit my budget, but whose talent was freakin amazing And lastly, someone who would listen to my wants/concerns regarding makeup/hair, consider my feedback and do their best to make me happy with the outcome. For months, I searched across the web, even got into the far pages of google (page 10 guys, page 10) and was getting stressed with each passing day- I could not find an artist that fit my criteria. I was losing hope, but then I turned to Facebook for recommendations and Miranda’s name came up. With just maybe 1 minute of looking through her portfolio, I knew I had found the one. During my trial, Miranda listened and quickly knew exactly what I was going for (natural tones, nothing too dramatic, etc). Guys- I’ve never felt more beautiful in my life! I loved my hair as well, but wanted to return for a 2nd trial for a different style. Miranda knew exactly what I was looking for and as soon as she brought the mirror to my face I beamed! Her products are top notch from the Airbrush make-up to the hairspray. She also gives you a little goody bag to help with any touch-ups- awesome! The goody bag consisted of a little jar of your exact lipstick, bobby pins, hairspray for any fly-aways, lip applicator, oil blotter, etc. Her 2nd artist that day, Caroline, also provided the same goody bags to my bridesmaids. Talk about going above and beyond! Like the other reviews stated, not only is Miranda very talented at what she does- she’s an amazing person in general! My nerves were seriously getting the best of me on my wedding day. I couldn’t sit still, i was staring out the window watching the rain pour (outdoor ceremony wah) and Miranda was there to calm me down. She talked to me, listened to me, laughed with me, etc. She was even so patient to wait while I got fully dressed to help put the veil on (which extended her time with me by like 30min!). Alright enough chitchat- I’ll just let the photos do the rest :)

initely recommend her.

tions about wedding planning. + She listens to your needs - Miranda spent more time with me during my trial to find a lip shade I was happy with. And after I had the trial make up on for the entire day, I gave her feedback on what I thought about it. She REALLY listened because my wedding day make up was FREAKING STUNNING. This lady has some kind of magic! + Her technique is legit - She knows how to start simple, which is good for people who don't normally wear make up. Likewise, she knows how to build and incorporate alternative products to achieve a more dramatic look (especially useful if you want contouring or your eyes to pop). Most importantly, she uses sanitary practices! Miranda always cleaned her brushes after each person on my wedding day and made sure her hands were clean all the time. + She has a great personality - Miranda is sweet, kind, genuine, and easy-going. She was able to connect with all the people she put make up on during my wedding. Everyone always felt comfortable with her :) Honestly, I'm sad I won't be able to work with Miranda anymore and I have to go back to doing my own make up everyday :( Out of the 7 vendors I hired for my wedding, Miranda is hands down the BEST in every way.

ecided on a make-up artist. She was so helpful and emailed back in a timely and thorough manner. I was more than pleased with my initial trial and knew 100% she was the make-up artist for my wedding day! Miranda super sweet, patient, professional, timely, talented and just all around wonderful! I hope I have another opportunity to use her services soon!