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Shimmer and Spice

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(69)best-of-weddings

Tri-state area

About This Vendor

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Beauty
Beauty Group Bookings, Makeup, Makeup Artists, Makeup Trials Available, On-Site Hair & Makeup
Awards and Affiliations
2021 Best of Weddings Winner2020 Best of Weddings Winner2019 Best of Weddings Winner

Shimmer and Spice Reviews

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Reviewed On 1/09/2021 by Sarah M
Shimmer & Spice owner, Kristyn, went above and beyond for me as a bride. I had my first trial well over a year before my wedding, which to some is crazy. My makeup style is very simple & I knew I wanted to work with Shimmer and Spice because th...
eir content showed how they showcase and optimize someone's natural beauty. I have fairish skin with freckles and each makeup artist listened when I said "Please don't cover them." I had to shift makeup artists 3 times since booking due to changing dates because of COVID-19 and because of some exposures. With all the changing I never once felt like I was being tossed around. Kristyn genuinely cares about all of her clients and I could not have felt more beautiful when I had the pleasure of having Penelope do my makeup day of. My bridal party would say the same with Megan. Both women were professional and kind and made sure we felt our best beautiful selves. I highly recommend Shimmer and Spice and can say without a doubt that Kristyn has a team of incredible makeup artists and you cannot go wrong with any of them!
Reviewed On 12/11/2020 by Anna K
I had known I wanted to work with Shimmer & Spice immediately when picking my wedding vendors, given rave reviews from friends and their ability to enhance natural beauty. As a 2020 bride (like most 2020 brides!) my plans changed a lot througho...
ut the year. We ultimately decided to have a very small ceremony this year and postpone our larger reception until 2021. I didn't even end up having a makeup trial with things being so up in the air and looking back that could have ended up being really disastrous but thank god for Penelope! First of all, my entire experience with Shimmer & Spice was spectacular from communication to rescheduling to our actual wedding day. I got ready at home for my wedding, with just two close friends and Penelope- who truly ended up feeling like an old friend and brought such an amazing vibe to the day. And my makeup was just absolutely out of this world! With no trial to work with (sorry!), Penelope only had a picture and my description of how I wanted to look to go off of and she knocked it out of the park. I felt like the most beautiful version of myself, not some overly done up version, which was so important to me that day. I cannot overly stress how incredible Penelope was and Shimmer & Spice as a whole! I can't wait to work with them again in 2021!
Reviewed On 10/27/2020 by Elise G
Shimmer and Spice were amazing to work with for my wedding! They were very quick with responses and made me feel at ease. Penelope and Hailey did an amazing job on the day of the wedding. They made myself and all the women in my wedding look am...
azing!
Reviewed On 10/27/2020 by Laura W
I LOVE Shimmer and Spice so much. These women are the best of the best professionally and personally. Everyone I communicated with was so gracious and helpful throughout planning and replanning the day. Kristyn and her whole team were extremely...
accommodating and made me feel so much more at ease throughout the process. Maggie and Darian were with us on the day and everyone felt so beautiful and loved their makeup! I really can't rave about Shimmer and Spice enough. From my trial to the day of, Maggie made me feel so beautiful and confident. I'm so excited to work with her and the Shimmer and Spice team again next year for my reception!!
Reviewed On 10/27/2020 by Samantha D
Shimmer and Spice is simply amazing! From my trial to my wedding day, they were responsive, knowledgable, and crazy talented! Penelope and Darien came for my wedding day, and everyone looked AMAZING! What I loved most was that it was such a nat...
ural enhancement, that everyone still looked like themselves. I'm so happy to have found Shimmer & Spice! <3
Reviewed On 10/25/2020 by Erin N
I am so grateful to have found Shimmer and Spice just about 2 weeks before my wedding day. They made everything so easy and stress free. The communication and coordination was excellent! And I absolutely LOVED my makeup artist Penelope! I had...
a few inspo pics and she just completely got the vision of what I wanted for my wedding day! She has a way of making you feel so comfortable with her outgoing personality. My fiancé’s sisters and mom also loved Penelope’s work! I cannot say enough about not just Penelope but this amazing company! I almost want to find another reason to get all dolled up again.
Reviewed On 10/14/2020 by Allison F
I felt beautiful the day of my wedding and I have Maggie from Shimmer and Spice to thank for that! Maggie took her time and made sure I was completely happy with my look for my big day. I also opted for a personalized lip color and was not disa...
ppointed! As someone who doesn't love to wear color on my lips, they nailed it! It was the perfect amount of sheer and pink.
Reviewed On 10/13/2020 by Hannah D
Shimmer and Spice is amazing! They did make up for my wedding and it was flawless, and stayed on the whole night! They really made me and my family feel comfortable and they were extremely accommodating to a covid change in wedding date. I high...
ly recommended shimmer and spice!
Reviewed On 10/07/2020 by Jessica H
Shimmer & Spice was amazing to work with for my wedding and I would highly recommend! Maggie is super sweet and so talented! She was very diligent about talking to each of my bridesmaids before starting their makeup to learn what they would be...
looking for. We loved having her there while we were getting ready! It was a very hot & humid day and our makeup stayed on all evening!
Reviewed On 9/29/2020 by Michele D
Want flawless makeup and a stress-free process? Use Shimmer and Spice for your big day. In a COVID world, life can be stressful. The Shimmer and Spice team worked with us through three different wedding dates and two different venues without so...
much as a hiccup. I realized we had over 110 messages between each other between dates, venues, adding girls for makeup etc. They were incredibly helpful. On the day of the wedding, Maggie and Megan were amazing. Maggie did the makeup for both of the brides and exceeded expectations. Megan, according to our Gram, "made a miracle happen" with her makeup and also did makeup for our 8 year old diva niece. We are fortunate to have had a wonderful team on our wedding day. The 660 Collective vendors crushed it!!
Reviewed On 9/26/2020 by Emily R
I am so happy to have worked with Shimmer and Spice for my wedding day! Leading up to the wedding, Kristyn and her team were super understanding with all of the changes we had to make. On our wedding day, Maggie and Megan were so fun to work wi...
th and made me and my bridesmaids feel stunning! My bridesmaids loved their makeup and it lasted so well throughout the night. Maggie did a perfect job giving me the natural look I was hoping for! Maggie and Megan were both very professional and took every precaution! I highly recommend Shimmer and Spice!!
Reviewed On 9/23/2020 by Alyssa Z
I am beyond grateful for the makeup shimmer and spice had done for us. Kristyn did the most amazing makeup on myself and my bridesmaids. My bridesmaids have been in a lot of weddings and said their makeup was hands down the best makeup they hav...
e ever gotten. I am so thankful for Kristyn for doing our makeup. She made myself and my girls feel stunning. She was so professional and clean with all of her makeup, I can’t even thank her enough for everything she did.
Reviewed On 9/15/2020 by Emily S
I could not be happier that I decided to go with Shimmer and Spice for my wedding makeup! Kristyn and my lead artist Maggie were so wonderful through all of the ups and downs of a wedding in 2020! They were in constant communication with me and...
I never felt like I had to worry about a thing. They had everything covered from creating a day of timeline to suggesting the perfect lip color . The day of my wedding, Maggie and Megan not only did amazing work on all of the girls, but were honestly so fun to hang out with! Wee have girls request all different types of makeup styles. From super glam to super natural to even makeup for my grandma's, they nailed it all and made us all feel beautiful! The makeup lasted all night long and looked flawless in pictures! I would 100% recommend Shimmer and Spice to anyone looking for the most beautiful, natural look makeup!
Reviewed On 9/12/2020 by Amelia D
Darian and the whole Shimmer and Spice team were absolutely amazing to work with. I could not have been happier with my makeup. It was natural, beautiful, and lasted the entire day. The team was so accommodating and helpful when I had to postpo...
ne multiple times due to COVID. When I decided to have a smaller wedding during the pandemic, they were extremely professional and took every precaution.
Reviewed On 8/15/2020 by Laura B
I hired Penelope of Shimmer and Spice to do my makeup for my microwedding after hearing about them from my photographer. Penelope made me look great, AND she had the range of making anyone from my 9 year old daughter to my 70+ year old mother-i...
n-law feel thrilled with their looks. I searched high and low for an artist that can really capture the "natural look" and Penelope nailed it. On top of their talent and expansive knowledge, Shimmer and Spice has excellent communication and safety standards during a pandemic. They're on top of their game: in beauty, in execution, and in making you and your dear ones feel like you belong on the September issue of Vogue.
Reviewed On 7/18/2020 by Katie W
Shimmer and Spice did a beautiful job on my make up and my bridal party's make up! Our artists were such sweet ladies and really understood timeless, natural make up. Penelope and Darian made everyone feel at ease and made everyone look like th...
e best version of themselves. They did an excellent job following all health and safety regulations with COVID and were very easy to work with!
Reviewed On 5/09/2020 by Brooke S
I hired Penelope and Darian to do makeup for our wedding and I couldn’t have been happier with the decision! They did an amazing job on all my bridesmaids, the moms, and me. They listened to what everyone wanted, stayed on schedule, and just he...
lped our wedding day run that much smoother. Kristyn was great to work with on coordinating as well! Highly recommend Shimmer and Spice!
Reviewed On 2/02/2020 by Jessica S
I do not wear too much makeup day-to-day. For my wedding I was panicking because I could not find a makeup artist that would give me a natural look for my wedding, I just wanted to look like myself.. but better. I found Shimmer and Spice on Ins...
tagram, their natural but bohemian + edgy style attracted me. I had my trial with Penelope and I was blown away, I had never felt so confident in someone doing my makeup for my wedding day! My makeup made me look elegant on my wedding day, but I still looked casual enough for my city wedding in Philadelphia's hip-and-trendy neighborhood, Fishtown. Penelope took the time to learn about my wedding, my dress, the vibe and style I was going for, and she made me feel like my own kind of Princess. The process to book Shimmer & Spice with the owner Kristyn was also extremely seamless. Highly recommend Shimmer & Spice for any event or wedding!
Reviewed On 1/08/2020 by Emily D
Kristyn was the absolute best! She was a delight to work with during for my wedding and her signature "natural glow" makeup application made me look and feel my best on my big day. My makeup stayed all day/night and photographed beautifully. I...
would 100% recommend working with Kristyn and her talented team for your wedding day!
Reviewed On 1/03/2020 by Jenny O
If you can trust two people in this world (of weddings) please let it be your makeup artist and hair dresser and Maggie is the one I trust wholeheartedly! I showed her some bridal makeups from other Shimmer and Spice Brides, but I knew no matte...
r what she was going to make me and my girls look beautiful. Maggie is such a kind and funny person and is such an incredible makeup artist she made the whole process totally stress free! From her doing my hair/makeup for my engagement shoot, to her doing me and my bridesmaids makeup for my wedding, it is as if your best friend is doing your makeup. She is so skilled and is able to give you that bridal glow every bride dreams of! I also ordered the custom lipstick and it is amazing! The color is perfect and looks really nice with pale complexion. Shimmer and Spice was suggested to me by my photographer (Haley Richter) and it was one of the best suggestions I received! Thank you for everything!
Reviewed On 12/28/2019 by Meg W
Shimmer and Spice was amazing to work with on my wedding day!! These ladies really know what they are doing when it comes to make-up. They made all my bridesmaids, mother and mother-in-law look amazing, and I felt so natural and beautiful! Pene...
lope and Darian were our make-up artists for the day, and Penelope did my make-up. In addition to being extremely talented, Penelope was wonderful to work with. Our initial trial was great. She was so receptive and open to what I wanted, and made sure I was perfectly happy with my look. On the day of she helped me calm my nerves by being upbeat, friendly and positive. She also kept us right on schedule while still building in some extra time for touch ups before leaving. I would highly recommend hiring Shimmer and Spice!!
Reviewed On 12/20/2019 by Sara J
Working with Penelope, from Shimmer and Spice, was truly one of the best parts of my wedding day. First of all, she is an incredibly warm, calming and friendly person, which makes all the difference on the morning of your wedding, and she is su...
ch a talented makeup artist. I am not a big makeup person, but after working with Penelope I totally see how it makes ALL the difference in how you feel!! She was able to keep it natural for my preference but glammed it up a little and so happy we did!! Her honesty and experience really made the rushed morning we had so much better! We all loved her so much and she was such a warm presence in our group. Would absolutely recommend Penelope and Shimmer and Spice for future brides!!
Reviewed On 12/19/2019 by Emily A
Run don't walk people! If you are looking for a makeup artist, Shimmer and Spice is the ONLY way to go. I cannot begin to express the effect Kristyn had on my girls and I during the getting ready process and the joy she brought to us. Her talen...
ts are unmatched. Kristyn and her team are the epitome of professionalism, and I can say with certainty that she made us all feel the most beautiful we ever have. We love you, Kristyn, and we thank you for being the best honorary bridesmaid. I could seriously go on forever, but all in all, choosing Shimmer and Spice as our wedding makeup was the best decision I have ever made... and I would choose them over and over again. Cannot wait for the vow renewal lol - let's get planning! xx, Emily and Ryan
Reviewed On 12/16/2019 by Becca D
Kristyn is the most incredible make up artist EVER. I have nothing but the most amazing things to say about working with her and the rest of the Shimmer and Spice team. From the second we started working with her she was friendly, warm, profess...
ional and informative. I knew from her Instagram her style was exactly what I wanted and was so natural looking. On the actual wedding day Kristyn was so sick but still came and did my make up and made sure it was absolutely perfect. Every single one of my bridesmaids said it was the prettiest they’ve ever felt. My wedding was 3 months ago and we still talk about how amazing Kristyn and Shimmer and Spice are. Cannot recommend them enough!!!!!
Reviewed On 12/05/2019 by Elizabeth K
Shimmer and Spice was amazing to work with from start to finish. Maggie was incredible as she took the time to make sure that each bridesmaid got the look they wanted. Not only was she early, which made things less stressful, but she made sure ...
to provide touch-ups to the full wedding party before leaving. Everyone looked beautiful and the look lasted the full night! As someone who wanted a more natural look for their wedding day, I highly recommend.
Reviewed On 12/02/2019 by Kaitlyn D
Penelope could not have done a better and more beautiful job on my, my mother's and my girls's make up. She listened to what each girl asked and executed it perfectly. Kristyn created a beautiful custom lip color for me that I can wear and rem...
ember my big day. I got extremely lucky when I booked Shimmer & Spice. My original MUA had to back out and they were reasonably priced. Couldn't ask for a better experience.
Reviewed On 10/28/2019 by Anne D
I had my makeup done by Maggie for my wedding. She was so fun and such a joy to work with. Maggie also did my mom, mother-in-law, and a family friend (age 12) – all of us absolutely loved our makeup! She was able to change the style to fit each...
of us; even with the younger girl she made her beautiful but not overly made-up. It was perfect. For my makeup, she did a natural look that fit me perfectly. She remembered all of the changes we made at the trial and my makeup on day of looked amazing and lasted ALL DAY. I cannot thank her enough!! I would recommend her to anyone for their special occasion.
Reviewed On 10/23/2019 by Devyn G
Maggie of Shimmer and Spice did a wonderful job on my makeup! Getting ready in the morning was one of my favorite parts of the day - it was relaxing and calming before all the busyness of the ceremony and first look. Maggie was a huge part of...
making that so enjoyable! She made sure that everything was just how I wanted it and that I felt confident! I highly recommend their services!
Reviewed On 9/17/2019 by Alex P
Shimmer and Spice looked like my dream natural, bridal makeup & I was so excited that Kristyn was available for my day! Kristyn was an incredible makeup artist, she did a beautiful job and made sure each person she worked with was comfortable w...
ith their look. Getting ready was fun, relaxing and that really can be attributed to Kristyn's wonderful attitude! I felt so beautiful (but still myself) on my wedding day.
Reviewed On 8/23/2019 by Emily W
As a bridesmaid in a friend’s wedding, Shimmer and Spice did my makeup. I was in LOVE with the natural makeup they did, and when I got engaged and set a date, they were one of the first vendors I booked. Follow them on Instagram and every weeke...
nd you will see wedding after wedding of beautiful, natural makeup. Kristyn and her team of artists are so kind and welcoming. By the end of the day, the bridesmaids and artists are chit-chatting like old friends. It is so convenient having the makeup team come right to the space where you are getting ready and not having to worry about going to a salon. Leading up to the wedding, you go to their beautiful studio for a trial, where Kristyn made me feel so comfortable telling her what I liked or wanted to change in the look. She even made me a custom lip color that I could use on the big day to reapply after the team had left. Kristyn sent me a questionnaire that she used to make a timeline for the day and made sure all the logistics would run smoothly. She communicated often and responded quickly to any questions I had. We were also able to add-on and adjust things in our contract leading up to the big day. She was very honest and open about everything and I would happily work with her again! I recommend Shimmer and Spice to any bride looking for beautiful, natural makeup that enhances your natural beauty for your big day!
Reviewed On 7/25/2019 by Christina B
100% recommend!!! I had an outstanding experience with Shimmer and Spice from start to finish. I wanted to be glammed up without looking like I had a ton of makeup on my face and my vision was realized PERFECTLY. Kristyn and Maggie were always...
responsive, my trial with Maggie went great - she is so talented, able to do what you want but also make great suggestions. On our wedding day, Maggie did my make up as well as my mom and bridesmaids, the high temperature for that day was 97 degrees, and she was outstanding! She was on time, professional, patient, easy to work with and most importantly AWESOME at doing makeup. Everyone looked beautiful. My mom looked the exact same at the end of the night, still beautiful and radiant and she was the first person that day to have her make up done. Even after midnight and walking outside to join some of our guests for post wedding drinks they were telling me my make up still looked amazing. All I needed was blotting tissues and at one point a touch up with concealer under my eyes - which amazing considering the weather that day and how much I danced. I would recommend Shimmer and Spice to anyone and wish I had more excuses to have professional make up done.
Reviewed On 7/23/2019 by Alexandra M
Kristen, Maggie and Darien were fantastic to work with and did such a beautiful, natural job! All of my bridesmaids LOVED their makeup and were so happy with how it turned out. They worked on a tight schedule and ensured that everyone looked go...
rgeous. I was thrilled with my own makeup and how they were able to add just enough makeup to make you feel like the most beautiful version of yourself on your big day. They were such a pleasure to work with! Thank you for everything Shimmer + Spice team!
Reviewed On 7/17/2019 by Brooke B
First and foremost, if you're looking for a makeup artist that will make you feel like a naturally "glammed up" version of yourself on your wedding day, NO NEED TO CONTINUE SEARCHING. Shimmer & Spice was by far the best professional/wedding ma...
keup I have ever gotten, and thankfully, it was for my own wedding :) Maggie was an absolute sweetheart and created a natural and elegant look for my bridal makeup. She listened to everything I had concerns about and tweaked things I wanted adjusted for my trial and wedding day-- and the end result was stunning. On top of that, my makeup looked flawless (on an 85 degree Philadelphia day with pictures outside), even at 3 am during the after party. My bridesmaids and Mothers were even more impressed by their makeup for the wedding-- all around, you won't be disappointed. I would rate 10 stars out of 5-- THANK YOU again Shimmer & Spice for helping make my wedding day a dream!
Reviewed On 7/13/2019 by Tracy T
I am so happy I chose Shimmer and Spice to do make up for my bridal party and I. Penelope was an absolute doll to work with. She made me feel and look absolutely gorgeous on my wedding day. Any time I expressed any concern about anything, she m...
ade a great suggestion. Her time management was great. She was ahead of schedule on all the girls and had plenty of time to do touch ups on all of us. Penelope had great energy and was a big stress reliever on how well she handled all of us girls. I highly recommend Shimmer and Spice for your wedding day!
Reviewed On 7/02/2019 by Teresa E
I had a ton of reservations about hiring a MUA for several reasons: (1) I'm south east asian (Cambodian) with an olive complexion, and my bridal party was also all Asian American with different skin tones and eye shapes, (2) I wanted to look li...
ke myself, but glowing, and didn't want to look like a stranger on my wedding day, and (3) my twin was my maid-of-honor and I wanted to stand out from her. But my worries washed away once I worked with Penelope. I truly felt like a glowing bride. She nailed my skin tone, the eyeliner (so that my eyes were the right shape!) and even though my twin looked gorgeous, Penelope made sure my makeup was a shimmering bridal look that was not over-done. And I was SHOCKED how my makeup stayed after I was a crying mess at my ceremony. Amazing. Thanks Penelope and Shimmer & Spice, it was perfect :)
Reviewed On 5/21/2019 by Gina R
Kristyn made me feel like an absolute movie star on my wedding day! The wonderful experience with Shimmer and Spice started with the trial. Kristyn really took her time, listened to my feedback and made sure everything was perfect. In addition ...
to being a highly skilled makeup artist, she is also a lovely person and fun to hang out with! On the day of my wedding, she was right on time and did a fantastic job with me and my bridesmaids (and shout out to Maggie, the other wonderful makeup artist from Shimmer & Spice!). Kristyn also made me a custom lip color that I wore on my wedding day (and still love and use!). I highly recommend Kristyn and the team at Shimmer & Spice.
Reviewed On 5/14/2019 by Alyssa C
I am so happy and grateful to have worked with Shimmer & Spice. Maggie is a dream--not only extremely talented but also very kind and relaxed (and therefore relaxing to be around, especially on your wedding day). I had only had my makeup done p...
rofessionally a few times before and hadn't loved either look, since I didn't think I looked like me. But after working with Maggie, I wish she could do my makeup every single day! At my trial, she figured out what would work best for me, including a lipstick which I went out and bought later that day, and the right false lashes to make the whole look come together. I felt totally calm and confident on my wedding day, and Maggie created a beautiful look that lasted the entire day and evening. I felt like myself but even more festive--and the makeup photographed absolutely beautifully, which is so important! Choosing wedding vendors takes a lot of research and trust. I couldn't be happier to have worked with Shimmer & Spice, and with Maggie. I'm so glad she was part of my wedding day.
Reviewed On 5/07/2019 by Ciara M
I love their work, their enthusiasm, and their sense of humor. Shimmer and Spice is phenomenal, and any bride would be lucky to have them as their make up team! Maggie made my face look fresh, glow, but not heavy or cakey at all. Her talent i...
s unquestionable. I loved it, and I have great pictures to prove it! Maggie and team made my bridesmaids and I feel beautiful and confident on one of the most amazing days of my life!
Reviewed On 3/23/2019 by Megan M
There are not enough words to express my amazing experience with Shimmer and Spice! I knew when I started planning my wedding that I needed to have Shimmer and Spice do my makeup. I showed Mary inspiration pictures for how I wanted to look on m...
y wedding day and she gave me exactly what I wanted. I wanted to look like the best version of myself and she did just that. On my wedding day I had myself, 6 bridesmaids and both moms and everyone loved how they looked! I am forever grateful for having such an amazing makeup team on my big day. How I felt and looked, it was priceless!
Reviewed On 3/11/2019 by Stephanie H
Kristyn is by far one of my favorite and easiest vendors I worked with during my planning process! From my first contact with her to her follow up email after the wedding, everything was flawless. During my trial, Kristyn began by really gett...
ing to know me as a person- who I was, what do I do, how I normally wear my makeup, etc. Through that, she was able to look at my inspo pictures and give suggestions on what I might like. During the trial, she was patient with me and was willing to make changes based on my feedback to create the perfect look. I had my engagement pictures taken the same day so we were able to see how the look photographed and I was able to send additional feedback after the trial based on how the makeup lasted throughout our photo session. On the day of our wedding, Kristyn and her assistant, Penelope, were amazing. They were fun to chat with, nailed the looks both me and my bridal party wanted, and were overall fantastic. Kristyn also makes her own lip product so I was able to order custom lip colors for me and my girls to add to their bridesmaid gift so they can remember our wedding every time they wear their lip color. It was a GREAT touch! As a fellow wedding vendor, I would HIGHLY recommend Kristyn and her team!
Reviewed On 12/25/2018 by Amy S
Thanks, Maggie! I'd only had my makeup done professionally once before and wasn't sure what to expect since I don't usually wear tons of makeup. Maggie made me look like myself but glamorous. She asked for feedback throughout the trial and wedd...
ing day and incorporated my ideas while also giving me advice. The moms looked great and there was no cakey makeup even on more mature skin. My makeup was still perfect 12+ hours later, and it looks amazing in the photos. Maggie is calm, friendly, and prepared. She was great to chat with while I was getting ready for the wedding. Kristyn was really helpful in answering my initial questions and scheduling a makeup & hair trial.
Reviewed On 12/17/2018 by Courtney E
Kristyn and her assistant were amazing! She recommended colors based off skin tone and colors of my bridesmaids dresses (as they were all in different colors). She spent time making everyone look flawless and adding individual touches. She e...
ven made me my own lipstick color that I used for touchups throughout the night( definitely do this)! I highly recommend this team!
Reviewed On 11/29/2018 by Megan M
This is a (belated!) review for my May 2018 wedding at the Fairmount Park Horticulture Center. For months I debated having a make-up artist come to the house vs. just walking to a salon that morning, but am so happy I chose Shimmer & Spice! I d...
on't wear much make-up and was worried I wouldn't be able to communicate my "vision" for the day well. I was also afraid of looking pornstar-ish with a bunch of caked-on make-up. Kristyn did an amazing job of making me feel super glamorous and gorgeous but still like myself. She did a great job with my mom and bridesmaids too, and was nice, sweet calming presence on the big day. My make-up lasted from before the Church ceremony through the afterparty, and what remained looked decent at breakfast! Overall - very professional, talented, organized, and responsive!
Reviewed On 11/19/2018 by Caitlin K
I was so lucky to have hired Kristyn for my engagement photo and wedding makeup! I am really not a makeup person, and I don’t wear much in my day to day life. I found Kristyn on Instagram and immediately loved her natural/glam style (seriously,...
go check her out!). She is so talented that literally everyone she touches looks like the best version of themselves, without looking overdone. Kristyn did my makeup a total of three times, with looks ranging from every day makeup for my engagement photos to natural glam for my wedding. I couldn’t believe how perfectly Kristyn did my makeup each time—this is coming from someone who always feels like I have to “tone down” my makeup when I have it done professionally. Kristyn is such a warm and engaging person, and you immediately feel comfortable when you meet her! I think one of Kristyn’s best attributes is how closely she listens to her clients and how she works to address each individual’s need. From the first time she did my makeup, Kristyn really took her time getting to know my typical routine and any problem areas I was concerned about (for example, I have combination skin, and I have a tough time getting my makeup to last more than a few hours). Kristyn recommended airbrushed makeup, and my makeup stayed on from noon-3:00am, even lasting through some late-night karaoke after the wedding! Kristyn was a professional and calming presence the day of the wedding, and my whole wedding party felt at ease with her. My sister, mom, and mother-in-law all raved about their makeup! Even my mom, who normally hates wearing makeup ended up having lashes added because she felt like they looked very natural—Kristyn is that good! I couldn’t have imagined working with anyone else for our wedding. I would highly recommend Kristyn to any bride who wants to look like the best version of herself on her wedding day!
Reviewed On 10/23/2018 by Nikki K
I was in straight panic mode when I booked my trial with Mark just a few weeks before I walked down the aisle (!!!). I don't wear a lot of makeup on the reg and was adamant about having natural look. Mark immediately put me at ease and listene...
d to me patiently while I tried to describe the look I was going for ("I want to look like me, but better. But not overdone. But still like a bride. But not too much foundation, or eyeshadow"....) Eventually I gave up and trusted Mark to do his thing, and I couldn't have been happier with the way everything turned out. Mark and Maggie are so talented - my whole bridal party looked stunning all day and night. It was a bonus that they were so sweet and fun to have around the morning of my wedding. Kristyn and her team are the real deal - super professional and talented, but also warm, friendly and easy to work with. Basically, everything you want in a wedding vendor. Highly recommend!!!
Reviewed On 10/04/2018 by Costina M
If you are planning a wedding and get to hire Shimmer & Spice for makeup – consider yourself lucky, you are in good hands. Kristyn is an amazing soul and truly talented artist. Kristyn’s talent shines through from the moment you do a trial with...
her. I was impressed by the question she asked – my makeup routine, how I normally do my eyeliner, what products I may be sensitive to. She takes notes on this, along with the products/colors she uses throughout the trial. On the actual wedding day – she was a joy to have around. She was first to arrive and put my bride jitters at ease. I admired how well she got along with the various personalities in the room – my serious mom, my laid back sisters, my 7-yr old flower girls and my loud/animated childhood best friend. All required their own unique makeup “look” and she crushed it. When it was my turn, Kristyn had all the notes and pictures from our trial ready. As a bride, having the right makeup artist is such an important aspect of the day – I was relaxed and felt like I was in good hands as soon as I took my makeup seat. More importantly, I felt beautiful walking down the aisle – received many compliments, especially from the groom who appreciated how much I looked like myself, only ‘fancier’. We had a rainy wedding day, where we still attempted to take some photos outside – my makeup stayed in place through our outdoor, indoor & late-night celebrations :)
Reviewed On 9/03/2018 by Pamela P
Kristyn was absolutely fantastic. Not only does she know her stuff when it comes to make-up, but she’s really easy to chat with and can immediately understand the look you are going for. I took my mother and mother-in-law for a trial since they...
were worried about how they’d look on the day of and they were overjoyed. She also offers a unique service of creating a custom lipstick so that you can retouch throughout the night, which all 3 of us decided to do and loved. I would highly recommend using Shimmer and Spice anytime you want to look extra fantastic!
Reviewed On 8/22/2018 by Maureen C
I feel so lucky to have been introduced to Shimmer & Spice as a bridesmaid in 2017. It was the ONLY time in my life I have ever really loved makeup done by someone else so I knew right away I needed them for my wedding. Kristyn and Mary are the...
epitome of natural glam and grace and were so friendly and easy to work with throughout the whole process. Mary was our lead artist day of and she created a stunning look for me that stood the test of time, laughter/tears, and an all night sweaty dance party haha. She was also super accommodating to my atypical timeline and unofficial bridal party. I really have never felt so beautiful in my entire life and I am forever grateful to her for that! My friends and family were also thrilled with the looks Mary & Alyssa created for them. Shimmer and Spice will always be my first call for any special event make up and custom cosmetic needs.
Reviewed On 8/21/2018 by Aleksandra A
I can not say enough wonderful things about the Shimmer & Spice team and Mark! I was in a head spin searching for the perfect makeup artist a month out from my wedding and I can’t honestly say I was and am obsessed with Mark’s work. I’m super p...
articular with my makeup and hair so for Mark to come in and totally hit the nail on the head was a blessing. He made all my bridesmaids and mother look amazing and all of our makeup looks so beautiful and soft in my photos. I couldn’t be happier with Mark :)
Reviewed On 7/25/2018 by Josh Y
(written by my wife) If you are looking for dewy, gorgeous, glowing, romantic, stunning makeup... then Krystin is your girl. I had met with a couple of other makeup artists and was having a really hard time finding someone. I tried the air brus...
h makeup but found that it dried my skin out soooo much. Krystin was able to create glowing skin that lasted all day. During our initial consulation I brought in some inspiration photos and we worked together creating a "the look". In the months leading upto the wedding we were in constant contact with her assistant Mary in coordinated how many faces, timeline, and if I had any questions or adjustments to the palette we had discussed. Day of was flawless.. everyone was on time and looked STUNNING!!!!!!!!
Reviewed On 7/16/2018 by Lauren C
Choosing to book with Shimmer and Spice for my wedding this past June was the absolute best decision I could have made. I normally don't wear much makeup and was very concerned about my wedding day look. I wanted to look special but still look ...
like myself. All concerns were set aside once I had my trial with Mary. She completely understood the natural look I was going for and on the wedding day, she truly made me look like the best version of myself. I felt so beautiful and confident. Mary also did the makeup for my bridesmaids, mother, and mother-in-law and they all LOVED how their makeup turned out. They are still talking about it today. On your wedding day, you want to surround yourself with the best team and I'm so glad Shimmer & Spice was a part of that. I highly recommend!
Reviewed On 7/11/2018 by Rebecca B
Kristyn is simply the best. I first heard about her from a friend who works in the industry and weeks later my hairstylist also brought her name up as one of the best so I knew she had an amazing reputation. Let me start by saying I have NEVER ...
had a good experience getting my makeup done. I once had to go wash off everything the person did and redo it myself because it looked so terrible. That being said, I was very nervous about my wedding day makeup, I knew I needed someone who would put me at ease. At my trial, Kristyn listened to what I wanted and did her best to give me what I was asking, unfortunately, regular makeup just didn't stay on me (my face seemed to absorb the makeup) and I was left feeling like it wasn't quite right. I talked to Kristyn about it and she suggested we try air brush. That did the trick! My makeup was FLAWLESS all day and night. She even made me lipstick that I now wear regularly. My bridesmaids all loved their looks too and looked amazing in all of the photos. Well worth the money to feel confident and beautiful on your wedding day!!
Reviewed On 5/21/2018 by Chenyu W
Kristyn is a makeup artist! It's a great experience working with her and Mary. Honesty, in the beginning I was worried about Asian makeup style is different from here. But Kristyn made an EXCELLENT job for me and my bridesmaids. She is very pro...
fessional and has a good taste. I am so satisfied for my wedding look and very happy that I choose Shimmer an Spice. P.S. I was also surprised that I cried so much but almost everything lasted for a very long time lol.
Reviewed On 2/01/2018 by Lisa L
BEST WEDDING MAKEUP EVER. Kristyn was absolutely amazing when it came to my SURPRISE wedding! She took her time with me at our trial and was able to replicate EXACTLY what I wanted. She exhibited amazing patience and was a calming force the mor...
ning of! When I got home the evening after my wedding (where I danced for 4-5 hours straight) I looked in the mirror and my makeup was flawless - it looked almost exactly like it did that morning. Looking for reasons to get my make-up done again!!
Reviewed On 1/22/2018 by Alicia L
Kristyn is the absolute best! I couldn't have been happier to have her do my makeup for my wedding. She was so gracious and accommodating, and really took the time with me during the trial to make sure that we had the perfect natural look. I ...
really wanted to look like myself, and she totally nailed it. I felt so beautiful on my wedding day, and my bridesmaids looked and felt gorgeous, too. Both my mom and mother-in-law were super nervous about getting makeup done, as they don't usually wear much at all, and ended up being so happy with how it turned out! Also, she made a custom lip color for me which I absolutely adore, and have as a keepsake! On top of doing the perfect makeup, Kristyn is so sweet, fun, and such a pleasure to work with. Honestly, I can't say enough good things about her.
Reviewed On 1/01/2018 by Mallory K
I was so happy to have chosen Kristyn to be the makeup artist for my wedding! She was so kind and professional and did an amazing job in creating the beautifully natural look I was going for. On the day of the wedding, my bridesmaids were all r...
aving about how great Shimmer and Spice was. Everything went smoothly and I really appreciated that Kristyn took extra care in making sure I was happy with my look. I highly recommend!
Reviewed On 11/25/2017 by Taylor R
Kristyn was an absolute pleasure to work with! From the moment I met her for my wedding trial she was beyond kind and helped make my vision come to reality. Not only is Kristyn extremely talented and professional, but she is such a sweetheart ...
- we immediately hit it off and had so much in common. Kristyn made me look and feel absolutely beautiful for my wedding, I couldn't have asked for a better makeup artist. Her team was so nice and accommodating to my bridal party. I highly recommend Kristyn and her Shimmer and Spice team to anyone who is looking to get their makeup done! She's the best of the best!
Reviewed On 10/30/2017 by Briana D
Kristyn did such an amazing job for my wedding in October. Everyone looked so beautiful. Even my mom who doesn't like to wear make up couldn't get over how beautiful this natural glam was! All my bridesmaids have been in a ton of weddings and ...
told me over and over how they've never felt more beautiful. My makeup was great too! I loved marrying my husband in make up that he would recognize me in. And she custom makes make up! Shes just the best!
Reviewed On 8/19/2017 by Prudence C
Kristyn did the makeup for my wedding in June and she was amazing! Along with the help of her associate Mary, they made my whole bridal party & mom look beautiful. Everyone was so happy with how they looked and I've never seen all of my ladies ...
look so gorgeous! What I wanted most was to still look like myself on my big day (at my best, obviously)...I didn't want heavy caked on makeup and wanted to look beautiful in a natural way and she accomplished that perfectly. On top of her awesome skills, she is so sweet, personable and fun and it felt like I had a friend getting me ready on my big day. The whole getting ready experience could not have been better for my whole group and the great energy got me even more excited for what was to come that day! Must add that even at the end of the night after hours of heat and dancing my makeup was still on point without me making one touch up, except to reapply the awesome lipgloss she made especially for me (which I still use all the time)! All in all, Kristyn is fantastic and I cannot recommend her enough!!
Reviewed On 8/15/2017 by Stephen S
One of my favorite vendors! Kristyn is such a sweetheart! I think she could make anyone beautiful. I also think its very important to have someone who truly cares about their clients with you on your wedding day. I'll never forget Kristyn calle...
d me the morning of my wedding day to let me know the makeup chairs were being sent up and she said "One last thing. Do you need anything?" Having her there with me felt like having another bridesmaid with us, not a stranger. On top of adoring her she is SUPER professional. She had a full list of every product she used on me on my trial and even remembered little facts I told her during the trial. Her team made every one of my bridesmaids look perfect and I think she could make any bride look just flawless. This should be your easiest and BEST decision to use Shimmer and Spice.
Reviewed On 7/31/2017 by Chloe W
Kristyn did an amazing job at my wedding this past weekend. She is the nicest person ever, and everyone's makeup looked amazing! My makeup was exactly what I wanted for my wedding day, it lasted all night, and looked great in pictures. Prior...
to my wedding, Kristyn responded to all my messages/questions right away and was very accomodating to all requests. I would highly recommend shimmer and spice to any bride!!!
Reviewed On 5/22/2017 by Christine S
I cannot sing Kristyn's praises enough! One of the most naturally gifted, genuinely kind and caring individuals I've ever had the pleasure of meeting. I was lucky enough to snag Kristyn for my "impromptu" (aka last minute) engagement photos, ...
as well as for my wedding day. Kristyn's talents are undeniable! She listened to my "wants" (realistic or not) and was able to translate the looks I like, my style and vision into a look that perfectly enhanced my features...she made me look and feel absolutely beautiful for my big day and I can't thank her enough. Side note & full disclosure (just so you understand what Kristyn was working with): Getting married/planning a wedding is both exciting and stressful...that stress resulted in me crying each and every time I had an appointment with Kristyn (engagement photos, trial run, and YES...the wedding day). Those times when I was feeling stressed and "crazy," Kristyn not only calmed me down and made me feel "less silly", but she managed to transform my puffy eyes and runny nose into the most amazing looks!
Reviewed On 4/17/2017 by Sarah D
Kristyn was awesome! She is a such a professional and does really amazing work. She made me look so beautiful the day of my wedding. All of my bridesmaid were super happy with how their make-up too! The day of my wedding the weather was hor...
rible, 45 mph winds and pouring rain. While my hair was a mess by the end of the pictures (we took some pictures outside) my make-up still looked perfect by the end of the photos and throughout the whole night! She was very responsive and organized throughout the whole process. She is really great to work with and her assistants also do amazing work. Kristyn actually did the make-up for my sisters wedding and she did an awesome job which is why I decided to book her for my wedding too! She is really great and if you book with her you will feel amazing on your wedding day! Highly recommend!!
Reviewed On 3/03/2017 by Bernadette D
Shimmer and Spice did a phenomenal job for my December wedding. I am VERY picky about makeup and so I was very impressed by Kristyn's professional background and variety of makeup artistry she can implement. My wedding day makeup was absolutel...
y stunning. Kristyn applied everything flawlessly and was so flexible when I decided to really change up my look that we first used during my trial. The premium lashes that she uses were unlike any that I've seen before and looked so naturally lush. I really felt gorgeous all day, and I appreciated her ability to provide me with make up items, like translucent powder, that she customized for me. My sisters and bridesmaids who used her services and her assistant were also very happy with their makeup looks. She was able to work with my 14 year old niece and make sure she looked beautifully natural and appropriate for her age. Finally, I appreciated the trial process and her flexibility since I was coming from out of town. Her studio where she works had the best vibe! I highly recommend Shimmer and Spice for your wedding day makeup.
Reviewed On 1/28/2017 by Sara B
My bridal makeup was beyond anything I dreamed it could be. Kristyn easily achieved the fine line of making me look glamorous, yet still like my self - my most glamorous self! It was a look I didn't know I wanted until after we had done our t...
rial and then I had my hair trial, and when I described the change to her she immediately grasped what I was looking for and nailed it perfectly. The day of the wedding, she was such a calming presence in a somewhat hectic environment (smallish Manhattan hotel room!), and I so appreciated both her professionalism and flexibility. She provided the exact skills I needed - both in terms of my makeup and her relaxed personality. I can't recommend her enough!
Reviewed On 10/10/2016 by Tina D
I used Shimmer and Spice for my wedding day makeup and was beyond impressed with Kristyn and her assistant! I’m not a girl that wears much makeup and my husband had one request – I look like myself on our wedding day. After having my trial with...
Kristyn I knew she was going to be able to make me feel beautiful, yet still look natural and not overdone. I loved everything about my makeup – it was absolutely perfect! My sister is getting married in March and also booked Kristyn since she loved my trial makeup. After we saw how the makeup turned out for my wedding, my sister said, “I’m so happy I booked her! “All my bridesmaids loved their makeup and my mom looked stunning, too. I would highly recommend Shimmer and Spice to anyone looking for a wedding makeup artist! Kristyn’s the best makeup artist out there!
Reviewed On 10/09/2016 by Kayla H
Kristyn was so helpful and so easy to work with!!! I loved everything about the process, from my trial to my wedding day!! For starters my makeup was flawless and it managed to stay on perfectly in the HOT August weather, even after my outdoor ...
ceremony, hours of pictures outdoors and hours of dancing!! Another thing that was awesome is that she makes her own make-up!!! Yes, I now will forever have the lipstick she used on my wedding day. I met up with he between my trial and my wedding day and she made it for me! It's an awesome keepsake!! There were 8 of us on my wedding day, her and her assistant rocked!!! Everyone loved their make-up!!! I never wear make-up and wanted something natural for my wedding day, and she perfected it!!! I would definitely recommend Kristyn and her team, you will not be disappointed!!!
Reviewed On 10/07/2016 by Rachel K
Super accommodating and did a fantastic job. Makeup was one of the most stressful things because I wanted to look perfect on my wedding day and I'm used to doing my own. Kristyn nailed it day-of though. Even my bridesmaids, who had previous...
ly bad experiences with makeup for weddings, all loved their makeup for my wedding. Thank you, Kristyn!!
Reviewed On 6/01/2016 by ghazal A
Kristyn is an amazing artist. Every step of the way from the practice session to the big day went perfectly. She is extremely professional but also very friendly. She got to the venue a little earlier and was set up and ready to go by the time ...
we had scheduled. All my bridesmaids and both my moms were extremely happy with their make up. and I looked amazing! I still looked like myself, but the most beautiful version of myself! I loved looking at every single picture; thinking wow, that's me! Our wedding day was really hot. We spent a few hours with the photographer outside in the 94 degree direct sun. Then we danced non-stop from 6pm to 12pm, and after all that, my make up was still FLAWLESS. I can't thank Kristyn enough for that. I strongly recommend Shimmer and Spice to all brides who want to look and feel their most beautiful on their big day!

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