Stacy McClure did the makeup for my wedding. I went to several make-up artists before I found Stacy. Everyone else I tried did alright but I always felt that the makeup was heavy and I didn't look myself. It was important to me that on my wedding day I looked like beautiful but natural -- especially since it was outdoors. Stacy really listened to what I wanted and got it. Not only did she make me look beautiful, she also made my Mom and bridesmaids look amazing too! She was able to work with all of us, our different skin tones, and even a bridesmaid breakout. She is truly very talented. Plus, she has a great personality and was really fun to have with us as we were getting ready. Now if only I could keep her with me I could look that good every day! read more

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Thank Yelp for fantastic recommendations. Stacy came to my apt the morning of my wedding and made myself and all my bridesmaids look and feel absolutely gorgeous. We had a great time sitting with her to get a fresh, natural, and glowy look and Stacy even came to the Church for the ceremony to apply touch-ups for formal pix. Absolutely professional, acomodating, efficient, and complete class. Totally recommend her! ALSO! Have become a new devotee of Laura Mercier products as a result of being introduced to them via Stacy. Very happy with the results. read more

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I don't know how she does it, but a make-up lesson with Stacy feels like a good conversation with a dear friend, a spa session and amazing instruction all rolled into one. I'm someone who loves to look as natural as possible, and who goes without make-up a lot. So Stacy showed me how to do enough to come off looking pretty and polished. I loved that she emphasized getting to a look I that I loved and felt comfortable with so that I would wear it every time I want to look good. And thank goodness, she took a lot of the mystery out of applying make-up! From which direction to stroke, to which brush to use, I'm not intimidated by my make-up anymore. I now know how to keep it simple and pretty. And I enjoyed the time so much, that if I ever feel like I need a touch up on my skills, I'll go get a refresher from her! read more

Im grateful with all my heart I found someone like Stacy!She is absolutely THE BEST.I already had 2 makeup lessons with her(that I value so much!!!!) and one makeup application before my birthday party. First of all I learned so much from her and improve my makeup.I loved her advices,all makeup things she teach and one of my favorite part is that she really really knows what products are good and work the best for her customer. She is so talented and professional! The makeup application I got was amazing.My friends could not stop looking at me and were compliment my look whole night. I recommend her very very highly. Im very very picky about services I get and pay for. Stacy is absolutely the best. Stacy Thank you so much for all your wonderful work and time:) read more

I had a makeup lesson by Stacy because I've heard from so many of her clients what a star she is. I decided for my destination wedding to get a lesson from her so I'd own all the amazing makeup and be able to do it for my wedding myself. I have little no experience with makeup and she made me feel right at home. I quickly discovered what I'd been doing wrong all these years and how to look like I walked out of a magazine- with slight enhancements that made my natural beauty really shine! My makeup passed the ultimate test too- my anti-makeup fiance loved it! LOL! Thank you Stacy you and the best! read more

For anyone who is not an "expert" at applying make up, or if you're like me and have never had any idea what you are doing, I highly, HIGHLY encourage to you to consider investing in yourself by booking a makeup lesson with Stacy. We invest in our clothes, and everything else that we believe will help us make a positive first impression, but then some of us put on our makeup with the skills we "learned" from a 15 minute MAC counter "makeover" 10 years ago. Not surprisingly, our makeup never looks that great, whether it's for a special night out or just trying to look put together on a daily basis. Stacy spent an afternoon with me assessing my needs, walking through a daily makeup application routine that I could use to achieve the look I was going for, and teaching me the specific techniques makeup artists use to create a flawless face. She was very thorough, kind, and patient, and never let me feel awkward for never having learned the basics. I am forever grateful for what she taught me, because I will probably use it forever (yes, I'm sure I'll be one of those old ladies with the same outdated makeup from when they were in their prime, but at least it will be applied skillfully!). A few additional notes I feel compelled to make for those who are scouring the reviews like I was, hunting for a few specific key points: 1) Yes, investing in yourself in the form of a private lesson with a top professional make up artist is pricey, and we all know that... what you may not be thinking about is that even after the lesson, you'll need to be prepared to roll by Bloomingdales and drop some major cash on the products you've now learned to use (including brushes, foundation primer,...) It is not inexpensive, but worth it... 2) I am a black woman, she works regularly with women of color, and she created a gorgeous face for me. If you are also a black woman, I'm sure you were scanning for it! 3) I was able to book a makeup lesson online on her website, when I was browsing in the evening after work. Who has time to send emails back and forth or leave voicemails? Super convenient! I was on the fence about booking a lesson with Stacy because it seemed like such a self-indulgence, but now that I did it I realize it really was an investment, and I hope you consider it for yourself too! read more

Seeing as I hadn't updated my makeup routine since middle school, thought it was time to have a professional show me how it's done. Stacy totally delivered - not only was it a fun lesson, but the takeaways are priceless. I won't lie and say my "look" has transformed overnight - it's taken me a couple weeks to really get the hang of it (granted, I am a total novice). But one of the great things about Stacy is that she's available to answer your questions via email even weeks after the lesson is over. And after a couple weeks of daily practice, I'm starting to catch sight of myself in mirrors and actually like what I see! It's definitely an investment, but one I thought was well worth it. read more

Note: Makeup artists are not clairvoyants. So keep that in mind any time you go to a makeup class or trial. You have to tell them what you like and/or dislike and then trust them doing what they do best.. After taking this in consideration and expressing yourself, you will see that there are two types of makeup artists: the ones that listen and the ones that don't. Stacy listens. -She listened carefully to the "I don't normally wear makeup and I wan't a natural looking makeup". -She looked at the photos of some magazines that I had collected for reference. -She did NOT try to convince me that I needed tons of makeup to look good on the photos. -Neither she try to convince me that I needed to wear fake eyelashes because everybody does it. ...and she created a beautiful and flawless look for my special day, a look that I loved. She is very professional, organized, calm, sweet and warm (this is very important, after all it is for your big day and you want to be surrounded by good talented people). I could not be happier on my special day. I also have to thank Stacy for the fantastic job she did with my Mom's eyebrows. They looked fuller without looking clownish. read more

I have now had two lessons with Stacy and both taught me a bunch! I was obsessed with make up as a teen, and all the way through my 20s and early 30s knew what I was doing with a make up brush. But, the late 30's arrived with hyper pigmentation, wrinkles and sagging skin. Im no crone but my lifelong approach to make up just wasnt working. I ended up looking overdone, or totally blah. So, I booked my first lesson with Stacy. She made such a huge difference - especially in pointing out what I needed to be doing differently with my color and texture choices. She completely revamped my make up wardrobe, and taught me quite a few new techniques as well. Fast forward a little over a year and I am very happy with my make up routine. BUT, Im getting married overseas in a couple of months, and not confident I will find a make up artist there that will have the same taste as mine. So, enter make up lesson #2. We did revisit some of the same colors and techniques as in lesson #1 but, she also introduced some great new colors and different approaches to doing my eyes. This tells me that not only does Stacy know what she is doing and know how to make me look great, she also knows how to adapt that to the circumstances. I am sporting a very different, far more glamorous look for the wedding, that is even more flattering than the day to day she taught me, and the best part is, I know how to do it myself! On top of her incredible skill as a make up artist and as a teacher, Stacy is simply a really great person. I enjoyed every minute I spent with her. I can see how she would be a real asset on a stressful day, such as a wedding or big event. Too bad she wont fit in my suitcase - Im very tempted to carry her off overseas to my wedding! read more

Services I received: brows and makeup lesson Stacy's professional, courteous, warm, and like many others said, unpretentious. I felt really comfortable with her. Having the lesson in her apartment made the lesson feel like I was with a friend and I could ask questions that I might be too shy to ask at a makeup counter. I think a lesson with Stacy is a great investment, since once you know what products work well for you and how to apply them, you won't need to waste time and money on things that don't work. I've forgotten some of what we went over, but the face sheet she provides in incredibly detailed and helps me remember :) If you don't get all your questions in during the session, she offers herself as an ongoing resource -- and she's very responsive to email. For a makeup novice like myself, Stacy's expertise was a worthy investment. read more

Stacy is wonderful. I booked a private makeup lesson with her on a Saturday morning and had such an incredible time! Not only did she got through all of my makeup and brushes and tell me what I should keep or toss (and why) but she also had me walk her through what my needs were and helped me achieve them. In addition, her teaching style is fun and super helpful. I found having the opportunity to see what she did, then immediately mimic it was invaluable when it was time for me to do my own make up in the days following our lesson. This was a wonderful investment and I can't thank Stacy enough for helping me look more professional and polished! read more

Yet another 5 star review for Stacy. Her lessons aren't cheap, and neither is the follow up makeup that you will want to immediately purchase, but both were so. very. worth it! I initially looked into some less expensive lessons with different people reviewed on yelp, but I eventually decided to go with Stacy because of all the fabulous reviews. And the 5 star reviews were all spot on! She is very very organized and responsive, but most importantly, she is a really good teacher. I am clueless when it comes to makeup and she held my hand (literally, with the makeup brush in it, showing me the angle and amount of pressure to apply) until she could tell that it sunk it. Like previous reviewers have mentioned, you get a very detailed chart of what to do when you leave. She gave me the professional (office/day time) look that I asked for, which has already gotten me unsolicited compliments at work. While the product she recommends are pretty high end (I didn't even know Armani *made* makeup!), she also works with what you've got. She was totally fine with my Kirkland brushes, and Maybelline mascara. (Oh, yes, Costco house brand brushes are applying my new Armani foundation, people!) She is very easy to work with, and really knows her stuff. A great experience! read more

My brother and sister got me a makeup lesson with Stacey for Christmas this year - and no, not because my makeup looks terrible :-P - but because I mentioned I wanted to get better at doing my own makeup. I went to Stacy's house in Bernal Heights on a Saturday morning and had an amazing time! Not only did I learn how to apply makeup and about the best products, but Stacy was super nice and really fun to talk to. She would do each makeup step on one half of my face and then I would replicate it on the other side. The 2 hours flew by! By the end I had a great everyday look that I could transition to night with more eye makeup (which we also went over). I went home with instructions on everything we did and a list of all the products that Stacy used. All in all, it was a great experience! I had so much fun and learned WAY more about applying makeup! I think the lesson is well worth the price! read more

After several months (maybe even a couple of years) of deliberation, I finally decided to schedule a makeup lesson with Stacy. I was nervous because I don't wear much makeup, wanted to have a natural look, and felt anxious about spending money on a makeup lesson. I had a wonderful time with Stacy during our session. I expressed my concerns and desires, and she took them all into account. She ended the lesson with a great diagram and guide for how to wear my makeup and encouraged me to buy the recommended products quickly. Again, I felt nervous about investing in some new makeup, but headed off to Bloomingdale's to get my supplies. I found that now that I had some understanding of makeup, I actually enjoyed the shopping experience. Rather than feeling it is all or nothing in regard to wearing makeup, I feel encouraged to experiment and explore, and I feel that I now have tools and techniques to dress up and dress down appropriate for different occasions. I'm really glad that I made the investment in myself to learn how to make myself up properly. Thanks, Stacy! read more

I have been through so many make-overs since high school. Whether it's a spontaneous visit to the Sephora, or with a carefully chosen artist at someone's wedding, I have had some good moments and really ugly moments. Not once did I go with full confidence that I was going to come out DEFINITELY looking the way I wanted: still myself, but every good feature enhanced, and every bad feature disappeared. Even when I bit the bullet and made an appointment with Stacy, who charges $125 for trial and $225 on wedding day, I still felt unsure. I see the glowing reviews and I tell myself there is no way she can suck and live off as a freelance artist in SF. She must have some tricks up her sleeves. And even after the trial, I was still not 100% sure. I can tell she has the passion and the skills and we had such a great time together, chatting like we have known each other forever. I felt comfortable and really liked her personality. The fact that she takes care of her face so well that there is no way in hell you can guess correctly her age tells a lot. I brought in some pictures of my dresses and some samples in the magazines of the make-up that I liked. She picked one without any uncertainty, and painted my face with ease and meticulousness like she has done it more than a thousand times. But my trial make up was a bit more dramatic and darker than I would've liked. Normally I won't say anything and just trust that "they" know better than I do. But this time, it's my wedding and I figured it's worth the fuss. Stacy was so easy to communicate with. I told her what I didn't like and what I did like on my wedding day and she really listened to me. She made all the changes I asked for and I was so reliefed and in awe with her final work. Let's just say that my skin looked flawless in the pictures. As in, it could have competed with my 2-year-old nieces' skin gorgeous! And nope, there was no harsh crease on the eyes that Asian women often get from make-up artists which make them look a gazillion years older and frankly, just bizarre, like, when do we have or want to have deep-set eyes? Anyway, to summarize: glorious skin and beautiful eyes. What more can an Asian bride want? Stacy is so worth every penny! read more

After 2 horrible make-up trials with sub-par wedding make-up artists, I was so thrilled to find Stacy. She made me and my bridesmaids look amazing on the big day. AND, of course 3-4 days before my wedding a huge pimple appeared and she helped me find a dermatologist to take care of the problem (my wedding was out-of-town). Don't bother looking for any other make-up artist-- Stacy is all you need! read more

Stacy = bridal therapy. I did two bridal makeup trials, one only days before my wedding. In the throes of bridal panic, I told myself I was scheduling the second one just to try out a different look. I think I did it mostly so that I could spend an hour with Stacy, basking in the glow of her calming presence. :) Getting ready was wonderful and everyone looked beautiful! Stacy expertly camoflouged my unfortunate bridal breakout and I felt gorgeous. read more

I am 46 professional and wanted to update my makeup and look. I found Stacy thru Yelp and drove up on a Thursday from Los altos. Completely worth it and a true treat. Stacy really took the time to assess my current make up, brushes and complexion, features. She provided very detailed and doable instruction. For the products I wanted to buy she gave me a detailed organized list and texted it ahead to dept store contact in city. I zipped in picked up the supplies and was on my way home in no time. My makeup is truly amazing. I receive sooo many unsolicited compliments from patients, colleagues, strangers. I look 10 years younger than my age. This is sooo worth it. You are sooo worth it! Go for it! Make an appt online or gift this for a special friend! read more

If I ever have an event where I want to look extra special, I know who I'll be calling. I think the two times I've looked the best in my entire life are the two times Stacy has done my make up. She's amazing. She did my make up for a boudoir shoot and for my second wedding reception and it looked incredible both times. The make up never looked overdone or caked on like it did with so many of the other artists I tried out. Even when there was a lot on my face, my husband who generally prefers me au natural complimented my make up. I also did a make up lesson with her. It's a great set up, she shows you how to do everything on one half of your face and you do the other, so you really internalize the techniques. Then she writes it all down so you can remember. I really can't recommend her highly enough! read more

Stacy did my makeup on my wedding day a few weeks ago. I've never looked better- and the makeup lasted all night!! Somehow she even managed to cover up the bags under my eyes that I picked up in law school... incredible. She also did makeup for my bridesmaids, I've never seen any of them look better! read more

Few things to learn about Stacy: - she does great makeup, and isn't afraid to try something unusual - she is a great teacher - she provides a great chart with the drawing of the makeup on different areas of the face, which you can later follow - is you ask for it, she can recommend great products. I bought most things she used on me, and I am very happy with all of them. (Stacy does not get any commission on those, she just recommends great makeup for you... and you can buy it wherever you want) - Stacy is hillarious... and I very much enjoyed every minute with her read more

I took a makeup lesson with Stacy, and the experience was wonderful! Stacy kindly and thoughtfully help me develop a look that felt both natural and radiant. I was beaming when I left her, and her meticulous and detailed instructions helped me repeat the look at home. Thank you, Stacy! read more

Stacy did my make-up for my wedding and was simply wonderful. She plucked my eyebrows to perfection and made me look so glamorous (and managed to completely hide my massive undereye puffies). She has a very easy manner and will suggest ideas without forcing you into doing anything you don't want. She also did the make-up for my bridesmaids, two of whom NEVER use make-up. She was so patient and calm with them, totally assuaged their fears of being over made-up, gently convinced them of the need for foundation, and essentially made them look as if they were wearing no make-up at all, just naturally gorgeous. I plan on going back and having her do special occasion make-up as well as getting a lesson ... she's the best! read more

Stacy is magic. I've worked with her on commercial shoots and if her wedding makeup is half as beautiful as her makeup for camera, then you are in for a perfect wedding day. She is light handed if you want a more natural look, but does gorgeous glam too. What sets Stacy apart is her kindness and sweet and professional attitude. She's lovely! But what's more important, you will look amazing and feel great no matter what your special occasion is. read more

After years of feeling like I didn't know how what products to use or how to apply them, I booked a lesson with Stacy last week. It was great--exactly what I'd hoped to learn. She was very relaxed and patient, and she worked with my quirks. She's also responded quickly to emailed follow-up questions. As others have noted, neither the lesson nor the products come cheap (you buy the makeup and brushes on your own--she doesn't sell them). But having bought the wrong makeup any number of times, I'm feeling this investment will prevent a bunch of mistaken purchases. Worth it! Update: It's been a couple of weeks since the lesson, and now that I'm really getting the hang of the techniques Stacy taught me, I'm finding the whole thing more valuable over time. read more

What can I say? Stacy is a miracle worker. Stacy was on site to help us this past weekend for my wedding and she was absolutely invaluable. Her calming and unassuming nature helped chill me out, she kept us on schedule but completely relaxed the whole day! And her work! I have never, ever felt more beautiful in my whole life. Everyone was raving about my makeup the whole night and what she did with my bridesmaids and my mom...there are no words. We all felt gorgeous and lovely the whole night through. I would hire Stacy again in a heartbeat and if I ever need makeup again in SF, she is on my speed dial. read more

Stacy was amazing! I never wear makeup, and the first time I went to a makeup artist for a pre-wedding trial, my fiance literally recoiled in horror. Stacy, though, was able to give me a natural, lovely look that my fiance loved, and I looked great in the pictures. Just as important, she was fantastic to have around the day of the wedding. She's a lovely person, and had everyone in her chair happily chatting away, even though some of them came in pretty tense. read more

I highly recommend Stacy! She gave me an extensive private makeup lesson where I learned much about makeup, techniques, and what works with my particular coloring. Stacy is truly passionate about her art and teaching it--she has many years of experience as a makeup artist and it shows! She's professional, knowledgable, patient, caring, supportive, and funny, too. My friend and I split up one day between us for lessons and had lunch with Stacy inbetween--it was a great way to spend the day with a close friend and also make a new friend in Stacy. As promised, Stacy reviewed the makeup I already owned and made recommendations for what to keep and what didn't work with my coloring, then she did a step by step makeup lesson and had me practice each step so I learned; she also did my eyebrows and did a great job. I'm glad Stacy doesn't sell any products to her clients as I feel the recommendations she gave me for what to buy were genuine and there's no pressure to buy anything. All in all, great experience highly recommended to anyone who wants to learn about applying makeup once and for all! I'll be back again for the intermediate and advanced lessons! Thank you, Stacy! read more

I'm pretty clueless about makeup, so I went to Stacy for a lesson a couple of days before my wedding. She's incredibly friendly, patient, informative, and thorough. Really thorough. I felt absolutely stunning when I left my lesson, and with her detailed instructions I was able to recreate a decent approximation of the same look for my wedding. It was well worth it! I doubt I'll have another occasion in my life to get makeup done professionally, but I'd definitely call Stacy; she has an incredibly focused, artistic eye, and she's a sweetheart. read more

So I went to see Stacy last Friday for a bridal makeup trial. I loved her! Everytime that I have gotten my makeup done it has been a disaster! I end up looking like a drag queen or a hooker, I just want to run home and wash my face, but after leaving Stacy's house I wanted to go out and show the world my fabulous makeup. I'm really excited for her to do my makeup for my wedding. Thank you Stacy for not making me look like a street walker. Update...Stacy did my makeup for my wedding and it was beautiful! It lasted all day long and I looked like myself, only better. Thanks again Stacy! read more

Stacy is very organized, and is a great makeup teacher. I was first impressed that she shared all the critical logistics with me over email, e.g. what to bring, FAQ. When we did my makeup, she answered my questions articulately, and taught me in a way that really drilled in the information. I was able to retain almost all of what she said. She also wrote out an organized facial chart for me to take home, and she's been great about responding to my questions. I enjoyed the experience, and am considering going back for a followup session focusing on more dramatic evening makeup. read more

Worth the time and money. I used to be intimidated by make up, especially doing my eyes. But just one lesson with Stacy turned that all around. She guided me step by step through the entire process. She was patient and fun. Since she let you do the other half of your face the lesson really stuck with you. At the end of the lesson I felt confident enough to do it on my own, which for me is a lot to say. Now I can go in sephora and nordies and play with samples and have fun. She also used most of my things so I didn't have to buy too much afterwards. Definitely worth the investment. read more

Stacy is fantastic at brows and make up. She is fast on brows but a perfectionist, and when she's done you'll look great. She is primarily a make-up artist. I do alot of public speaking events, and she gave me a great make-up lesson that both 'refreshed' my look and included great tips and guidelines that were a real help. Whether it is as simple as your brows, or as important as your wedding or a big event, Stacy is the best. read more

After browsing around for make-up artists for my wedding, I was shocked at how much people were charging. So I thought, well that's a rip, why don't I just take a make-up lesson and do it myself! Sounded like such a good idea, but there were a few things I didn't think about... (lessons learned will come later). I booked a make-up lesson and brow shaping with Stacy after reading all the fabulous reviews on her. I strategically planned the lesson the same day as my engagement photos so I could be made up and ready for the photo shoot. Stacy did a great job on my brows by the way. Then the lesson commenced. The lesson went over doing all the basics such as applying primer, foundation, concealor, and then setting with lose power to create the "flawless face". All this can be found on the Laura Mercier website as well. Of course, Stacy did identify all the nuances of the actual technique of application which is much better than just reading a website about the steps. Thereafter, we did eye makeup, and then blush and bronzer. She also taught me how to use fake eyelashes, but that was an extra fee. All these things she carefully documented for me on a face chart that included color/product, brush, and technique used. It was quite a lot of things to remember. So what did I learn: - I had never used blush or bronzer before. I love it! It looks great. - I like the new eye liner brush I got and the technique to use it. - I had no idea I would have to spend $300+ dollars on all the make-up and brushes in addition to the ~$250 or so I paid to Stacy for the lesson. It would have been cheaper to just hire a make-up artist off the bat. - Even though the techniques are good to know, I feel like applying make-up can be done in various ways and still look great. - I still can't do my own fake eyelashes... its just too hard. - I wonder if I could have learned all this for free from a make-up lady at Laura Mercier if I just made a purchase. Of course I would have to had found the right sales lady on a weekday when there weren't any other customers. - Everyone told me not to do my own make-up for the wedding. It's just too stressful and that's the last thing you want to worry about. I totally agree now! So how did my make-up look? Well, I think I looked nice, but I didn't think I looked like me. My fiance thought my make-up looked better when I did it. He's of course biased because he loves me the way I am (isn't he just perfect?). I felt my eye make-up made my eyes look smaller than they are, possibly because the eye shadow technique Stacy used may not be the most flattering for asians. When I got the pictures back from my engagement session, I felt the make-up didn't make me look as much as a different person than I had thought when I looked in the mirror that day. However, I did get mostly poor reviews from my friends on my eye make-up in the engagement photos, ranging from makes you look cat-eyed to the color is too dark. Overall, I enjoyed meeting Stacy and the lesson. I definately learned some tips and tricks, but I'm not sure if they justify the price I paid. Additionally, I didn't book my wedding make-up with Stacy, as I wasn't 100% satisfied with the way I looked. Perhaps if I were to come in again for a wedding consultation, Stacy could have created a different look for me that would have been more to my taste, but its tough when each wedding consultation is ~$100 a pop. read more

I've never been much of a makeup person, but as I've aged, I've started to need it to look polished. I would go to nice makeup retailers and spend a lot of money, yet when I got home, I wasn't quite sure how to apply it properly, and the colors were often not-quite-right. Stacy is a real artist. She works with your features to make you look your best, and then teaches you how to replicate the results. When I left the appointment, I got so many compliments on my clothing that I realized that I was carrying myself with more confidence because of my new fresh and pretty face! I also think that I'll save money in the long term, because my makeup purchases will be more focused, with less waste. And, aside from the makeup, Stacy is a great person to spend an afternoon with and chat while you work. Yay! read more

You know you're onto something AH-MAY-ZING when you can't wait to get home just so you can share your knowledge/experience with others, and Stacy is IT when it comes to make-up and make-up lessons!! The two hours (more like 2 and a half hours because she takes the time to really listen, discuss, and write instructions so you can replicate the magic you've created at her home studio) will fly, because it's like sitting down with your best girlfriend and picking out colors that will make you look and feel prettier. If you're only doing one thing this year to indulge/reward yourself, make an appointment with Stacy -you will not regret it. read more

I received a makeup lesson and brow shaping from Stacy. It was a good lesson, although I didn't realize that we would be doing it at her house, which by the way is in the heart of the Tenderloin. So not the safest or greatest location. I'm surprised that Stacy doesn't come to your house, or at least offer that option. I definitely felt a bit uncomfortable at first. If you do decide to get a lesson with Stacy, make sure it is in the morning or daytime. Maybe I'm just paranoid. Anyways, I learned some good techniques and Stacy suggested a lot of great products (which I currently use now). I wasn't really happy with the way she showed me how to do my eye makeup...I'm not sure if it was her color choices or technique. Regardless I just wasn't happy with it and wanted to run home and wipe it off. All the other stuff was great though -- the brow shaping, the foundation, powder, etc. But then again I think that's the easier stuff. I'm still struggling with my eye makeup, and I'm going to hit up the makeup counters this weekend to try and see if I can get some good colors/technique. read more

Before my makeup lesson, I kept going back and forth as to whether or not I should do this...I don't usually spend money on makeup and was worried I wouldn't learn enough to make it worth it....Rest assured, it will be worth it!!! Stacy is incredibly talented and can translate that talent into great teaching so that you're absorbing all of the right things. I learned how to do a natural look, learned how to amp it up for my upcoming wedding, and learned how to transition a day look into a night one. Stacy is really fun to be around and remarkably knowledgeable about all makeup products and application techniques. Anytime I need to put on makeup, I now feel so much more equipped to make it all that I want it to be :) Thank you, Stacy!!! read more

Stacy did the makeup for me and three bridesmaids. First, I appreciated that she parked in a garage instead of using valet to help me keep my costs down; she ended up having to walk with all her materials a fair distance! Second, she's a perfectionist with her work and the four of us looked gorgeous that day; my bridemaids couldn't stop talking about it after the wedding! She highlighted our natural features and did not overdo it with the makeup; in particular, she knew how to work with Asian features. Finally, Stacy went above and beyond the call of duty to help me fix and tame my hair because my hair stylist went a bit crazy with the styling. For those out there planning the most important day of their lives, make sure you have Stacy there! read more

Stacy is awesome! I went to her for a makeup lesson. I wasn't skilled at this stuff before but she made me feel capable. She has such an easy, positive style and makes you feel at ease. We started with looking at my existing makeup. It was cathartic to get rid of all the stuff that was old or the wrong color. I told her what I was going for and she really heard me and delivered. She understands different coloring, ages, complexions, etc. I learned a ton from her. Having her do one side of your face and then doing the other myself is a great teaching technique. Her write-up is thorough and clear. I left there feeling pretty. I have used other make-up artists in the past for special events but Stacy is the only one I would refer. She's the real deal. read more