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    Emily D.

    Where to begin! Working with Olivia was one of the best decisions I made for our wedding. She begins by getting to know you, your vision for the day, and how you want to feel. And if you're not a big/expert makeup person, these types of questions really help inform the look you want to have for a big event as well as calm your nerves. Every product that Olivia used during my trial immediately ended up in my Sephora cart -- she knew exactly how to achieve the effortless, still me-but elevated effect. She's incredibly talented, a calming presence with family members, and just an all around delight. I'd recommend working with her to anyone.

    Lauren D.

    I can't say enough to express how grateful I am to have worked with Olivia. She did my makeup for my engagement photos and my wedding day and truly went above and beyond for both! She listens to what you like and takes all the inspo photos you send her into account when she's creating your dream look. Olivia has an amazing way of making you feel comfortable right away and gives you the opportunity to truly be honest about what you like and don't like through every phase of the makeup application. She is AMAZING at what she does and made me feel my absolute best for my engagement photos and even more so on my wedding day. She is organized, attentive, and calm through all the craziness of a wedding morning. She not only made me feel gorgeous, but her and her colleague made my mom, grandma and 9 bridesmaids look amazing as well. I never had any doubts with Olivia and I knew she would handle my makeup and my loved ones makeup with care. She is so detail oriented and truly makes you look like the best version of yourself without you feeling like the "true" you is lost in makeup. Olivia is the best makeup artist I have ever worked with and I highly recommend her!

    Heidi H.

    Olivia was recommended to me by my wedding photographer, and I am so lucky I got to work with her! From the first intro call, I could tell how attentive to detail Olivia is and how much she wants to create the hair and makeup look that you are looking for. She even talked me through doing my own makeup for my engagement sessions! After our intro call, Olivia sent a list of detailed photos and information to help her create the perfect look. I did a preview session and she absolutely nailed it! It was also a great opportunity to meet her before my wedding day and we have a fun conversation the whole time. Then comes wedding day! Hours before getting married, I was definitely a little on a edge. Sitting with Olivia and having her do my makeup was almost meditative - she was so calm, helpful, and helped me relax. Not to mention, she again created the wedding hair & makeup look I wanted - which lasted the entire afternoon and evening! If you have an opportunity to work with Olivia, you won't regret it!

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    Monique R.

    Makeup isn't really my thing and I'll be the first to admit that. It was actually the number one thing that stressed me out about my wedding day. I've personally always felt overdone in a full face of makeup. Enter Olivia! Olivia completely eased my worries and listened to my vision of minimal makeup while still recommending things to accentuate my natural features. I honestly felt like the most beautiful version of myself the day of my wedding! My makeup lasted all day and my pictures turned out beautifully. My favorite thing Olivia does is her individual eyelash application. They are such a game changer! There's nothing worse than the feeling of having heavy strip false eyelashes. Olivia applies them individually so that they look natural and feel lightweight. By the end of the night I honestly forgot I even had them on! It's obvious that Olivia loves her job! She is so sweet and personable and her enthusiasm is unmatched. She truly wants you to look and feel like the most beautiful version of yourself!!

    Lindsey S.

    Olivia was the first vendor I hired for my wedding in October 2021, and I actually partially chose my wedding date based on her availability! I knew that her effortless, natural, gorgeous approach to makeup and her one-of-a-kind personality were exactly what I'd want on my wedding day. Hiring her was one of the best decisions I made for my wedding. I want to start with Olivia's personality. She is one of the kindest people I know, and has such an incredibly big and generous heart. She's easy going but so hard working (such a rare combo!), is a good listener, and is fun to talk to. (And I say that as the type of person who dreads going to get my hair cut/nails done/etc. because I feel nervous about having to make conversation with the stylist!) These values of kindness, good communication, and hard work are at the heart of Olivia's business and mean that she was a joy to work with from the moment I signed a contract with her through my wedding day. She was always willing to recommend another vendor (and helped me find my hair stylist!) or answer questions; she was easy to schedule and communicate with; she was clear and responsive about what she could or couldn't do; and she was just a pleasure to work with from start to finish. That meant that on my wedding day I could just relax and be myself around her, which was such a gift. Just as importantly, Olivia is an incredibly talented makeup artist. I don't wear a lot of makeup day to day, and had awful skin for decades, so I was nervous about having a bunch of heavy makeup on my picky skin and really just wanted to look and feel like myself. Olivia helped me zero in on the look I wanted and then we tried it out in two preview sessions; she was especially attentive to what type of foundation would work well without irritating my skin. At first, I thought booking two sessions was sort of unnecessary, but it actually ended up being crucial -- even though I loved what we'd done in the first session and thought I was set on that look, Olivia encouraged me to try different things for creativity's sake, and that led to us finding what ended up actually being my wedding look! I couldn't have been happier with how my makeup turned out on the day of the wedding; I just felt so gorgeous and comfortable all day. Best of all, her makeup job withstood my crazy, sweaty dancing during the reception :-) I still looked flawless at the end of the night! Olivia also worked her magic on my bridesmaids, mom, and mother-in-law too. In that group of six people, there was a very wide range of skin tones, ages, and situations -- my MOH was about 8 weeks postpartum; my mom is in her 70s; one of bridesmaids is a redhead and another is Black -- and she handled each one flawlessly. Everyone looked like the most beautiful version of themselves! If I had to plan my wedding all over again, I'd still hire Olivia in a heartbeat, and I recommend her to everyone, without reservation!

    Kathleen S.

    Olivia is a dream to work with. She really felt like my partner and friend on my wedding day. I was so thrilled with my entire make up look. I felt like the best, most beautiful version of myself. From the initial bridal make up trial, Olivia was detailed, thorough and patient. She was super communicative for every step of the process. I appreciated that she explained what step she was doing, how she does it, she asked so many questions on what I liked or thought about what she was doing, and she was open to trying anything I had in mind. But most importantly, I love that she gave me her honest opinion and guidance on things that would flatter my facial features. Her agreements and costs are fair, she's so flexible in working with your needs, and her second makeup artist was also amazing. She is so intentional and takes great care for all of her services. My bridesmaids, mother and mother in law were all so pleased with their makeup looks. Olivia, thank you for making me feel like a glowing, radiant bride on my wedding day!

    Jay L.

    Olivia was referred to me by a friend and I'm SO happy I was able to work with her on our wedding day! We met a few days prior for my trial (which is a must)! You can tell she genuinely cares about her clients and what their vision is. She was flexible, kind, calm and so detail oriented. On the wedding day, she was timely and made each person feel so beautiful! My mom and mother in law LOVED their look and felt so special! Olivia also nailed my look! I felt like a more glamorous version of myself and it photographed incredibly well. If you're looking for a MUA for any special event, I can't refer Olivia enough!! She's incredible and you won't regret it!

    Excellent job of executing a natural look.
    Ursula M.

    Olivia is such a pleasure and joy to be around, especially during what could potentially be a "stressful" time -- planning your dream wedding. Prior to hiring Olivia as my makeup artist for our wedding day, I was an esthetician client of hers. We connected the first time we met and developed a friendship over the year. Olivia shared about her makeup artist business and how much she loved being with brides on their special day. When my fiancé and I set our wedding date, I immediately reached out to Olivia to see if she'd be willing and available to do our makeup, and luckily for us, she was! Aside from Olivia's warm and gentle spirit, her work demeanor is professional, clear, and flexible to ensure her clients are beyond satisfied. Olivia offers a makeup preview session to explore a bride's vision of what to look like on the "big day". I highly recommend taking Olivia up on this offer. I found the process very comfortable, easy, and natural for Olivia because she listens to your needs, takes detailed notes, and frequently checks-in to see if her work is as you envision. Olivia's studio is cozy, elegant, and full of natural light, which is ideal in seeing your beautiful self shine. She's also a huge pet lover, like myself, and welcomed my Pomapoo to accompany me during the makeup preview. Shortly following the preview session, Olivia sent a detailed email outlining each makeup product and color applied to keep as a reference for the actual wedding day, and as reference for any modifications on the bride's end. On our wedding day, Olivia arrived early and made getting ready a breeze and fun with her sweet personality, thoughtful conversations, and calming vibes. She also went above and beyond by doing makeup for 9 ladies, stayed ahead of schedule, and gifted me a personalized makeup bag; she's beyond generous with her time, talent, and love! All of my bridesmaid's and mom enjoyed getting to know her, and felt like they'd known her forever, which was exactly the vibe I wanted that day. Olivia's attention to detail, patience, and creative eye truly makes her unique and one-of-a-kind, and I strongly suggest hiring her for any event. I am grateful Olivia and I met and have become friends over the years.

    My matron of honor's make up done by Olivia.
    Jessica T.

    I highly recommend Olivia for any special day you're planning on having. Working with her was a joy, especially when you're planning a wedding. I had a quick telephone call with Olivia after my email inquiry. She had questions for me and I felt like she really wanted to know what I wanted for my look. I scheduled a preview with her. I know many may feel like it's expensive, but if it's for your wedding, I absolutely say it's a must because you don't want to guess what you'll look like on your big day! Olivia took her time with me and it was fun bouncing ideas off of her and my matron of honor. I normally dont wear a large amount of make up, but I also wanted to feel glamorous for the wedding. Olivia took in every consideration and gave me exactly what I wanted. On the day of my wedding she showed up on time and did my make up and three other people's. A few ladies wanted false lashes and she was even able to work on them with such short notice. Everyone told me they loved their makeup and felt like themselves, which was great because I've been in weddings where you feel like you have cookie cutter makeup slapped on you. I wore my makeup for 12+ hours, smiled for endless photos, and received kisses on the cheeks throughout the day...AND DIDN'T NEED TO DO ANY TOUCH UPS. I was amazed at how well the look held up! Once again, I cannot say enough great things about Olivia and her makeup skills. If you're still hesitant, email/call her I promise it's a decision you will not regret. I paid using Venmo.

    Dolly V.

    If you are reading this because you are looking for a make-up artist, Olivia is your girl! I am so lucky to have found her for our wedding day. During the wedding planning process, I realized that it's not just the service that matters, but also the person behind the service. Not only is Olivia talented, she is also super responsive and professional and has the kindest soul--The very person you can trust to help you feel your best on your beautiful day free of stress! Our wedding turned into a last minute hiking elopement. And I actually reached out to her just 1 month before our big day, but her warm and caring personality has made me feel like I knew her even longer! I am so glad I did the bridal preview as well. Oliva did both my hair and makeup. I loved her process of helping me figure out my bridal look--soft and natural. She was so thorough and took the time to really listen to what I wanted. It was easy talking to Olivia--like talking to a long time friend, even though I only talked to her a handful of times over the phone before meeting her in person-- and describing to her what I wanted, even with my limited make-up vocabulary. The added bonus was that Olivia was more than a makeup artist to me throughout! With her patience, encouragement, knowing exactly the right moments to ask how I was feeling, she truly was an amazing confidant. So I can say, Olivia: during our getting ready session, you made me feel beautiful both inside & out on my big day! My heart was calm and content and my hair and makeup was on point! Just also wanted to mention that my make-up held up even through the sweat, drizzly weather, and taking our mask on and off (pandemic times for future brides reading this when this has been a thing of the past lol) during our hike. Thank you for all that you have done! The day was magical and I felt like magic! I will surely reach out in the future when I am in need of a HMUA in the area. Thank you, Olivia!

    Laura P.

    Olivia is ... professionalism, kindness, talent, grace, punctual and everything a bride - or anyone could ever dream of in a makeup artist. I consider myself SO lucky to have had her do my makeup at my wedding, as well as my bridal party and family. She has this indescribable calmness about her, she makes you feel at home - and so good in your own skin. She made my special day so easy, and I felt beautiful and cared for, because I was in her hands. Olivia deserves ALL the accolades. THANK YOU Olivia! For all that you do and have done for me. I appreciate you so very much

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    Melissa S.

    FIVE STARS!! Olivia and her team were amazing! From making me feel comfortable at not one but TWO make up trials, to finding the perfect lip shade to make sure I knew how to "touch up" as the night went on! She and her team were calm, easy going and so fun to have around when getting ready! She worked with all ages, from 11 to 90 years old, and 12 (yes 12!) of us felt comfortable with our "Pinterest worthy" natural make up with a touch of glam!! On your wedding day, you can be SO picky to try and get the perfect style so that you look like the most beautiful glowing version of yourself! Her prices were reasonable, she was timely, easy to talk to, and did an overall great job! I highly recommend her!!!!!!

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    Erika J.

    Olivia was responsive from the very beginning. She was also highly professional and personable from my preview down to the day of my wedding. I highly recommend her and can't wait to have her do my makeup & hair again for my larger wedding reception next year! Details of what I love about Olivia: - Reasonably priced considering how high the quality of work she puts out - Detail-oriented, she had a timeline for both my preview and the day of my wedding for me, my mom, and my sister-in-law. She had all of us out the door on time for my city hall wedding (Those weddings don't allow room for being late!) - Professional & personable, she arrived early/on-time and she was fun to chat with - Flexible & laid back, my mom was running late and she was totally accommodating with switching schedules around based on that I can't thank you enough for playing such a large part in my big day and for truly making my mom feel her best on that day as well. Really warmed my heart hearing how much attention you put into her makeup even when I wasn't around! And thanks again for making me feel like a beautiful version of myself with makeup on and not someone all caked up. My mom, sister-in-law and I received compliments all day/night long! Amazing!!!

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