I can't say enough about Tara and her professionalism and talent. I live in San Francisco and was coming to Southern Illinois (where I grew up) for an event. I was looking for someone to come to my parents' house and do both my and my mom's make-up. She responded immediately, we discussed the timing and the added travel fee (which was more than reasonable and I was happy to pay to save me a trip). She arrived on time (she thought she was going to be a few minutes late and called a half hour before). She was so friendly, engaging and fun. She talked to both me and my mom to understand what we were wearing, what we wanted to emphasize, the colors we'd prefer and offered suggestions. My mom wanted a more natural look and Tara made her look absolutely beautiful! I wanted a smoky eye, contouring and false lashes which is more than I normally do. It was stunning. I didn't look too "made-up," the foundation (which is normally my biggest concern because it can look cakey) was flawless and natural. I loved the entire experience and threatened to fly her to San Francisco when I needed her. I would recommend Tara to anyone that wants to feel pampered, have impeccable make-up, and wants to feel immediately at ease. She's got a great sense of humor, too, and we had a lot of fun! read more