Wanting a Makeover - Need Referral for Makeup "Artist" (Correct Title?)

My sister went to Ulta to get her makeup done for a wedding, they did a great job and my sister ended up loving it so much she buys all of her makeup there now. Their website is http://www.ulta.com/control/main and there is a place to search for locations. Good Luck!!!

Hi M.,
I know a great gal up in Forest Lake at the Adevia Spa (also at Caryl & Co in North Branch). Her name is Patty Murray and she does exactly what you described. It's a bit out of the way but she's affordable and very normal. She also does permanent makeup. I had my eyeliner done last winter and LOVE it!

Hi M.! My name is M., I am a beauty constultant with M. Kay Cosmetics. I would love to work with you to come up with a great look for you. Otherwise, I am working with some other ladies at a Spa Night At Family Village in New Hope next Thurs. Oct 4th at 6:30 pm. You will get a bunch of great treatments that night too. Feel free to e-mail me if I can assist you at all.

A little bit about me, I have 2 girls (10 & 5). I am also a business partner at Family Village & I teach classes there as well.
M.
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Hey M., I just responded to your dentist question. But anyways...

I know it's not in the suburbs you mentioned, but I would highly recommend the Aveda School in Minneapolis. I had a consult there for a wedding about a year and a half ago and LOVED it. The student I had probably graduated by now - but the students actually are pretty knowledgeable. They are all usually pretty young so you don't have to worry about weird 70's makeup re-hashed for you. The nice thing too, is that if by some chance the student does something you don't like, you can walk away knowing you didn't spend a ton of money (which is why I love them).

I have a recommendation that's more than just makeup. Laura Ely is a woman with a business called "Discovery Your Beauty". She gives you a color palette for your clothing of your Best Colors for your skin, hair and hair color and she does your makeup as well. I did this 5 years ago and it was a wonderful thing that I use every day. All of my clothes are now in my color palette and I totally changed how I wear my makeup. It's more expensive than just getting your make up done, but it was definately worth it.

Here's her info. You can call or e-mail and talk to her about it and then decide if it's for you or not.

Laura Ely
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Good luck, P.

M.,

Before trying to pay someone to do a makeup consultation try a place at the mall! I went to the "Clinque" counter at Macy's or other big stores - one of Ridgedale's big stores would have it... and they will do a consultation for free! You really don't have to buy the product if you don't want. (I really like the eyeliner there though) There are other counters too but I like clinque myself - I don't wear a lot of makeup so I like the product there. Also, there is always having one of the mary kay parties too -I used to have a rep but not sure if she does it but I am sure they have a website - they are pretty good at matching skin tones too.

Hope this helps, good luck.

K.

This is late notice for you but we are having makeup event at JUUT in wayzata tomorrow (thursday) it is from 10-7 and I know we have some AM appointments still available. It is $25 and that is redeemable in product. Our fabulous makeup artists will be doing a consultation, cleanse and full makeup application. It will be a great time and you would get some excellent tips from licensed professionals. The number is 952. ###-###-####
Juut is an Aveda salon so the makup is made from natural plant pigments and minerals. hope to see you there!

I know a lady - she works at a salon in White Bear Lake but will come to your home. She is an Estitician and an experienced make-up artist. her e-mail is ____@____.com and she does what she calls an Image Party for you and some friends or you can do a one on one with her as well. Good luck. She is REALLY good. Her name is Jennifer and she has over 10+ years of experience.

Hi M. did you find what you were looking for? I am also in the NW subs and just started working for Avon. I am going to have an Open House Dec. 7th 2007 5-7 pm. If you would be intrested in droping by just RSVP at ###-###-#### before the 5th. I can then make shure there are plenty of samples for everyone.

Michelle

My daughter had her prom makeup done at Simonsons last May and both gals working there that morning were probably around your age. Everyone commented on her makeup because it was not overdone but definitely formal. It complimented the dress and hair perfectly. I was totally impressed. I wish I could remember the gals name but I was pretty nervous that morning :).

So, I would recommend them but the downside is... do you really want to get your product there? The product you use can make a huge difference. We bought the lip gloss she used so my daughter could re-apply and it was $25!

Back when I was working, I was very into Estee Lauder but since I'm home with kids now and shouldn't be spending that kind of money, I have really enjoyed Mary Kay. There foundation rivals the Estee Lauder brand and it is $21 cheaper! The other nice thing about Mary Kay is they provide ALOT of education on application. I thought I knew the best way to do my makeup, colors to choose etc. (I've always been a makeup girl) but my girlfriend had a show and I learned so much. I always thought is was for old ladies but I guess I am one now! I think they teach a very "polished" look.

Good luck!