meet the team
darian marie
With fifteen years in the makeup industry thus far, creating inspired looks for clients comes naturally and is extremely rewarding. I began my career after attending the Long Island Beauty School and have since worked with many high-end brands and artists that have helped me grow into the professional I am today.
MARIELA, mua
Mariela, a Florida native who now lives on Long Island, has been in the beauty and makeup industry since 2008. She gained a lot of her artistry skills during her time working with the brand MAC cosmetics. She is now a freelance Makeup Artist specializing in bridal, fashion, fitness, and special events. Celebrity clients include, Paige Hathaway (fitness cover model, and social media star), Jen Selter (internet celebrity, and fitness model), Danielle Moinet (WWE wrestler “Summer Rae” on the reality show Total Divas), Lauren Drain (Fitness Model and author), Busta Rhymes (American rapper, record producer, and actor) and fashion design Alan King for AKINGS NYC 2020 spring collection.
ELENA
Makeup Artist & Certified Spray Tan Artist
Elena has over a decade of experience in the beauty industry. She is very passionate about what she does and it shows in her work. Elena recognized her talent for makeup artistry at age 15 when her sisters' and friends' faces were her canvas. She is an award winning, certified airbrush makeup artist with expertise in bridal and beauty makeup. She is also a certified celebrity spray tan artist using organic solutions to ensure the best bronze color for your tan. She is based out of Long Island and services the entire tri-state area as well as destinations weddings or events. Whether it's your wedding, photo shoot, make over or just a very special occasion, her goal is to make you look and feel beautiful.
ERICA, mua
Erica always had a passion for makeup. In 2016, she graduated from the Makeup Designory in NYC. She specializes in bridal makeup and loves making every client feel their most beautiful self. You can book Erica for all you special needs.
SHURTI, mua
Shruti has been doing makeup for over 10 years. Her passion for makeup started when she was a little girl. She was mesmerized by her mom's makeup and always knew this was what she wanted to do as a career. Shruti has worked with many brands over the years and specializes in Bridal Makeup . She has worked for fashion week, music videos and many other projects. Shruti is very versatile and can achieve any desired look. Her ultimate goal is to make people feel their best by enhancing their natural beauty.
SHAY, mua
Shay is a freelance Makeup Artist with over 8 years of experience in the industry. She began her career working for MAC Cosmetics and now as a freelance Makeup Artist, she works year round creating countless bridal looks for wedding parties all over Long Island. Shay enjoys the opportunity to work on Corporate headshots, rebranding, commercials, editorials and special events. She continues to further her learning every year by updating her product knowledge and perfecting her craft with the latest makeup and airbrush trends. Shay loves the opportunity to learn and be creative in a team environment. She enjoys glamming up wedding parties and teaching makeup lessons to clients of all ages.
SAMANTHA
Makeup Artist & Hair Stylist
Samantha began her career with the Warren Tricomi Salon at the Plaza Hotel in NYC. She has worked with Penny Marshall, Sofia Vergara and Emmy Rossum. She has also been an integral behind-the-scenes artist at the red carpet events for the People Hot 100 Gala, HBO Film Festivals, New York Fashion Week, Boston Fashion Week, and the Tony Awards. At the moment, she is focusing primarily on hair color and freelance Bridal.
Working with hair and makeup seemed a predestined venture for Samantha. Now an industry veteran, Samantha has been heralded by her coworkers and clients as creative, focused, professional and innovative. She also maintains an unwavering commitment to her clients!
MARISSA, mua
Marissa hails from Long Island and is an accomplished Makeup Artist with over 10 years experience in the field of Makeup Artistry. Her love of makeup began at a young age. She continued on her path to perfecting her skills by attending and graduating from Makeup Designory in NYC. Currently, Marissa is doing freelance work for private clients as well as for MAC Cosmetics.
MARIELLE, mua
Marielle is a 27 year old Makeup Artist living in NYC. She has been doing makeup professionally for 5 years but has been involved with makeup her whole life as a theatre performer. She got her start working as a makeup artist at a boudoir photography studio and her specialty is dramatic looks but can do soft, simple looks just as well. She is excited to help you look as beautiful as you deserve on your special day.
CLAUDIA, mua
Claudia is a Queens native with 19 years of experience in the makeup industry.
She gained her artistry skills while attending LIBS, started with Chanel beauty and then transitioned to Smashbox cosmetics for 13 years. Claudia was presented with the Artistry recognition award in 2012 which gave her the opportunity to work on set at a photo shoot at Smashbox studios in L.A.
While working in retail, she realized her true passion was in the bridal industry as she built a personal and loyal clientele on the side.
During this time Claudia was interviewed for Teen Vogue, worked with Italian pop singer/song writer Emma Marrone, and TV personality Lilliana Vasquez.
Claudia’s ultimate commitment and goal to her clients is to make them look and feel their absolute best by creating and customizing looks based on listening to their needs and desires.
Claudia specializes in bridal, proms, commercials, music videos and special occasion makeup.
