Waterproof Makeup

Important information when hiring a makeup artist ask questions. July and August in the North east  have been brutally hot . As a makeup artist I must insurance the client that their makeup will last the day. I use waterproof base and foundation. I recently got a massage from a photographer who shot a wedding

Beautiful Summer Wedding Makeup.

June 24th 2016 a perfect summer day! I had the opportunity to do makeup for bride Alexa. Her wedding was on Candlewood Lake in Brookfield CT. I wanted to keep her looking fresh but elegant. I used water proof foundation along with water proof eye color. Popping her eyes  with demi eyelashes. A pop of

Mother Of The Brides View Of Makeup Artist Candee Caldwell

Arriving ready to roll at 8:30am, Candee took her makeup chair out of her car and saddled up the rest of her makeup gear to begin our bridal makeup morning with the bride, 6 bridesmaids, mother of the bride and her sister. It was at Candee’s behest that we have the hair and makeup done

Looking fabulous over 60 + !

Looking fabulous over 60+ ! MAKEUP in past, forget about it ! Use a great foundation, it should be your main source of coverage. Don’t leave home with out a face and eyes primer. Go easy on concealer,as too much around the eyes can “get stuck in your laugh lines and draw attention.” Cautions on

A brides journey to weigh loss success

My weight loss journey started 4 years ago when I was at my all time heaviest. I was well over 300 pounds and knew something had to be done and fast. Do to my weight I had high blood pressure, pain in my joints and muscles, and always felt tired. I was too the point

Makeup For A Country Wedding

On May 9th I had the pleasure of working with photographer Heather Renee` on a beautiful country wedding. At The Country Loft Bed & Breakfast Woodbury CT. I used a soft waterproof foundation and eye shadows with a hit tech lip gloss to tie in the flowers from her bouquet. Whisconier flower shop did her

Second Time Around – Makeup Tips for the Mature Bride.

  Whether you’re getting remarried or married for the time being a mature bride means you’re wedding planning experience is going to be  a little different then the slightly younger bride. Tip 1. First of all when it comes to makeup you want to stay away from heavy foundations and air brushing. Heavy foundation will

What to Bring when you have a makeup trial with Candee

All of your accessories. Veils and other headpieces should be a given—your hair wouldn’t look the same without them! But don’t forget about jewelry. Bring any earrings and necklaces you plan to wear. Cami close to the color of your dress.