Change Of Season Skin

Before you have a professional makeup session, It’s important for you to cleanse your skin and use a moisturizer. This will make your foundation go on nicely and not cake in to the skin.Treat yourself to good skin care. I’m asked all the time what should I be using on my face. When picking a

Bridal Show

  It was a Beautiful day to meet newly engaged couples at The Southbury Bridal Show, Sunday 6th 2016. Stay calm and ask the expert makeup artist Candee Caldwell all your beauty questions. Your first tip for the Bridal Season is: drink plenty of water

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.

Why do I need to hire a makeup artist for wedding day makeup?

I’m asked this question all the time. Question: Do I need a professional makeup artist? Answer: Yes WHY? 1. We unsure that your makeup lasts. 2. We know how to get you camera ready. 3. It minimizing your stress 4. You’ll be looking your absolute BEST!   What sets Candee apart? She can make a

Behind the scenes wedding makeup

What a pleasure to with Katie and Eric on their wedding day. Katie wanted to achieve a soft romantic look going for Grace Kelly. I wish them tons of love and many years together.   Video was shoot by Jason & Maggie Henriques Photography LLC

Head shots – The importance of hair and makeup.

I work with photographer Kristen Jensen and in our experience we found that people don’t understand the importance of hair and makeup for their headshot pictures. As a professional makeup artist I know how to mini retouch up process and enhance flawless and professional look.  

How soon should I book my wedding day makeup artist.

At least 6 months in advance. It’s important for me to get to know my brides and what they want. Sometimes I do 2 trials the 1st one I get to know them and 2nd is too finalize the look we created together. Popular days tend to go fast too.

Makeup by Candee Caldwell Featured in Wedding Reports!

I wanted to share with you the my work was featured in an article on weddingreports.com!  What an amazing day this was for this beautiful bride!  We did a classic look for a vintage spring wedding in northwest CT!  How Exciting! For the full article click here. Photography was done by Corey Lynn Tucker Photography.

Beauty Forecast 1-2-15

Beauty Forecast : Today Friday January 2 nd 2015 . Exfoliate your face, start the new year by getting rid of the old skin. Hydrate afterwards. Celebrate this new year with new radiant skin <3     www.candeecaldwell.com