A brush working powder along a client's cheekbone during a soft glam application

Special Occasions

Formals, debutantes, events and celebrations

How I work with you

Four steps, from the first message to walking out the door. None of them need you to have decided what you want yet.

  1. 01
    A formal look photographed before the night out

    Tell me what you're booking

    Send through your date, where you need me, and how many people are having makeup. If you have already saved a few references, send those too.

  2. 02
    An event look photographed in a gown at dusk

    We work out the details

    I will confirm availability, travel and timing, then we can talk through what you have in mind. You do not need to know what you want before you book.

  3. 03
    Makeup being applied to a client before an event

    In the chair

    We talk before I open anything, then build the look in stages so you can watch it happen rather than meet it at the end. If something is not right, we change it there.

  4. 04
    A finished special-occasion look with a soft updo

    Out the door

    Long-wearing, and checked in daylight before you leave rather than only in the mirror. Take the lip with you and the rest will hold for the night.

Two debutantes in white ball gowns photographed outdoors before their ball
Special Occasion

Formals & Debs

Makeup for formals and debutante events, from something soft and simple to a more defined look. We will work from what you normally wear, what you are wearing on the night and the kind of makeup you actually like.

What's Included
Time to talk through the look before we start
Makeup application for the event
Lash application where suitable
Hair styling available as an add-on or package inclusion
Group bookings available
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Ann-Marie smiling as she works on a client in her studio, a lit mirror behind her
Special Occasion

Events & Celebrations

Makeup for birthdays, engagements, dinners and other special occasions. Bring a reference if you have one, or we can work out the direction together when you arrive.

What's Included
Time to talk through the look before we start
Makeup application for the event
Lash application where suitable
Individual and group bookings available
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What it costs

Per person — the number you see is the number you pay. Bridal packages are priced separately on the bridal page.

Special occasion makeup One person at your location — lashes and travel within 30km included $190
Each additional person Same location, per person — formals, debs, events and celebrations $170
Travel beyond 30km Per additional kilometre, on the return journey $0.50 per km

Good to know

How far in advance should I book?

If you have a wedding date and know you would like me there, it is worth enquiring early. Popular spring and summer dates can fill well ahead. Formals and other events can often be booked closer to the date, depending on availability.

Do you offer bridal trials?

Yes. One 90 to 120 minute trial is included with every bridal booking. You can book it at whatever point before the wedding makes sense for your planning. The trial is optional, and you can also book an additional trial for an extra fee if you want more time to test another direction.

Do you travel to my location?

Yes. I travel across Melbourne and regional Victoria for bridal and group bookings. Travel charges depend on the location and are confirmed before you book.

Can you arrange hair styling too?

For formals and debs, hair styling can be added to your booking with me. For other services I can recommend hairstylists I trust and, depending on what you need, help arrange one — though a stylist's dates, availability and pricing are their own, so the earlier that conversation starts the better.

What products do you use?

I use professional products from a mix of brands and choose them according to the skin, the finish we are creating and how the makeup needs to wear. Products, tools and brushes are cleaned and sanitised as required between clients.

How long does an appointment take?

Timing depends on the service and the number of people booked. Bridal trials run for around 90 to 120 minutes. For wedding mornings, I work out the schedule around the number of makeup applications and the time everyone needs to be ready.

What's required to secure my booking?

A signed agreement and deposit are required to secure a wedding date. The remaining balance and payment timing are confirmed as part of the booking process.

Ready to Book?

Send through your date, location and what you are booking. If you are not sure which service fits, include a few details and I will help you work it out.

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