With over 20 years of experience Karen from LaV Beauty is a top-notch makeup artist, and I am incredibly fortunate that she was part of my wedding day. Our connection was instant - we hit it off from our initial phone call. She is not only highly responsive but also values your input, ensuring that the look she creates is a perfect reflection of your vision. I don't typically wear a lot of makeup, and Karen completely understood my goal of feeling like myself on my wedding day while looking radiant.On the big day (September 9, 2023), Karen's magic extended to my mom, mother-in-law, maid of honor, and matron of honor. Every single one of us was thrilled with... read full review
March 2023
Although I never worked with Karen before, she was recommended and so I figured why not. I am so glad I got the opportunity to work with her! My makeup came out great and I received many compliments! If you want to get your makeup done professionally without looking fake; then LaV/Karen is it.Glad I have a trusted makeup artist, will definitely be working with her in the future :)Services: Special occasion makeup
July 2022
I had an unfortunate circumstance of hating my bridal make up trial that I had for my bridal shower. THANK GOD I found Karen!!! She was suggested in a Hudson Valley bridal Facebook group. She was super responsive and we set up a trial that week. Right away I felt comfortable with Karen and she understood my want for me to feel beautiful and look my best on my wedding day without looking like a different person completely, she enhanced my natural features. My make up was perfect and when I look at my wedding pictures I have no regrets with choosing her. She also did my mothers makeup, my matron of honor, and step daughter's - they all looked beautiful! She even gives... read full review
With over 20 years of experience Karen from LaV Beauty is a top-notch makeup artist, and I am incredibly fortunate that she was part of my wedding day. Our connection was instant - we hit it off from our initial phone call. She is not only highly responsive but also values your input, ensuring that the look she creates is a perfect reflection of your vision. I don't typically wear a lot of makeup, and Karen completely understood my goal of feeling like myself on my wedding day while looking radiant.On the big day (September 9, 2023), Karen's magic extended to my mom, mother-in-law, maid of honor, and matron of honor. Every single one of us was thrilled with... read full review
Although I never worked with Karen before, she was recommended and so I figured why not. I am so glad I got the opportunity to work with her! My makeup came out great and I received many compliments! If you want to get your makeup done professionally without looking fake; then LaV/Karen is it.Glad I have a trusted makeup artist, will definitely be working with her in the future :)Services: Special occasion makeup
I had an unfortunate circumstance of hating my bridal make up trial that I had for my bridal shower. THANK GOD I found Karen!!! She was suggested in a Hudson Valley bridal Facebook group. She was super responsive and we set up a trial that week. Right away I felt comfortable with Karen and she understood my want for me to feel beautiful and look my best on my wedding day without looking like a different person completely, she enhanced my natural features. My make up was perfect and when I look at my wedding pictures I have no regrets with choosing her. She also did my mothers makeup, my matron of honor, and step daughter's - they all looked beautiful! She even gives... read full review