Make-Up

nraboni Posted: Mar 10, 2009 10:53 AM

Make-Up

So I thought I would share this information with you ladies...

I really like Bobbi Brown make-up and thought I would call the counter in Roosevelt Field and ask if any of their technicians do in-home make-up for weddings on the side and guess what THEY ALL DO!! Not only that...but the woman I spoke with said that you can come to the store and get a trial done for FREE...yes for FREE! I asked her if it was customary to purchase a product since they are doing the trial for free and she said NO!

I asked her how much the day of would be and if they travel to the house and she told me that if I booked with her the day of would be $125 for me and $75 for each additional person.

If you are on a tight budget and don't have the money to waste on trials then this is a great idea for you! All you have to do it go to the store, get a trial and book with that person. If you don't like the trial with that person then go another time and have a trial done with another person...that simple!

mokie74m Posted: Mar 10, 2009 10:57 AM

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Thanks for the info. I love MAC makeup.

nraboni Posted: Mar 10, 2009 10:57 AM

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Posted by mokie74m

Thanks for the info. I love MAC makeup.

I have heard that with MAC, they will do a trial but you have to buy a product.

jeswedding Posted: Mar 10, 2009 07:00 PM

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So I did a trial with a girl from bobbi brown. it was FREE! but then she told me it was 300 for the bride and 100 for each of my girls... maybe i need to go to a different counter...

JenBill61210 Posted: Mar 10, 2009 07:02 PM

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Posted by jeswedding

So I did a trial with a girl from bobbi brown. it was FREE! but then she told me it was 300 for the bride and 100 for each of my girls... maybe i need to go to a different counter...

nraboni Posted: Mar 10, 2009 08:10 PM

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Posted by JenBill61210

Posted by jeswedding

So I did a trial with a girl from bobbi brown. it was FREE! but then she told me it was 300 for the bride and 100 for each of my girls... maybe i need to go to a different counter...

whoa....that is a lot of money! I would call and ask the person who picks up the phone or when you are in the mall swing by and just ask whoever is at the counter this way you can get a better idea of who charges what.

futureMrsJSL Posted: Mar 10, 2009 08:11 PM

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I just called the location at Bloomingdales on 59th Street and I was told 75 for the trial b/c you will need to purchase for touch ups, 300 for the day (but each artist has their own prices), and 150 for BP. He did mention that he stays with you up to the reception and retouches you right after the ceremony. But I think each one charges differently and offers different options with their prices.

jeswedding Posted: Mar 10, 2009 08:31 PM

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I thought 300 was a lot also! oh and i have to gaurantee ar least 3 girls too. my plan was to do the girls hair, but not their makeup.. which is what ive been told is usual...

now i feel like i have to do both...and i have 5 other girlsin my party....

nraboni Posted: Mar 11, 2009 09:54 AM

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Posted by jeswedding

I thought 300 was a lot also! oh and i have to gaurantee ar least 3 girls too. my plan was to do the girls hair, but not their makeup.. which is what ive been told is usual...

now i feel like i have to do both...and i have 5 other girlsin my party....

Which Bobbi Brown Make-up counter did you go to? Did you tip the person that did your trial for free?

kirstenjk Posted: Mar 11, 2009 10:46 AM

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I did the same thing with Clinique - went to the counter at Macy's in Manhasset. My makeup was perfect and I got a free trial (I tipped the makeup artist for her time).

Jna2010 Posted: Mar 11, 2009 10:53 AM

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thats awesome to know!!! i wanted to oay for my bm's makeup and hair and this is def a more affordable way to do it!

jeswedding Posted: Mar 11, 2009 04:27 PM

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i tipped her... i went to the one in bergdorfs in the city... i live in brooklyn, but am getting married in long island.

nraboni Posted: Mar 11, 2009 04:35 PM

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Posted by jeswedding

i tipped her... i went to the one in bergdorfs in the city... i live in brooklyn, but am getting married in long island.

How much did you tip her?

jeswedding Posted: Mar 11, 2009 04:41 PM

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$20.00 - was that not enough? she also had given me the price before i did any tipping...

nraboni Posted: Mar 11, 2009 04:45 PM

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Posted by jeswedding

$20.00 - was that not enough? she also had given me the price before i did any tipping...

I think that's enough. That is exactly what I was thinking would be a good tip for a free trial.

Give a call to the Bloomingdales counter at Roosevelt Field Mall and ask what those girls charge for day of. I feel like because you were in the City they charge more than what they would charge on the Island.

sophisticat13 Posted: Mar 11, 2009 05:20 PM

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Posted by mokie74m

Thanks for the info. I love MAC makeup.

Me too...I think MAC is a separate company from Bobbi Brown though I went to MAC for a trial but she wanted so much money ($175 for me, $125 for each BM ) to come to me.

sophisticat13 Posted: Mar 11, 2009 05:26 PM

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Posted by nraboni

Posted by mokie74m

Thanks for the info. I love MAC makeup.

I have heard that with MAC, they will do a trial but you have to buy a product.

That's true. I love MAC products though so you can just wait and buy what you need for yourself lol. They add up pretty quickly...I just posted about my trial with MAC on top of this one if anyone's interested It was at WW Mall w/a gal named M?I?A (can't spell her name out on here bec of the other makeup artist w/the same name...).

lilchippy Posted: Mar 12, 2009 02:27 PM

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Hello,

I just booked a girl that uses only MAC makeup. I had used her before, for 2 other weddings and she is amazing!!!!

her prices are so reasonable and her work is AMAZING!!!!!!!.

Her name is Janet. Her number is 631 513 7159

AND she comes to you!!!!!

I love her and she is truely gifted, every time she does my make up I get complements and I feel like a princess!!!!!!