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Established:	2008
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It all began in 2001… when Kat got her first job as a workroom assistant at Orlando Theatrical Supply and a first-hand look at theater and television. Although the costuming was intriguing, it was the makeup that really sparked her interest. It was there that she met one of L.A.’s top makeup artists who had recently relocated to Central Florida and was recruiting artists for her newly formed company. Kat’s creativity and skill earned her an internship and then a permanent spot with the team.

Over the years Kat has worked with some of Central Florida’s best makeup artists and honed her skills in makeup artistry for television, production work with Disney, and events such as weddings, proms, and Quinceañeras. She also gained the unique skill of airbrush artistry. Now that Kat has started her own business, she continues developing her skills and expanding her clientele. She has also taken a more active role at Carolyn Allen’s, her family’s bridal and formalwear boutique, including organizing and styling their semi-annual fashion show and photo shoots for their advertising.

Kat views makeup artistry as more than simply applying cosmetics. For her, it’s all about creating and styling an entire look that will make her subject look better than ever. She puts a great deal of thought into melding her clients’ ideas and requests with her own so they are not only happy, they look better than they ever dreamed. From natural looks to retro movie star glamour, weddings to production work, Kat’s talent and eye for bringing out her subject’s beauty and style is second to none!

EMAIL - kat@kattheartiste.com

An important Note from Kat the Artiste & Co.

It has recently come to our attention that a competitor has registered a web
address that is very similar to ours in an attempt divert our site’s traffic
to their site.  If the web site you go to changes to anything other than
www.kattheartiste.com, then you have been diverted to an impostor site.
While it is somewhat flattering that a competitor feels the need to go to
such lengths, we hold our work and business practices to a high standard and
feel that it is important that you are aware of this deceptive business
practice. 

-Kat the Artiste & Co.

 

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Do you travel to the client on the day of the wedding? If yes, is there a fee? I prefer to travel to my clients location on the day of the wedding. There is no travel fee for Disney resorts, Highway 27/192 villas, Champions Gate and Gaylord Palms, Hotels on International Drive, and Winter Garden/Ocoee area. If you are getting ready outside any of these areas please let me know the address and I will calculate your travel fee.

Do you charge for trials? Trial runs are the same price as wedding day services. I am available to come out to your location or you can come to Carolyn Allen's Bridals. Please email/call for availability to reserve your appointment.

How many customers can you serve at one time, if a bride were to book her entire bridal party? I can accomodate as many services as needed. I need to know the approximate number in advance. If you have more than 15 services on the day off I will bring another makeup artist to assist with the bridal party.

How far in advance should wedding clients make reservations? From one year to the week of the wedding, if I am available I will accomodate you. If I am not available I will refer you to another reliable and exceptional makeup artist.

What is your cancellation policy? Cancellations must be made no later than 2 weeks in advance. Deposits are non refundable.

Additional Questions and Answers

Are you available for half/full day services? I am available to stay with my brides from the morning of their wedding to photos before and after the ceremony and before the reception. This cost is $100-$300 depending on time, location and what services are needed.

I also provide bride dressing services and assistance throughout pictures from getting ready to the reception if needed! I have 5 years bridal experience working with Carolyn Allen’s as their Sales Manager and a gown designer as well as 3 years experience with fabric and garment construction. If you plan on changing I will assist with care of the 2nd gown and helping the bride stay fresh for photos. 
 
Please contact in advance for specific price quote and availability.

Do you work with all skin tones? Absolutely!

If my wedding party is large (over 10 people) do you have an assistant to help you?  Yes

How much do you charge for flower girls? $20-$30 This rate depends on how much make up is need for the look desired.

Would you travel outside of Florida? Yes, however a higher travel fee will apply.

Glam Lashes!

How to Apply False Lashes!

It is said that the 'eyes of a person serve as a window to his/her soul'. While this statement might or might not be regarded as true by all people, it is surely a fact that whenever we look at a person, it is his/her eyes that get our attention at the very first instance. Probably, this is the reason why females use so many makeup items to accentuate their eyes - eyeliner, mascara, eye-shadow, highlighters, and so on. One of the most popular eye accessories comprises of false lashes, which enhance the overall appearance of the face as well.

Putting On False Eyelashes

Supplies Needed

Mirror

Fake Eyelashes

Scissors

Tweezers

Eyelash Glue

Eyelash Curler

Eyeliner

Mascara


Directions

First of all, check out whether the fake lashes are the same size as your eyes or broader. In the latter case, use a scissor to trim them from one side. Always cut lash by lash, so that you do not end up trimming more than what is required.

Take some of the eyelash glue and spread it on a flat surface. Hold the eyelashes with the help of tweezers and run their edge along the glue.

Now, gently blow on the eyelashes, from edge to edge, so that the glue gets set, somewhat.

Still holding them with tweezers, place the lashes as close to the baseline of your own eyelashes, as you can.

Applying slight pressure press the fake eyelashes, from end to end, and then hold them in place for 30 seconds.

After the glue on your lashes becomes dry, apply dark-colored eyeliner (say black) to cover the line of the fake lashes.

Making use of eyelash curler, give a more natural look to your eyelashes and follow it with mascara application.


Tips

Even if you are planning to apply individual lashes, the directions mentioned above will work well. Just remember to start applying them from the outer eye corner and move inwards.

You should remove the fake lashes with the help of the special powder given along with them. Otherwise, you can make use of a wet cloth, dipped in warm water, or petroleum jelly for the purpose.

If you want to retain the shape of your fake eyelashes for a long time, make sure to keep them in the original packaging, after every use.