Makeup, Tanning & More!

At Lo & Co. the goal is to create a fun and fabulous community for brides or any woman who wants to step-up her beauty routine. Lo and her artists are in the trenches every weekend working hands-on with brides, so when we recommend a product or technique, it has been used on real brides in real weddings.

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Tips and Products

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MAC’s Lingering Brow Pencil Dupe

I am a big fan of MAC’s brow pencils because of their natural colors and the small retracting tip.  However, last week when I unexpectedly ran out of my MAC Lingering I only had time to run to my corner drugstore for a substitute.  I took a $3 gamble on a Jordana Cosmetics Fabubrow pencil in taupe [...]

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The Tools Makeup Artists Can’t Live Without

  [As posted on makeup.com The Tools Makeup Artists Can’t Live Without. by Laura Nadeau] I have a few of my own must-have makeup tools, but I’m always on the prowl for more to complete my kit. To help me in my search, I turned to professional makeup artists Nam Vo, Amanda Shackleton, and Lindsey Jones [...]

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Summer-ize your Foundation!

[As posted on makeup.com Go Stir Crazy With Your Foundation] There is no need to put aside your everyday foundation when the thermometer climbs. A medium- to full-coverage liquid foundation can be adjusted daily for complexion changes due to weather, sun exposure and physical activity. So bring out your inner makeup artist and use the back [...]

Bridal Must Reads!

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    Wedding Day Dos

    As a makeup artist I witness the “getting ready” process every weekend and here are my top do’s. The most common cause of stress that I witness on the wedding day is the bride answering emails, texts and phone calls.  Technology is great, but it isn’t necessary for everyone to have access to you on [...]

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    Bridal Trial Dos

      A bridal makeup trial is a must if you are hiring a pro makeup artist for your wedding day.  Don’t risk being stressed out and unhappy by foregoing this important step.  Try to plan meeting a friend for dinner after your trial so you can get her reaction. You should feel comfortable in your [...]

  • Engagement Photos

    I am a big fan of engagement photos and I often do the bride’s makeup for the shoot. Engagement photos are fantastic for many reasons. Helps you become more comfortable in front of the camera.  The more times you are photographed, the more at ease you will be.  The best photos are when people are [...]

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    Rainy Day Weddings

    I have witnessed over two hundred brides get ready on their wedding day
and one of the things that can break even the most stable bride, is
rain.  I am a makeup artist, but I also feel like a therapist/best
friend/wedding planner when I work with a bride on her wedding day.  I
love this part of my job [...]

  • The Down Lo on Makeup Artists!

    Finding I am continually asked how to find a MUA when you don't live in a metropolitan area or are just not having any luck with referrals from websites.  I recommend the following: Contact wedding photographers, reception venues, or hair stylists for referrals. Go to a makeup counter and ask specifically for an artist that [...]