Stacy is awesome! I went to her for a makeup lesson. I wasn't skilled at this stuff before but she made me feel capable. She has such an easy, positive style and makes you feel at ease. We started with looking at my existing makeup. It was cathartic to get rid of all the stuff that was old or the wrong color. I told her what I was going for and she really heard me and delivered. She understands different coloring, ages, complexions, etc. I learned a ton from her. Having her do one side of your face and then doing the other myself is a great teaching technique. Her write-up is thorough and clear. I left there feeling pretty. I have used other make-up artists in the past for special events but Stacy is the only one I would refer. She's the real deal. read more

ABSOLUTELY TRANSFORMATIVE!! I can't speak more highly of my experience with Stacy. I came in with zero makeup skills and left with an entire arsenal. Stacy's genius is that she uses makeup not to paint your face into something it isn't, but to let the best version of yourself shine through. Her step-by-step, hands-on process enabled me to really learn how to do this stuff myself -- I've already successfully replicated it at home. As an added bonus, she is fun, down-to-earth, and funny -- a real pleasure to spend time with. At first I balked at the high cost of her services ($325), but I can now say that it was well worth it. I consider the money to have been an investment in myself, one that will last me a very long time. I would recommend Stacy to anyone looking to spruce up their daily look; really turn it out for a special event; and/or finally stop wasting money on products recommended by random salespeople at every mall makeup counter. read more

This review is a little late b/c I saw Stacy before my wedding in September 2007! Better late then never. Stacy is awesome. I was getting married overseas so I sat down with her for makeup lesson so I could do it myself before my wedding. Stacy spent hours with me showing me proper techniques for doing my everyday makeup and working on a look for my wedding day. You will not meet a nicer person and the whole process is fun. Even if you don't have a special event, I suggest booking an appointment with Stacy just for the makeup tips to make you hotter everyday! read more

Yes, yes! Five stars for Stacy's makeup lesson. I haven't had a lot of great experiences with makeup - a couple lessons from someone at a makeup counter when I was a teenager and reading the instructions that came with eye makeup brushes from Sephora sum up the formal instruction I've had. I wanted to really up my game and get a polished look that I could play with comfortably. Stacy not only taught me the basics, she gave me tools to take my makeup from a workplace setting to a night out. She's extremely detailed and patient. As another reviewer made mention she will literally hold your hand until you get the application technique correct. And, she spent a lot of time with me - sent me home with a shopping list and detailed application notes - then followed up with me to see how things were going and to answer my questions via email. This is a woman who invests in her clients. The products she will use and have you purchase are top notch - they aren't inexpensive but who wants cheap looking makeup. If you want to wear it and wear it well go see Stacy. It's worth your time and money She is sweet, smart, savvy and a great teacher! read more

I went to Stacy for a makeup lesson, which is a makeover that is also a very thorough lesson. I thought after plenty of years of being vain and reading fashion mags I would already know how to do makeup. But in fact, I did not. Something was missing, and I wasn't sure if I could look better, but I thought "better find out." Stacy really knows her stuff, and treats you, your beautiful face and your strange preferences with great respect and care. She has a warmth and confidence that put you at ease. I wanted to look great, but not look like I was wearing much makeup. Not glam. She can do glam of course, but she catered to me anyway. I have had a few free makeovers at department stores and always walked away not liking the way I looked. Who was that highly made up stranger? Weird. Stacy didn't do that to me. I actually saw her several months ago, and to this day I still use things I learned from her, and appreciate them quite a bit. read more

Invest in a makeup lesson with Stacy. I was using the wrong foundation, wrong technique, wrong color blush... She will patiently sort through your makeup bag, tell you what to keep and what to trash, and help you create what ever look you want. After one lesson and some practice I was able to flawlessly recreate the look. I love doing my makeup now and people always tell me that I am "glowing" when I do the look Stacy taught me. read more

I wish there was some way to put more than 5 stars..... Stacy is simply fantastic! I am a makeup 'whore'. I seriously have tried every kind of makeup out there, but have never really gotten the kind of look I wanted to achieve. Even she was surprised by how much makeup I had- and she's a makeup artist! Nonetheless, she took the time to go thru my makeup with me and we talked about what worked, what didn't and what I was looking for help with. She is extremely attentive and definitely caters the lesson to your particular needs/desires. The lesson was a step-by-step process. Although there are a lot of steps and you are there for awhile, she makes you demonstrate everything she does back to her so she can correct you. This is the best way to learn because you retain so much more than when you go to the makeup counter at a store and they just put it on for you. If you can't put in on yourself properly, what's the point? (You also go home with a chart and notes that remind you of everything you learned) She covers absolutely everything- skin care, methods of application on EVERYTHING, colors that are good for your skin tone and variations for your 'look'. She makes a real effort to use what you already have, I loved that she doesn't work for a certain line (when you normally get pressured to buy their stuff). I simply cannot say enough good things about Stacy. She is just fantastic. Whether you want makeup for your wedding, a special event, or simply to update your look, she truly has something to offer every girl who wants to look her best. I will DEFINITELY go back to her- you can't go wrong!! read more

I found Stacy on yelp and with all the rave reviews I decided I could not go wrong. I booked a makeup lesson and brow shaping as I was getting married in Anguilla and it was time I learned how to correctly apply my makeup and make sure it would last and look fabulous for the big event. Stacy did a great job and teaching me the basics and creating a wedding day look that was natural and stood the test of time. I highly recommend going back for a refresher lesson a few weeks after your first meeting as you will have questions as there is so much new information. She supplies you with an amazing face chart and makeup/brush list and covers all the bases. My brows looked fantastic. I fondly refer to her as the "eyebrow whisperer". Thanks Stacy...the wedding pics turned out wonderful. read more

After getting my makeup done for my wedding, I decided that I wanted to take a lesson to learn better techniques. I had come across Stacy when I was looking at makeup artists for my wedding, and based on her great reviews, I decided to book a lesson. I couldn't have been happier with the lesson. Stacy does her lessons out of her apartment and she spends 2/12 hours walking you through the best way to apply makeup. She starts by going through your current makeup and pulling out everything that doesn't work for you (which was really helpful considering how much makeup you accumulate over the years). She then walks you through step by step how to best apply your makeup. She shows you some good products to use, colors that work best for you, and gives suggestions on the best brushes to use. She spends the last half hour making a face chart with step by step instructions (which was really helpful), and her makeup recommendations. Overall, I couldn't have been happier with the lesson. I walked away feeling that I had an updated and better makeup look. I now feel comfortable experimenting with different types of makeup and I have a new addiction to Sephora, Laura Mercier and Trish McEvoy! You do have to be prepared to make some investments in some new makeup, but everything that Stacy suggested worked much better than what I was using previously, and was really happy with all of my new purchases. To top it off, Stacy is a very sweet person. She was happy to answer my emails after the lesson with follow up questions and she offers a refresher lesson that I am definitely going to book. Overall, I would definitely recommend Stacy's lesson! read more

I found Stacy when searching for a makeup artist for a friend's wedding and decided to take the plunge and take a lesson myself after reading all of the great reviews. The lesson was great, and I definitely learned new techniques for day and evening. I would recommend Stacy to anyone looking for a proper lesson in makeup application. She really takes the time to make sure you understand what you've learned and makes good recommendations on products/colors to use. You leave the lesson looking great and feeling fabulous! read more

Stacy is an AMAZING make-up artist/teacher. Not only does she understand the subtleties of application, but she knows how to teach technique to students who aren't necessarily comfortable with a makeup brush. During the lesson, Stacy demonstrated application strategies and we practiced brush movement; she was both patient and empowering. Stacy also made appropriate product suggestions for a more natural, fresher look that I could use on a daily basis, while promoting healthy skin. Afterwards, I was provided with a product list and comprehensive application instructions so that I can continue doing this on my own. I highly recommend MAKE-UP by STACY, for those who want to learn how to bring out your inner beauty and make your best features "pop" through make-up and skin care. read more

AMAZING!! Stacy was the make up artist for one of my good friend's wedding yesterday and made everyone look gorgeous!! Stacy is extremely talented, warm, and friendly. She's a perfectionist so is very precise with her work. She made up a total of 8 people: the bride, 6 bridesmaids, and the mother of the bride. Nobody looked overdone, yet looked flawless! I highly recommend her to anyone who is looking for a pro in make up! Of course, price may be a question. I'd consider her mid range, but she's well worth every $ spent. Thank you again Stacy!! read more

Thank you, Stacy! I echo all of the rave reviews - absolutely fantastic! I realized that I needed to start wearing makeup to look more professional in the workplace so I booked a lesson with Stacy. But as someone who hardly wears any, I was very worried that I would walk out out of her place and want to run home and wash everything off (as I often have done after makeovers). It was completely the opposite. Stacy taught me how to do a simple routine for day that looked very natural and made my skin look so much better. She also showed me how to create a great "night" look. You definitely get your money's worth as she gives you an easy step-by-step instructional chart and lists all of the products to get. She also tries to use what you have so you don't have to buy unnecessary products or brushes. Plus, Stacy was really fun and patient and made the lesson truly enjoyable. read more

First, always get the brow shaping with the make-up lesson. The difference this made was incredible. Then I had my lesson. Stacy makes sure you can do everything. She does one side of your face, and you do the other. She uses various brands. She was patient with my taking photos and then used her own camera to take photos of far better quality so I would know how the eyebrows needed to be shaped and how great I look when the makeup is done correctly. She is super nice. read more

Stacy did the makeup for my wedding this past year, and I can't say how pleased I was! I had a trial with another artist and felt they made me look too made-up, whereas Stacy was really responsive to what I was looking for and was happy to do makeup that was more natural and not heavy. She accommodated our wedding last-minute and was wonderful on the day, making my family feel beautiful and taken care of too, which was extremely important to me. Thanks, Stacy! read more

Not only did Stacy do my makeup for my wedding in December, but also for my four bridesmaids, my mother, and my mother in law! It was a busy day for her and for us but she did an INCREDIBLE job! I actually don't usually wear makeup, and wanted to look as natural as possible (tough request with a night time, formal wedding), but she pulled it off and I was so impressed! Stacy was professional, friendly, easy going, and we all looked great! We had a lot of different complexions from tan to fair skin, with black to red hair, and she knew exactly what each person needed to look their best. When I need my makeup done professionally again, I will ONLY go to Stacy - thank you!! read more

Stacy is a rock star! She is kind and professional, uses great products, is a joy to work with and will help you look your best for any occasion. I needed a makeup artist for my wedding. The challenge: I'm 50, my two attendants are in their late forties - and my mom is almost 80. And of course, we all wanted to look beautiful. Stacy delivered and then some. My mom looked amazing, but not too "done up." She was thrilled and even my dad was pleased. ha ha. My friends looked extremely glamorous. And I was SO HAPPY with the incredible transformation she worked on my face. The photos are unbelievable. Stacy was extremely accommodating with everyone's requests for their individual looks. She came to the venue and worked around my hair stylist (who was also styling four people) so we were actually done with time to spare. And she was extremely thorough and organized when it came to scheduling the day-of services. In fact, she took the lead on that whole chore, so I had one less thing on my plate. The pre-wedding day trial was super fun too. As a bonus, Stacy recommended to me a local aesthetician who manage to work a few miracles on her own. Thanks to Stacy's recommendation, my face was in its best form possible for my wedding day. I can't recommend Stacy highly enough and am happy to say that of the millions of big and small decisions I had to make around my wedding, hiring her to do the makeup was definitely one of the best. read more

If you want to look your very best on your big day... you need to book Stacy! She did makeup for myself (bride), my mom, mother-in-law, 2 sisters, and aunt. I'm Japanese and I married a Pakistani guy. Muslim weddings require more dramatic eye makeup and I was scared I was going to look like I have two black holes on my face! I'm not used to wearing such heavy makeup so I was totally worried. She did a beautiful job giving my eyes the smokey look without looking like a tranny. And she'll also give you helpful makeup tips so that you can recreate that look on another day. I loved how she did my makeup and I looked flawless in the photos! I am SO GLAD I chose Stacy and everyone else loved their makeup as well. Stacy really knows how to bring out the best features in each client, regardless of their background. For your special day, you want to look like yourself, BUT BETTER... and Stacy is FOR SURE the woman to get you there! She's professional, organized, chill, sweet, beautiful, and most importantly VERY TALENTED at what she does! read more

I won't let anyone else touch my brows except for Stacy. She really has a great aesthetic and understands exactly how to shape your brows. Just when i think i can "do it myself", Stacy will trim,pluck and reshape my brows into an eyebrow masterpiece! (i'm not over exaggerating) read more

Stacy is fabulous! I had an appointment with her a few weeks ago and it has changed my outlook of make-up completely. She is patient, kind, sincere, understanding, etc. Haha, I wish I can describe my bf with some of those words. If you have any doubt of spending $250+ on a make-up lesson with Stacy, you need to subside that doubt; it is totally worth it! Now, applying make-up is fun, I can do it for hours. Fun for me, long wait for bf. Tough! read more

I needed to take a picture for my wedding invitation cover and I found Stacy through Yelp. My experience with Stacy doing my make up was very pleasant! She's such a fun person - we had this girl talk ..it was so much fun, she made me laugh with her stories and comments :D And Emily Payne - our photographer - loves her make up ^^ I never knew that my real eyelashes can be that long. She told me I don't really need fake eyelashes - and I was really amazed of the overall result ^^ Thank you Stacy! read more

Stacy did the makeup for my wedding, and she was FABULOUS. She worked closely with me to determine my own style and preferences and then suggested the perfect makeup accordingly. She was an absolute professional (on time, prepared), but most of all, was extremely calm on my wedding day, which was such a gift. I love Stacy! read more

I took a lesson with Stacy since I didn't have a make-up artist for my wedding ceremony. Not only is she a fun and interesting person, she really does a good job teaching you. I will most likely use her for my future reception. Just be prepared that after having a lesson with her, you'll have to run down to Saks and buy expensive make-up because apparently, all that drug store make-up doesn't stay on and the drugstore brushes are low quality. Anyways, she's right. Now I'm obsessed with Laura Mercier and MAC make-up. Vanity and beauty do not come at a fair price. read more

Now that I have had a chance to look at all the photos from my wedding I am again amazed at the longevity of my make-up by Stacy!! It was perfect even after hugging and kissing everyone, dancing, eating, sweating etc it's like magic!! read more

Absolutely wonderful! I don't think I can't add much to what has been said about Stacy. She's absolutely wonderful. My experience with makeup was very limited, so I thought that I was going to be overwhelmed by the experience. But that didn't happen. Stacy knows how to teach. She breaks down everything into easy steps to follow and her written instructions are a great complement to the class. I think that the time spent with Stacy was worth it. I highly recommend her. read more

I had a fantastic experience with Stacy. She did my make up for a boudoir photo shoot. She really got a sense of how dramatic I wanted the make up to look. We met at her apartment which is located in a great neighborhood only 3 blocks from Union Square. It was super easy to see her and then walk to the hotel were the photo shoot was held. The photographer loved the make up and was raving about well it was going to photograph. Thanks Stacy! read more

You guys. Look no further. Stacy is amazing. She did my makeup for my wedding 3 days ago, and through hours of dancing like an insane person I only had to touch-up my lipstick once. And I looked breathtaking. She made me look like an enhanced version of myself; I felt totally comfortable, and look stunning in all the pictures. Furthermore, Stacy is a great presence; funny, laid-back, and open. She listened to everything my bridesmaids and I wanted and did perfect makeup for each and every one of us. We all looked very different, our makeup suited each one of us perfectly. I love you Stacy! read more

Stacy made me look, and more importantly, feel beautiful with the makeup application. My husband said that the makeup application was transformative. In addition I could not believe what an immediate and remarkable difference it made in my appearance to have Stacy shape my eyebrows. My eyes looked bigger and it gave a lift to my face. Stacy also taught me how to fill in the holes in my eyebrows without it looking obvious. Finally, Stacy happily immediately anwered my questions two days after I left. And, she is so kind and thorough. I look forward to returning read more

Stacy is wonderful! Visiting her will be a life changing event -- really! I got a new job several months ago that involves public appearances. I needed a lot of help learning how to apply makeup that would look good on TV and other public events. Stacy taught me a lot and I look so much better than I ever did before. People cannot believe how much younger I look -- simply by changing my makeup. It is well worth the time and investment in spending time with Stacy. You will be very pleased with the results of your visit. You will never be the same!! read more

Just got married. Stacy did my make-up along with the make-up of 3 close family members. TL;DR: Stacy is my new favorite person. Kind of wish we could be friends after all of this but I guess I just have to move on. I was feeling super nervous on my wedding day (obv.) and her soothing voice and calming presence really helped get me through those pre-wedding antsy moments. Otherwise, it would have been incredibly hard for me to sit still in a chair for over an hour. Also, importantly, the make-up was on point. I kind of hate make-up. I rarely wear it, and definitely don't wear it well when I do, but I think she managed to make me look as natural as possible while highlighting features and making me look camera ready. Book her. Do it. Just do it. You will be a happy bride :) read more

I recently had a trial session for my wedding and Stacy was a pleasure to work with. I feel confident that I will love my makeup on my wedding day. I went in wanting a fresh, pretty look and that's exactly what Stacy provided. In addition to her excellent makeup skills, I really enjoy Stacy as a person and look forward to spending time with her and my bridesmaids on my wedding day! read more

Stacy did an excellent job of helping me understand the right combination of products and techniques. She's a terrific teacher, and provides confidence-building tips and tricks, along with well written instructions and charts. Highly recommended and worth every penny. read more

Stacy did my make-up before I got married at City Hall. She did an amazing job of giving me a look that was natural but also elegant. Even though I wasn't there for a makeup lesson, Stacy gave me some tips on both everyday makeup and also how to touch up my makeup that day for pictures. She also suggested a few brands that I immediately went out and bought. Stacy was very friendly, great to talk with, and put me totally at ease on such a crazy day. She also shaped my eyebrows and they came out looking amazing. She has a great eye. read more

I didn't know what to expect from Stacy as I had never had my makeup done professionally anywhere, let alone had a makeup lesson. I have watched quite a few youtube videos re makeup application and learned one or two things here and there, but what I appreciated so much from my appointment with Stacy was her expertise and her tailored suggestions. It's hard to find someone who will look at your face, skin, features, current makeup, etc. and give you input on what is good and what could use improvement. We all get so used to looking at our own faces that we sometimes don't have the slightest idea about what we can do to improve on it. That is something that is invaluable about working with Stacy. Not only was it easy to talk to her and ask questions that I may never have the courage to ask anyone else about makeup or my face, it was also easy to hear her suggestions which were clear and constructive. After my makeup had been applied, I remember thinking that the results were above and beyond anything I had expected. While the cost of the lesson is more than some of us are used to spending on ourselves and the products she recommends are a bit pricey, she knows what she is talking about and she knows that the products she is recommending are the best around. The cost is definitely worth it because this is an investment in your face.... you know, that thing you wear every single day of your life, the thing that everyone looks at when they talk to you, and that thing you see when you look into the mirror. So, if we can spend a few hundred dollars for a nice pair of boots that we'll wear here and there over the next few years (if we are lucky), we can do the same for our face. What I have gained from Stacy is invaluable. I have learned to apply my makeup in a way that looks beautiful. The colors and the application techniques I now use are the right ones for my face. I think it was definitely worth it. Thank you, Stacy! read more

Stacy is the best! I yelped for someone to pluck (not wax) my eyebrows and she came up and I thought, hmmm... why not have a makeup lesson too. She first did a beautiful job with my eyebrows -- the best they've ever looked (and extremely reasonably priced) and then she gave me a 2 hour make up lesson -- looking over all my own makeup and suggesting what I keep and get rid of and then doing a really thorough job of finding the best products for my skin type and coloring and teaching me how to use everything. Since she doesn't sell any of the makeup she uses there is no pressure to buy anything and you know you're getting the best products for you -- not just what the person behind the counter is selling. Plus spending a few hours with her is a ton of fun. I can't recommend her enough. read more

Best Investment of 2012!!! Stacy is amazing! She's personable, talented and quite expert in her trade! In the 3 hours I spent with Stacy, I not only changed my look and simplified my process, but I eliminated a lot of unnecessary colors/products and got detailed instruction on how to replicate what she had done. And, where she could reuse a product I already had in my "arsenal", she did!!! I can honestly say, it was money well spent! Wish I had run into Stacy years ago!!! read more

I just got married in January and used Stacy for my wedding day makeup. I highly recommend Stacy who made me not only feel very beautiful but also very comfortable in my make-up. She also did my mom's and mother-in-law's makeup which also looked fabulous! In addition, she is professional, positive, friendly and easy-going. She made me feel relaxed and valued my input which I did not have a lot of since she knew what would look good on me! Even though I do not normally pay for someone to do my makeup, I am SO glad that I chose Stacy to do my makeup for my special day. Even though it would cost more money, I also recommend doing a trial makeup so you know what your makeup on your special occasion will look like and to let her know what you absolutely want and do not want. read more

I have to thank Yelp, yet again, for pointing me in the right direction. I love make up and have always loved make up. My face kinda requires it. My application techniques weren't really working for me anymore, and that is why I decided to see Stacy. So first off, per Stacy's request, I brought my own make up. Stacy helped me get rid of the colors that looked outdated, did not match my complexion, weren't flattering etc. She was very straightforward and decisive in her assessments - I was happy she didn't waste our precious time sugar coating... She then used her own make up to fill in where I couldn't use my own (about 80% was hers which she made note of so I could buy it afterward at Saks.) I then learned that I had been applying my make up incorrectly for about a million years. I thought it would be hard to remember, but she wrote a detailed chart and it all came back to me (except the liquid eyeliner which I "like" to smear all over my eye.) Finally, Stacy picked two great lip colors for me. Do you know how long I have been looking for the right lip color? Forever, despite the fact I have consulted with about 50 different people at make up counters all the way from NY to SF over the past 15 years. If I ever get marred one day, I will be calling Stacy to do my make up. In the meantime, I will enjoy applying it myself... correctly this time. ;-) read more

Don't wait until your wedding. Everyone can benefit from a makeup lesson. Stacy is wonderful, patient, kind, fun, professional, nurturing, and very very good at what she does. If, like me, you learned makeup from magazines, trial and error, and girlfriends, then you'll never believe the difference it makes to learn from a professional. I went because I realized I'd never truly had a lesson and also because I knew my skin was changing as I got older and I didn't want to be one of "those" women who fails to check the mirror with objectivity now and then. Stacy will look through your current makeup and brushes, will help you understand which colors need to be discarded, will help supplement your supplies with suggestions, and will give you a thoroughly detailed diagram of how to apply your makeup and with which tools. Excellent suggestions by the way - I bought everything she had listed and I'm amazed at how right-on she is with the colors and how confident I feel with the brushes. The difference in my makeup is subtle but effective. It's a blast to see how many people that I see on a regular basis who now mention "you look pretty". It takes a little bit longer to get ready in the morning, but the results are so worth it, especially since my makeup now lasts throughout the day. Stacy rocks! Do not wait - go now! read more

I have to say, make-up has a powerful effect. If done right, it can get men checking you out from Stacy's place to the Bart station. I'm not kidding! Stacy's teaching technique is great, allowing you to practice right there exactly what she did to one side of your face. Having her pillage my make-up selection was helpful too. I know now what colors to avoid and what to look for. And even though you may think you've got it, you also gotta practice at home. Since diligently doing my own make-up as Stacy had taught me, I've gotten more compliments from strangers. Now I have one advice. Pay attention during the make-up lesson. Even though Stacy writes everything down for you at the end of the session, you gotta remember the experience of how she did it and how she guided you to do it yourself. Otherwise, get a friend to stand there with a camcorder, if Stacy will allow it;) Oh, and be prepared to make some smart investments in your make-up supply. It feels good to walk up to a make-up counter and know exactly what you're looking to buy. I have only written one other review since I was a yelp user two years ago and that review was really bad and warranted. Hope this one helps. read more