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Sonia Roselli Makeup Studio

4.6 (178 reviews)
Open 6:00 am - 6:00 pm

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Wedding make up by Sonia
Libby S.

I've told Sonia that she has the ability to help every woman -- even the most insecure -- find her inner diva. Whether it's on her wedding day or for another special occasion, Sonia can read a woman and use makeup to enhance her appearance and make her glow. She certainly did this for me and my mom on my wedding day. It's not just her skill with makeup but also her ability to set people at ease and make them laugh that helps her make everyone look their absolute best! Her dedication to her work and her clients is remarkable.

Make up by Sonia Roselli for my sisters wedding.
Magda M.

Sonia did my makeup for my sisters wedding (Marta M. here). At first I was incredibly apprehensive about getting my make up done as I'm incredibly picky about how I look and whenever I've had it done it never looked nice... I even brought a box of my own make up... in case I needed to "fix" it. Sonia asked me what kind of look I was going for... I wanted a darker look, smoky eyes but with browns.. I wanted my eyes to be the focus. I can't even describe the feeling when I looked in the mirror. I believe I screamed. Not only did Sonia did exactly what I wanted BUT it looked sooo amazing. I got countless compliments on the make-up (and Hair - by Livia Caporale) and even more when the pictures went up on Facebook. (I posted one one here... which I snapped with my blackberry as soon as I saw myself in the mirror!) I felt so incredibly beautiful... AND confident all night. I also danced for entire 3 hours straight... no breaks... was hot and sweaty... BUT you can't even tell in the pictures. The make-up looks like when it was first put on. There is no doubt that Sonia is a make-up genius. But.. that's not everything... Sonia is SUPER nice. One of those people you instantly get along with like you've been friends with forever.

My sister's beautiful hair at the trial I sent her to for me. So pretty!
Courtney M.

Living in California, I was a little bit worried when it came time to choose hair and make-up. I am also in grad school out here so it was really difficult to make it back to Chicago before I needed to make a decision. I had my sister go to the first make-up and hair trial with Sonia and Korena. I was so happy with the results that I hired her within the next few days. My sister kept raving about how awesome Sonia was and how much she enjoyed talking with her. They became instant best buds! I was super excited about my choice to hire her. While I felt really good about the choice I made, I still wanted to get a trial of my own to make sure I was happy with how things would go. Thanks to Bridgit for putting up with my schedule as I was trying to fit this in! They were so awesome to work with to coordinate everything! My sister was right. Sonia was wonderful in so many ways and I loved how effortlessly beautiful my make-up was and how I felt with it. Korena was also phenomenal and worked wonders with extensions in my already long hair. She was so quick and the final product was GORGEOUS. I felt amazingly beautiful as any bride should on their big day...the excitement for the big day continued. When the big day finally came, they were there right on time and ready to make us all feel amazing. Bridgit had communicated well with me beforehand to put me at ease and helped me to stay organized. While the morning kind of ran away from us, we stayed pretty much on time. We ended up having Sonia, Korena, and Sara. Besides having to retouch a few curls towards the end, Sara was also a great addition to the team. We had 7 bridesmaids, my mom, and myself for hair and five for make-up. We had to start pretty early at 10am for a 3 pm wedding but it didn't feel like we were pressed for time at all (even though my in-laws thought that we might not finish in time). Overall, I was very pleased with how everything turned out and I thought everyone looked beautiful and I couldn't have been happier. I will say while it was a little pricey, you are definitely paying for the quality of these ladies, especially Sonia and Korena. To top it off, my make-up and hair stayed fabulous the whole night as we rushed from place to place for dinner and danced the night away. It was everything I could have imagined and these ladies made my make up and hair dreams come true! I felt like the beautiful bride I had always imagined. Thank you, ladies! I would recommend Sonia Roselli and her team to my family and friends. They was definitely a great choice and you will not be disappointed. Totally worth every penny and one of the best decisions that I made for the wedding!

Sonia works her magic.
Jaclyn S.

I'm not sure I'll say anything that hasn't been said before, but I can tell you for certain that these glowing reviews are true! I first encountered Sonia when she did the makeup for my matron of honor's bridal party on her wedding day. We all looked amazing in record time, and I was sold! Everyone's faces looked flawless in the photos, even at the end of the night. For my wedding, I purchased one of Sonia's bridal packages, so she did my makeup a few times before my wedding for various events, and every time it just kept getting better. What really impressed me most about working with Sonia is how much she remembered about my skin and what did and didn't work well on my face. It would be months between visits, and she would remember my face like it was yesterday! Not to mention, it is SO much fun working with her! She had me cracking up every time, and her boutique is adorable. I would highly recommend doing a package so you can figure out your preferences through more than just a trial run. It was really fun to have her experiment with a few different looks for my bridal showers and other events before our big day. She also takes the time to get to know you and your style, including your dress, etc., and helps you pick a look that matches your whole event. Ultimately, for our wedding day, I looked like the best possible version of myself, and felt like a million bucks. I never needed a touch-up all day, either. I LOVE her airbrush foundation, and it doesn't irritate my sensitive skin at all. She did a wonderful job on all of my bridesmaids, too, and everything went smoothly and right on schedule as planned. Her makeup photographs beautifully--I am still getting compliments on my makeup from both our e-pics and wedding pics. I went into all of this never having had a facial and never having used makeup brushes, and Sonia didn't care. She doesn't discriminate if you're not a girly-girl and you only wear Maybelline and Almay makeup. I also took one of her brush classes, and it was a blast. I learned a lot, and had a great time in the process. I only wish I had a reason to get my makeup done all the time!

My makeup done by Cherie!
Amanda H.

I worked with Cherie from Sonia Roselli for my wedding makeup, and she. was. AMAZING. Right off the bat when I started talking with them, Bridgit was quick to respond to my emails. She was very sweet and incredibly professional (which is not always the case in this industry I found out!). I sent her some pictures of what I was looking for, and she paired me with Cherie... what a match made in heaven. I walked into my trial and vaguely described what I wanted in my makeup, and Cherie got started right away. When she was done.. wow. she NAILED it. She made sure I loved everything about it (lip color is very tricky for most people, including myself!). Best of all, she flawlessly replicated it on my wedding day! Myself and my bridesmaids looked incredible all day long! Everyone loved their makeup, and we got so many compliments on it. The icing on the cake - Cherie is an absolute doll! Seriously the sweetest thing ever. I cannot wait to use her again! Ladies - you get what you pay for. You're spending so much money on your wedding - why would you cheap out on what YOU look like that day? Sonia Roselli is worth every penny!

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I was overdue to update my headshots, and a colleague recommended I get some professional grooming…read moredone beforehand so I'd actually like the photos. A quick search led me to goldplaited and their male grooming package, which seemed exactly like what I needed. I was looking for something really subtle and natural--just a more polished version of myself--and they nailed it. They took the time to understand the look I was going for and didn't rush the process at all. They also checked in along the way to make sure everything felt right, which I appreciated. Nothing felt overdone, but it made a noticeable difference once I got in front of the camera. I felt a lot more confident going into the shoot, and the photos turned out better than I expected. Super professional, easy to work with, and you can tell they care about getting it right. Really glad I found them.

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Kelly has truly become like family. One of my favorite parts of the entire wedding experience was…read moregetting to spend the morning of my wedding with her. She has such a calming, joyful presence--and she not only made me feel so beautiful, but also so comfortable and confident. She even recommended products that I still use daily, a testament to how much she cares about her clients beyond just the wedding day. Kelly and her wonderful assistant, Nikki, took the time to talk with each of my eight bridesmaids, my mom, my mother-in-law, and my grandma to understand their preferences and styles. The result was makeup that felt true to each person while still looking cohesive and elegant. Best of all, everyone's makeup lasted perfectly--through laughter, tears, dancing, and everything in between--from the very first application at 9am until the last song at 12:30am. Kelly is not only a talented artist but also a gem of a person. Her warmth, kindness, and skill made her such an important part of our wedding day. I am so grateful we had her with us

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