Curious Beauty

chicago makeup artist wendy giangiorgi

 

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"Beauty is curious, not obvious."

It’s the difference between being told, “Oh wow, your skin is so flawless!” versus “Nice makeup.” …Or between, “Your eyes look so intense today!” versus “Is that a new eye shadow?” One beauty is curious, stunning and intriguing; the other, obvious and self-aware. With Curious Beauty, I want to share with women the makeup tips and techniques to portray their own personal je ne sais qua – that curious beauty that will keep the world guessing…

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about the artist

Originally from Kansas City, Wendy Giangiorgi received her Bachelor of Arts in American Studies and her Master of Science degree in Education from Northwestern University.  After working for a number of years, Wendy realized that her true passion was makeup, and she decided to receive formal training in this area.  She is now an Illinois-certified makeup artist working in the Chicago area and surrounding suburbs and has experience doing the makeup for fashion shows, weddings and portfolio shoots for agency models.  She specializes in creating a flawless canvas for natural, yet striking makeup looks for all ages and ethnicities. 

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makeup education

    

    -Makeup First, LLC -- Illinois certification.  MAC-approved training

      in bridal makeup, media makeup, clinical makeup and theatrical

      makeup 

     -Master classes with:

            Patti DuBroff (Dior)

            Laura Mercier herself (Laura Mercier)

            Sharon Dowsett (MAC)   

            Keri Blair (MAC)

           

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fashion shows/events
 

 

    -Featured makeup artist, BlogHER 2009 Conference, Microsoft

     Bing Spa Suite

   

    -Hyde Handbags promotional shoot - 2008

   

    -Vavoom Pinups promotional shoot - 2008  

 

    -Apparel Industry Board of Chicago's "Chicago Is...Red Hot!"

     Fashion Show - 2008; Creative Director: Victor Skrebnesky

 

    -Banana Crackers Fashion Event - Fall, 2008