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Based in the Fox Valley of Wisconsin but always down to catch a flight.
A licensed skincare professional and makeup artist who doesn't just enhance your beauty but unleashes your inner bridal badassery. I'm all about revealing your natural gorgeousness, not masking it under layers of cakey makeup and heavy lashes. Let's make you glow on your big day like the fierce, confident person you are.
An Appleton, WI native who was born to make others feel their best through the power of skincare and makeup, loves animals, has a passion for art and will always stop a convo to point out a cat doing the bare minimum.
I went through years of dermatologists prescribing failed topicals and antibiotics that dried my skin out to no end which lead to multiple rounds of Accutane in hopes of "curing" my acne only to find out, there's no such thing and nobody was ever honest with me about it. At the time, I harnessed my creativity and passion for makeup to focus on coverage before creativity and it slowly evolved into the effortless, glowy soft glam I'm known for today.
Battling cystic acne in my teen years was not something I ever thought would lead to me owning my own business and blazing my own trail in the beauty and aesthetics space.
It all started with some cystic acne...
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In 2021, I decided to expand my knowledge and business by attending Fox Valley Technical College to obtain my licensure for Aesthetics. I hustled hard between school, owning my own business/working weddings, working a bartending gig and filled up my school's salon schedule with clients to make sure I left with as much experience and knowledge as I could as I navigated a new life after divorce in my early 30s. I can't express how much gratitude I have for my friends, family and my clients who help me to live this life I've carved out of the beauty space for myself so I don't combust working a 9-5 desk job for a company that sees me as just a number. That's just one of the many reasons I try to add special touches anywhere I can for my clients because you are worth it!
but I have focused on educating myself in the areas I'm not as strong in naturally to ensure my clients leave my chair feeling calm and confident.
I am fully self taught in the makeup space
Who doesn't love innovative ideas, a diverse shade range and rihanna?!
Fenty Beauty
Favorite beauty brand:
EVER SINCE I WAS LITTLE, I'VE LOVED ALL THINGS CATS. I THINK THEY'RE A GREAT LESSON ABOUT BOUNDARIES + CONSENT. Plus, they're the cutest lil guys.
Cats!
Favorite animal:
with my partner, Bill, our two cats, Jade + Birdie and our dog, Luna while we watch 90 Day Fiance OR SOME OTHER REALITY TRASH!
COUCH ROTTING
Favorite way to unwind:
hands down! It's easy to see why it's been voted best in class by skincare pros across the U.S. for acne clients and beyond! It's kept my skin & many of my facial clients' skin clear and healthy!
Face Reality
Favorite skincare brand:
I have been a bridesmaid in so many weddings and have never loved my makeup, so when it came time to book a makeup artist for my own wedding I was really nervous I'd have the same experience. Kate blew me away with her work! Beyond just our makeup, Kate easily chatted with each of my bridesmaids during their makeup slots and everyone commented how much they liked her! When the photographer arrived and things got chaotic (as they do) she even helped my last bridesmaid get into her dress. I cannot recommend Kate enough! -Becca N.
"I felt like myself with an elevated glam and my makeup looked flawless for 16+ hours!"
She met my group at the hotel and it made the morning of my wedding so chill and fun. She is so creative and understood my vision completely. Give her creative freedom and she will blow you away! I couldn't be more happy with how my make-up turned out.
- Andrea C
"Working with Kate was amazing!!"
Kate worked with me ahead of my big day to trial my look and prepare my skin. A few pre-wedding facials with Kate had my skin looking the best I had seen it in years, and gave me the opportunity to get to know Kate a bit better (her personality truly put me at ease and made it so easy to place full confidence in her)....
- Alicia L. [Part 1 of 3]
"As a bride that struggles with adult acne, people pleasing tendencies, and fear of the spotlight - I can not imagine a better person to have on my team!"
Now that we've tackled my adult acne and my favorite ladies were happy, it was time to conquer the spotlight. I had the confidence boost of my skin in combination with Kate's artwork, and at this point Kate felt like a friend hyping me up and maintaining the energy in the room.....
- Alicia L. [Part 2 of 3]
"As a bride that struggles with adult acne, people pleasing tendencies, and fear of the spotlight - I can not imagine a better person to have on my team!"
I had never felt so beautiful and I couldn't wait to see my husband at the end of the aisle. The excitement truly overpowered the fear and the rest is history. With all that said, Kate will always have my appreciation and I would recommend her to any bride!.....
- Alicia L. [Part 3 of 3]
"As a bride that struggles with adult acne, people pleasing tendencies, and fear of the spotlight - I can not imagine a better person to have on my team!"
I first met Kate when she did my makeup for my sister’s wedding. Two years later, I asked her to do mine, and both times, I felt incredibly beautiful and like myself. Besides her talent, Kate is incredibly personable. I felt comfortable with her immediately and now consider her a friend after bonding over such important moments in my life.
- Liz K. [Part 1 of 2]
"Kate is a true magician; she knew exactly what to do even when I was unsure."
On my wedding day, which happened to be 101°, my makeup stayed flawless despite the heat, sweat, kisses, and hugs. Kate has become my go-to for everything makeup and skincare related. She’s more than just a makeup artist; she feels like a part of our family now!
- Liz K. [Part 2 of 2]
"Kate is a true magician; she knew exactly what to do even when I was unsure."
She is approachable, communicative, and kind. An ultimate professional, but also a killer, educated makeup artist. She made me feel so beautiful on my wedding day and couldn't be more grateful!
- Jordan
"Highly recommend working with kate for all things beauty!"
