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PMA BEAUTY WORKSHOPS | 1:1 classes for all skill levels! {order online}

The single most asked question I get from brides is “Can I take you home with me?”… Well, yes you can!

Since I am very busy during wedding season, I decided to focus this holiday season on giving back to my past and current clients by creating a series of 1:1 DIY workshops.

I absolutely love teaching and I believe that every woman can learn how to be their own makeup artist and beauty guru. Learn a few simple techniques that will have you look your absolute, most confident best!

Glam Yourself Up!

Going to a night out with your love or a Valentine's Day party? Get your glam on and learn to get your makeup ready for any special occasion. Play with shimmery color, smokey eyes, and false lashes. The perfect Valentine's gift for a special girl!

Beauty Workshops take approximately two hours, broken down in three sections:

- 30 min - consultation in regards to your specific makeup needs.

- 1 hr - hands on, one-on-one class of application techniques.

- 30 min - class review and printed booklet of every step (with pictures of you doing each step).

- A list of recommended products.

Make Yourself Up!

You can't have professional makeup every day, but you can upgrade your daily look with professional makeup techniques. Work with and not against your skin type and facial features. Integrate this into your daily routine and get this natural and flawless look in only 10 to 15 minutes!

Beauty Workshops take approximately two hours, broken down in three sections:

- 30 min - consultation in regards to your specific makeup needs.

- 1 hr - hands on, one-on-one class of application techniques.

- 30 min - class review and printed booklet of every step (with pictures of you doing each step).

- A list of recommended products.

Do Yourself Up!

Lose the ponytail and learn how to create fun and easy hairstyles. Try out sassy updos and glamorous sexy hairstyles with basic hair tools and products. You can bring photos of your favorite celebrity styles for inspiration.

Beauty Workshops take approximately two hours, broken down in three sections:
- 30 min - consultation in regards to your specific hairstyling needs.

- 1 hr - hands on, one-on-one class of styling techniques.

- 30 min - class review and printed booklet of every step (with pictures of you doing each step).

- A list of recommended products.

{Investment - $250 per workshop}

BEAUTY WORKSHOPS TERMS

• Beauty Workshops are sold via redeemable certificates.

• Beauty Workshop certificates are non-refundable.

• If taking more than one Beauty Workshop, they can be scheduled individually or all in the same day.

• Dates are only secured upon receiving full payment for the Beauty Workshop in question and are subject to PMA availability.

• Classes can be rescheduled up to 7 days before the class.

Beauty Workshops are held in our studio in Oakley, CA. To book your date, you can let us know whenever you have a date in mind to check for availability.

TO ORDER ONLINE

The Beauty Workshops are available to purchase online through PayPal. To purchase, go to our website, click on the {Client} section, and enter the password: pma

A Beauty Workshop certificate will be mailed to the address provided in PayPal.

WPPI 2012 | Makeup Artistry for Photo Shoots + Workshops

Every year I attend the WPPI Wedding Photography Conference in Las Vegas (this is my 5th year!). It is the best place to meet and work with great photographer from around the world. Last year I had the privilege to work with New York based photographer Mel Barlow of Mel Barlow & Company and Los Angeles based photographer Ray Soemarsono of Apertura during their photo shoots in Las Vegas. The shoots were incredible fun and we collaborated splendidly to make sure we got incredible images. This year I'm extending my hair, makeup & wardrobe styling services to all photographers at WPPI. Please email me at info@pmastyle.com for more info or to schedule hair and makeup for your photo shoot, workshop, or project. I look forward to seeing all my friends and meeting new ones!

Viva Las Vegas!

 xoxo,
 Maria

{Credits}

Mel Barlow & Company Photography

Model: Actress Alexis Cozombolidis

Hair, Makeup, & Wardrobe Styling: Maria Chang of PMA

FAVORITE PRODUCT | Aveda Inner Light Loose Powder

A PMA favorite! Add a touch of illumination with Aveda's lighter-than-air powder, infused with skin-loving, reflective minerals. Silky on skin, and kind to complexion: it sets makeup while reducing excess shine and the appearance of fine lines and pores.

• Formulated without parabens 
• translucent coverage; semi-matte finish 
• increases radiance by up to 22% upon application 
• talc-free; non-acnegenic 
• packaged in a polyethylene (PET) jar and a 100% post-consumer recycled (PCR) carton

HAUTE BRIDE | Cocktails and Bling Event 12.7.11

FEATURED WEDDING | Adrienne + Josh {Anna Kuperberg Photography}

Q&A with PMA | Where do you get inspiration?

During my recent destination wedding I had sometime to start a new project to answer some of the questions I get from clients and fellow makeup artists. I wanted to do this quick and simple so I took my iPhone to shoot and edit this short clip... Enjoy!

Keeping it real...

xoxo,

Maria

FEATURED WEDDING | Andrea + Craig {Verite Photography}

For more photos of this beautiful wedding, please visit the Verite Blog

The Team:
Wedding Coordinator- Amy Bridges Events
Venue- Paradise Ridge Winery
Make-up/Hair- Professional Makeup Artistry
Florist- The Wild Orchid Florist
Caterer- Park Avenue Catering
Cupcakes/Dessert Table Design- Moonbaby Cakes
Cakepops- Sweet Lauren Cakes
Officiant- Marriage Ceremonies with Meaning
DJ- AMS Entertainment

FEATURED WEDDING | Grace + Henry {Weddings on Film}

Menlo Circus Club Wedding :: Grace + Henry from Justin Ferar, Weddings on Film on Vimeo.

Ceremony and Reception Site: Menlo Circus Club
Wedding Planner: Jean Marks
Florist: Hunt Littlefield
Hair & Makeup: Maria Chang, PMA
Photographer: Lisa Lefkowitz
Reception Music: DJ Solomon Dauber
Cake and Dessert bar: Sweet Tooth Confections
Officiant: Shawna Schwarz
Caterer: Menlo Circus Club

FEATURED WEDDING | Alyssia & Davin {Augie Chang Photography}

It is such an honor and a privilege to be asked to do hair and makeup for a fellow wedding vendor, specially if it is one of my favorite people! I've know Alyssia for sometime now, it is no secret that Casa Real is one of my favorite venues so I do a lot of weddings there. Alyssia is such a sweet person, I could not be more excited to be part of her wedding day!

Beautiful wedding photos by Augie Chang and here is Alyssia and Davin’s engagement session in Napa.
Here is a list of all the talented friends that made this day possible for the lovely couple:

Event Design: Alyssia Jones, PJ Rudes and Nicole Ha Designs
Vintage rentals/Event stylist: PJ Rudes of Milk Glass Vintage Rentals
Rentals: Hartmann Studio
Linens: La Tavola
Lighting and DJs: Fantasy Sound Event Services
Drape: Enhanced Lighting and Sound
Make-up and hair: Maria Chang of PMA style
Floral Designer: Nicole Ha Designs
Gown and Dresses: J’Aime Bridal