Specializing in fresh, glowing, natural looks that intensify each person’s unique beauty and style, along with more glam, red carpet looks.
Get to know Erin…
Q. When you're not working, what do you love to do in your free time? A. Water my plants and tend to my favorite varietal: Rex Begonias. I also love to do sudoku and read.
Q. Tell us more about your story and your career. A. I truly was meant to be a makeup artist. I am fiercely loyal and have always championed for my friends to feel beautiful and not be afraid to ask for what they wanted at cosmetics counters. Bobbi Brown and Kevyn Aucoin were my first idols; from them I learned how to see the person’s beauty and the makeup enhances. All of my clients tell me the best part about being in my chair is how excited I get through the process: I make faces and sounds about how amazing it’s all looking - the ultimate hype girl!
Q. What brought you to Southern California? A. I am a native!! Long Beach born and bred, and I’m a UCI alumn (“zot zot!” for my anteater brides!)
Q. Where are your favorite locations or venues to work? A. Bel Air Bay Club, Four Seasons Beverly Hills, Pelican Hill, Westlake Village, Santa Barbara.
Q. What is a current beauty trend you fully stand behind? A. Cream blushes! I also am here for so much focus on taking care of your skin - it’s the best way to get beautiful makeup!
Q. Please tell us more about your art. A. The foundation of each style I create for my client is listening and looking; paying attention to details in his/her clothes, jewelry, the types of phrases he/she uses to describe makeup or the vision for the event. I love putting together the outfit in my mind to focus in on how to give my client the most beautiful, special version of makeup that doesn’t overpower the person.
Q. What fuels you in your career? A. I love being the artist to create a new (and often better) experience of having your makeup done. I am constantly so motivated by women looking at themselves and feeling their most beautiful while looking exactly like themselves.
Q. What you enjoy most about working with brides and bridal parties? A. Being in a wedding and supporting my friends who have been brides on their wedding day are among my most memorable experiences with my friends. I love the energy of that time in others’ lives, and I love that my skill aids in each person feeling confident and not worried about his/her appearance.
Q. What is your favorite part of a wedding day? A. About halfway through the getting ready time: usually everyone has had at least one service and is feeling great, has eaten and/or woken up (lol!), and the energy is excited but calm.
Q. Is there anything else you'd like to add or elaborate on? A. I’m so proud to represent Emily Lynn and Company. I have many years in my career; we are well run, well thought out, and full of heart.