Before we begin
I’ve always been more interested in people than trends. After living and working across Europe, the USA and Latin America, I’ve seen beauty defined in completely different ways.
Maybe that’s why I never start with a “look”. I’m just as interested in what you would never wear as I am in what you love. I like to understand the woman first. The hair and makeup come after.
My understanding of beauty began at home, growing up as the eldest of seven girls. With six younger sisters, I was always braiding hair and helping everyone get ready for the day. This early responsibility was my first training ground in both artistry and the calm focus needed to manage a busy morning.
The Original Training Ground
Celebrating my mother on her wedding day alongside my six sisters. This is the heart of where it all began for me, surrounded by the women who shaped my life and my work.
The stage
Long before bridal styling became my work, music was already a huge part of my life.
For almost 30 years, I’ve sung and performed at weddings, restaurants, private events and on cruise ships in different parts of the world. I still perform today, mostly with my voice and acoustic guitar. It’s a completely different creative outlet, and one I don’t think I’ll ever give up.
Every now and then, both worlds meet on the same wedding day: makeup brushes in my hands in the morning, guitar in my hands later. I rather love that.
If you're curious to hear me perform, you can watch clips of my performances on Gig Heaven.
London and the runway
While I was performing, beauty was becoming another part of my career. I moved to London for professional training and worked with brands including Laura Mercier and Aveda. During that time, I also had the opportunity to work backstage at London Fashion Week with Elizabeth Arden.
I loved the pace and technical challenge of runway work, but styling my first bride changed the direction for me. I realised I was much more drawn to the one-to-one connection of a wedding morning than the rush backstage at a fashion show.
The Tropics
In 2013, I moved my business to Costa Rica and spent the next ten years working with destination brides. Heat, humidity, wind, hours of dancing... you learn pretty quickly what lasts and what doesn’t.
I still work with that experience behind me today. I want makeup to look fresh hours later without piling it on, and hair to stay in place without feeling stiff. Once you leave my chair, you shouldn’t have to spend the day worrying about either.
Returning to Rome
Coming home to Rome feels like a full circle. After years of travelling and working with women from so many different backgrounds, I bring all of those chapters with me.
My goal is always the same. I want you to feel completely at ease, and to step into your day looking and feeling entirely yourself.
I'd love to hear about your plans.
Get in touch and let's talk about your day.