Review for House of Howes Brides
First of all, how cool is her business name! House of Howes Brides, a brilliant play on her name, Lourdgene Howes! From the moment I met her, I knew I was in good hands.
Lourdgene is absolutely amazing! Her brushes smell so good and are clearly well disinfected , you can tell she keeps everything super clean and professional. I also love her makeup station, it feels like being in a studio, so organized and elegant!
The calm background music made the experience so relaxing that I even fell asleep while she was doing my makeup. She has such a light touch, is easy to talk to, and one of the friendliest, most approachable makeup artists I’ve ever met.
I’m half Korean and British, and it’s very hard to find a makeup artist who truly understands K-beauty techniques, that barely-there foundation, dewy skin, and that effortless, glowing “your skin but better” look that makes you look expensive without being caked in makeup. I’m so lucky that Lourdgene specialises in both Asian and Western bridal makeup, and she nailed my look perfectly.
I love that she only takes one wedding per day, so she could focus entirely on me, it truly made me feel so special. She stayed and assisted me throughout the photoshoot, did touch-ups, and freshened me up for the ceremony. I even asked her to stay until the wedding breakfast, and she gladly did.
I was so happy that I even gave her team an extra tip for their dinner, they truly deserved it! If you have the budget, book a professional who knows what they’re doing and brings the right attitude.
Lourdgene is also very generous. She gifted me a Charlotte Tilbury lip set (and who wouldn’t love that?!). I’m also a contact lens wearer and love Korean lenses, and to my surprise, she even stocks them! She gave me a pair for free.
I booked her Diamond Package, and it was beyond worth it. She’s professional, kind, and truly a godsend on my wedding day.
See you on my maternity shoot My Dear Gee, I wouldn’t trust anyone else to do my makeup.
Love
Nari Skye