We are a group of artists that came together out of a love of our craft. Our focus is to provide our clients with personalized, on site and in studio beauty services while building confidence in each individual. We are fortunate to spend our time in a fun, creative environment while working alongside many amazing vendors. Our team provides makeup and hair styling for weddings, special occasions, senior portraits, indoor/outdoor photography and boudoir as well as every day cutting and coloring services. We are happy to service the Tampa Bay and surrounding areas.
Originally from Upstate New York, Michele is a graduate of the Aveda Institute of St Petersburg. She began her career in wedding hair and makeup ten years ago, quickly realizing her biggest passion was creating unique and personalized looks for each of her brides. She is a solid listener, hearing the needs of her clients and using her knowledge to educate them on understanding the products best suited for each individual. She understands the importance of building one-on-one relationships to learn more about each of her brides and creating an overall experience specific to their needs. She draws inspiration from vintage styles and fashions, as well as modern-day looks to bring each of her bride’s visions to life. Michele’s designs range from soft detail oriented to classic structured styles. She takes pride in all of the designs she creates, working hard to keep up with the latest trends in hair and makeup. She strives to assist brides and their bridal parties to stay calm and worry free – allowing them to sit back and enjoy their special day!
“That moment the bride sees herself for the first time – hair.makeup.dress. It’s an amazing feeling to know you’ve helped someone create something so timeless. I love being a part of the bridal experience, which is some of life’s most beautiful moments!”
Michele’s work has been featured in Occasions Magazine & The Knot Florida Magazine. Her work has also been featured on several blogs such as Every Last Detail, Style Me Pretty, Artfully Wed, Marry Me Tampa Bay, Swooned and Wedding Chicks.
Danielle is new to the wedding world but comes with an extensive background in administrative work. She’s been the perfect addition to our behind the scenes coordinating! She has spent the past year learning about our booking and scheduling process. She is helping take our company to the next level and creating systems to make booking with us as easy as possible.
Born and raised in St. Petersburg, Florida, Megan graduated from the Aveda Institute in St. Petersburg, Florida 13 years ago. Beginning her career in salons focusing on cut, coloring and formal hair, while training with top educators within the Redken brand. Megan shifted her focus to the bridal industry due to her strong passion for formal occasion hair and being apart of clients special days. Megan met the Lasting Luxe team when they were apart of her own wedding and the opportunity came when she was able to join the team. Megan takes pride in the work she creates and is keeping up with the latest trends, techniques and products, along with expanding her portfolio. Listening to the client is the key in this industry and Megan works really hard to create the perfect look that makes clients feel beautiful on their day.
Joining the Lasting Luxe team has brought her passion for creativity back and could not be happier to follow her dreams.
Yanna has been working with the Lasting Luxe team since 2012. She loves all things beauty. She prides herself in staying educated in the latest products and industry techniques.
When she isn’t busy doing glam makeup and hair, you can find her in the Luxe Beauty Co salon doing lash extensions. She is certified in classic and volume lash extensions.
Her work reflects her passion and artistic ability to create the perfect look for each client.
Lauren’s career in the beauty industry started in 2010 where she attended Toni + Guy Hairdressing Academy. Originally from Rhode Island, she worked at a well known salon in the area until 2014 where she opened up her own salon. After realizing color and cuts weren’t in her future she switched over to beauty services such as eyelashes, spray tanning and of course, makeup. After working in the bridal industry in New England for several years she decided to relocate to downtown St. Petersburg! Lauren specializes in natural bridal looks, no makeup-makeup, soft glam and super glam as requested. She is a self taught makeup artist who always researches new techniques and brands to fill her kit. Lauren has worked in the bridal industry along with television, movie and photoshoot sets. She always puts her best foot forward no matter what the job may entail. As long as her clients feel beautiful, she is happy!
Tara offers our team over 10 years of experience in the beauty industry. She loves creating soft, effortless styles whether up or down. Tara strives to design unique styles to every client that sits in her chair. When she is not doing bridal work, you can find her in the salon specializing in lived-in blonde color. Her soft and calm demeaner is perfect for any wedding day!
After spending a couple of years in NYC, Tara has moved back to the Tampa area and is continuing to do her passion of hair and makeup artistry. She has worked with a large array of clientele including celebrities, tv personalities, brides and much more. With over 12 years of experience in the beauty industry, she has been an incredible asset to have working with our team. Her personality shines bright and she is an absolute joy to be around!
Lindsay started her career in Maryland as a makeup artist in 2009 before moving to the Tampa Bay area in 2012. During her 8 years with MAC Cosmetics she had the opportunity to further her education as well as facilitate trainings for other artists up and down the east coast.
She has many certifications which include beauty makeup, tattoo/scar/bruise camouflage, custom lash application, teaching makeup lessons and theater makeup - including special effects and drag.
In 2017, she expanded her portfolio to include hair styling as well as joining the Lasting Luxe Artistry team. She believes that delivering diverse styles in a professional, fun and free flowing manner is not only an art form but a core component for a seamless and memorable wedding day!