I'm Laura, your mobile Queenstown /Wanaka makeup artist...

I grew up in Balfour, which is about as far from the beauty industry as you can get. But somewhere between farm life and figuring out what I wanted to do, I fell in love with makeup. Not the fussy kind. The kind that makes someone look in the mirror and go, “Yep, that’s me, but better.”

Sixteen years later, I’m still getting that same buzz. I’ve done bridal makeup on mountaintops, in hotel rooms, in the back of campervans, and on some of the biggest film sets in New Zealand. I’ve worked on productions for Netflix, Apple, and Adidas, alongside some seriously talented people. And every single time, the best part is still the same: watching someone feel genuinely beautiful.

And now, I’ve just been married myself, so I know exactly what those wedding-day emotions feel like — the excitement, the nerves, the happy tears, the butterflies, and the “is this really happening?” moments. I’ve just been in your shoes, so I get it. I know how quickly the morning flies by, how many things are happening at once, and how important it is to have someone there who can keep you relaxed, laughing, and feeling like everything is under control. I’ve got you.

These days, I’m based between Queenstown and Wanaka, with a pretty good reason to split my time between the two. My focus is weddings and special events, and I bring a calm energy, a well-stocked kit, and a relaxed presence that makes getting ready feel easy, fun, and completely you.

The short version? I’m a Southland girl with a good eye, a big heart, and a good yarn, and I’m here to make sure you look bloody gorgeous and actually enjoy getting ready for your big day.