Testimonials

"Hi Ann Marie - Thank you for the wonderful job you did on Portland's hair and makeup for the Massachusetts Technology Collaborative TV spots.  As usual, you put the talent and the client at ease and helped make the shoot successful and efficient. You're a true professional and a joy to work with. I look forward to working with you again soon!"
- Tara Haggett, Production Manager, The Rendon Group

"Dear Ann Marie - My copy of the "Hors Ligne" magazine (from Switzerland), in which I was featured just arrived and I am completely awestruck by my transformation! Of all the times you have accompanied me to photo shoots, you outdo yourself every time! I am so glad to have you as my makeup artist and hairstylist. Whether you're applying henna to my hands or airbrushing my body, I am always confident that the end photographs will be absolutely fantastic. I place my complete trust and faith in you and your talent and sincerely appreciate all the experience you bring to your art."
- Nicole Bacon, Senior Yoga Instructor and Nutritionist

"Dear Ann Marie - Thank you for all your hard work and dedication! The show was nothing short of fabulous! I hugely appreciate your creative talent and everything you did to make those you work with look great and feel at ease. I hope we work together again real soon."
- Toni Elliott, Costume Designer, Opera Boston

"Dear Ms. Laurendeau - I wanted to extend sincere thanks from the Project 90 class for your recent makeup workshop presentation and for all the times you've so generously come here to Project Place to teach your craft. The women always look forward to your arrival and always rave about you for a long time afterwards. The information and techniques you share were very interesting and helpful. It is extremely generous of you to give of your time and expertise. I also want to thank you for all the makeup products you donated. The women in the program thoroughly enjoyed the samples and will use them to feel and look their best as they continue their job search. Once again, thank you for your time and generosity."
- Suzanne Kenney, Executive Director, Project Place

"Ann Marie - To my wonderful hair and makeup artist…. Thank you so much for all you did to help me look my best on stage! Thanks also for your patience with me and helping me through those quick changes. You are so sweet, all my best to you."
- Amanda Crider, Singer/Actress, "South Pacific"

"Dear Ann Marie - Thank you so much for all of your hard work in our production of "Tosca". It's been a real pleasure getting to know you. I hope you enjoy the Providence run! All the best wishes!"
- Kathryne Jennings, Artistic Director, Opera Providence

"Dear Ann Marie - Thank you for being such a wonderful addition to the ladies' dressing room over the past few weeks and for making me feel like things might actually go right after all! You made me feel simply beautiful before walking out on stage. Best of luck in the future!"
- Heather Buck, Actress/Singer, "Powder her Face"

"Hi Ann Marie - I can't tell you what a great experience it was meeting you and taking advantage of your fabulous talents…my headshots look fantastic. I can't thank you enough!"
- Victoria Rozzi, Actress/Singer

Wedding Testimonials

"Dear Ann Marie - I just wanted to thank you so much for the exceptional job you did with the makeup for my sister's June 18th 2005 wedding. I have never seen my makeup done so beautifully & I have never seen my mother's or my sister's makeup looking so beautiful either! I felt so confident at the wedding. I never once felt like I had to check to make sure I looked okay. We all received so many compliments that day - we were all so proud. You are so talented and skilled at what you do, and also a very nice person. I keep thinking how lucky we were to have you personally. I want to learn how to do my own makeup better so when you schedule makeup application lessons I would like to sign up and I think my sister, Tricia, would love to attend too. I could go on for hours about how thankful we all are. Good luck to you and your career. Thanks so much again!"
- Jennifer Kiley

"Dear Ann Marie - You are awesome, a pleasure to work with, kind, sincere, and funny all mixed into one! You brought out the beauty in myself, my mom, mother-in-law and my girls and even covered up my blemish to perfection! You are a 100% professional and I LOVE my compact and lipstick too…I intend when I have a little free time to come for a makeup-lesson and buy some products from your new makeup line. I will also send you some pictures and highly recommend you to everyone I know! Thank you again for EVERYTHING, you were awesome. All the best!"
- Kimberly Van Loan

"Dear Ann Marie - It was such a pleasure to work with you – one, because you are so incredibly good at what you do, and two, because it is so apparent that you absolutely love what you do. I had so many compliments on my wedding day – and I have you to thank. Everything about my day was geared towards simple elegance and you pulled it off perfectly. The French twist was gorgeous and the makeup was an incredible transformation but not overstated. Thank you so much for all of your hard work and for the wonderful job you did. All the best!"
- Nikki Bernard

"Dear Ann Marie - I just wanted to thank you again for being so amazing on my wedding day. Everyone looked so beautiful, and you worked seamlessly throughout the day. If you need any recommendations, please let me know. I would be more than happy to relay how positive you made our day."
- Melanie Boccaro

"Hi Ann Marie - Michael and I have just returned from our honeymoon in Paris. I wanted to thank you for the wonderful makeup and hair you created for my girls and me! I absolutely LOVED my hair. It made me feel like such a princess. You also did a gorgeous job on my bridesmaids. Thank you again for being a part of our day! Please add me to your list of thrilled clients. I would love to serve as a reference and will send all of my friends your way when they are looking for a hair/makeup artist. Thanks again!"
- Julie Cho

"Dear Ann Marie - Thank you for all you did to help me feel perfect on my wedding day. My hair and makeup were exactly what I wanted, and both lasted for the entire day. I received a million compliments on both, so I just wanted to pass along the kind words! I was so happy after my trial appointment, and I felt even happier with everything on the actual day. All of my bridesmaids loved their hair too and they all looked fantastic! Thanks again for everything."
- Allison Youngsworth

"Hi Ann Marie - We are back from our honeymoon & I wanted to send you a huge, wonderfully enormous thank you. I have never felt as beautiful as I did on my wedding day! Thank you for your calm presence, amazing talent & genuine kindness. I will send you some photos as soon as we receive them. Thanks again Ann Marie, you are great!"
- Lori Gimelsyleyn