Gilded Studio Professional Makeup Artist & Certified Nail Technician

I was fortunate enough to get another photo with this year at , and I managed to hold my composure a little better this time. Lol Meeting Ve Neill was a bucket list item for me, and now I’ve been able to meet her twice! She is such a lovely and talented lady, and an inspiration to makeup artists everywhere. This one’s a framer for my studio. ❤️

to last year at when I met one of my idols for the first time. walked past me at the show, and I just about fell over. Made a blabbering fool of myself telling her how amazing I thought she was (“We’re not worthy! We’re not worthy!”, and tried to hold my composure to get a selfie with her. Obviously I didn’t do such a great job of it, because I made this face, trying to curb my enthusiasm. Lol If you don’t know who Ve Neill is, check her out on IMDB to see the PHENOMENAL, Oscar-winning makeup she’s done on some of the best movies ever! She is such an inspiration. ❤️

Happy Saturday, my lovely friends and clients!
I am currently building my new website (www.gildedstudio.ca), and I need your photos for my portfolio, please!!! 🙏🏼

In my 17 years of doing makeup (😳), I have never been one to hound for client photos (and maybe that's why I don't have too many...?🤔), but now I'm cashing in my hounding chips because I need to showcase my online portfolio.

If you have been one of my clients (or a photographer with whom I've worked) for either makeup or nails over the years, and you have professional photos, or great quality amateur photos, of you sporting my handiwork (e.g. Bridal photos, Halloween, grad, fashion shows, etc.), I would be forever grateful if you could provide me with them!

Please PM me or comment below if you would be willing to send me your shots, and I will send you my information to do so. 😁

Thank you, thank you!!!
Xoxo
Abbey

The quest to find a name for my new studio was one long road, but I finally made it, and it's something that resonates with me, and I hope it will with my clients as well. Something I've always told my clients is that "You are already beautiful. I'm just here to colour you in." I genuinely believe that, and I hope it shows. Xo Abbey

New studio name, new studio logo...for now....studio

ANNOUNCEMENT!!
Guess what?? I am finally taking bookings for new nail clients! 🙌🏼👏🏼
I still have a few finishing touches to make in the studio, but I'm ready to rock out some glamorous sets for you!!

Yes, I'm still doing my full range of makeup services, so if you would like to get a little fancy for the holidays, let me know!

I have limited spaces available for makeup and nail appointments through the holidays, but feel free to send me a PM if you would like to book an appointment.
Looking forward to seeing you in my chair! 😁

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In honour of our snow here in Vancity, I did some cozy (but always glam) ! Loving these shades together for some alternative . ❤️ En Vogue Sculptured Nail Systems Inc. - Official ibd

Who wants a FREE SET OF SCULPTED GEL NAILS???????💅🏻🙋🏼

I still need some models for sculpted French gel nail sets in the next couple of weeks for myself and another tech, and there are a couple of spots between us still available!

Models must have natural nails (no enhancements currently on), so if you are wearing gel polish, or have a set of acrylics, please have them removed ahead of time, or arrange with Abbey to remove it before you model.

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Model dates and times still needed for full sculpted sets* are as follows (2 model spots per day):

Wednesday, Nov. 15:
9:30am

Friday, Nov. 17:
9:30am & 12:30pm

Monday, Nov. 20:
10:00am & 1:00pm

Wednesday, Nov. 22:
10:00am & 1:00pm

Location: 64th & 202 st, Langley

*models for full sets will ideally come back in ~3 weeks to model again for a fill, but is not necessary (just nice to get 2 free sets of nails! 😉 ).

Please let Abbey know ASAP if you would like to model, which date(s) and time slot(s) you are available, and please include a current photo of your hands/nails.

Thank you!! Xo

Approximately 80% of my clients ask me about getting their brows microbladed.
100% of the time, I refer them to my friend and colleague, Christine at Lyly.ink Cosmetic Tattoo at Project Skin MD.
She does a truly stellar job (take a look at her portfolio), pouring as much care and attention to detail into her work as I do in mine, and I believe my clients deserve nothing less.

If you're on the fence, check her out, and maybe even go for a consultation. She's amazing, lovely, and professional.

Tell her I sent you just so she knows where your referral came from (though ALSO telling her "Natalie sent me", as per this blog post, will get you 15% off. 😉).
Mentioning my name will not get you a discount (sorry!), but it will let Christine know I'm supporting her. ❤️

Microblading Miracles | Natalie Langston By Sola Desgagne Beauty, LifestyleNovember 3, 2017 Microblading Miracles My blond hair has definitely been a blessing and a curse throughout my life. When it comes to my eyebrows, it’s a curse. I would be constantly filling them in because with no filler you could barely see that I had any hair ther...

to the time I had the most luxurious, lightweight, fabulous lashes imaginable for my vacay in Mexico. Thanks to the lovely and talented ladies, Samantha and Emily, at (BLUSH Lash Studio) for dressing up my peepers! I am so picky, and these were the absolute BEST lashes I have ever had! They did a stellar job, and I HIGHLY recommend them! ...now I'm envious of my own eyes...must be the green. Lol

🎃Happy Halloween, Everyone!! 🎃
What better day for me to make a very exciting announcement:
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I have decided to add "Certified Nail Technician" to my full-time resumé! 💅🏻

I know many of you have been asking me for YEARS when I am going to start doing nails for my clients, so thank you sincerely for your support, and giving me the push to go forward with this! 😘

If you would like to be a model (FREE NAILS! WHOOP! 🙌🏼), or if you would like me to add you to my client list to notify you when I'm set up to take on clients (most likely the first week of December, just in time for Holiday nails!! 🤞🏼) please COMMENT BELOW with what type of nail service in which you'd be interested.

IF INTERESTED IN MODELING, please also send me a PM and include your current nail situation (e.g. Do you wear acrylic or gel enhancements? Are you a nail biter? Etc. etc), and what you would be interested in as a client. Please leave me a "Pm'd you" comment here so I know to check my inbox for your message. 😉

To nail down my speed and technique (see what I did there? 😜), I will need practice models for gel polish manicures, sculpted gel nail enhancements, and En Vogue gel enhancement fills, so if you would like a FREE/dirt cheap manicure or set of gel nails, please send me a PM with your preference and availability. 😊

Thank you so much for your support!

Xoxo
Abbey 💋

(PS: Yes, I did the nails in the photo. 😉)

Got to paint up my buddy today! Combo of airbrushing and hand detailing for a grrrrreat result. 🐯Such a sassy cat. 🖤

I had so much fun creating this rose gold glam and hand painted lace Venetian mask (complete with Swarovski crystals, naturally 😉💎) for ! Challenging, but amazingly fun. The Devil's in the details, and there are definitely a lot here. 😈 liquid eyeliner for the mask 🖤

to a few weeks ago at a friend's wedding, done up in 40's style. My fave! ❤️Thanks to for my gorgeous coif (flip through to see all angles)! Superb job, lady! 👏🏼40's style Jumpsuit by , get it at

Only TWO days until Hallowe'en weekend, people! I still have some availability, if you're still stuck for a costume. Just call me "Hail Mary". 😜🙌🏼

Less than ONE WEEK till Hallowe'en weekend!🎃👻😈👹 Think you want to up your costume game this year? I still have limited spots available for Hallowe'en makeup-everything from glam to ghoulish, but they won't last long! Bookings are based on first come, first served, so don't be a "Last-Minute Lucy". 😜DM me for quotes and reservations.

Ohhhh, this is so true.

I just brought "an auxiliary kit" to do my friend's wedding makeup at her house (yes, only her) two weeks ago, and this was pretty much me walking in from the driveway...and add an adjustable stool in my other hand. 😂🙈

Feeling autumnal with a fall fringe (thanks, 😘) and warm amber for Canadian Thanksgiving. I'm ever so thankful for my family and dearest friends. Wishing you all health and happiness. What I'm wearing: pressed base (that's all I need-my skin is now that smooth, thanks to and 💋) 😍 in Modern Maven (sorry-car application! 😬) ambient light powder in Dim Light blush in Oasis faux mink

I had fun today! 😆👏🏼💀🎨😈

Tons of work, but the result is so effective!

Ryan Reynolds Plays the Disfigured Antihero in 'Deadpool' The task of transforming Ryan Reynolds into unsightly antihero Wade Wilson/Deadpool fell to two-time Oscar winner Bill Corso, with the help of Andrew Clement’s Creative Character Engineering.

Yes, yes, and more yes.

Excellent tips for my clients! 👏🏼💄

(Though I DON'T prefer my clients to show up with a fully made-up face. It just makes more work for me to take it off, and wastes both your time and mine.
Come with a naked, but well-exfoliated and moisturized face, and bring a photo of yourself in your usual makeup to show me instead, please and thanks.😉)


Abbey Elder- Professional Makeup Artistry & Consultation

What NOT to Do When Getting Your Makeup Done Straight from makeup artists themselves.

This basically sums up 1/2 of my closet. Lol
The halves are divided into work clothes (black) and non-work clothes (articles in every conceivable colour in order to balance the black abyss of my "vêtements de travail").

So true....this goes for most people in the beauty industry lol

Looking for a final touch to complete your Halloween costume? 🎃👻🔮👹
I have a couple of time slots still available for this Saturday for Halloween makeup-anything from sexy to scary!
Please PM me to book.
First come, first serve. 😉

One of my all-time favourite Halloween looks, and my MAC International Award winning design: "Fierce Feline"