Teresa Foss Beauty -Makeup Artist & Stylist

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Introduction: Teresa Foss is the owner of Teresa Foss Beauty & DC Elite Image as well as a published makeup artist & image consultant. Currently, Teresa lives between Los Angeles, Washington D.C. and New York City. Teresa believes in inclusive beauty and enhancing confidence. Her clients are both male & female as well as all ages & races. With over 25 years in the fashion and beauty industry, including make-up artistry, luxury apparel and jewelry merchandising, styling, modeling, and fashion/beauty journalism, Teresa is constantly working on perfecting her craft and has trained directly with iconic celebrity makeup artists such as Mario Dedivanovic, Patrick Ta, Roque Cozzette, and Lottie. Teresa has her BA in Fashion Merchandising from Marymount University and her makeup certification from Graham Webb Academy. Today, Teresa has been recognized on Wedding Wire four years in a row with the Couples’ Choice Award and has over 100 five star ratings on various forums for her excellent service. Most recently, Teresa was honored in DC Modern Luxury’s Women of Style issue. Some of Teresa’s clients have included Becca Cosmetics, Maidenform, Under Armour, Neiman Marcus, Audi of America, TTR Sotheby’s, The American Nurses Association, USA Today, and The NY Times. Her work has been published in InStyle UK, Marie Claire UK, Marie Claire France, Marie Claire Hungary, Washingtonian Magazine, DC Modern Luxury, Washington Life, The Georgetowner, Capital File, Ellements Magazine, Cosmopolitan, The UK Times, and The NY Times.

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9 employees

10 years in business

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Dawna N.

Dec 10, 2015

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Teresa prepared me for a photo shoot designed to create visual materials for my business website. I asked her for a wardrobe consultation as well as make-up the day of the shoot. I was very pleased with both services; Teresa was quick to intuit my evolving style, she identified the items I needed (and what I didn't need as well), and she provided very helpful suggestions that aligned with the image I wanted to convey. My photo session went well, and I look forward to sharing the pictures! Teresa is a lovely person; she is very easy to work with and made me feel comfortable, relaxed, and pampered. She is thoughtful and kind, as well as being skilled and competent. I highly recommend both her wardrobe consultation and make up services.

Teresa Foss Beauty -Makeup Artist & Stylist's reply

I am so happy your photo shoot went well Dawna! It was a pleasure meeting you! Thank you so much for reviewing my services. Hope to see you soon!

Wedding and Event Makeup

Christi R.

Jun 26, 2022

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Teresa is HANDS DOWN AN AMAZING ARTIST. It’s so lucky that she is on thumbtack! Her reputation in DC is impeccable, and her portfolio is worth checking out even if you’re not looking for a makeup artist! Teresa is not only talented but super kind, very information about each step/process she was doing on my face, and after only showing a couple “inspo” pics to her, made me completely match the glam vibe I was going for, specifically suited to my coloring. I will be calling Teresa for everything now!!!!

Details: Special occasion • 26 - 44 years old • Airbrushed makeup (spray tool) • False lashes • 1 person • My home, venue, etc.

Teresa Foss Beauty -Makeup Artist & Stylist's reply

It was my pleasure Christi! I hope you had a wonderful shower.

Wedding and Event Makeup

Asher B.

Mar 22, 2018

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Teresa was a pleasure to work with and has a great eye for style. She made it easy by coming to my home and doing a review of my existing wardrobe. My specific request was to assess my current wardrobe and discuss pairings to help complete my image. Later, we spent an hour a store near my house to find some last minute pieces to complete the look. I would recommend her to others and work with her in the future.

Details: 31 - 40 years old • Greater self-confidence • Image assessment • Color expertise • Closet audit • Personal shopping - specific outfit • The wardrobe consultant travels to me

Teresa Foss Beauty -Makeup Artist & Stylist's reply

Thank you so much Asher for taking the time to write a review of my service. I really enjoyed working with you and am happy we were able to put the finishing touches on some of your outfits. Looking forward to next session!

Wardrobe Consulting

Melanie G.

Jun 13, 2015

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I cannot say enough wonderful things about my experience with Teresa Foss-Del Ross! As the CEO of a nonprofit in Washington, DC, I needed to buy five or six polished outfits to wear during my organization's week-long annual conference. It was not an easy task: I am 51, 5'2", and curvy, and I needed the outfits within two weeks. Teresa was immediately friendly and helpful, and set up a late-afternoon meeting at my house. During the at-home consultation, Teresa asked me about my needs and my style, then took a look through my closet and asked me to try on three or four of my favorite outfits. I never let ANYONE into my closet -- but she was so positive and non-judgmental, that I felt immediately comfortable. She saw exactly why I liked the outfits I did, and seemed to have a good sense my favorite colors and lines. Teresa set up a special Pinterest page for me, and sent over a few ideas. They were very close to what I had in mind, and I made a few suggestions about colors, cut, etc. We next met in a large, private fitting room at Nordstrom, where she thoughtfully brought water. A salesperson from Nordstrom helped with keeping the outfits flowing. I had only two hours, so we worked briskly. Immediately, I loved the twenty or so dresses that Teresa had chosen, and I chose two of them. We then worked our way through many more jackets, skirts, and blouses, and then finally Teresa chose the perfect accessories (belts, a pair of neutral shoes, a scarf, and a show-stopping necklace that tied many of the pieces together). I came away with five dresses, a skirt, a blouse, two sweaters, a tee shirt and a jacket, with accessories -- only two of which even needed alteration! All the clothes were clearly "me," but in silhouettes I might never have tried before (e.g. flared skirt with short sweater). I got rave reviews on everything at the conference, and have been happily wearing everything since then. Throughout, Teresa was cheerful, honest, helpful, and she clearly has a wonderful eye for fashion at every level (her own style is beautiful). Afterward, she helped me with alteration suggestions, and helped me order a blouse that had not been available on our day at Nordstrom. I feel that every penny of Teresa's fee was well spent -- and that I was happy to spend more on the clothes than I normally would, since they are classic and I will wear them (rather than having them hang uselessly in my closet). I cannot recommend Teresa more highly, and am tremendously grateful!!

Teresa Foss Beauty -Makeup Artist & Stylist's reply

Thank you so much for taking the time to write such a thoughtful review Melanie! You were a joy to work with, and I look forward to our next shopping trip!

Wardrobe Consulting

Sonja B.

Sep 26, 2015

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I have had two meetings with Teresa and they were both very helpful. She is so easy going but professional and made me feel comfortable right away. She seemed to intuitively pick up on my personality and did not suggest things that would not "look like me." She was able to go through my clothes and suggest alterations for things I wasn't wearing because I didn't love how they looked on me. It is like having all new clothes. They look great now and I'm wearing my whole wardrobe. I also went shopping with her once and she was well prepared with clothes already pulled for my needs, style, and size. Many of them I loved and purchased that day. She picked things out that I wouldn't have picked but they look great and make me feel confident.

Teresa Foss Beauty -Makeup Artist & Stylist's reply

Thank you so much Sonja! I really appreciate you taking the time to write a review for me and happy to hear that you love your new items. Music to my ears! Looking forward to our next session!

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