Although Larissa has always had a love for makeup, she has been working as a professional makeup artist for 7 years. She owes a lot to the talented artist, Jerri Calenda at M.A.C. and Michael DeVellis, founder of The Powder Group with whom she worked with for all of their encouragement and inspiration. Larissa's work ranges from bridal, runway shows, print, theater, television and film, and general makeup applications. Larissa is continuously broadening her craft by working and training with the makeup industries finest in NYC. She has also been trained by Kett Cosmetics in airbrush makeup artistry. With that skill she is now able to offer clients the ability to cover tattoos and provide a flawless finish for that special wedding day, photo shoot, or on-air appearance. Larissa enjoys using her talent and artistry to enhance one’s natural beauty by focusing on everyone’s individual and special traits. Larissa is available for bridal, theater, print, editorial, commercial, television and film, special appearances, makeup lessons, and much more.

Kelly Smith is an accomplished and creative makeup artist with experience in all aspects of beauty makeup application including weddings, fashion shows, beauty pageants, fashion photo shoots and light special effects. Kelly has worked Boston Fashion Week in the 2013 season, free-lance makeup artist/trainer with Cover FX for Sephora stores in the greater Boston area, she has been the lead makeup artist for the Miss Massachusetts Outstanding teen pageant since 2012. Kelly has also been the lead makeup artist for several local retail fashion shows and her clients include brides/ bridal parties, models/ professionals updating their portfolios/ head-shots, Miss New Bedford Contestants, and clients/ photographers with a need for light or simple special effects makeup. Kelly has always been creative with a passion for art and beauty. Kelly studied fine arts at the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth and found that she could best express her creativity in makeup. She has taken classes throughout New England and New York and continues to study and learn the latest techniques and products. I strive to make my clients' experience the best it can possibly be, from the initial consultation until they are washing their makeup away at the end of the night. I use high-quality, long-wearing, makeup that will last all day and night long. Let me help you feel and look like a star!

J&J Makeup Artistry was co-founded by two sisters, Jocelyn and Janelle, from the New England and Southeastern MA area who have always had a love for beauty, makeup, and fashion. They are a freelance, mobile makeup business that provides fun, creative, and convenient makeup services.