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Chicago’s Lena Clark Beauty is a Multi-Award Winning Makeup Artist

January 23, 2019 | Written By: Lena Clark Beauty

Happy #weddingwednesday! We are SOOOOO happy to announce that thanks to our amazing 2018 Stunning Brides and our talented team of makeup artists, Lena Clark Beauty has won The Knot Best of Weddings AND Wedding Wire Couples Choice awards for 2019!!!! We do not take these wins lightly.

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Behind the Brush: a Quick Tip for Aspiring Makeup Artists

March 21, 2018 | Written By: Lena Clark Beauty

My birthday is on a holiday that involves fireworks – and lots of them – all across the country. As a child – maybe around 10, I accidentally caught on fire during a birthday celebration. I don’t know how it happened. The idea to Stop! Drop! and Roll! NEVER occurred to me as the back of my romper burned to a crisp. I just remember telling my mom that I was on fire and she and all of the other adults proceeded to literally beat my ass until the fire was out. Thankfully, I suffered no longterm physical injuries, but the experience left me deathly afraid of fire and fireworks that are not professionally done.

Here’s the point… [Read more…]

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Stunning Bride: Jasmine’s Wedding – The Langham Hotel (Chicago, IL)

February 28, 2018 | Written By: Lena Clark Beauty

Black Bride at Langham Hotel

Jasmine got married on my mother’s birthday. I didn’t plan to work that day but there was something special about Jasmine that came across in her Wedding Service Inquiry. When I read her Online Bridal Consultation and met her at her Bridal Preview I knew I made the right decision. [Read more…]

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Stunning Bride: Robyn’s Wedding – The Morton Arboretum (Lisle, IL)

February 21, 2018 | Written By: Lena Clark Beauty

If you’ve been following us on social media (and if you’re not, you should be!) you know that our Stunning Bride Robyn and her groom Maurice’s gorgeous wedding day was featured in the Spring/Summer 2018 issue of the Knot Chicago magazine – on news stands now through the end of April. I was SO excited to run out and get a copy that I literally did a shimmy and two step in the aisle at Walgreen’s when I saw they had the issue. That’s major because I can’t dance. Lol. True story! We are so happy to have a chance to share a few more images from this beautiful wedding day with you all. [Read more…]

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Which Bride Are You?

February 15, 2018 | Written By: Lena Clark Beauty

There is no right or wrong answer. Both women are extremely beautiful and their makeup is perfectly executed (shout out to their makeup artists!). When you break down the elements of each look, you are able to see key differences in their style. [Read more…]

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Stunning Bride: Kristina’s Wedding – Royal Palace Banquet Hall (Chicago Ridge, IL)

September 26, 2017 | Written By: Lena Clark Beauty

Kristina is a very special Stunning Bride! In 2012 I hosted a giveaway seeking an exceptional prom girl with a bright future to receive FREE makeup services. Kristina won after being referred to me by an old coworker. Fast forward 4 years later, that same coworker sent Kristina my way again for her wedding day makeup. I was so honored to have been called for this special day.   [Read more…]

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Stunning Bride: Baletica’s Wedding – The Living Room (Chicago, IL)

July 19, 2017 | Written By: Lena Clark Beauty

Lena Clark Beauty Chicago Bride

Baletica and I met for the very first time at her bridal preparation location, Angelica’s Place, on the afternoon of her wedding day. She wasn’t exactly sure how she wanted her makeup, but she knew she wanted a sexy glamorous look that incorporated the gold tones of her wedding. [Read more…]

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Stunning Bride: Rosalind’s Wedding – Mid-America Club (Chicago)

June 28, 2017 | Written By: Lena Clark Beauty

I traveled to Rosalind’s home prior to her wedding day for her Bridal Preview where we discussed and executed her perfect wedding day look.  Like most of my Stunning Brides, Rosalind wanted a natural glam style of makeup, but she wanted to add a pop of color for the lips.  I used a mixture of MAC lipsticks and created the perfect shade for Rosalind’s crisp fall wedding. [Read more…]

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Stunning Bride: Niki’s Wedding – ZED 451 (Chicago)

February 1, 2017 | Written By: Lena Clark Beauty

Black Bride Chicago

As if wedding planning isn’t complicated enough, my Stunning Bride, Niki planned her wedding in Chicago while living in Dallas, TX. Yikes! Luckily, she was able to find all of her vendors, including myself, via TheKnot.com where I am listed as a “Best of the Knot” award winning bridal makeup artist in the Greater Chicagoland area. Yay for hard work, dedication, and the many satisfied Stunning Brides who shared their honest reviews that helped me achieve this great honor! [Read more…]

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Stunning Bride: Tanyala’s Wedding – Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel (Chicago)

September 7, 2016 | Written By: Lena Clark Beauty

Chicago Black Bride and Black Groom

Photo credit: www.studiothisis.com

I met Tanyala a few months before her wedding day for a Bridal Preview session. After having worked with other makeup artists, Tanyala was a bit nervous. We discussed her wedding day beauty vision and were able to easily design and execute her perfect wedding day look. The soon-to-be Mrs. was pleased and grateful at the end of her preview session. I also had the pleasure of doing makeup for the Bridal Shower, so I was very familiar with Tanyala’s personal makeup preferences and needs prior to her wedding day. [Read more…]

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Lena Clark

Simply put, Lena Clark loves all things beauty and art. An appreciation of all things girly & feminine led her to discover a love for transforming faces through makeup application.

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