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TO MY LIFESTYLE AND MAKE UP BLOG

get to know me...

My job is to create beauty! I believe make up is a kind of art, it enhances a person´s appearance, bringing out colour and features and hiding or smoothing out flaws.
My work demands a perfectionist attitude, passion, love, creativity, good communication.

Born and grow up in Greece.
Living and working in Athens is a big part of myself.
As much I loved this city I couldn`t wait to leave!
I`d traveled a lot and my first time living outside my country was 2013 when I moved to Milan to further my education and open new professional trajectories.
After that, I decided to continue my trip in Europe. Destination was Germany, where I moved 2015 for more job opportunities. So once again I am having a great time getting to know a new culture and language! Finally after 3 different countries and cultures i feel that,

I belong to the world !

CERTIFIED MAKE UP ARTIST & BEAUTY EXPERT

Graduated 2 different academies gave me a boost in a very competitive field.
With over 25 years of experience in the beauty industry, I develop my skills in both esthetics and make up!
I am the founder of Glam up beauty based in Wiesbaden Germany.
Thinking more about our enviromental impact and health, I promote bio products, alternative clean beauty treatments, make up and unique workshops!
My extensive knowlenge of the skin allows me to go one step further by providing skin consultations and treatments and help my clients to understand their self care at a holistic level.

MY MISSION

Is to show women that beauty can be confidence and fun, with the right tools and products for a safe and flowless experience!
And how to look more beautyful naturally! Teach you self care and how to adopt new habits into your beauty routine!
BONUS TIP! Don't forget to take care of mental health and do what makes you happy!
When you are feeling great you are going to look great too.

INSPIRATION

For make up / hairstyling / photography / business

GERMAN MAKE UP AWARDS

So pround to be part of the national make up awards

New publication in Harper´s Bazaar one of the top fashion magazines in thr world !
Team: photographer - Zazulak Renata,model - Ines Kaldas, muah - Giota Malliou,stylist - Kuy Tessa.

MY TEAM FOR SPECIAL EVENTS
Artists with experience!

provides superior service for weddings, commercial shoots, special occasions, corporate events

LET`S TALK !

And share our stories and ideas!
Top 10 questions for you:

1: What is your favorite beauty product and which are the
ingredients that contains ?
2: What makes you feel beautyful?
3: How imporant is beauty-style as opposed to talent -personality?
4: Are you mindfull* beauty? What means sustainablity for you?
5: What defines beauty?
6: How much time you spend making your self up before going out?
7: What is your opinion of using surgery to remove wrinkles?
8: How much interest do you take to the issue of health?
9: Which Natural treatment would you recomment to a person who has dry skin?
10: Vegetarian?

I wait for your answers ...
If you have any questions I will answer!

Email me: [email protected]

about beauty

Modern "beauty" standards are set by those who have the most influence. And as the world stands today, the West tends to have the greatest influence. Thus, those who seek to do well tend to gravitate towards that "Western look". The problem is that sometimes modern beauty isn't really beauty at all. It`s a fad, the flavour of the day.
Most who claim to be modern beautyful are really just average looking and there is nothing wrong with that.
Real beauty is timeless and universal. It spans across all ethnicities. When a naturally stunningly beautiful woman walks in a room, everyone notices regardless if she is white, black, asian etc. The skin complexion is flowless, the body portions are exquisite (small waist, large bust, curvy lips, long legs)
Even if this woman isn't everyone's type, she is objectivly beautiful and everyone knows it!
Compare this to other beauty features of swollen lips, extreme contouring make up, fake lashes, fake Brazilian butts and it's very easy to see the difference. The same example of real beauty goes for men too.

about cosmetics

Cosmetics are a category of health and beauty products, that are used to care for the face and body or to accentuate - change a persons appearance.
There are a large number of cosmetics avaliable !
1: Which cosmetics and cosmetic companies are best?
* Innovation & Quality, not quick-fix beauty products!
* Cruelty free and organic cosmetics:
These cosmetics are not tested on animals and contain no animal products! They can´t chemically harm humans or the enviroment,
It's an alternative to replace harmfull lifestyle choices!

2: What we use for our skincare is reflecting in our appearence our skin is a big organ that absorbes most of what it cames into contact with. But not only skincare products but what we eat and our lifestyle, affects many aspects of health including our skin.

about styling

Styling is a way you present yourself to others in a
different and unique manner!
Why do we need styling?
To coordinate all aspects of a person visual aesthetic to make them look as fashionable and appealing as possible. For clients who are quite famous or who simply want to look their best.

inspired by

Claudia Cardinale, Audrey Hepburn, Elizabeth Taylor,
Ava Gardner, Brigitte Bardot, Catherine Deneuve, Grace Kelly, Ursula Andress, Marilyn Monroe, Sophia Loren

Iconic beauties!
All the most accomplished, talented women of all time who became legends.
Let `s celebrate the ladies who left their mark on the fashion industry.
Designers still draw inspiration from all these iconic women to this day and we can too.

INTERNATIONAL DESIGNERS & FASHION WEEKS

Specialize in doing make up in fashion settings, is about using all tricks of the trade.
High impact and high experimental, can include a variety of looks from relatively plain make up or really creative looks and effects. Fashion is a unique field! Working as fashion MUA can be demanding...
DESIGNERS: Mike Pale -Frankfurt, Sebastian Ellrich Berlin, Ksenia Knyazeva-Moscow, Apostolopoulos Athens, Fashion week Frankfut & Athens .

1940 VINTAGE FASHION INSPIRATION SHOOTING!

Organized - Birdcage Models Agency -Models Victoria & Karl.
As a mua it was easy to get inspired by this subject. 40`s style is always very impressive.
Main focus of make up is the strong eye liner and the 40`s spirit can be seen on the hair
style and clothes. We choose Sofia Loren`s personal style which was stunning!

BEFORE - AFTER MAKEOVER

Be iconic style.
Create an image of yourself and marketing yourself as individual !

Before
Model Seline

After
Strong conturing and highligter important for the face shape!

Shooting
Photo WIKE

Preparation
studio
glam up beauty

THE PROJECT TO QUEEN

Special shooting for Sabine, a famous blogger turning to queen!

The shooting took place at a middle-age castle in Germany!

Photographer
Julia Mirrora

The crown and clothes was hand made!

Before & after

BRIDE TO BE? WEDDINGS IS MY FAVORITE

I enjoy cultivating relationships with each of my brides
and feel honored to be part of their special day.

My desire is to deliver a luxury experience that is calm and professional.
Dear brides enjoy the day, being the centre of attention!

Which style?

ideas for every kind of bride!
vintage?
modern?
bold?
natural?
glam?

find your way !

A trial before wedding will help you lock down a look and will keep you on schedule on your big day.

Skincare routine before wedding is important, schedule treatments for glowing skin and find your skincare basics .

Feel confident...

Wedding day vibe, hairstyle, dress, make up! Whatever you choose must be in harmony and make you feel yourself reflect your personality and your special day is going as you want.

INSPIRATION LOOKS

A great option for brides and grooms who have all things contemporary and current!
My work was published in many wedding magazines. So excited! Getting positive feedback from editors is great!

1) Modern styling for BRAUT magazine
2) Vintage bridal inspiration for MOVEUX magazine
3) Romantic look for Artells magazine
4) Magnolia blossom love for L`amour magazine

ME AS A BRIDE

I will share my experience so that other brides learn how to plan a wedding. I am always happy to help. I have seen what works and what doesn`t and how to make the process a lot smoother!

MY FAVORITE TESTIMONIAL NOTE

´Loved- Giota,
She was such a treat to work with. Not only is she talented, but she made the whole process fun and easy. I first met her at my trial and I expressed my concern of looking too done up*She walked me through all the steps made sure I was comfortable and made me look gorgeous. Giota went above and beyond the week before the wedding answering emergency questions and providing other skin advice etc.
Giota is a gem!
Bride Diana.

PARTNERS

photographers, stylists planners behind the biggest bridal fashion shows in the area and with the best wedding portals.

BRIDAL FASHION SHOWS

Working for fashion shows and lookbooks it`s a great way to discover all the latest collections and create the trends for hair and make up. Meet the best artists specialized on weddings like photographers, planners, designers etc. and get inspiration for my work with brides.

AT THE NEXT TOP MODEL GR

Was the place where I discovered all the fashion trends.
Together with the most famous and talented hair stylists, designers,
photographers in the beauty industry!
I consider it one of the highlights of my career in the fashion industry.

BENEDICT CUMBERBATCH

I feel so greatful about meeting a super famous and popular actor this level!
Entertainment world is so fascinated is something I really enjoy working at. Lots of celebrities
and getting a peek at their personal side.

BACKSTAGE / CELEBRITIES / MEDIA / THEATER make up & hair

This type of make up tends to be heavier, darker, matte effect, as opposed to regular make up!
With the need of variety of looks for varius productions and special supplies.

60 `S STYLE

A look in fashion from the 60`s: rufled dresses, mini skirts. The fashion was colorful, creative and dynamic. Hair and make up are detailed from the Hippies to the bright and bold statement. It's always fun to take a look back through fashion history!

FOR ECXELLENT HAIR MAGAZINE

One of my favorite looks creating for Lana this very beautiful model (birdcage models)
photographer Ulrich Wolf campaine for EXCELLENT HAIR magazine
At that time we was working wearing masks but you can still recognize me at the backstage! OR?

DAVID BOWIE`S one of the most iconic looks recreating

I have an obsession with David Bowie, his music and films, from the moment I discover him as a young girl at the 80`s. He made the most sense to me. His approach to art, music and free expression inspired me as MUA!

ART THERAPY

In between I am a painter. Art is not only fun. There is something deeper going on. When I create
I feel like it clears my head, makes me feel calmer... I believe there is a lot happening in our minds and bodies when making art! And its related with make up - body painting!