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Teresa Foss Beauty TERESA FOSS BEAUTY- Makeup Artist She has a BA in Fashion Merchandising from Marymount University, is certified in Makeup from Graham Webb Academy.

Teresa Foss, the owner of Teresa Foss Beauty & DC Elite Image, has been working in the fashion and beauty industry for over 20 years. Some of her makeup work experience includes:

~Currently working as the Resident Makeup Artist at Moshe Zusman Photography Studio

~Worked and trained with celebrity make up artist Erwin Gomez as well as top artistry lines such as MAC, Smashbox, Stila, and Chantecaille. Attended master class with celebrity artists Mario Dedivanovic, Patrick Ta, and Lottie.

~Work has been featured on NBC 4 with Barbara Harrison, Washington Business Report on ABC7, Marie Claire, The Times, DC Modern Luxury Magazine, The Georgetowner, Washington Life Magazine, Washingtonian Magazine, Maidenform, Neiman Marcus, and Under Armour.

~Extensive print, runway, fashion, wedding, and special occasion photo shoots

This is the look I just can’t get enough of 🤩For me, this beauty shoot was about getting to the heart of my artistry and...
10/06/2026

This is the look I just can’t get enough of 🤩

For me, this beauty shoot was about getting to the heart of my artistry and what it stands for.

Growing up in a Western country, I rarely saw anyone who looked remotely like me in movies, on TV, or in beauty campaigns. Being Vietnamese + Polynesian, that’s something that has stayed with me 🌺

Seeing so many different Asian women represented now means a lot to me. And getting to work with such gorgeous, diverse Asian faces in LA—with their own features and mixed backgrounds—made this shoot especially meaningful.

This look brings together so many of the elements I love as an artist. Glowing, radiant skin that still looks like skin. Warm, rich neutrals. And perfectly defined eyes ✨

Thank you to this incredible team!

Makeup + Hair: DC Makeup Artist | 5× Best of DC
Photography: King Of Quality
Muse: Selina Oeien

Key products:
Ultra Foundation FACE atelier
She’s So LA Blush Duo Patrick Ta Beauty
Phyto-Lèvres Chocolate Liner Sisley Paris
She’s Independent Silky Lip Crème Patrick Ta Beauty
Backstage Glow Palette Dior Beauty Official
Grande Pro 1x Palette VISEART

09/23/2026

Suong, look one of two 🤍

I love creating different looks for brides celebrating across multiple days. For Suong’s Western ceremony at Ceresville Mansion, we went soft and romantic: half-up waves, glowing skin, and blushy pink tones. We’d tried a more neutral, nude-brown palette at her preview, but the pink felt so beautiful with her white gown.

Suong told me she’d struggled to find foundation that matched her skin, felt comfortable, and wore well. Her olive-golden undertone made that familiar search tricky: warm shades often pulled too orange on her, while others looked pink or gray. I custom-blended her foundation FACE atelier and talked her through what to look for in a shade. Seeing her skin look like her skin—just radiant—was my favorite part of creating this makeup.

Growing up Vietnamese American, I rarely saw women who looked like me represented in beauty and bridal magazines or on screen. Getting to celebrate Vietnamese brides like Suong through my work means so much to me.

Wait until you see her next look! 😍

| hair International Bridal & Editorial Hairstylist | Phrenchie for DC Makeup Artist + Hair Team

Being recognized by Modern Luxury DC as one of DC’s Style Icons is such a special moment for me—and in so many ways, it ...
09/21/2026

Being recognized by Modern Luxury DC as one of DC’s Style Icons is such a special moment for me—and in so many ways, it feels full circle.

Fashion has always been so much more than clothing to me.

Believe it or not, I grew up incredibly shy and introverted—and truthfully, I still am. My career has taught me how to appear extroverted, but that confidence took time. Long before I always had the words to express myself, I had fashion. It became my wearable art: a way to communicate who I was, how I felt and how I wanted to present myself to the world without saying a word.

What many people may not know is that my business actually began with wardrobe styling. While working for a luxury matchmaking company, I saw how many of my clients needed help feeling confident as they prepared for first dates and meaningful new chapters. I wanted to give them the same confidence through style that fashion had given me.

As those clients fell in love, got engaged and married, they began asking me to do their wedding makeup—and my business naturally evolved alongside them. Today, beauty may be the side of my work you see most often, but I still work with wardrobe and image clients throughout DC, LA and virtually across the country.

That is why this recognition feels so personal. It honors not only where I am, but the very first chapter of the work I still love doing today. I don’t take it for granted.

And this photograph captured the vibe perfectly. Thank you, Mario Mineros, for understanding the assignment! ⚡️

Location: Casamara SIXTY Hotels
Photographer: Mario Mineros
Hair: Jacqui Davis my hair fairy who created a sleek, chic look that also happened to be very hot-flash friendly
Gown: D E L F I C O L L E C T I V E via Rent the Runway

Thank you, DC magazine | Modern Luxury elliegaines for including me among this incredible Fall Style issue. 🧡

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09/14/2026

Not every bride wants full glam—and she shouldn’t have to.

For some, the goal is to look in the mirror and see themselves: bright, fresh, radiant and ready for one of the most meaningful days of their life.

We loved being part of Monica’s vow renewal. Having never had her makeup professionally done, she was understandably nervous and searched carefully for an inspiration photo that reflected what she thought she wanted.

But once we began, it became clear that even a traditional eyeshadow look felt like too much for her. So we adjusted. Instead, I used a softly smoked liner at the outer corners and just a touch of shimmer across the lids and inner corners to brighten her eyes without making them feel heavily made up.

Because Monica doesn’t ordinarily wear foundation, her complexion needed to remain fresh and skin-like. We finished with the blush she loves and a pinky-nude lip that brought everything together.

She was also deciding between an updo and a half-up style, so Phrenchie helped guide her toward a romantic look that felt natural to her and worked beautifully with her veil.

The best bridal beauty isn’t about wearing more. It’s about listening, adjusting and creating the look that makes someone exhale when they see themselves and say, “Yes—that still feels like me.” 🤍

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Hair by International Bridal & Editorial Hairstylist | Phrenchie for DC Makeup Artist + Hair Team

Not goodbye, LA. Just see you soon. 🤍Six years ago, in the middle of a pandemic, I moved into this apartment as a very d...
09/10/2026

Not goodbye, LA. Just see you soon. 🤍

Six years ago, in the middle of a pandemic, I moved into this apartment as a very different version of myself. I was scared, I was alone, and both of those things felt terrifying—but I had my little Sasha beside me. She became the best partner I could have asked for, and this property became as much her home as it was mine.

Being there without her never felt quite the same.

Moving has a way of turning every drawer and forgotten box into a time capsule. Cards, letters, old relationships, past versions of yourself—all the things you didn’t realize you were still carrying. Apparently, I was carrying more than I thought, because my entire life did not fit into those two tiny U-Boxes. 😂

This move brought up more emotions than I expected. I moved so often as a child, and somewhere along the way, moving became tied to endings, loss, divorce, and the uncertainty of the pandemic. After everything this past year has held, choosing to return home to DC wasn’t an easy or uncomplicated decision. Part of me is still torn between two cities I love.

But I know I’m ready.

I’m deeply grateful for the people who brought joy, calm, and peace to my final days here—and for the city that held so many versions of me over the years.

I don’t know exactly what this next chapter will look like, and I think I’m finally okay with that.

See you soon, LA. ✨

Summer skin, but make it last a little longer. ✨One of my favorite things about Sofanya | Cellular Science x Belief-Base...
09/03/2026

Summer skin, but make it last a little longer. ✨

One of my favorite things about Sofanya | Cellular Science x Belief-Based Ritual Sacred Body Oil is the way it keeps skin looking luminous, hydrated, and healthy without feeling heavy. It’s been one of my favorite products to reach for all summer, especially after the shower or anytime I want that soft, glowy finish on the skin—and I already know I’ll be using it into fall + winter when maintaining hydration becomes even more important.

For this shoot, I wanted the makeup to feel just as effortless: fresh skin, softly defined features, and nothing that looked overly “done.” But natural makeup still has to perform, especially under these conditions!

And this look really did.

Heat. Sun. Pool. Shower. Steam. Sweat. And her makeup continued to look fresh throughout the shoot—which is always the goal: makeup that looks like skin, but can still hold up to real life.

Loved creating this look on ari rousseau and watching that glow come to life both in and out of the water. 🤍

I’m always a huge fan for skincare that smells amazing (naturally), feels luxurious, and improves my overall skin health ✨ Sofanya | Cellular Science x Belief-Based Ritual Sacred Body Oil has been one of my little everyday treats for me, and I always love sharing products I enjoy using with you guys.

📸🎥 Garcia Media Works | Social Media & Digital Marketing Agency Bianca | Photographer Creative Media

I first discovered Goldie Locks® | Luxury Hair Care at the IPSY by the Shore event in Newport Beach a few weeks ago, and...
08/31/2026

I first discovered Goldie Locks® | Luxury Hair Care at the IPSY by the Shore event in Newport Beach a few weeks ago, and I genuinely fell in love with the products.

As someone who uses a lot of dry shampoo, I was super excited to try their new Signature Dry Shampoo — and it has quickly become one of my favs! It smells amazing, doesn’t leave my hair feeling heavy or gritty, and honestly has worked better for me than any dry shampoo I’ve used in a long time.

This is not a paid post. The products were gifted to me, but I’m sharing because I actually use and love them. ✨

So I was really excited to be invited back to celebrate the launch of the Signature Dry Shampoo with the Goldie Locks team. The entire afternoon was so thoughtfully done — custom compacts, bouquet making, a photo booth, personalized keychains, plenty of food and drinks, and yes, I even left with a B12 shot. 😂

Such a fun event, beautiful energy, and so many cute little touches throughout the afternoon.

As a hair and makeup artist and business owner, I’m always paying attention to products I can recommend to my team and clients, and Goldie Locks has definitely made that list.

Thank you to the Goldie Locks team for having me. 🤍

51.It’s taken me almost half my life to get to a place where spending my birthday by myself could feel not only ok, but ...
08/28/2026

51.

It’s taken me almost half my life to get to a place where spending my birthday by myself could feel not only ok, but exactly right.

Birthdays weren’t always easy for me. Growing up, we moved constantly and I was always the new kid. I never really had those big, memorable childhood birthday parties, and somewhere along the way birthdays became something I felt needed to be really special. Almost as if the day had to prove something.

But getting older has changed that.

50 was a hard year. Two broken wrists and surgery. Losing my dad. Losing Sasha. And now, packing up my life in LA and preparing to move across the country again.

So today, I didn’t need or want a big party.

I put on something I loved, drove down the coast with music blasting, took myself somewhere beautiful for lunch, and spent some time thinking about the woman I’ve become.

And later, I got to walk into a beautiful event because of a career and a life I’ve built for myself.

And maybe that’s why today felt perfect.

I’m incredibly grateful for the friends who have celebrated me, called me, texted me, loved me and made me feel special. But today I realized I don’t need other people to make the day meaningful anymore.

At 51, I’m comfortable in my own skin. Comfortable in my own company. And after a year that took a lot from me, this feels less like starting over and more like choosing what I want this next chapter to look like.

Here’s to 51. 🤍✨🦋

All photos taken by me ♍️

08/26/2026

There’s just something about getting makeup in the mail every month that still makes me ridiculously happy. 🤗

And after a month of spraying, swatching, testing and trying everything from my very generous birthday-month IPSY Ultimate haul, these are the 7 I ended up loving the most.

The biggest surprise? ILIA Base Face Milk. I truly didn’t expect it to be for me, and it ended up being one of my fav surprises of the whole haul.

But the clear winners were the Patrick Ta Beauty blushes. I was already excited about one…and then, thanks to a very happy little Ipsy mix-up, I somehow ended up with BOTH shades. They’re both so gorgeous I couldn’t pick a favorite, so obviously I had to show you both — one on each cheek. ☺️ Which one is your fav?

This is exactly why I love my IPSY subscription. Some months I discover something I never would have picked for myself, some months I get something that was already on my wish list, and apparently some months I accidentally hit the blush jackpot.

If monthly makeup mail sounds like your kind of happiness too, my IPSY link is in my bio. 💄📦

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Washington D.C., DC

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Monday 7am - 8pm
Tuesday 7am - 8pm
Wednesday 7am - 8pm
Thursday 7am - 8pm
Friday 7am - 8pm
Saturday 7am - 8pm
Sunday 10am - 6pm

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