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The House of Kitty Dunbar

Rhode Island
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When you think of luxury, makeup artistry in Newport, RI, Kitty Dunbar effortlessly comes to mind. With close to a decade of professional makeup experience, Kitty’s brushes are an  extension  of  her  skilled hands  and the chic looks manifest as an extension of her daydreams.

Kitty is an undeniable tastemaker, and was destined to become a professional makeup artist.

With training by the industry’s finest, Kitty has had the privilege of collaborating with international celebrities, glowing brides on their special day and has been the sought after choice by media giants like TIME and PBS for their talent.

Kitty emanates an unstoppable aura. Described as a beautiful juxtaposition of a trusted confidant meets inspired girlfriend. The House of Kitty Dunbar is her legacy, and The Luxe Beauty Lab, stands as a testament to her brilliance.

Today, Kitty’s stunning work is frequently featured in publications on a local and national level. On weekends, you might find her enjoying a glass of Sauvignon Blanc while taking in the beautiful water, exploring the latest Newport boutique stores, or meticulously planning her next venture to the Sundance Film Festival

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December 6, 2024

I loved spending time with Kitty at my makeup trial with her in Newport, so I knew our wedding day would be amazing. Kitty was a miracle on my wedding day. She kept me calm and peaceful and made me feel so beautiful. All 3 of my sisters and my mom felt the same way. She was a soothing presence and made everyone look absolutely fantastic in photos AND in real life. Thank you Kitty!!!!

Ruthie B.
November 22, 2024

I can’t recommend The House of Kitty Dunbar highly enough! Kitty did the makeup for me and my entire bridal party, and she was absolutely phenomenal. She was lovely and fun to be around—it felt like having another friend with us on my special day. Kitty was professional and organized, keeping everything on schedule without any stress. Most importantly, she made us all look like the best versions of ourselves. Our makeup was flawless and lasted all night. If you’re looking for an amazing makeup artist who brings both talent and a wonderful energy, Kitty is the one!

Caroline O.

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Kitty Dunbar

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Rhode Island

Interview Transcript

I am Kitty with the House of Kitty Dunbar. Not only am I an expert, but I'm also a teacher and love to empower my clients by letting them in on my expertise and teaching them while I'm doing their makeup for tips and tricks.

I am extremely authentic and have the innate ability to make my clients feel seen and heard. That automatically puts them at ease when they're in my chair.

So not only do we offer luxury makeup services here at the House of Kitty Dunbar, we offer organic spray tanning. So for those brides who want a little bit of color for their wedding day so they don't blend in with their dress, it's a common complaint I hear from my brides. As well as blowouts and style outs, medical grade skincare, and the Diamond Glow Facial by SkinMedica, which leading up to your wedding day is a great facial to get your skin ready for your big day.

We offer a suite of services with a boutique, cozy, sanitary at-home feel, so clients really feel comfortable, they feel safe, and most importantly, they feel seen and heard.

Being located right in the heart of downtown Newport, the House of Kitty Dunbar is really an amazing place for my brides who come in from out of town to be able to have the luxury of having everything be in one place. They don't have to travel, they don't have to pay extra travel fees for makeup artists or hair artists to come in town for the rehearsal dinner. But don't worry, I'm not stuck in lovely Newport, Rhode Island. I am willing to travel anywhere, so don't hesitate to reach out.

I've been at this for a little over a decade now, and I think that's important because it shows how much I love what I do. I don't consider this work. This truly brings me joy day in and day out, and over those 10 years I've learned from so many other wonderful, talented, amazing artists in this industry and have traveled to places like New York City to take education classes on the latest trends and really keeping on top of what's going on in our industry. At the end of the day, my goal is to really make my clients feel like the most elevated, confident version of themselves. That to me is most important. I want them to feel at ease and totally calm. So I'm not just a makeup artist, I'm here from start to finish with skincare, makeup, and all other things beauty to make your day a huge success.

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