Special Event - Beauty, Community and Connection

I have gathered some friends and we are hosting a special afternoon designed to bring together beauty, ritual, and meaningful connection — and an opportunity for you to check out my new location and makeup and skincare lines. This intimate event will include:

California-Style High Tea led by the most delightful tea master, Kelly Marie of ARTNZEN, offering a selection of delicious artisanal Puer and Red teas through gong fu service and thoughtfully curated tea sandwiches. 

About Kelly | Kelly Marie is an artist, yogi, and wellness provider through the art and ritual of tea. Her passion for gong fu tea ceremony & services provide an opportunity to support others with a presence practice rooted in holistic health & vitality. 

Women’s Circle + Guided Meditation led by our favorite transformational coach Marisa Belger. An opening ritual to mark the afternoon and invite us fully into the space. Together, we’ll set a tone of receptivity and ease, creating a gentle container for the rituals of beauty and care that follow.

About Marisa | Marisa Belger is a coach and facilitator devoted to guiding women through moments of transition and return. She leads circles and retreats that honor presence, inner wisdom, and the magic that unfolds when women gather together.

Makeup Tutorial with Minori Beauty led by makeup artist & skin expert extraordinaire, Stephanie Criscione of Face Reality. An “effortless makeup” session with our new partner line designed for those of us who learned how to do our makeup in the 80’s or 90’s and are in desperate need of an update.

About Stephanie | Stephanie Criscione began as a makeup artist and learned early on that glam always starts with great skin. Now a nationally recognized educator , she blends skin science and artistry to help pros confidently guide their clients to clear and healthy skin.

Skincare Discovery + Ritual Guidance  led by kdelaine skincare & wellness owner, Kirsten Graff. Spend one-on-one time with Kirsten as she shares her most-loved treatments and product rituals featuring Marie Veronique and Honua Hawaiian Skincare.

About Kirsten | Kirsten Graff is a holistic esthetician devoted to helping people feel at home in their skin. Her approach honors natural beauty, longevity, and the power of daily ritual, offering treatments that support visible radiance and deeper confidence.

Exclusive Event-Only Promotions
Special offers on both products and services, available only at this event.

We’ll begin promptly and move seamlessly through each segment as outlined above. All are welcome to pop in and say hello, but we encourage guests to stay for the full two-hour experience of beauty, community, and connection.

We can’t wait to share this beautiful afternoon with you.

Warmly,
Kirsten & Friends

📅 Sunday, March 22, 2026 ⏰ Begins at 1:00 PM

THE LOOP STUDIO 5257 College Avenue, Rockridge, 94618

RSVP Required (complete form at right or below)

Outdoor patio area with seating and greenery, adjacent to a modern gray building with a glass door and a window, under a clear blue sky.