The countdown is on…it is almost 24 hours until I host my first ever makeup masterclass. To say I’m slightly nervous but extremely excited, is an understatement on both parts. I’ve played over every scenario in my head of how…
Whose Beauty Advice Do You Trust The Most?
When you decide to buy or purchase a beauty product or even try out a new makeup look, WHO or WHAT is it that INFLUENCES you to go ahead and throw down the credit card or paint the product on?…
Behind The Scenes With PRIMP
If you haven’t heard, I have been brought on board to be an official “Power Primper” with the new revolutionary beauty app, PRIMP, Pretty in My Pocket. This app is like having a makeup artist or beauty expert in your…
Cupcakes & Makeup
What’s not to love about about sugar and frosting in the form of a small easy to eat cake?? Vivian got to go with me to do a little yummy cupcake tasting at a locally owned bakery here in Athens, Silver…
Extreme Short Summer Hair :: The Pixie Cut
To pixie cut ones hair, from super long to super short takes some GUTS. Or a really big movie paycheck to make the scissors a bit easier to swallow if you’re a Hollywood celeb. I often get bored with my…
Sheer Summer Skin With Smart Shade Almay Products
It’s super duper hot here in Georgia, uncomfortably hot, sweltering. So of course as much as I’d love to wear a matte flawless face of makeup, it’s just not always the best look because, well, it melts off in the…
Girl Crush :: Bachelorette Emily Maynard
After watching last night’s Bachelorette for 3 hours (woah), I’m not a bit ashamed to admit that I have a non-awkward girl crush on Emily Maynard. She has been my fave Bachelorette thus far. Maybe it’s because she’s got a…
Is There A “Secret” To A Long & Happy Marriage?
“A wedding anniversary is the celebration of love, trust, partnership, tolerance, and tenacity. The order varies for any given year.” Paul Sweeney It will have been 11 years ago on Saturday the 21st that I married my prince charming. I…
The Sisyphean Battle Of The Wrinkles
I am 34 years old and I already have major forehead wrinkles. It’s something I try not to let ruin my days as I know it’s a part of the aging process, but that doesn’t mean I can’t fight back…
Creative Business Cards Make An Impact
I haven’t made very many business cards since I started my freelance business over 4 years ago. As a makeup artist, when you meet someone new, you walk a fine line of coming across as judgemental if you immediately throw them…
My Current Lip Color Loves
I do love a good bargain and a new lip color purchase. And to get both in one shopping trip is as satisfying as getting my children to try a new food and they actually end up liking it! So…
Which Came First – The Outfit Or The Makeup?
Everyone has heard the age old question of, “Which came first, the chicken or the egg?” I don’t know the actual answer to that, but I can relate this question to how I put myself together each day. Occasionally I…