I’m going to play the “mom” card here and say that lately I have longed for “easy” makeup products that perform quickly because I haven’t had much time to spend on complicated makeup looks due to my kids crazy schedules,…
Birthdays Are A Blessing
Today is my birthday, and I have finally come to realize that they are a blessing. Yes each year older comes with challenges (hello crows feet creeping up, thinning hair, stiff grey hairs I have to pull out every other…
3 Beauty Pageant Makeup Tips Everyone Could Use
I had the pleasure of working with a beauty pageant contestant this weekend, Mrs. Oconee County-Melissa Roberts, for the upcoming Mrs. Georgia Pageant taking place this Sunday. The winner of each state then goes onto compete in the Mrs. America…
Which Is More Important To You – Hair or Makeup??
I’m sure you all can probably guess my answer on about which is personally more important for me – Hair or Makeup. And yes, you’re probably right to assume I would choose makeup because there are very few days I…
Book Review of “Makeup Makeovers In 5, 10, 15, and 20 Minutes” By Robert Jones
I can never get enough of pictorial makeup books. Books are honestly one of the most useful learning tools for me as a makeup artist, and they always provide me with some new information or technique on how to approach…
Funny Ladies Are Prettier
I’m completely comfortable in admitting that I have a “girl crush” on one of the latest leading lady comedians out there in Hollywood right now…Sofia Vergara! {Sofia Vergara as the sexy (& funny) spokeswoman of Pepsi. Makes me rethink…
Rain Rain Go Away Come Again Another Day
It has been raining here ALL weekend, and I’m honestly quite tired of it. Cold and dreary does not do good things for my psyche and for some reason I can’t seem to get motivated to do anything but sit…
Good Girl vs Bad Girl Makeup :: Bad
If you missed the first installment of Good Girl vs Bad Girl makeup, check out my good girl side HERE. Now we are onto how I used my beauty tricks to turn my daytime good girl, into a nighttime bad…
Good Girl vs Bad Girl Makeup :: Good
I think every woman has a GOOD girl side and a BAD girl side – no matter how tame or wild, we all have alter egos that pop up every now and then. My good girl side shows up at…
Bringing Neon Back
NEON shades are not just an ancient trend of the 80’s anymore. These bright look-at-me shades were seen all over New York fashion week for the spring 2012 collections as “highlighted” here and ways to wear it here, as well as…
Skin Care Like An Expert
I have had 2 facials in my life- Gasp!! Yes, this makeup artist who is infatuated with faces, has only had 2 facials in her lifetime, but I am happy to say that I just added a 3rd one to…
Friday Focus
This whole week I’ve been very focused on blogging, answering lots of emails, contacting current and future clients about makeup jobs, too much time on my Twitter account, and overall promoting my freelance business as a bold new me to…