Who doesn’t enjoy saving money on their makeup products?? I know I do! Therefore I get so giddy when I come across a GREAT drugstore-priced makeup dupe for my higher-end products! For those of you who aren’t familiar with the…
I Tried This Popular Mascara On Amazon And Here’s What I Thought
Little fact about me. I will not buy ANYTHING on Amazon if it does not have a 4 star review or higher. I will also NOT buy it if it doesn’t have any reviews at all to read through. I…
Accentuate Your Eyes With These Must Have Makeup Tricks
Eyes are the windows to the soul. So we should make those windows easy to see and exaggerate them as much as possible, right?! 1. Add a CORAL SHADOW to…
It’s Been One Of Those Minimal Makeup Days
Okay, so I’m realizing more and more that you (my loyal readers!) enjoy my more personal blogs. So here ya go, some before and after makeup photos! Obviously my life not only consists of dealing with beauty products, trends, product…
Max Factor Says “Bye Bye” To The U.S. Market
I write this blog with a heavy heart. Max Factor is saying goodbye to the U.S. cosmetics market. WHAT?!!! Max Factor has been in the beauty biz since it’s creation in 1909. That’s a really long time- what could possibly…
Fall 2009 Makeup Trends :: Naturally Nude Face
There’s never just one “trend” for a season whether it be for shoes, clothing, hairstyles, or makeup. This is helpful to the masses so that we in the real world (not the model, celebrity, or rich and famous world!) can…
How To Make Your Small Eyes Pop Like Taylor Swift
One of the most popular requests and/or complaints I get from my friends and clients is: “How do I get my tiny eyes to look bigger?” Luckily there are some optical illusion tips everyone can use to make their peepers…
Subtle Stayput Smokey Eyes :: by tarte Cosmetics
The smokey eye is always my go-to look for when I want to feel a bit more glamorous. AND, now there’s no reason to save that smoldering eye look just for nighttime!! You can create a “subtle” version of the…
Best Drugstore Mascara Found – Max Factor Volume Couture
So I’m always on a quest for a drugstore mascara that gives me the look of false eyelashes WITHOUT the false lash application process. I’ve read tons about the Max Factor Volume Couture mascara ($8), and seen how many awards…
How Old Are The Contents In YOUR Makeup Bag??
Okay, so I hate to admit this, (seeing as though I AM a makeup artist and should know better!) but I have some lipsticks in my lipstick drawer that probably date back to my freshman year of college….WHAT?? Now this…
Politcally Pretty 2008 – Sarah Palin
First of all, I’m NOT going to be taking sides on the campaign trail, but I WILL take sides on who has had the best makeup for their close ups! A more recent WWD (Women’s Wear Daily) article titled “Style…
Who Wants To Be Halle Berry?? I Do I Do!!!!
Well, big shocker, Halle Berry was just named “Hottest Female Alive” by Esquire men’s magazine for 2008. There are many reasons to hate her (pure jealousy is all it is though) and many reasons to admire her. She is 42…
