(Post updated May 2020) Most days I want full on ultra-pigmented-opaque colored lips OR glossy lips with high lacquered shine. That’s just the makeup lover in me and wanting to feel extra on most occasions. But then, there are actually…
Cinderella : Storytelling Through Makeup
Disney fairytales are the stories that stick in my mind most when growing up and reading as a little girl. I remember those Little Golden Books like it was yesterday and what it felt like to hold them and read…
How To Create A Softer Cut Crease Eye Makeup Look
The “cut crease” look is getting a lot of buzz and copycats lately. And if you’re not familiar, it just means to really play up and accentuate the crease of your eyelid which is essentially your eye socket. (Here are…
How To Make Camouflage Look Feminine Chic
Feminine camouflage – sounds like an oxymoron right?! I just bought this camouflage jacket on a whim and it has turned out to be one of my favorite pieces in my closet right now!! Here is how I keep it looking…
1, 2, 3, Cheekbones!
So maybe you weren’t born with Maleficent style cheekbones (ode to a potential Halloween costume!), no fear. You can get something similar, without being quite as severe (did I just accidentally rhyme?), with these 3 simple steps and products. …
The Face Of Fall
It’s approaching 100 degrees here in Georgia on the daily right now, but it’s impossible to get away from the hopes and idea of cooler temps ahead. I have stacks of August magazine issues with loads of ads and inspiration…
What It Takes To Get That “Natural” Look
I am a big fan of creating beauty looks that get your FACE noticed, NOT your makeup. However I always get a little giggle inside when a client tells me they want me to make them better but want to look…
Camouflage A Late Night Face in 5 minutes
We all encounter those nights that leave us waking up looking less than bright eyed and bushy tailed. And that usually happens when we have very little time to get ready the morning after because we end up oversleeping to…
Video : Airbrushed Complexion With Dior Airflash Spray Foundation
After I saw the magic of the Dior Airflash Spray Foundation and how it was able to cover up my sad varicose veins on my legs (due to pregnancies with my 3 beautiful children – oh the price we mamas…
Pack A Pretty Punch With Pastel Makeup
It’s time to ditch the dark oxblood shades of winter makeup and embrace the feminine watercolor shades of spring! I recently contributed to the stylish mommy website, ElizabethStreet.com, with an article I wrote on how to incorporate these pretty shades…
My Mommy Style Must Haves
These photos are from a couple of weeks ago, but I’ve probably repeated this style twice since then… {The only way to check hair and makeup – with an iPhone car selfie!} My #1 job since March 2006 (the month/year my…
Jewel Toned Eyes
I have a thing for amethysts, sapphires, diamonds, anything jewel related really. What girl doesn’t?? {My bedazzled shirt of jewels (fake of course!), was my inspiration.} Here’s my face honoring these rich shadow shades. For those that want to…