(This picture is PRE-pandemic when I was set up to work with an actual client face to face for a photo shoot. Those days are temporarily gone.) Well hey there friends. How are you doing?? This is my 1st blog…
Use Your Bronzer As The Perfect Brown/Neutral Eyeshadow
Who wants to kill two birds with one stone during their makeup routine? (*raises both hands high into the air!*) Well I’ve got just the makeup hack for you that will UP your face value but take DOWN the time…
How To Fake Longer Looking Lashes (Without Lash Extensions!) + A Video
I’m not sure there’s a woman on this planet that doesn’t want longer looking eyelashes. And I find that most of my friends and clients would like to know how to work with what they’ve GOT instead of shelling out…
The One Product You Need For Fuller Looking Eyebrows + A Video
Your EYEBROWS are the FRAMEWORK of your FACE. Period. Point Blank. Whatever you do, don’t ignore them!! I harp and I harp and I harp on the importance of a nicely groomed fuller brow because I care and because they…
Words For My Daughter To Remember As She Grows
Happy New Year everyone! This is my first blog post of our new decade and I’m thankful you’re still here reading OR glad to have you if you’re a new reader! I’m going to flip the script a little on…
Fix These 5 Makeup Mistakes That Could Be Aging You
Ever since I turned 40, I have been noticing something missing in the beauty and skincare category of social media and advertising. I am seeing that beauty brands are getting better with diversity in race, gender, and even size. …
The Subtle Non-Surgical Way To Shape, Slim, Define Your Nose
My kids always tell me that I have a nose built like a SKI SLOPE…but they say it in the most loving way:) And yes, from the side, my nose looks super pointy and thin (got it from my mama). …
Is This Powder The Answer To Waterproofing Your Makeup?
Is there anything worse than heading to an outdoor bbq (or some other summer soiree) in the heat, only to find your makeup you worked so hard on, is starting to make streaks down your face?? It’s unfortunate but it…
These 3 Skincare Products Are Game Changers
As a makeup artist AND a beauty blogger, I feel like with my platforms come great responsibilities, right?? The responsibility to speak the truth on products I come into contact with and to inform my clients/readers/followers of when I DO…
Summer Hair Ideas : Why I Tried Balayage
The definition of BALAYAGE (noun): 1. a French word meaning to “sweep” or to “paint.” It’s a technique for highlighting hair in which the dye is painted on in such a way as to create a graduated, natural-looking effect. I…
Why You Should Incorporate Hyaluronic Acid Into Your Skincare Routine With Hyalogic
I am super excited to be partnering up with the brand Hyalogic to share with you the reasons why Hyaluronic Acid is SUCH a big deal and why everyone should incorporate HA into their skincare routines! So what exactly IS…
Use This Drugstore Product To Get Glowing Skin Without Wearing Highlighter
Happy New Year everyone!! This is my first post of 2019 and it’s about two of my favorite subjects – GLOWING SKIN + DRUGSTORE PRICED MAKEUP!! Most of us over 30 and 40+ loooonng for dewier skin that resembles the…