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Condense and Compact
The perfect addition to your makeup kit The last time I posted anything, the discussion was all about organizing my kits and keeping my products ready to go at all times. In order to help myself and...
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Happy Valentine’s Day!
MAC Ruby Woo I’ve decided to wear my favorite red, Ruby Woo by MAC for the remainder of this month. Ruby Woo is truly one of the most beautiful red lipsticks I’ve ever seen, and I’m not alone, as many...
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Creating Light With Makeup Class at MAC
I had the absolute privilege of attending a Master Class at the MAC store on Armitage in Chicago last night. Surrounded by other professional artists, we watched the fabulously talented and extremely...
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Brows Revisited
Today’s post is an “almost” re-post from 2011 (click link in hot pink below) because sadly, some folks still don’t understand how to make their eyebrows presentable. You should not have square,...
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Sugarpill Eyelash Overdose
If you love long, lush lashes, you must try Sugarpill Cosmetics Eyelash Overdrive in “Dreamy.” These lashes have the tiniest bit of sparkle added for an extra sassy wink! When I ordered the lashes from...
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Bright Colors For Spring
I love to combine products to get the most for my money while creating new looks. For the looks in these photos, I applied Make Up For Ever Aqua Black Waterproof Creme Eye Shadow to my upper and lower...
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Inglot via Beautylish!
Finally, Inglot has arrived at Beautylish and you have the opportunity to customize shadows, concealers, lipsticks, blush, and foundation the way YOU want them organized. As a makeup artist, I have...
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PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT
I do not normally use this space for venting but I have to speak on a beauty issue that disturbs me greatly. As a WORKING, professional makeup artist, my JOB is to utilize my talents to create looks...
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Pretty Prom Makeup
It’s prom season! I love making young ladies look lovely and feel great about going to the prom. What I do not love is prom makeup that AGES young ladies and makes them look less like ladies and more...
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I Am Grateful
Three days ago, my husband and I picked up our good friends who flew in from Texas for a visit. We took them to breakfast and as we were sitting there, catching up, I felt someone bump my chair by...
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Learn Your Craft.
You cannot cook an omelet without eggs (or egg whites for the health conscious folks). In the world of makeup, you cannot create looks without some sort of technique. Please take the time to learn your...
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What Are You Working For?
Reblogged from Erika's Pantry: I once read that in life that you will make 3 significant choices: where you will live, who you will live with, and what will you live for. Since absorbing these words...
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Hot Pink For Summer 2013
Hot Pink/Purple Lips “They” say you can’t wear certain colors but why are YOU listening to “them” anyway? Color exists for a reason and I embrace them all for different reasons. Notice that I’m on...
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L’Oreal RevitaLift Miracle Blur is Magic. That’s All.
*Note: The photos show me before applying the product, and after my cleansing and prepping regime. As much as I want to believe advertisers when they make claims about their fantastic products, I am...
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MAC Tropical Taboo
Summer is here, the weather is warm, and it’s time for you to switch up your color schemes. It’s also time to lighten and brighten up your lips, lids, and cheeks with some new colors. I’ve said it...
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I Beat The Heat!
Today was the first summer day that I ventured outdoors wearing a full face of makeup. I always wear a sunscreen and lip balm, but today was one of those days where (due to work) I had to give myself...
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What’s Your Motivation?
I get inspiration for makeup and beauty ideas from books, magazines, movies, people-watching, stores, and even paint swatches. These flashes of colors or images make me want to try out new things with...
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Maximize Your Beauty Budget
How many times have you gone haywire buying beauty products? Raise your hand if you’ve ever mentally chastised yourself for overspending. I’m guilty, but I’ve learned to maximize my budget by utilizing...
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I’m Your Makeup Artist, Not Your Dermatologist.
As a makeup artist, it is my job to create an illusion of beautiful skin, not correct skin problems like acne, hyper-pigmentation, eczema, rosacea, etc. I direct all clients with skin issues to a...
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