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Obsessed with Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics
Moderncraft Lip Tar by Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics. I can’t wait to try out the latest product from one of my favorite vegan cosmetic lines. The Moderncraft Lip Tar Collection, available now at...
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Stepping Outside of Your Beauty Comfort Zone
Hello to you all! I’ve been M.I.A. due to a hectic schedule and I’m gearing up for all the fall activities and jobs that require my MUA skills! That being said, here’s what has transpired as of late: I...
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Mixing Multiple Products
It really does take a village to raise one child. Wait. What I MEANT was that sometimes it takes a village of makeup products to create one look! Haha! Seriously though, you can’t possibly expect one...
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Real Women Wear Pink
“Sugar and spice, and everything nice…” makes me think of soft, sweet, girly, girl style. Guess what? Pink is not just for little girls. Check out the gloss pink lip on my beautiful Real Women Wear...
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Holiday Beauty Deals
Now is the time to maximize your cosmetics without blowing your beauty budget. Many of the top cosmetic brands are offering holiday gifts that are way more chic than gifts of the past. Back in the...
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Daytime or Nighttime Makeup. Do YOU Know The Difference?
A new trend of heavy contouring, too thick/too long lashes, and over arched, heavy brows is becoming the norm. Pictures of this sort of makeup are frequently posted via social media. A quick browse...
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What Changes Will You Make?
As this BUSY year winds down, I’ve decided to make a list of goals that I’d like to accomplish for 2014. While some pertain to beauty, others pertain to my inner self. 2013 brought an entirely new set...
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2013 in review. Help me Grow!
The WordPress.com stats helper monkeys prepared a 2013 annual report for this blog. Here’s an excerpt: A New York City subway train holds 1,200 people. This blog was viewed about 4,400 times in 2013....
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First Makeover of the Year
This is my first post of the new year and I’m excited to report that I’ve been making some much-needed changes in both my professional and private life. I promised myself I’d put myself out there more...
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In Love With…
How many beauty products can you absolutely say you love? We all have our favorite brands and colors but if asked, how easily could you narrow things down to just ONE or TWO products you can’t live...
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Less Is More
Sometimes, the best makeovers are the ones that are the most subtle. I pride myself on creating looks that make my clients feel like their best possible selves, and it doesn’t take heavy contouring,...
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Sephora + Pantone and My Color IQ
For those of you who are not familiar, beauty emporium Sephora partnered with color company expert Pantone, to develop an identification system for matching foundation accurately. I had been TRYING to...
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I LOVE GROUPON
I’m taking a detour from my usual posts about all things beauty because I just want to shout from the rooftops about Groupon’s excellent customer service. Backstory: I purchased a Groupon for an item...
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The Makeup Show-Chicago
I am counting down the weeks until I can finally stroll through the doors of The Bridgeport Art Center, where The Makeup Show will be held. If you’ve been following my career and my blog, then you...
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Tip For The Day
This is my version of “over the top” makeup Here’s the scenario: You meet up with your friend for a day of shopping and dining. When she opens the door, you are startled and shocked by her new makeup....
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Weather Makeup Makeover
The weather actually dictates our makeup more than we think. As the sun starts to shine more frequently and with temperatures on the rise, it’s time for you to go through your makeup bag and take...
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Wedding Guest Look
It’s wedding season, and guests want to look their very best, so this post is all about creating a fresh, colorful look that’s easy to achieve. My model (who’s also one of my BFF’s) was wearing a...
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Team Spring!
Since the weird Chicago weather is finally making sense, I’ve been inspired to create more Spring themed looks for my clients, now that we are actually having a Spring. I love a bold eye like nobody’s...
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The Makeup Show-Chicago
The show has left the city but the memories will remain forever! I am a huge supporter of Makeup First Artistry The Makeup Show and believe that it’s the perfect avenue for artists of all levels who...
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Photoshop: Is That Really YOU?
Here’s the scenario: You are flipping through Instagram, Facebook, etc., and see before and after photos of a woman who just had a makeover. In the first picture, the woman resembles Chewbacca from...
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