A Makeup Artist, and Southern Gal from New Orleans, Louisiana! Over 15 years of experience in the Makeup Industry! Sharing everything I've learned, including Beauty Tips & Tricks, How-to looks, Tutorials, Q&A, Fashion, Hair, Lifestyle and so much more!!! New blog posts every Tuesday!! So Join In, and experience everything beauty with me!!
Coconut oil is quickly becoming one of my favorite products, as it has so many great uses! It is great for hair, skin, body.... the list goes on! Here are a few reasons why it has become so popular and how it could benefit you: Coconut oil is naturally anti-bacterial and anti-fungal. In tropical parts… Continue reading Benefits of Coconut Oil
There's nothing better than some much-needed pamper time with a nice bubble bath and a face mask. You might not realize that a lot of ingredients in your kitchen can be used for this (the face mask, not the bath)! Bananas, eggs, milk and even mustard can be great for your skin for a variety… Continue reading DIY Honey Face Mask (For Normal to Dry Skin)
I suffer from Milia (small bumps under the skin) and so I have a couple of small red scars under my eye area. I started to use this mask and began to see results fairly quickly. Please note, this may not work for everyone and should not be used too often. Lemon juice can lighten… Continue reading DIY: Coconut Oil Face Mask (For All Skin Types)
Many lip balms include petroleum jelly. However, as lip balm is applied to the mouth and could potentially be ingested, I much prefer to make my own using Coconut Oil, as it's good for my inside as well as my outside! What You Will Need: Coconut Oil Lipstick in the color of your choice Small… Continue reading DIY Lip Balm (Beginner Friendly)
Everybody knows that your skin doesn't begin with your forehead and end at your chin, yet that's the area everyone concentrates on the most. You need to take care of your skin from head to toe. Consider some of these tips and tricks. Consider your ears, neck, shoulders, and chest an extension of your facial… Continue reading Body Basics Tips & Tricks!!!
Use this deep-cleansing, yet gentle soap to take the grime off your makeup brushes. Cleaning just once a week/month (depending on how much you use your brushes) keeps brushes looking and working like new. What You Will Need: Measuring Spoons 1 Tablespoon Dish soap 1 Tablespoon White Vinegar 1 Cup Warm Water A tall Cup… Continue reading How-To Make Your Own Brush Shampoo!!!
You can keep it natural with a just-showered, fresh smell, or you can add a scent that you love. Perfumes come in a nearly endless range of scents - from woodsy to earthy to floral. You can also use essential oils to make your own perfumes. Just be sure to use a scent sparingly, too… Continue reading How-To Make The Perfect Perfume!!! (The Perfect DIY)
If you really went all out the night before and didn't get any sleep, you're going to need something more than the hacks I suggested. Let's get into some great under-eye tricks and a few natural remedies to make it easier to erase your lack of sleep. Red Lipstick and Concealer -Â It sounds weird, but… Continue reading How-To Cheat Sleep Beauty Hacks!!!
Here are some more looks to look professional before you head out the door. With a chic updo or a power ponytail, you'll worry less about your hair and more about your pressing work matters or a hot date. Let's Get To These Tips & Tricks! Criss-Cross Style -Â This woven design immediately upgrades the classic… Continue reading How-To Get Fast-N-Easy Hair Style Tips!!!
Having large eyes and large lid space is a great perk, but be careful that your eyes don't overpower your whole face. To provide balance, keep dark shadows closer to the lashline and avoid going too far up to the brow. Let's Get Started Apply foundation to the eyelid and undereye. Apply a concealer a… Continue reading Makeup For Large Eyes!!!!
