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!!
Makeup Brush 101 There are so many shapes, sizes, and types of brushes out there that choosing the right one can be very confusing. When it comes to makeup brushes, though, price does make a difference: better brushes are more expensive. Also, I find that makeup artists' lines often offer better-designed brushes and more shape… Continue reading Everything You Need to Know About Makeup Brushes!!!!
Many skincare products contain preservatives that give them a longer shelf life. Even so, after a year or two, or if a product starts to smell different, it is time to toss it out. Once it begins to go bad, a product becomes ineffective. Since heat and sunlight accelerate this process, keep your skin care… Continue reading How to Store Your Skincare Products!!!
 We're all about simplifying your routine, so why not get some fashionista looks into your repertoire? These are tried and true looks with as few products as possible, so let's get started…. Look #1 Watercolor Effect A subtle sexy look that easily transitions from day to night: dab on a buildable gel eye shadow in… Continue reading 5 Minutes – 5 Products Makeup Look!!!
Your brows must suit you! If they don't, get them shaped by a professional. Trim any extra-long hairs on your brows, but ideally, this would be done by your brow expert (even your hairdresser can come in handy for this one). Always check your eyebrows from the side - use a second mirror to see… Continue reading Eyebrow Tips and Tricks!!!
Ok, you've got three extra minutes. Here's how to look like you didn't just roll out of bed! Step 1: Tinted Moisturizer Another option is to skip foundation and use tinted moisturizer instead. Apply with your fingers. Dab all over your face, and make sure to blend evenly all over. Don't forget your neck.… Continue reading 3 Minute Everyday Makeup Look!!!!
There are lots of ways to make your lashes look better than to simply pile on the mascara. And they'll probably make less of a mess and be less itchy when a bit of mascara globs into your eye. Here are my favorite hacks for pretty, long lashes. Hack 1: Avoid Mascara Clumps To avoid… Continue reading Beauty Tips 101: Better Eyelash Hacks!!!
Choose a soft creamy pencil that will glide on without dragging the skin. Sharpen the pencil, but not to a dagger point. The most common mistake is to draw eyeliner too high, leaving a noticeable strip of skin between the lashes and the liner. To avoid this, work the pencil tip right in at the… Continue reading Applying Pencil Eyeliner: Tips &Tricks!!!
Eyeliner can be dramatic or subtle, sexy or innocent. Different textures can be applied in different ways to accessorize the eyes- from liquid and gel to pencil, in colored, glitter, or metallic finishes. Eyeliner can be drawn all the way around the eye or just along the top or bottom; you can draw halfway along… Continue reading Eyeliner: Everything You Need To Know!!
 You've got a bag full of makeup, but you only use maybe half of it. It's time to ditch some of your products in order to clean up your routine. Not knowing what products to use everyday is slowing you down and making it harder to get out the door fast. Hack 1: Multitasking Products… Continue reading De-Clutter Your Makeup Products: Hacks!!!!
