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!!! So Join In, and experience everything beauty with me!!
It's not gross to skip a wash, everyone does it! Life gets busy. Luckily, there are plenty of ways to hide your dirty hair and look professional as heck! Hack 1: Bang Wash Want to skip shampooing but don't want stringy bangs? Just wash them! Pull all of your hair back in a ponytail or… Continue reading Dirty Hair Hacks!!!
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!!
Don't overdo the shimmer - if you have shine on your eyes, keep lips nude or matte; if lips are shimmering, keep eyes to a similar pearl finish and avoid shimmer on your face. There are myriad shimmering shades for eyes, from all-out sparkle to subtle pearl. Try before buying, as shades that seem subtle… Continue reading My Favorite Glitter & Shimmer Tips and Tricks! (From One Makeup Artist to Another)
When dealing with layers of primer, concealer, eyeshadow, eyeliner, and mascara, using a gentle and effective eye makeup remover is vital. Look for oil free removers that are made specifically for the eye area. If you wear waterproof eye makeup, make sure your eye makeup remover also works on waterproof makeup. Apply remover to a… Continue reading Eye-Makeup Removal Tips and Tricks!!!
Your lips define the lower part of your face, so don't forget about their potential. There are plenty of ways to easily care for them and make them look good, whether you just want to moisturize and perfect them or give your lips a bright, bold color, I've got just the thing! Hack 1: Mascara… Continue reading Lip Hacks!!!
At work you need to be taken seriously, but there's no reason not to enhance your best features and look as good as you can. Knowing that you look your best will boost your confidence and help you to perform at your best. The working week is not the time to be experimental with your… Continue reading Work-Place Beauty: 101
Thin Lips Use sheer shimmery shades- dark colors make a mouth look small, while lighter shades make lips look fuller. Using a lipliner that matches your lipstick, accentuate your lips by drawing on the outer edge of your lip line. For a fuller pout, add a dot of shimmering gloss at the center of the… Continue reading Everything You Want to Know About Lips!!!!
Well applied blush should enhance the shape of your face and flatter your bone structure. Learn the shape of your cheeks, so that you feel confident about where to apply color. Smile at yourself in the mirror- the two cushiony areas that stand out are the "apples". Suck in your cheeks and feel the hollows… Continue reading Blush Application 101!!!
You have so many makeup products, but you wish just one would magically transform your face into something presentable every rushed morning. It's a tough proposition, but I have a few tricks for when you really have no time at all. Hack 1: Tinted Moisturizer with Sunscreen Grab 'n'… Continue reading One Product Makeover Hacks!!!
Use a fat brush with soft dense natural bristles. Dip the brush lightly into the powder and tap off the excess. Sweep it lightly over your face to set foundation. If you are prone to shine, the area to focus on with a smaller brush is the central cross of the face. Load the brush… Continue reading The Correct Way to Apply Powder! (3 simple steps!)
