When I stored my makeup in drawers, it was out of sight, out of mind. I would find I never used certain products, simply because I’d forgotten I even had them! This 3 tier cart has made the best makeup organizer, allowing me to actually see everything, thus utilizing more of my products. There are […]
2020 Year in Review: Best Beauty Products…and the worst
On October 27th, in between folding laundry, chatting with friends in a group text and listening to a podcast, I received a pretty uncool email. To summarize, it read: Hello Ivy Boyd,You have tested POSITIVE for COVID-19. Please follow these recommendations. The days that followed, were not psychically miserable, thankfully, but mentally, very hard. I am already […]
6 Great Vegan Skincare Must Haves for Animal Lovers
One of my bridal clients messaged me on Instagram, asking me about the best vegan skincare brands. While, I’m not vegan, I’m a major animal lover and cruelty free makeup artist who eats a Pescatarian diet and enjoys trying vegan dishes. When I have a vegan client in my makeup chair, I use vegan products […]
5 Last Minute Beauty Gifts at Ulta
If you’re shopping for last minute gifts at Ulta, you’ve made a very wise choice. Throughout quarantine, Ulta has made it so quick and easy to shop safely. I’ve made several online orders that I pick up in store, or curbside, sometimes within a matter of hours. It’s so simple and has actually saved me […]
The Best Mascara: My current rotation
I may not be able to tell you the absolute best mascara, and that’s because I have never been in a committed relationship with one. I am always using 3-5 different ones, depending on the day, my desired outcome, etc. However, these are the 4 mascaras currently in my rotation, and why. Hourglass Caution Extreme […]
Find A Last Minute Beauty Gift at Sephora
So, you’ve come here, in search of a last minute beauty gift. 11 days out from Christmas, you’re ready to enter that cc info, get this thing done and over with. It’s a real smash n’ grab, don’t think-just add to cart situation. While I’d like to think I’m a smart spender myself, I love […]
Black Friday Beauty Sales 2020
I want to start this Black Friday deals post by saying that if this year has caused you to lose a job, or a significant portion of work, I understand. I’ve lost jobs due to layoffs in the past. I’ve lost about 3 months of work this year. I don’t want anyone to feel that […]
Beauty Gifts at Target 2020
Target rarely, if ever, fails me. I get my groceries there and pretty much everything else too. If you’re like me, it’s one of the few places I still go these days. While there are gifts at Target for nearly anyone, I will be showing you beauty gifts at Target. Most of these items are […]