Wake Up For Makeup

Lipstick Nostalgia and the best ice cream of my life: August Favorites

09/06/2021

In the month of August, I went to Chicago for my mom’s birthday, took all 4 of our cats to their annual vet check ups and did a massive amount of makeup in between. No doubt; I get tired. Really tired. But I never get tired of doing makeup. I know that those in the...

Best Deals of the Ulta 21 Days of Beauty Sale 2021

08/29/2021

With a robust rewards program, an impressive brand portfolio that is constantly expanding and locations within 800 Target stores in the next few years, Ulta, you’re doing amazing, sweetie.👏👏👏 Every year, Ulta continues to impress with their , offering 21 days of excellent products for half off. These are the 10 best days to shop...

Zero Fall out Shadows: Makeup By Mario Review

08/20/2021

Mario Dedivanovic–a name you may not know, but his work? Oh, you definitely do. Makeup artist to Kim Kardashian might ring a bell. His client list also includes Jennifer Lopez, Priyanka Chopra, Salma Hayek, Chrissy Teigen, Demi Lovato. For someone so synonymous with high glam celebrity work, you might not expect Mario to be so...

Great SPF, Survival Smoothies & DIY Pool Days: July Favorites

08/05/2021

This past month has felt like prime summer. Maybe it isn’t technically, but I’m making the absolute most of it. This July favorites is a mixed bag, per the usual, of beauty products, food and bev, and just a little miscellaneous nonsense bringing me bits of joy. Replenix SPF I’ve tried a handful of sunscreens...

St. Tropez x Ashley Graham Ultimate Glow Kit Self Tanner Review

07/06/2021

I’ve now discovered 2 great self tanners thanks to wedding clients. The first was Bondi Sands, and now, motivated by Amanda, a bride I worked with last month, I’m trying what I just call the Ashley Graham self tanner. While St. Tropez has multiple self tanner formulas, Ashley Graham collaborated with them to create this...

I tried online derm Apostrophe and here’s what happened

06/30/2021

I’ve had significant melasma for several years now. The dark brown patches form what I call “my continents” across my forehead and temples. It’s never bothered me too much, yet, I also resent having to color correct, use foundation and concealer to fully even out my skin. I feel like I’d rather spend that time...