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February Favorites: BHA + Binging on Chickpeas

03/03/2020

These favorites posts are as close to a diary as it gets for me. Looking back at my calendar, in the month of February, I did makeup for the ill-fated Iowa Caucus, my husband turned 37, I worked on several commercial projects, filmed a video in TJMaxx on my IGTV and I tried a bunch...

How to grow long lashes with Grandelash Serum

02/25/2020

Lashes are having more than a moment, but an entire movement. Even the most minimalist makeup wearer seems to still want long lashes, whether via lash extensions, false lashes or mascara cocktailing. What if your natural lashes could grow longer? I have an option for you that is cheaper than lash extensions by a lot,...

How to double cleanse for truly clean skin

02/18/2020

Do you DC? Double cleanse that is. I didn’t used to. I actually thought it was pointless, that a good cleanser would remove makeup, pollution and excess oil. I used to only double cleanse my face if I had done a Halloween makeup look or something really heavy. But now? Now, I’m 36, an evolved...

7 Awesome Black Owned Makeup Brands you should be buying

02/11/2020

February is Black History Month and I didn’t want to let it pass without acknowledging how you can support women of color via beauty purchases. While I do typically use affiliate links, this post will not contain any. Instead, I will link directly to the brand, and should you choose to purchase from any of...

Starting the year growing lashes and eating hummus

02/06/2020

Welcome to the first favorites of 2020! I sure hope this post finds you well. I just survived over 26 hours doing makeup during the Iowa Caucus, shuffling between 2 media outlets, in the middle of the night and wee morning hours. It was an exciting experience a true privilege to be a part of...

How to treat super dry skin

01/15/2020

Hi, I’m Ivy, I live in the midwest, and despite it’s many positives, in the winter? I’m literally a shriveled up raisin. I’m a makeup artist. I see a ton of faces. You’re probably a raisin too. Now, don’t get overwhelmed because I’m not saying you need to do all of these things, unless you...