Wake Up For Makeup

makeup artist perspectives

Sephora VIB Sale Gift Guide

11/07/2019
It’s the most wonderful time of the yearWith the mascaras brushing, the lip glosses swipingAnd everyone telling you be of good cheerIt’s the most wonderful time of the year Yes, boys and girls, the really is the most wonderful time of the year. Gather round my non-yet-up Christmas tree, and let’s talk about all the...

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October Favorites: Peptides + RBG

11/06/2019
Hey, remember when I was like, omggg August was so craaaazy?Yeah. October was like that…times 2. Weddings, Halloween makeup, political makeup, throwing a baby shower, lots of birthdays, doing makeup on a hog farm (one got loose!) and more weddings. But you guys. It’s all good, really. I celebrated 7 years of blogging this month...

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How to Reapply Sunscreen Easily

11/03/2019
This post is sponsored by Seriously FAB* 2019 has been the year of sunscreen commitment for me. I vowed not to skip a day, not to get lazy and slack off. My forehead melasma serves as a powerful reminder of why I can’t be SPF negligent any longer. It’s like a whole continent system up...

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7th Birthday Thanks: Failure + Finding Yourself

10/30/2019
7 years ago, I was a 28 year old graphic designer, on the verge of getting laid off for the second time in 4 years. I was confused, frustrated and desperate to figure it all out. “It” being myself, my job, uh, my life?! I struggled to ever find fulfillment or satisfaction in my graphic...

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4 Halloween Makeup Staples To Create a Spooky Look

10/25/2019
Urban Decay recently sent me some of their key products for Halloween makeup, but these can also be found in my freelance makeup kit and personal collection too. I wanted to share these staples of Halloween makeup and ways to re-purpose products you already have, so that you aren’t buying garbage Halloween “makeup kits”. I...

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