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Loving Lately: July Favorites

08/05/2016

As I bid adieu to July and welcome the hottest month in the Midwest, let us pause with a big glass of cold brew coffee to reflect on the makeup and skincare products I loved last month. As I write this favorites post, the humidity outside is a disgusting 96% and the state fair begins...

Instrumental Beauty Sonic Cleansing System vs. Foreo Luna

07/30/2016

In the world of fancy skincare gadgets, first there was the Clarisonic and it’s many editions, followed by the Foreo LUNA and it’s various incarnations. Both cleansing systems make one’s credit card shudder with fear so enter the $45 Instrumental Beauty Sonic Cleansing System. If you’ve been wanting to up your game, but can’t stomach a purchase in the hundreds, keep reading to find out...

Branding Private Label Makeup with Your Name Pro

07/21/2016

If you read my blog or know me personally, you know that before I was a working makeup artist and beauty blogger, I was riding the struggle bus, and pretty hard, as a graphic designer. I received a design degree and pursued what I thought I wanted to do. But as it turns out, graphic...

Nordstrom Anniversary Sale Beauty Picks

07/19/2016

Though we only have a Nordstrom Rack in my town because #thirdworldprobz, the Nordstrom Anniversary sale is something everyone can enjoy online! If you’re a Nordstrom card holder, you can get early access to the sale now, which officially runs July 22nd-August 2nd in stores and online. Of course I’m particularly excited about their beauty exclusives...

How to use the TYME iron + review

07/17/2016

The TYME iron is a unique hot styling tool that can be used to both straighten and curl hair, acting as a 2-in-1 tool. It was designed by stylist Jacynda Smith who wanted a faster way to style her hair as a busy mom. It retails for $190 and is made with gold plated titanium plates....

Light, Easy and Fast Summer Makeup

07/11/2016

In the makeup artist department of my life, I’ve been running from one gig to the next to the next lately. Between weddings, senior picture makeup, family picture makeup, makeup lessons and blogging, I’ve been throwing this easy, fast, light summer makeup look on more often than I’d like to admit! The good thing is, it...