Wake Up For Makeup

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...

Covergirl Super Sizer Fibers Mascara

07/06/2016

Covergirl is back at it again with the The Super Sizer Fibers Mascara. They still want to super size your lashes, but this time, WIF FIBERS! Based on my experience with the original Super Sizer Mascara, I was hella hesitant. However, I never met a mascara I didn’t want to at least try so off...

Paula’s Choice Niacinamide Booster Review

06/29/2016

The older I get, the more interested I become in skincare, specifically anti-aging products. I love learning about ingredients, treatments and advances in technology because I’d love to be forever 32. Plus, my mom recently made me promise her I’d never get plastic surgery 🙂 I’ve had great luck with Paula’s Choice skincare before so...