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Cyber Monday Makeup Sales

11/30/2015

Between Black Friday and Cyber Monday, you might be feeling some shopper’s anxiety. I know I get worried about which day has the better deals! After seeing these makeup sales, I’m starting to lean towards Cyber Monday! Click the graphics below to shop the sales! ULTA Some of the biggest savings. Click the graphic to...

Gifts for Makeup Lovers

11/23/2015

If you have an Ivy in your life to buy for, the makeup lover who has everything, these gifts bring out the big guns. They’re all luxe, cost a pretty penny and are sure to impress those who wake up for makeup. While the price tags are definitely up there, don’t forget one of my favorite...

Laura Geller GlamLash Mascara Review

11/20/2015

Yo friends! I wanted to tell you about a mascara I recently tried that kinda unexpectedly blew my mind. I got a sample size of Laura Geller GLAMLash Dramatic Volumizing Mascara in an affiliate box from Rakuten LinkShare. I set it aside and didn’t pay much attention to it for a few weeks. Then, the...

How to use black lipgloss

11/18/2015

When I saw the Armour Beauty Lip Gloss in Femme Fatale inside the James Vincent picks bag I purchased at The Makeup Show, I felt a mix of brief disappointment…but also excitement. With it’s rich, black tar color and texture, I knew straight away this black lipgloss wouldn’t be going in my bridal kit! This gloss...

The Makeup Show Chicago Recap

11/16/2015

Last weekend, I had the pleasure of attending The Makeup Show in Chicago for the first time. The Makeup Show is a 2-day tradeshow/educational event for makeup artists put on by The Powder Group. I’ll spoil the post for you right here by saying that I absolutely loved it. I learned so much about product...

how to use a beautyblender

11/12/2015

When you say the word beautyblender, it elicits one of 3 responses: “A what, huh?” “I looooove mine!” “A $20 makeup sponge is so ridicuous.” I fall into a fourth category that I will explain. As a freelance makeup artist, I love using the beautyblender to apply and blend cream foundations, concealer, cream blush, cream contours...