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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...

Stock your freelance kit

11/05/2015

One of my favorite times to stock up my freelance kit is holiday time. Brands put out value kits and sets that are often worth double their price, making them an incredible value. This time only comes but once a year so get on it, girls and boys! xo NARS Steven Klein Collaboration One Shocking Moment...

Order to Apply Eye Makeup

11/02/2015

Hi friends! Now that my Halloween-tutorial-packed month of October has ended, it’s back to the basics! I really am here to help you. I always want you to tell me what you find confusing in makeup and skincare. When I broke down the order of face products in a post, it ended up being one of...