Minimum Makeup, Maximum Impact!
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30 Apr 2010What is it about re-applying your lipstick that is so empowering? My theory is that it’s like refreshing your whole being in that one simple act. I’ve always felt that those lip colors that last for days are over rated. Not only do they dry your lips, but they rob you of the chance to re-apply [...]
In: Face
28 Apr 2010Every day people ask me, “What is primer, anyway?” It seems to be an additional step in the skincare/makeup routine. Primer is the Spleen of the cosmetics world. You know you need it, but you’re not sure why. Primers can improve the look of your complexion by creating a smoother surface. When applied over moisturiser [...]
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23 Apr 2010When you’re dealing with the public at large, any beauty professional will tell you that every so often you get a client who is crazy. Not zany or a little wacky, but certifiably not sane. Ask your hair stylist or colorist next time you’re in the salon if they have any funny stories about crazy [...]
In: Brow|Face|Uncategorized
22 Apr 2010From the day I became a makeup artist, clients have been asking me for a smokey eye. Half the time, they aren’t sure what a smokey eye actually is. A smokey eye can be very subtle or very dramatic, so when you ask someone who is applying your makeup to do a smokey eye on [...]
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20 Apr 2010I was doing a personal appearance at Town & Country Apothecary in Ridgewood, New Jersey – the fabulous pharmacy and cosmetics mecca where we shot my appearance on The Real Housewives of New Jersey. As I was waiting for my next appointment to show up, I saw this adorable little old lady at the [...]
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13 Apr 2010From the start of my career, I’ve noticed Beauty Bullies – the makeup artist who asks the frumply client who clearly has never worn makeup if she uses concealer and when she says “No”, he says, “Honey! You can’t live your life like this!” as she cowers in his chair, looking confused. I once [...]
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13 Apr 2010Yesterday I taught my Beauty Master Class at CancerCare, an awesome organization that offers free services to cancer patients, like counseling, wigs, and classes that cover a variety of subjects to help people get through treatment successfully. I’ve been teaching this class for over ten years and the women who attend never cease to amaze [...]
In: Face
9 Apr 2010I had a client come to the spa today for a makeup lesson. She had been growing in her eyebrows for over a year (which I love! Something to REALLY sink my tweezers into!) and she wanted a makeup lesson to learn some new techniques and colors to polish her day look. I shaped her [...]