In all the years I’ve been doing makeup professionally, I’ve never liked eye primer. Is my prejudice outdated? It’s time to re-evaluate Eye Primer. Watch for my opinion and drop yours in the comments below. Any tips you love that I need to try out?
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Hello, Hello, Hello! December’s Boxy Luxe is here and I’m loving it! This month is a lovely combination of items and I can’t wait to try them out. For those of you who are still waiting for your Luxe mine weighed 2.3lbs with dimensions of 11x10x4 in. Did you get yours? Drop a comment and let me know what goodies you got!
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Instagram is killing it with brows right now. I don’t know about you but I can’t carry that bold of a brow now that I’m over forty. Here are some tips on a natural brow for anyone, 40 or younger (or older)
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Eye liner always seems to be a challenge. Even more so if you’re like me and have a droopy lid brought on by genetics and now, age. During my long career I’ve run into countless eye shapes and decided I’d give a few pointers to those out there struggling with a droopy crease like mine. I hope this video helps you in finding the perfect wing for your fabulous eyes!
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Hey everyone, I’d like to introduce you to one of my all time favorite palettes. As you know I love Morphe Cosmetics, they make some of the most cost-effective and high quality shadow palettes on the market. They pump out winners all the time and one of those winning palettes has got to be their 35C Everyday Chic Palette. Not only is it the quality I’ve come to expect from Morphe, it is a full face palette. What I mean by full face is you can literally do a full eye with this single palette. Most palettes will lack a color or two needed to do a full eye look, requiring the use of two or more palettes. Not so with the Everyday Chic Palette. This beauty has everything color you’ll need all in one place to create dazzling shadow looks in a variety of shades.
If you’re looking to add to your collection, I’d suggest adding this palette.
Until next time!
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Hey everyone, I just LOVE a half half shadow look. It gives a fun smoky affect while bringing some light and brightness to the eye. It helps add size and dimension, can be done soft and natural or with dark and dramatic colors.
Definitely one of my main go to patterns for almost any eye shape, from small to large, this is one of the best patterns there is.
And now here are the step by step how to, just for you!
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In this month’s Boxy Luxe I received a lovely little palette from Hipdot. I immediately fell in love with these colors. Not only were they all the colors I LOVE, they are very pigments and the transfer stays very true to color. Check out my review and a fun demo using this handy little palette.
Until next time!
Method Makeup Academy, Sacramento’s Makeup School
Blush can make you look like an 80’s throwback or bring your entire look to life. It’s all about choosing that right undertone and making sure your placement complements your features. This weeks video lesson focuses on finding the right undertone for your skin and locating that perfect placement.
Bring some life back into your face, bring on the blush!
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It’s HUMP Day! And if you’re like me you could use a little SPARKLE to brighten up your week. Here’s a fun and smoky look to give you some inspiration for this weekend!
Enjoy!
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This wasn’t how we expected 2020 to go. I’m sure I’m not alone in that sentiment. For many of you 2020 has been a year of hardships, the loss of jobs, a struggle with finances and for many, the loss of loved ones. As we enter another long month, the future still unknown, many of us have a hard time looking past all the negative changes that have plagued our lives. It’s hard to see anything but the negative, the uncertainty and fear in a world struggling with conflict and more a political and societal unrest that is terrifying to all of us. We don’t know what the future holds, so it’s hard to see the bright side. It’s hard to see the beauty.
I struggle every day to look for the good, the positive. In a normal year I would be firmly entrenched in my bridal season, experiencing the brightest, most exciting day in countless lives of woman as they enter a new chapter with the person who makes them feel complete. This year has a very different perspective. Most of my brides have been forced to reschedule to 2021, while a small handful have met the challenges thrown at them by 2020 and our current pandemic and embraced the idea of mini-monies (miniature ceremonies).
The first mini-mony I participated in was a very surreal experience. I still wasn’t used to working in masks and gloves, and it was strange to be around people wearing masks like I was while I worked. No hand shaking, no happy hugs at the end. But what I learned from Kimberly, was that even during these hard times you can find ways to celebrate. She and her love turned their home into their venue with only her parents and his in attendance, all in full masks. Her wedding dress couldn’t be finished in time because the dress shop was closed, but instead of losing her joy, she chose another dress that she loved. She was full of energy and joy and excited to be joining her life to the man of her dreams. What Kimberly taught me that day was that you can find light even in the darkest of times.
This past Saturday I saw how a creative and flexible bride can have the full bridal experience even while in quarantine. While I worked on her hair and makeup, again in full mask, gloves and outside in fresh air, her bridal party joined her via Zoom. All six women were there on her computer screen, watching the process, sharing in the moment – while wearing their special bridesmaid robes and sipping champagne – so that she wasn’t alone on a day when having your tribe around you means so much. She was able to have the full bride experience, even though they were miles apart. Her wedding ceremony had zero physical attendants and yet was watched by all her friends and family during a live stream.
So, even though 2020 has not gone as planned, there are so many ways to be creative, so many ways to have an experience you will never forget. So many ways to connect with your loved ones and in the end still be able to say ‘I do’.
So, to all the brides who are embracing mini-monies…Thanks for finding the color and joy while the world is so gray. And for the rest of my brides, I’ll be seeing you in 2021!
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