this summer I am making a vow to myself to wear as much colour as possible! I’ll admit, as an artist – I love to play with my clients in every shade under the sun. but myself — that’s s different story. I seem to stick to basics, neutrals and I tend to only play … Continue reading
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correcting 101
so color correcting has SUDDENLY become hype. but i’m going to tell you a little secret… it’s nothing new! our job as makeup artists are to correct and perfect, so naturally we’ve done this since…well…the beginning of time. we paint faces and our very first lesson was color theory. like a hair stylist, WE DUN … Continue reading
weekend makeup look
as a makeup artist – working on faces day in and day out, I become too exhausted sometimes to do my own! I’ll never get tired of glammin’ others but for some reason, when it comes to my own face- I like to go au natural…especially when I’m off duty! with that being said, I … Continue reading
Lilac & Plum Look
BASE: SMASHBOX Primer Oil + Clinique BIY drops HOURGLASS Vanish Stick in Sand NARS Creamy Radiant Concealer in Vanilla BLUSH: NARS Sin HIGHLIGHTER: NARS Hot Sand EYE SHADOWS: MAC eye shadow in Seedy Pearl (lid) MAC eye shadow in Blackberry (Crease) MAC eye shadow in Parfait Amour (Crease) MAC eye shadow in Beautiful Iris (under lower lashline) … Continue reading
december faves
i’m obsessed right now with hues of sugarplum, mauve, soft purples and as always…….naturally radiant skin my latest december go-to’s are: NARS Blush in Mata Hari (no shimmer, gives the perfect glow with an almost lilac hue) TOM FORD Lipstick in Thomas (semi matte formula stays on longer than usual, and the color is a … Continue reading
holiday closet wishlist
slowly but surely, I am building up my dream closet. I’ve learned that it’s ESSENTIAL to add key pieces that can take you from season to season. soooooooo from now on, I’ve made a vow to myself to add 5 key pieces each season. (some of these, I’ve picked up- lookbook coming soon!) Metallic Pleated … Continue reading
…More Holiday classics
I am NOT yet over the “glowy” skin trend. I think this is forever timeless. HOWEVER, I am over seeing glistening strips of shimmer from a mile away….yes ladies, some of you are overdoing your champagne pop 😐 Dont get me wrong, I love BECCA cosmetics – but I always have to school my clients … Continue reading
day to night holiday TOP 3
these 3 things are what you ABSOLUTELY need to glam up you from a day — > a night look in a pinch! Lashes Liquid liner Longwear Lipcolor If you’ve never worn lashes or a cat eye, this is the time to try and not feel overdone. It is the ultimate classic duo! ❤ My … Continue reading
rose gold glow
watch the look in action here Eyes: MAC prime pot in Urban Decay shadows (from original NAKED palette) MAC pigment in rose Lise Watier Liner in Gold MAC liner in Smouldering MAC lashes #35 Lips: MAC lipstick in Ravishing MAC lipgloss in Nice Buzz Face: Anna Sui concealer in 01 Stila convertible color blush in … Continue reading