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Grammy Makeup Winners

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Confession: I did not watch the Grammys last night. Not even for a minute. I was far too wrapped up in the midseason premiere of The Walking Dead. I did, however, Google to recap the fashion, hair, and makeup hits and misses. Everyone’s favorite British songbird, Adele, won every award she was nominated for and…

Pinspiration

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One of the great perks about being a makeup artist is the opportunity to collaborate with talented photographers and hair stylists and plan creative photo shoots. This week I will be combating the winter blues with a decidedly fun and feminine photo shoot. To that end, I have been busy poring over countless magazines for…

Sephora Holiday Gift Ideas 2011

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This year I vowed to be done with my Christmas gift shopping by Thanksgiving. With the holiday days away I have to say I have done pretty well. Though I have to confess, the bulk of my holiday gifting was done online, and I have some homemade gifts still pending. I love when websites provide…

How To: Store and Organize Your Makeup

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Edit and discard. As someone who ruthlessly edits her closet, the same holds true for my makeup. I don’t believe in makeup taking up valuable space if I don’t use it or love it. Unorganized makeup tends to be dirty makeup and products languishing away at the back of a forgotten drawer can go bad…

Save Your Money: L’Oreal Voluminous False Fiber Lashes Mascara

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There is something about the siren call of a new L’Oreal mascara that I just can’t seem to resist. I see the advertisement, this one with the beautiful and talented Gwen Stefani, and the next thing I know I’m tossing the mascara into my shopping cart. The gold packaging is eye catching and very similar…

The Walking Dead

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Last Halloween I tuned in to watch the premiere episode of AMC’s The Walking Dead. I was instantly hooked.  A band of survivors navigating a chaotic world overrun by zombies? Oh yeah, hook, line, and sinker. The Walking Dead is brilliantly acted and shot, so much so that it feels like a movie, not a…

How To: Wear Bold Lips

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Prep. Anytime you are making your lips the focal point you need to show them some love. Dry lips and a bold lip color do not mix; the color will cling to dead, dry skin making your lip color look uneven. Exfoliate your lips with a simple DIY scrub of olive oil and sugar to…