I think foundation can be quite controversial. On the one hand we want to look flawless but on the other we don’t really want anyone to know we are wearing foundation! For everyday, a BB or CC cream (or nothing) works perfectly well, but for those special occasions, a date, a wedding, whatever it may […] Read more…
My goal with this blog has always been to share my personal tips with you about makeup and beauty that I have learned over the 20+ years I have worked in the fashion industry. There are just so many makeup products out there and it has been my job to find the ones that work […] Read more…
Have you been wondering how to get those gorgeous eyebrows that model Cara Delevigne is sporting? Of course she’s born with them, but for the rest of us we can fake it with a little strategic makeup. Hope you enjoy my first video! ( a little tip to all those really young girls, Don’t Pluck […] Read more…
Back to school? Back to work, or are you back to dropping the kids at school before work? Whatever your hectic schedule, you need an effective makeup strategy to get you out the door and ready to face the world. Multitasking products such as BB creams and cheek and lip cream sticks that are easy to […] Read more…
Ombre Souffle Supreme… doesn’t everything always sound better in French ? I came across this fantastic eyeshadow on a trip to Montreal, Canada. Lise Watier is a Canadian cosmetics company that has been around since 1972 but I hadn’t really researched their products until this trip. What caught my eye was this gorgeous iridescent shade […] Read more…
A subtly sexy polished makeup look shouldn’t cost a fortune or take all morning to achieve. I’ ve put together this easy to replicate makeup look using a mix of drugstore finds and makeup that I always keep in my kit. Gorgeous Kelly Gray, an accomplished model and upcoming actress, graciously agreed to be the […] Read more…
Gone are the days when we would slather ourselves in baby oil and bake in the sun only to burn and peel later. Although it was kind of fun, it was certainly detrimental to our skin! Today we have so many options for sunscreen, which is a must to protect against skin cancer and the […] Read more…
Pink sand, surreal turquoise sea, fragrant blossoms, white ridged roofs, winding narrow roads, adorable pink houses…these are Bermuda. If you’re like me I love to bring back something from my travels. Something that will remind me of my trip every time I see it. Forget the silly t-shirts made in China, I want to bring […] Read more…
Recently a friend of mine texted me from Sephora. “Need help… leaving on a business trip, need a concealer! What do I buy?” Well without being there it was tricky but since I know her complexion I was able to guide her through it. ( and thankfully she was pleased with my recommendation) Camouflaging those […] Read more…
Summer is here and the heat and humidity along with it. Great for days at the beach but not so great for keeping your makeup looking fresh. I should be an expert at this being that I work mostly in humidity soaked Miami! Long shoot days on the beach are common in my work, which […] Read more…