Using Color Theory for Corrective Makeup
Originally published on HowToBeARedhead.com Lavender primer? GREEN concealer?!? The array of weird colors on the market is understandably baffling to most consumers, but as a pro makeup artist, I [...]
Beating the Clock: 5-Minute Face for Girls on the Go
Who hasn’t overslept (accidentally or on purpose – hey, that Snooze button isn’t going to push itself!) and then found themselves in a mad dash to get out the door? If you need to look polished [...]
Featured on The Fashion Spot: Top 10 Bridal Beauty Dos and Don’ts
I submitted a little brow wisdom for an article on The Fashion Spot, which you can read here – they used two of my portfolio photos too! Here’s my section: 9. DON’T OVERPLUCK YOUR [...]
Fake Awake: How to look bright-eyed
Originally published on HowtobeaRedhead Guess what inspired today’s post? (groan) I don’t know what it is but some nights I just cannot fall asleep – and stay asleep – to save my life. And [...]
What’s the deal with airbrush, anyway?
Airbrush is a makeup tool and application technique that can be amazingly effective, and many makeup artists (myself included) love using it. But airbrush has ALSO benefited from really effective [...]
A Modern Take on the Smoky Eye
Originally published on AlwaysNewYou.com The smoky eye is one of fashion’s mainstays, and clients are always asking how to achieve one that makes a statement but is still wearable. Here are my [...]
Freckle-philia! Makeup That Celebrates Your Skin
Originally published on HowtoBeaRedhead.com I’m a skin junkie. What does that mean? (Hint: it’s not as naughty as it sounds.) As a makeup artist, it means that I am a fan of the colors, [...]
Bridal Beauty: Top 5 Tips for a Flawless Face
(This article also appeared in the Jan 2012 issue of the Wedding Day Sourcebook.) Wondering how to look your absolute best in your wedding photos – and in person? Here’s how to avoid some [...]
Top 5 trends for holiday party makeup (and how to pull them off)
Looking to incorporate a current makeup trend in your holiday party look – without going overboard? Check out some examples from my portfolio below, followed by tips for adapting these [...]
Can’t a bride catch a break?
I’ve had the pleasure of speaking to some supremely talented wedding planners recently, and that plus my own experience working at weddings has really made me appreciate just how [...]
