Usually, I keep things simple in winter. I'm too busy trying to scrape ice off of my car and stay warm at times than to perfect my look! I came up with this simple, quick, yet effective winter palette that is easy yet improves my overall look. This palette works for day and night events, dates and work!

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I wanted to create a look that was both wintery yet wasn't overloaded with cool tones. Pretty much any skin tone can wear this look because it encompasses warm and cool tones, that can accentuate any eye!



Check out my step by step pictorial below which includes all of the products you'll need, how to apply them and when.…

With cold and frigid temperatures coming their way or already hitting your neck of the woods, here are some easy remedies that fight against the worst winter has to offer. Issues like dry scalp, red nose, chapped lips, flaking nails and cracked skin can easily be prevented or diminished! These tips, products and simple remedy suggestions will keep you comfortable and beautiful this winter season!…

Love the romantic yet sparkling holiday looks that hit the runway this time of year? Check out some of the most popular looks that you can create at home with these festive palettes! I've decoded them for you step by step so all you have to do is experiment!

Peachy Frost

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Want to put a more realistic, creepy feel to the typical halloween cat makeup? Check out this step by step look I created for you, which you can do easily at home without purchasing a ton of theatrical products! 

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Suffering from acne, fine lines, or dark circles? Is your skin feeling dry, drab and unfab? How about chapped lips due to the weather change? In this article I'll cover many basic skin issues that can easily be fixed with new, high quality and luxurious skincare regimes!



First off, ask yourself some basic questions to make sure whatever is bothering your skin isn't something medically serious, something environmental, or…

Want to get into the Halloween spirit, but simultaneously don't want to get covered in fake blood? More of a glamorous type of Halloween goer? Check out these new trends with a creepy twist hitting the runways!

Vampilicious Palette

This look is semi disturbing yet strangely alluring with smeared blood like lips and dark set eyes.…

If you are like me, you love the autumn and Halloween season. So much so, that I made it into a career for myself. Usually, I use prosthetics and complicated mixtures of materials to create film ready special effects for my clients, however today I'm going to teach you a simple, budget friendly and effective trick that can appear much more realistic than latex.



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Jewel tones and grays are all the rage right now! So I decided to try out a dark yet sexy look with a pop of purple.

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Loving the new fall runway looks? Want to wear them for yourself? Here are palettes decoded, explaining all of the most popular fall looks for this autumn!

Pumpkin Spice: Fall means pumpkins and this post wouldn't be complete without a palette inspired by them!  

1.) Apply a light golden vanilla hue to the upper lid, heavily in the inner…

Looking for a fall look that incorporates color yet still encompasses the feeling of autumn? Check out my super simple fall smokey eye that is both easy to apply, romantic, and reminiscent of fall yet has a pop of color!



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Eyeshadow: e.l.f. Essential Little Black Beauty Book -…

Enjoy my "Pan" inspired SFX Makeup? Planning on creating an amazing cosmetic look yourself for this Halloween season? When it comes to special effects cosmetics and body painting not all makeup is created equal, and sometimes the cosmetic products available can be downright confusing! Everyone knows how to use eyeshadow and lipstick, but how about spirit gum, prosaide, final seal, wax and latex? I've spent over eight years in the film industry doing…

Are you looking for more responsible, healthy, and natural products for your skin and the environment? With all natural and organic products the new rage, sometimes it can difficult to find actual quality. Look no further! I've researched and sampled some of the best natural products on the market to come up with this list of the very best!

Primer : RAW Andrioba Natural…

From the runway to campus, these looks are sure to be trending this fall! Check out these new palettes that will allow you to easily try out these new fall trends on your own.

From 2014 Paris Fashion Week {left to right} :  Kenzo , Saint Laurent, Nicole Miller, Ralph Lauren, Issey Miyake

Electrifying…

Today I'll cover three  Summer 2014 and Fall 2014 hottest new products, trends and treatments! I'll overview what they do, where to get them and how to wear them.

Lip Stains and Balm Stains: Lip stains and Balm Stains are sheer yet pigmented and moisturizing lip tints that subtly yet effectively give the lips a more natural pop of color instead of the full, thick and creamy pigment of a lipstick. Lip stains have…

Fall nail trends are already popping up and this 2014 nail shades are not your normal matte blacks, Halloween oranges or off-pinks!

Metallics, jewel tones, varying shades of rich brown, nude and gray and even pop art elements will be all the rage this Autumn in nail…

As a licensed cosmetologist who is constantly changing her hair color, I often get a tirade of questions from "HOW?" to "Will my hair fall out?" Today, I'll cover some of the most common questions concerning bleaching your hair out, if you should do it at all, and how to do it properly with the products that work.…

As a cosmetologist, I often receive questions about color care shampoos, their functions, pros, cons and why exactly they're important. Although some may feel like a shampoo created for color protection is unnecessary, it should absolutely be a key component to your hair care routine if your hair is colored with either bleach, permanent color, demi color, highlights/lowlights of any kind, ombre or funky fun colors - basically any kind of colored hair should be kept up with a professional…

Meaningful beauty is one of the hottest anti-aging lines on the market currently. How could it not be, Cindy Crawford's skin looks flawless, ageless even! I decided to try out a few products from the line for myself, so check out my review!

1.) Meaningful Beauty Lifting Eye Creme, Advanced Formula.

Manufacturer's Description: Helps reduce the…

Are you a bride to be stressing out over her skincare regime or makeup for the big day? Never fear! I'm a bridal MUA professional and also engaged so I'm here to sympathize with your stress and give you some lifesaving tricks for your wedding look!



Some quick tips before I get to the palettes....



1.) Never get a facial two-three weeks before your wedding.

So many brides do themselves a…