I am a makeup artist, NOT an aesthetician or dermatologist. One loves to play with color, the others are skin care specialists. As I am getting older, I know I need to become more educated about what ingredients I should…
Not So Boring Navy
Ever since I wore the NAVY uniform required of me as an Estee Lauder employee over 11 years ago, I’ve given the color navy a bad and boring wrap. Looking back, I think it’s because the outfit was made of…
Sneak Peek :: JennySue Makeup Master Class
Last night I accomplished something I had only dreamed of doing in the past 10 years of my freelance makeup career – I finished putting on my first ever makeup master class. It was SO MUCH WORK, but ended up…
Countdown
The countdown is on…it is almost 24 hours until I host my first ever makeup masterclass. To say I’m slightly nervous but extremely excited, is an understatement on both parts. I’ve played over every scenario in my head of how…
Whose Beauty Advice Do You Trust The Most?
When you decide to buy or purchase a beauty product or even try out a new makeup look, WHO or WHAT is it that INFLUENCES you to go ahead and throw down the credit card or paint the product on?…
Cupcakes & Makeup
What’s not to love about about sugar and frosting in the form of a small easy to eat cake?? Vivian got to go with me to do a little yummy cupcake tasting at a locally owned bakery here in Athens, Silver…
Sheer Summer Skin With Smart Shade Almay Products
It’s super duper hot here in Georgia, uncomfortably hot, sweltering. So of course as much as I’d love to wear a matte flawless face of makeup, it’s just not always the best look because, well, it melts off in the…
Creative Business Cards Make An Impact
I haven’t made very many business cards since I started my freelance business over 4 years ago. As a makeup artist, when you meet someone new, you walk a fine line of coming across as judgemental if you immediately throw them…
Which Came First – The Outfit Or The Makeup?
Everyone has heard the age old question of, “Which came first, the chicken or the egg?” I don’t know the actual answer to that, but I can relate this question to how I put myself together each day. Occasionally I…
“Your Best Face Forward” Makeup Event – August 2, 2012
Why should celebs and movie stars be the only ones privy to all the secret tips, tricks, and techniques behind the work of a makeup artist??! Well I am excited to announce that I am going to turn that mystery of…
Best In Show Concealer
I get all warm and fuzzy inside when I find a beauty product that combines the performance you would expect from a high end department store brand but has a beer budget price tag. Thank you Maybelline for creating the…
Put The FUN Back Into Your Beauty Routine
So many of us get into a “makeup rut” where we do the same ole same ole look, everrry singggle daaay. I understand this is due to many factors such as: 1. Pressed for time where we need to go…
