As a makeup artist who regularly gives makeup lessons , I know that there is a particular kind of chaos that lives in the average makeup bag. A dried-out mascara whose purchase date has been lost to history. A lipstick in a vibrant shade bought impulsively and worn exactly once. A concealer in a shade that was never really quite right. You name it, I've seen it! Spring is the perfect time to address all of it, not because your bathroom drawer is judging you, but because a sea

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Your bridal makeup trial doesn't have to be stressful. A makeup artist with 9+ years of wedding experience shares exactly how to prepare, and what to do if you're not happy with the results. You've booked your makeup artist. The trial is on the calendar. And now you're wondering: What the heck am I supposed to do to prepare for this thing? Good news: a little prep goes a long  way. After 9+ years doing bridal makeup and countless trials, I can tell you the brides who walk awa

50 years old, with lines, pores, and peach fuzz. Still no botox, fillers, or filters (not that there's anything wrong with that) I've been meditating on this idea for quite some time now - the idea that beauty is not one-size-fits-all, despite what conventional beauty standards may have us believe - and the notion that our own values around beauty shift over time. We've all stood before the mirror and heard the whispers—from magazines, social media, well-meaning friends, or

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