Twitter Madness

Aug 17, 11 Twitter Madness

Posted by in opinion

Recently I watched some ridiculous drama unfold on Twitter, which I suppose is a hint that I need to tidy up my timeline. Someone approached a ‘professional’ with a question, which is pretty common.  Not only did they get an answer, but they got ridiculed by said professional.  As the conversation filtered into more...

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Consider: Natural vs Neutral

Feb 21, 11 Consider: Natural vs Neutral

Posted by in opinion

Two terms that get thrown around frequently when it comes to makeup are natural and neutral.  Contrary to popular belief, they are not mutually inclusive. Natural makeup tends to be very minimalistic or gives the impression of such.  It’s purpose is to subtly enhance and define the features.  Subtle is the key here....

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Rant: Best Face Forward?

Feb 17, 11 Rant: Best Face Forward?

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Cosmetic lines are often very concerned about image, which would lead a person to assume that it’s important to have the artists or sales associates putting their best face forward as a representation of the company. It’s a little unnerving when someone comes to ask me if I need help and their application skills have me...

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Advice: Valentine’s Day Makeup Prep

Feb 07, 11 Advice: Valentine’s Day Makeup Prep

Posted by in opinion, suggestion

It’s that time of year again; Valentine’s Day is next Monday.  It’s hard to believe just how quickly 2011 seems to be moving, but here we are approaching one of the big beauty crunches of the year.  It’s a very popular time for makeup and it can easily become overwhelming , especially when things are left...

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Makeup Rules?

Nov 24, 10 Makeup Rules?

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Photo courtesy of dorisday.net Some people despise the concept of rules when it comes to makeup, while others are fanatical about their adherence. I fall somewhere in the middle, and I will attempt to explain the reasons why. The idea of core concepts or fundamentals appeals to the scientific aspect of my mind.  A strong foundation...

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Advice: When You Get Your Makeup Done

Nov 20, 10 Advice: When You Get Your Makeup Done

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When it comes to having your makeup done, many people have concerns about how things will turn out.  These suggestions are a combination of personal experience with feedback and stories from makeup artists. Taking the time to consider these points will help you get the most out of your makeup experience. Photo courtesy of Bieduo. ...

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