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Shopping For New Product pt. 2- Nashville Makeup Artist

Must Haves
There are a few items that are mandatory to have in your personal makeup kit. So when shopping for new product, if you don’t already have these, add them in.

Concealer- Everyone gets the occasional zit or sleepless night resulting in dark circles. Be prepared to cover up the ugly when it rears its head.
Brushes-...

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Shopping for New Product Pt. 1 – Nashville Makeup Artist

When building or refreshing your personal makeup kit, the options for purchasing new cosmetics are endless. The cosmetic industry sells BILLIONS each year, and there are just about as many brands of lipstick to choose from. So how is one to decipher the plethora of stores, sales people, and products?
Let’s start with looking at where...

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Holiday Makeup Collections 2012- Nashville Makeup Artist

This holiday season is looking….. pretty. We’re talking lots of soft beiges and pinks with intensity being found in metallic finishes. Some lines have thrown in a few deeper reds or grays for added drama, but the overall theme of the season seems to be soft and delicate colors. Here are some of the Holiday...

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Thanksgiving Inspired Makeup- Nashville Makeup Artist

Thanksgiving brings certain things to mind every year. Pumpkin pie, crunchy fall leaves, layered sweaters, and the lovely allure of cranberry colors. Cranberry sauce, cranberry trimmed decor, cranberry cocktails! This brightly hued, but tart little berry packs a serious antioxidant punch and looks so nice dancing across skin. Here are some cranberry inspired cosmetics sure...

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Mascara Breakdown- Nashville Makeup Artist

“Break break downnnn….
So what do you do
When somebody you’re so devoted to
Suddenly just stops loving you
And it seems they haven’t got a clue
Of the pain that rejection is putting you through
Do you cling to your pride
And sing ‘I will survive’
Do you lash out and say ‘How dare you leave this way?’
Do you hold on in...

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Pre-Teen Makeup- Nashville Makeup Artist

With all the back to school buzz, your middle schooler’s supply list consists of glue sticks, clorox wipes, Justin Beiber notebooks and….lip gloss?! Your little girl may be showing an interest in all things glamorous, leaving you confused and uncomfortable deciding what cosmetics are right for her, if any. I have a few tidbits that...

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Bronzer How To- Nashville Makeup Artist

Bronzer is a summer must have to give you that sun-kissed glow, without the risk of sunburn! Here’s some info on how to choose the correct one for you.
In general, you want to stay away from sparkly bronzers. The sparkles can quickly give off a metallic sheen that appears greasy, not fresh. Also unless you...

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Bright Eyes- Nashville Makeup Artist

Summer time is known for vivid colors like turquoise, coral, and yellow. And many ladies feel brave enough to incorporate these bright colors into their eye makeup. But many times, that gorgeous purple/blue/green we buy at the store lacks the expected pizzaz once on the eyes. There are two reasons for this disappointment. First, the...

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Waterproof Makeup- Nashville Makeup Artist

Summer time is fast approaching and most local pools will be opening this weekend. But if you’re like me, hanging out in public cannot be done without a little face lovin. So how does one keep looking fabulous through the heat, sweat, and chlorinated water?
1. Tarte Matte Waterproof Bronzer- Not only is this bronzer matte, with...

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Makeup Trend: Baby Lips-Nashville Makeup Artist

So really these are called “Rosebud Lips” due to their rosy soft color, but I like to call them “Baby Lips” instead. They remind me of very young, soft, pouty, moisturized baby’s mouths. It’s definitely my favorite trend of the spring. To achieve this fresh and delicate look, make sure your lips are clear of...

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