Will Wearing a Veil Mess Up My Hair?

Yes.  Yes it will. But hopefully just a little!  I want you to know right now that I will be 100% on board with your veil and will make it as hazard proof as possible on your big day.  I got you girl!  But you simply cannot shove a pitchfork

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5 Tips To Help You Pick a Legit Lash Studio

There’s no shortage of lash studios out there today amirite?  It seems like there’s one on just about every corner!  It would also appear that this service is now attainable by nearly every person out there.  But is this a good thing? After being certified and working in the industry

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Is a High End Makeup Artist Right For You?

  We all want the best in life right? Who’s gonna turn down reservations at the best restaurant, an appointment with the best doctor, or the best photographer for their event?  It’s a knee jerk reaction to say “Me! I want the best!” But what does that really mean?  Best

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Lotions & Balms & Creams Oh My!

Summer is almost here-time to gather up all my heaviest creams and balms…   …and keep them very close by.  Yep.  You heard me right.  The temperatures are rising here in the South and still I can’t get enough of all my jars, tubes, tubs and bottles of greasy goodness!

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European Inspired Hair and Makeup

It’s all about that smooth, perfect skin y’all. This is a mantra I’ve always maintained throughout my career as a makeup artist.  No matter the setting, how simple/complicated the details and decorations are, glowing flawless skin reigns supreme.  I just think “you’re skin looks amazing” is about the best compliment

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A Project Worth Fighting For

Creating this new website almost killed me. Okay, no it didn’t.  But it was a long and winding (and bumpy) road!  And I wasn’t even the one who created it.  It’s been a 6 month process of starts and stops, finding lost photos, creating content, hiring and firing a doo-doo

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2015 Beauty Bucket List: Lash Extensions!

As I brush away the cobwebs here on the blog, and warm up the ol’ digits for some snappy word play, it dawns on me that we’re practically TWO WHOLE MONTHS into 2015!  The holidays are over, the New Year celebrated, and Valentine’s Day was…er..well, let’s just say there was

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Assistant Position Has Been Filled!

Thank you to everyone who thoughtfully submitted letters and resumes in interest of the part-time Assistant position that I posted about last week!  So many inspired and (more than) qualified people out there.  Even after making one certain individual my new right-hand lady, I decided to keep some of you

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HELP WANTED: ARE YOU THE ONE I’VE BEEN LOOKING FOR?

It’s no small coincidence that I haven’t posted a blog entry since FEBRUARY.  I can barely find time to buy milk and brush my own hair these days!  But instead of complaining, I’ll count my lucky stars that I’ve remained so busy doing what I love-It’s been an amazing year

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Mrs. O says, “Nashville’s niftiest store is…”

Read Lucky? In the August issue they whipped up a feature on fun shops in Nashville.   This was just the excuse I needed (wanted?) to pack a work-related reason into a trip to the home of honky tonk. I popped into The Cosmetic Market–a fun little shop in Acklen

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