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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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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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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*Barnsley sets up for Breast Cancer

Can’t help but share this truly inspiring project that I was honored to be a part of… The story? Peter Doyle, of Storyboard Life shoots a high-end book of women who have either survived or been touched by the effects of breast cancer.       The setup last year

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Mrs. O Says, “WHO’S GOT THE LASH LAUGH NOW?”

“GET A FULL SET OF LASH EXTENSIONS FOR $85!” …Sounds too good to be true, right? But who can pass up a deal like that? A much-coveted, luxury service available at a workin’ gal’s price? Sold.   Usually.   And, I’m not here to poo poo every smoking hot deal out there–even

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An Occasion for Grandeur

It’s almost winter again, so I want to share this shoot from The Swan House. Muted tones, blushing colors and seriously insane photography (Ben Vigil, I still cannot believe you put that dress underwater!). This is one of my favorite looks to create for seasonal brides. It really accentuates the

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Mrs. O says, “Orange you glad to see me?”

Orange lipstick is the bomb-diggity if you ask me. Lots of people are scared of it. And I suppose that’s fair, since it shares the spotlight with the likes of  construction cones and crossing guards.   So, I’m determined to show how any skin tone, ANY hair color (eyeballing YOU,

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