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One of the questions I always ask a client is "what kind of skin do you have?" I secretly think most skincare is geared for dry-skin women. And even as we're rolling through summer, I still hear "dry" a lot. But I've started asking another question: "are you worried at all, in getting through the day, about oil or sweat?" My friends, 100% of the time the answer is YES!!! Even clients with dry skin are worried about this. And with me, if you put even a bit of hydration on me i

July 11, 2026 Oh my goodness friends! It has been such a busy spring and early summer! My older daughter has been to Germany on a school field trip, my younger daughter was Miss Trunchbull in Matilda Jr. My head is spinning! I’ll tell you what brings me back to earth. When I talk to a bride about her wedding day and she tells me what she wants and it’s essentially, “I want to look like me.” I totally get that. (And listen, I get carried away too: the sculpted brows, the winge

For many Mothers of the Bride, the prospect of sitting in a makeup artist’s chair feels less like a luxury and more like a risk. We’ve all seen it: the "mask-like" finish where foundation settles into fine lines, or the heavy powder that makes a vibrant woman look ten years older than she is. The truth? Traditional bridal makeup techniques—often designed for twenty-somethings—frequently fail mature skin. Here is why that happens and how my "Skin-First" approach changes the ga

When I first dove into the world of makeup artistry, I quickly realized it’s not just about colors and brushes. It’s about enhancing what’s already there. Makeup should celebrate your unique features, not mask them. That’s the heart of what I believe in and practice every day. If you’re curious about how makeup can truly bring out your natural glow, you’re in the right place! Makeup is an art, but it’s also a philosophy. It’s about feeling confident, comfortable, and most im