While having great skin is the most fundamental element to having a flawless foundation for a look, the tools that you use to complete that look are incredibly important. Today's feature brushes are the ones that I use to contour, apply foundation and set with powder. You can see me using them in my Contouring 101 video. Below are the brushes I use and some less expensive alternatives :-) Step One Brush: Japonesque Foundation Brush I use this brush to apply concealer or found

Hi All, This week's how-to focuses on contouring using foundation. While it's not an "extreme" drag/kardashian contour, it does show you the fundamentals behind contouring and the kind of products that you will need in order to acheive a great look. Enjoy and let me know what you think! (sorry in advance, it is kinda long... I talk too much) ;-P

It's my first weekly Product of the Week post! Yay! Thanks to Amy for the request/suggestion. This week I am obsessed with the Smashbox Photo Finish Oil-Free Pore Minimizing Foundation Primer. It is an amazing way to create an oil-free, shine-free, flawless canvas out of your skin before applying your foundation and a little bit goes a long way. I use it on myself and at photoshoots and on brides - it rocks in all situations and for most skin types. While it's not the cheapes

Welcome to my blog! I feel like this has been a long time in the making, but it's finally here. A little bit about me: I have been a working makeup artist for the past six years, but I have been stealing lipstick since I was in diapers; I am passionate about making people look and feel beautiful; I love trying new things and traveling - so you might see some of that pop up in here as well. All in all, I love beauty and everything fun. So, I hope you enjoy, like and share this