2016-11-02 09:19
It is extremely rare that I get to wear my makeup artist apron on the same day as my metaphorical cancer crusader hat, but a few weeks ago I was alone in the room with Vice President Joe Bid… Read More
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I am a professional makeup artist, and this blog is about my quest for smooth skin and my adventures with all things pretty.
2016-05-08 19:50
Coming out of winter hibernation means it's time to switch skin care and prep for summer. I start by exfoliating away dry, blotchy winter skin and follow up with skin care designed to moistu… Read More
2016-03-11 17:37
Many women struggle with body image after breast surgery. We have just made a life and death decision, and as a result, the landscape of our bodies has completely changed overnight. Adding i… Read More
2016-02-24 17:48
Last summer we celebrated the SCOTUS federal marriage equality decision with a wedding photo shoot celebrating two real Washington DC couples. This was a collaboration between several talent… Read More
2015-07-22 10:19
I believe that summer beauty is all about accenting smooth, glowing skin with pops of long wearing color. The current heatwave inspired me to create some poolside looks using my favorite mel… Read More
2015-03-22 15:27
Kimya keeps Lina smiling, while I work on her mother.All of my brides are beautiful, but Lina was a total bombshell on her wedding day. The photographer perfectly captured a moment where And… Read More
2015-03-21 20:11
I recently groomed "Get On Up" director Tate Taylor during the DC segment of the film's promotional press tour. "Get On Up" is the highly anticipated feature film biography of James Brown, p… Read More
2015-03-21 19:15
Last June, I was lucky enough to spend a day with a really, really ridiculously good-looking crew of kids, while working with a very talented team from the Baltimore area. The end result is… Read More
2015-03-21 19:11
This Spring, my friends at CoverGirl sent me one of their newest product lines, The Bombshell Collection. After having a few weeks to try and test it all, I've made space to add the most out… Read More
2015-03-21 19:09
When I was shopping in Ikea, I fully intended to use this for it's actual purpose: DVD storage. Then I decided to repurpose these media drawer liners as brush drying mats.A good set of… Read More
2015-03-21 18:45
I recently shot with a creative team for Cosmopolitan Magazine at the offices of the United States Senate. There were a few familiar faces that I had worked with or met before, but it was an… Read More
2015-02-20 19:26
It is the middle of winter, I just ran out of my personal foundation, and I'm not a bit upset. If the polar vortex is sucking all the life out of your skin, here are some of my suggestions t… Read More
2014-12-04 17:39
I have been using Shea Moisture products on my hair for a while, but was somehow still unaware of the fact that they also make body products. Recently I stumbled upon their Olive & Green… Read More
2014-12-04 17:39
Tarte Colored Clay CC Primer does everything the label promises. It conceals. It corrects. It absorbs all the oil under my makeup, and kept my "t zone" matte all day in steamy mid-Atlantic h… Read More
2014-08-15 13:01
September is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, and October is famously designated for Breast Cancer Awareness, but most people don't know that October 2 is National Previvors Day.Seven percent… Read More
2014-08-14 18:52
There are some skin cleansers that do more than remove daily dirt. Some of them also use advanced ingredients to address pigmentation and hydration issues. A truly great face wash is also ab… Read More
2014-08-14 17:55
I am officially obsessed with Effaclar Serum from La Roche-Posay. The miracle serum is engineered to help normal-to-oily skin types address and combat signs of environmental damage and aging… Read More
2014-08-14 17:14
It's winter and my skin is itchy and dry again. I keep my face and hands hydrated morning and night, but my Ahava Dry Oil Mist has been my savior for the spots that I cannot reach. Have… Read More
2014-08-03 23:01
Now that bridal season is in full swing, I'm just about fully booked, and things are going well! However, I have noticed a disturbing uptick in one particular bridal trend that needs to end… Read More
2014-07-28 21:30
Walgreens, the iconic American drugstore, has been everyone's favorite neighborhood pharmacy for over 100 years. Since acquiring the Duane Reade beauty chain in 2010, they have tried to… Read More
2014-07-06 23:21
It looks like another company is coming under fire for making claims that their skin care products have drug-like magical potency to magically erase the signs of aging and turn back the hand… Read More
2014-07-06 16:44
Instagram is where I post the majority of my photos from behind the scenes and what products I am using on set.Entrenched among the snapshots of makeup and skin care products that I love, yo… Read More
2013-02-14 16:33
Happy Valentine's Day!It's been a long while since I've written. My hands have been preoccupied over the last few months. 2012 was an intense year. When I wasn't working, I was still working… Read More
2012-10-02 13:45
Every fashion week has a few standouts in makeup artistry that have to be mentioned. I have been a fan of Vivienne Westwood's ladylike punk style since early in my teenage years. When I watc… Read More
2012-07-24 15:57
I did Jada's makeup. The clowns did their own.One of the best parts of my job is making every client I touch walk away happy, no matter what the gig is. This summer, I became… Read More
2012-03-22 17:17
Here is a spring fashion story that I did with photographer Marge Ely of the Washington Post. Symone is wearing Face Atelier foundation, Kryolan eye shadows, and Makeup For Ever lip color. Y… Read More
2012-01-19 19:40
A great face and a fierce walk to match.Hello, fashion lovers... Project Runway is back! This is the all star season, where fan favorites from previous years return to compete against each o… Read More
2012-01-04 22:14
Chill out... it's totally faux.Jenna is up-and-coming, and has a great future in modeling ahead of her. She's also FULL of energy and extremely funny, which is awesome.So… Read More
2012-01-04 22:13
Welcome to 2012.I began last year with a handful of goals, and surpassed them beyond my wildest dreams. New clients came my way. I worked with some fantastic photographers and talented model… Read More
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