Halloween Makeup and Talented Hands

October is one of the beauty community’s favorite months.  This is THE MONTH when makeup artists and special effects artists show up and show out!  You get to witness their true skill in depth and see their ideas come alive through their art.  I will be featuring Halloween inspired makeup all month long because the world needs to see these undiscovered artists. Namaisa Hunswijk Makeup and … Continue reading Halloween Makeup and Talented Hands

Makeup Talk: Indie Brands to Try! Vol. 2

Here’s my continued list of brands that I feel people need to know more about and try.  As I said in Volume 1, I’ve gotten some amazing opportunities this year and couldn’t be more honored to have worked with these brands.   It is not just about getting free products or promotion.  It’s about a small voice and them allowing me to be apart of their … Continue reading Makeup Talk: Indie Brands to Try! Vol. 2

Makeup Talk: Indie Brands to try! Vol. 1

As an influencer and beauty blogger, I’ve gotten a chance to work with some great beginner brands.  I’ve also gotten multiple opportunities to try many different products.  No, they’re not as well known as big name brands on social media but they are proud of and stand by their products.  The thing I love most about indie/small brands is that they care deeply about what … Continue reading Makeup Talk: Indie Brands to try! Vol. 1

Calling all Glitter Addicts…

I have been enjoying my opportunity to work with Glitter Addict so far. I have had so much fun adding glitz and glam to my makeup looks using their products.  I have also had a chance to make new friends and witness artistry beyond my imagination.  Who would have ever thought that something as small as”glitter” could take your makeup looks up so many notches?   … Continue reading Calling all Glitter Addicts…

Dear Wine Lovers, Try the Mumba!

Let’s talk about another pleasure in life beyond beauty for a few minutes, shall we? Wine! I love wine especially on late afternoons while trying to relax after a long day.  My favorites are the bubbly kinds like D’Asti’s and fizzy reds.  Occasionally, a bubbly, fruity sangria is a great wind down for me. The issue is that I would feel forced to finish the … Continue reading Dear Wine Lovers, Try the Mumba!

That time we won Marc Jacobs Beauty Prizes…

I still haven’t gotten over the fact that I won seven Highliners as a  prize from Marc Jacobs Beauty via Facebook. This is a brand that I have followed since I was a teen. I have purchased many fragrances and bags from the sister Marc Jacobs fashion line. To top it off, a friend of mine won lipsticks as well shortly after that. I was … Continue reading That time we won Marc Jacobs Beauty Prizes…