Secret to a Long Lasting Mani

Both sides polished at the same time 2 weeks ago, yet one side remained perfect while the other chipped away. The secret? Coating the edge and just beneath, then coating the face of the nail.

Don’t Judge Me Challenge

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JmL6ES5pFks&w=560&h=315] The Don’t Judge Me Challenge took me back to Stage Make-up, or Theatre Makeup, so fun.  It’s all about highlight and shadow- what can make you look good done right can make you look old done wrong.

Pastel Goth Make-Up and Style

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PpnMrbR7AiM&w=560&h=315] Baking or Cooking your makeup, Pastel Goth and Style, and Tightlining covered.

Chanel Couture FW1516

The Chanel Couture Fall/Winter 2015/2016 show featured a star studded cast of gamblers, including Julianne Moore, Rita Ora, Kristen Stewart, and more.  Sheer, black, quilted, black leather, luxe metallic tweeds.  It seems the future of Chanel met a spunky grandma.  The layers were beautifuul, as were the beaded appliques.  It was an overall great show…

Would You Burn Your Hair?

Do not try this at home.  “Velaterapia” is the most bizarre hair treatment I’ve ever come across in my life, it’s called  or if you’re American “Candle Cutting”. It originates from Brazil and is actually pretty scary for someone who loves their hair. At a professional salon, Candle Cutting is the method of twisting the…

Baked Goods: Baking & Cooking Makeup 

Does Baking Or Cooking Your Makeup Work? Or did you fall for the latest prank? [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q__YWvvzFfU&w=560&h=315] I slapped myself with enough NYC Smooth Skin Face Powder to make an I Love Lucy episode, and can vouch that this method not only works, but you can cook your makeup in, creases and all, like they…

Are Millenials Discriminated By Baby Boomers and Gen X?

You will often hear a baby boomer or generation X’er criticize and critique the millennials for being unemployed, lacking skills… On the contrary, millennial’s have proven themselves to be the most entrepreneurial generation yet, and given the previous generations under estimated the importance of technology in our globalized world, I feel as if we are…

Black on Black Matte Vs. Shiny French Mani

        I used L.A. Colors ($1) and Big Smokey Topcoat by Sally Hansen.  I used Maybelline’s Color Show Shredded black  to create a black on black matte on shiny French Tip Mani (mixed in clear polish to turn it into matte black polish instead of crackle).