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As a makeup artist, my craft has evolved much like anyone who regularly practices their trade! There was a point in my career when I was told that I was like the Cirque du Soleil of beauty makeup artists because of my love for COLOR and how I liked to apply 12 different eye shadows […]

People will Stare. Make it worth their while Harry Winston When it comes down to the last minute before a bride walks down the aisle, they are more nervous about the fact that a lot of people are going to be staring at them versus the fact that they are entering a new chapter in […]

Call me crazy but I believe there is a fine line between being beautifully made up to where your natural beauty shines through and being OVERLY done up to where you can’t even recognize yourself! Now, if you like to wear a TON of makeup this post may not necessarily be for you and I RESPECT […]

It’s summertime. The land of cute sundresses, red shoulders, flip flops and pedicures, make-up, and hot temperatures. How do you keep your skin happy and your look fresh when you feel like the Wicked Witch of the West yelling “I’m melting! I’m melting!”? Here are my Top Five Recommendations to Beat the Heat (and not […]

There are some pretty big purchases in life that you always recall. The first car, first apartment or house, an iPhone (because in some states that thing costs as much as a month’s rent…), that time you could afford more than just the ‘house wine’ and for those who are married…. the wedding dress. Shopping […]

Survey time! When you decide to have your hair cut, do you do it or a professional? When you want to have your nails done, your clothes tailored, your house renovated, do you do it or a professional? (Sense a theme here?). Here’s why I ask, you are capable of doing any of the above […]

It’s the morning of your wedding. Mimosas and coffee are poured into cups, favorite tunes on in the background, you’re giddy with excitement as you prepare for your big day with your loved ones and friends. You step into your dress and suddenly you realize: You forgot deodorant You forgot bobby pins Your lovely and […]

It’s the final countdown. The major details are done (no more debating the merits of black napkins versus white) and now all you have left to do is get ready for showtime. There are the usual “must do’s”: the root touch-up, the mani / pedi, facial… There are also some really simple, everyday, and remarkably […]

This has the potential to be awkward. The good news is, it doesn’t have to be. Sometimes in the course of planning a wedding (which can take up to a year before the big event finally arrives), life happens. Maybe you change jobs, or cities, start volunteering and meet someone new. This someone can take […]

Your nearest and dearest best girl asked and you said YES to being the Maid of Honor! Excitement, emotions, lots of hugs, and suddenly you realize…now what? You want to be a kick-butt superhero bridesmaid but you aren’t confident you know all you need to do. Uh-oh. Never fear, Pretty Bride Shop is here! If […]