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Creating Summer-Worthy Smokey Eyes

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Being a Makeup Artist and a Beauty Expert I always love receiving phone calls about makeup. So when Janelle M. Hickman, a freelance beauty writer at StyleCaster reached out to me to chat about smokey eyes for the summer I was in heaven because sultry eyes are my favorite makeup look to create. I was also able to share what beauty items I like from Caudalie, First Aid Beauty, Bobbi Brown & Sephora Collection. Check out the article here on StyleCaster.

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Hair Tip Using Alterna For Extensions & Wigs

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I always get complements on my hair and so today I thought I’ll let you in on a hair secret. My hair tip today comes from  Alterna. I’m such a big fan of their  Bamboo Smooth Kendi Dry Oil Micromist. It helps to control frizz and gives a natural shine to my extensions. The mircomist is an ultra light weight mist leaving my hair with a satin finish. When wearing hair extensions and or wigs you have to be careful about using oil on the hair and I find the micromist gives me just the look I need until my next hair appointment with Maisha Teacher at Bibi Salon NYC. 

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How I Created A Day Smokey Makeup Look

I always love wearing a smokey look year round. Sometimes it can be sultry, sometimes it can be edgy but on most days I like to keep it more subtle for day. A smokey look can usually be a challenge for most women. But I have just the right item that you can use when creating a smokey makeup look. So don’t worry it won’t take you long in the morning if you use the following items. So here is my cheat sheet to creating a smokey makeup look that can be worn in the day. Let me know how it work out for you. 

Shadow Shields

First Aid Beauty Triple Remedy in Medium/Deep

First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Face Moisturizer
Kat Von D Lock It Foundation in Deep 66

Cover FX Matte Setting Powder in Deep
L’OREAL PARIS Infallible Lacquer Liner 24H in Blackest Black
Kat Von D Shade + Light Eye Contour Palette

STILA STAY ALL DAY Waterproof Liner In Black

L’OREAL PARIS Voluminous Mascara In Carbon Black
TOO Faced Melted Liquified Long Wear Lipstick in Melted Nude

Kat Von D Contour Palette
If you look close enough on the last picture you’ll see a deer photo bombing me.

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Happy Mother’s Day Ladies & Happy World Lupus Day

Ending my night writing this small blog post while in bed. I had such an amazing day with my 2 babies. Michael (hubby) woke me up before leaving for work, he gave me my gifts. Jordan (son) came in got in bed with me to watch one of my favorite film; Dances With Wolves. Envy (daughter) came home this afternoon bearing gifts and that’s when we started our celebration. The thing is what we did today is normal especially when I’m able to have both Envy & Jordan home;. I’m a lucky mom because my kids love being in my company. They treat me very well and holidays is never really special because we vowed to love each other hard everyday and not just holidays. 
My beautiful babies, Envy Jewel & Jordan Armani
The only thing that’s different is celebrating World Lupus Day. Just do me a favor support anyone you know with Lupus. In when I say support I’m not saying with money but being their for them. First thing google Lupus and find out exactly what lupus does to your friend. Then you can figure out how best you can be their for them. 

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Makeup: It’s A BECCA Cosmetics World Let’s Highlight

I’ve been waiting a long time to create a makeup look using BECCA cosmetics. Being a makeup artists I love playing with color but sometimes I just love to create a flawless look. With BECCA I love how their products gives the skin a perfect finish. Their’s nothing more breathtaking then to see a highlighted skin contoured to amplifying the look. To achieve this effortless makeup look I wrote up a cheat sheet to help you. 
BECCA Ombre Nudes Eye Palette
BECCA Ultimate Creme Eyeliner in Romanesque
BECCA Ultimate Mascara in Black
COVER FX Custom Cover Drops in N50
BECCA The One Perfecting Brush in Blushed Copper
BECCA Shimmering Skin Perfector in Opal
BECCA Shimmering Skin Perfector Pressed in Opal 
BECCA Shimmering Skin Perfector Pressed in Blushed Copper
BECCA Shadow & Light Bronze Contour Perfector
BECCA Beach Tint Lip Shimmer Souffle in Papaya/Topaz

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Weight Loss: HUM Skinny Bird Dietary Supplements

It’s that time of year again where I start putting my body through boot camp. I’m always looking for the right supplements that would agree with my body and all the meds that I take. I know some of you are saying just eat correctly and I wouldn’t have this problem. But that would be to easy. So on my mission for dietary supplement I found HUM, founded by Walter Faulstroh & Christopher Colerigde.
HUM’s is a line that stands behind helping you with your challenge of beauty and lifestyle concerns. Out of all their supplements, I selected Skinny Bird, a vegan capsule to reduce stress, boost metabolism, and control blood sugar. The capsules combines four targeted solutions for successful weight loss; caralluma fimbriata to help curb appetite, 5-HTP to reduce stress eating, green tea extract to boost metabolism, and chromium to help control blood sugar. Just take 1 vegan capsule up to 3 times ideally 30 minutes before eating and to help you from overeating.
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Lupus: Having A Bad Flare Up

After a fun filled day of shooting outside at Yale University yesterday, today I’m home in bed all day with a flare up. The weather in Hartford, CT was not as sunny as it was at home so on our way back I had a coughing episode. I was praying that it wouldn’t happen plus it didn’t help that my inhaler was empty. When my body has a flare up like this all I want is hot tea, no food no snacks. With a lot of my meds my body does ok with just tea in my system. So I’ll remain wrapped up under my electric blanket until tomorrow.
I’m to tired & in pain to type…See You Bye & Luv You Mean It!

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Photoshoot At Yale University

Today’s photo shoot was fun because the weather in Connecticut is actually pretty nice. The sun is out and we did the shoot outside at Yale University. My client Laura is from Ridgefield, CT she’s a shoe designer. Her new collection is inspired by women from Europe & the South so I like calling her collection EuroBelle. We plan to shoot all of the new shoes plus one picture of Laura that she could use for her press kit, website, and all her social media pages,

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Trilogy Natural Skincare Launch Party In New York


I  was honored to have been invited to attend the launch party for Trilogy Natural Skincare line based out of New Zealand’s. The party was held in a nice loft in Chelsea, NY. I’ve never heard of this skincare line before attending so I was elated to check out the products.Trilogy is a certified natural skincare company founded by Catherine Groot and Sarah Gibbs in 2002. Trilogy prides itself on creating simple and unique blends of the purest oils and botanical extracts. It’s sold at nationwide Whole Foods stores.

I luv skin care products especially high performance natural products. Being that I have lupus I have to be careful with what I put on my skin. I learned something new like, rosehip is a plant that is used in many items like tea, food, drinks, and even wine. It’s high in vitamin C and the extracts also helps to reduce arthritis pain. So I look forward to lathering my skin all in it every day to help bring relief to my swollen joints.

DRINK MENU FOR THE EVENING
GLOBAL SALES & MARKETING MANAGER CORINNE MORLEY
My invited guest hairstylist & makeup artist Sarah 

BLUE LINE IS FOR THE BODY

ALMOND PLANT
ACTUAL ROSEHIP PLANT
A LITTLE TOUCH UP IN THE TRILOGY BATHROOM
I got to go home with a few goodies from Trilogy that I’m going to use in my makeup kit:


TRILOGY CERTIFIED ORGANIC ROSEHIP OIL

TRILOGY ULTRA HYDRATING FACE CREAM
TRILOGY EVERYTHING BALM
TRILOGY INSTANT BRONZING GEL

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Caudalie Beauty Elixir Is My Favorite Makeup Setting Spray

Being a makeup artist the last thing that I would want to happen is for my hard work of artistry melt off my clients face. One of my favorite items I must have in my makeup kit is Caudalie Beauty Elixir. It’s part toner, part serum of essentials oils and plant active ingredients. 
I luv to prep my clients face by spraying the Beauty Elixir mist. This step will give my client an instant burst of radiance. It will help to smooth the skin, tighten the pores and set the makeup when done. 
During the summer this item will definitely hydrate the face and the aroma of the citrus, rose water, rosemary, peppermint, and balm mint will help to rejuvenate you.  Treat your clients or yourself to this luxurious item. I promise you don’t want to leave home without it. 
Makeup Tip: Before I use my makeup brushes I like to spray the Beauty Elixor on them. Why not treat your brushes! 

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