Lately I have been nibbling at my fingernails, watching all of my single friends flail about with initiating the online dating process. The dreaded online dating profile writing snarling from their laptops is loud and frightening.
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The Power of “No”
“Sure.” “My pleasure.” “Glad to help.” “Yes, I will.” “No problem.” “Of course.” Are you yessing yourself to death? Are you exhausted? Bitter? Tired? Out of time to pursue your goals? This might just be for you (and me!).
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Get Lit and Stay Lit in 2017
Instead of sharing this, I nearly wrote a post titled, “Bye Felicia- Summing Up 2016!” But, regardless of the struggles we hurdled in 2016, 2017 is full of promise (miracles, rainbows, glitter, champagne and all the best!). The key to a strong march into the new year relies solely on you – just you….and your ability…
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2015 Favorites
During 2015, there have been a lot of ups and downs, like many of you. But, I have had a year of gratitude, and really want to share a lot of the things I have absolutely loved this year!! I will list my 2015 makeup favorites first, but stick around ’till the end if you are…
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Letter to the New and Up-And-Coming MUAs of the World
So, you want to be a makeup artist? I was asked by a sweet friend to take some time with a talented up-and-comer, a young lady who loves makeup and wants to make it her full-time love interest, and profession. I get lots of questions from others about how to get started too. I am…
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Client Composite
These are some of my clients. Before I ooze my blessing on you, and shine all of my buttons before you, let me brag on some of the most precious gifts I have been given (outside of my salvation and my family). Most of you know that for a long while I have been a…
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Father’s Day and the Death of My Dad
I thought today, Father’s Day, made this sort of sharing meaningful and special…and maybe even comforting to those of you who will not be able to share Father’s Day with your dads here on earth. Some of you will remember several months ago, in the beginning of the year, I wrote about my makeup inspiration…
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One Shoot, Three Looks
Hey Y’all! I am not much for bragging, but it is truly hard not to when you have friends and beautiful as this girl! This is my precious friend, Melissa. I have known her for several years, and met her during a hockey season our sons shared on a common team. After much chatter, I…
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Hair and Makeup: In the Beginning
He will probably die soon. My Dad, that is. As I write, he is in a hospital with his life supported by machines, and has been for several weeks. His body is in shock from renal failure and there is nothing I can do to stop what is happening inside his war-torn skin. I pray…
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The Power of Pictures
Pictures are not just photos to stuff in boxes anymore. With the age of the internet and the growing pull of social media, pictures are validation of life; the way we share our moments and hearts with our friends and family. Selfies have become the kisses we blow and the hugs we give. They scream,…
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