Iman Cosmetics

Sam Fine is one of my fav makeup artists! This morning I found some notes from his visit to DC in February. Now every time this man mentioned a product, I scribbled it down in my notebook. I purchased many of his recommendations and they are staples in my kit. Sam always mentions Iman Cosmetics but I never had the time or confidence to try them out until of late. 

Makeup Wish List

After busy season (spring, summer), I'm gonna treat myself to a few new goodies. My kit has come a long way and I'm blessed that it can play alongside some of the best makeup artists in terms of products and tools. I've invested heavily into transforming my kit into a high quality, functional, efficient, lean mean fighting machine (lol).

Hair Expressions: A Paul Mitchell School

I was recently given the opportunity to teach the Basics of Makeup to over 75 students at Paul Mitchell's Hair Expressions Academy.

BBD: Bridal Beauty Dont's

We are in the height of wedding of season and lately I find myself running down a list of beauty do's & don'ts to my brides. Perfection takes preparation!  Here's a snippet of bridal don'ts courtesy
 

1. Don't drink wine or eat dark-colored foods like berries.

2. Don't tan.

3. Don't get your first-ever bikini wax just before your wedding.

4. Don't change your birth control, skin-care program, washing detergent, etc., less than six weeks before the wedding.

5. Don't get a facial, get your brows waxed, or cut or color your hair two days or less before your wedding.

6. Don't ingest excess sodium the week before the wedding.

7. Don't flat-iron your hair before a trial or on your big day.

8. Don't sit around in your bra the morning of your wedding.

9. Don't skimp on water!

10. Don't forget your beauty emergency kit.

11. Don't forget to touch up!

12. Don't cry off all your beautiful makeup!

13. Don't forget your makeup artist or hair stylist!

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