• #BizTalk – Last Good Day of the Year

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    End of Year slow down is real, but the last few days of the year don’t have to be a career wasteland… Early on in my career, the end of the year would generally slow down for me so I would assume “Oh, Okay. There isn’t much work in the industry this time of year.” […]

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  • #MakeupMonday – In Praise of Minis

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    Not all product transfers to new packaging well, or sometimes the product packaging is cute and you don’t want to take it out. Minis give you the best of all worlds: Product Integrity, Convenience and Cute… (may contain affiliate links) As an artist and as a woman I am a minimalist… When it comes to […]

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  • #MakeupMonday – The Basics: Cheek Color

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    When cheek color is done wrong, yes it can be a bit scary. But when it’s done right it’s OH SO right. Here are The Basics of cheek color… (may contain affiliate links) Needless to say, all of the products I’ve mentioned thus far in this “The Basics” series are my completely subjective recommendations. I […]

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  • #MakeupMonday – Prepping for Fall

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    While many folks are mourning the end of Summer I am singing Hallelujah for the start of Fall! Autumn – as I’m sure I’ve mentioned before and I am certain I will mention again – is my favorite season of the year, November being my fave month (Thanksgiving and birthday month!). Admittedly this probably comes […]

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  • #BizTalk – Makeup Hair Wanted: Deciphering the Madness

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    What’s being said between the lines of some of these job listings? Deciphering the madness is crucial to figuring out if it’s a real opportunity or a dud In my Lessons for Aspiring Artistsβ„’ Workshops I conduct a segment on how to decipher the utter nonsense jobs that are posted on various online boards daily. […]

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