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  • #MakeupMonday – The Basics: Face Powders

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    Next in our continuing series “The Basics” is Face Powder. In my opinion, Face Powder is an essential makeup item, full stop… (may contain affiliate links) I have a confession: I LOVE face powder. Love Love Lovey Love Love. It softens colors, smooths the complexion, helps blending, erases mistakes, sets the makeup, on and on. […]

  • #MakeupMonday – The Basics: Foundations

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    My love for Foundation shines like a beacon and like most artists I use different kinds for different situations. Since they run the gamut in terms of color, texture, finish, etc. The Basics of Foundation is complex. Expect this article to be a first of Many… (may contain affiliate links) Ah foundation… to Foundation or […]

  • #MakeupMonday – Vibrant Color

    A trend that emerged from the runways of Fashion Week Spring 2011 collections was Vibrant Color. Yay! Enough with the dark Gothic look or the monochromatic “no makeup” looks. Color is playful, uplifting and makes us look fresh and young. From subtly “there” to loud and proud, there are plenty of products to get you […]

  • #MakeupMonday – Extending Your Summer Glow

    Keeping your Summer Makeup Glow alive as the seasons change… In beauty, time waits for no one and the cosmetics companies are already starting to unveil their Fall Collections (which we here at Makeup to Go will be talking about soon). However, most folks are still enjoying their beautiful glowy skin and the warm summer […]

  • #MakeupMonday – Event Makeup

    Tips for successful Event Makeup when your makeup needs to look great all day and all night… contains affiliate links) I recently went makeup shopping with friend and colleague, Kallah Maguire – stylist and owner of The Emerald Scarab – and she echoed a complaint I hear fairly often from women; How do I keep […]