“Pour yourself a drink, put on some lipstick, and pull yourself together.” (Elizabeth Taylor) I have spent the better part of my adult life in search of The Perfect Red Lipstick. My fascination began in high school, when red lipstick was a requirement for theater and show choir. Something about the combination…
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The Bare Minimum: Summer Makeup Essentials
I woke up like this… (almost). Summertime for my job means spending a significant portion of my days outdoors for various events. I have to balance the inclination to look presentable, but also bear the Texas heat and keep up with the kids we serve. These must-have summer makeup essentials help keep…
Beauty Tutorial: Korean Ulzzang Makeup
Put your best face forward! (In 5 Easy Steps!) The Korean term Ulzzang (얼짱) translates to “Best Face” in English. It was popularized by photo contests on Cyworld (Korean social network), and is used to describe Korean models, celebrities, and other above-average attractive individuals. Characteristics of the Ulzzang look include large “smiling”…
What to Pack: Travel Makeup Essentials
“Simplicity is making the journey of this life with just baggage enough.” (Charles Dudley Warner) Growing up as the daughter of an airline employee, the perils of standby travel have plagued me for as long as I can remember. Our family never checked bags for fear of the luggage arriving before we…
Glam Holiday Style With Q-tips Precision Tips
Two years ago, I got the biggest surprise of my life when my then-boyfriend took me out for our holiday dinner and proposed! (His brother dressed up as Santa to deliver the ring to our restaurant) Last year, we were busy putting the final touches on our wedding plans. Now, we’re celebrating…