Tis the season for holiday gifting!! I loved working with Nashville Lifestyle's this year on their ultimate holiday gift guide. Please check out a few of my favorites below and for the full article, click here for luxe inspirations and sources. Happy Holiday Gifting Everyone Xx
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Behind The Scenes and Behind The Makeup Xx
Thank you Nashville Lifestyles for last month's behind the scenes feature. Since, the holiday season is quickly approaching, I thought I would share some of my absolute favorite makeup staples to make sure everyone is party ready this season!!! Plus, I love sharing all of my coveted beauty finds with friends (Lana & Amy) Xx
- I start with a great Beauty Blender. I wet this and squeeze out excess water and then the fun begins.....
- I moisturize with SPF and then use Becca's Skin Perfector with the blender, I apply this all over and it is magical!! Everyone needs this!! I apply first for a subtle dewy look when I decide to stop editing and pull it together.
- With the same blender, I use my Mac Studio Finish Concealer in NW20. I apply this under my eyes and around my nose. I do not use foundation and this product is fabulous. I often have very long days and this product delivers all day long with sun protection.
- To finish everything off, I use Laura Mercier's Mineral Pressed Powder in Tender Rose. I love her products and again I am looking for long lasting wear and her powder is the best I have ever used.
- So, I am naturally very pale.... In order for me to not look like I have a cold or have the flu, I need blush!!! My top blush finds that I often wear together are Nars Laguna and Bare Minerals Sunkissed I love these and have been wearing them for years. Don't let the deep browns scare you, it gives you a natural sun kissed look.
- Now lets move to the eyes, I will apply a very thin layer of my Mac NW concealer in the inner crease. I find this holds my eyeshadow in place if I decide to wear any. I am recently loving Urban Decay Naked Basics.... along with MAC's PRO LONGWEAR UNINTERRUPTED
- After I apply my eyeshadow, I skip the eyeliner and I go straight to mascara, I swear by Benefit's They're Real !! I love this product and recommend this to all of my clients
- After all of this done, I then move to the brows and lightly fill in some gaps with my Anastasia Brow Wiz Pencil in Taupe I lightly apply this with good lighting and set it with my mineral powder.
- My last and final step are the lips, I like a natural lip and LOVE Mac's Pro Longwear Lip Pencil in Cultured and top this off with Mac's Creme Sheen Pure Zen
- One more little pearl I need to share because out of everything, This is a UNICORN in a bottle.... I am obsessed with DRYSPUN BUMBLE & BUMBLE !! My very talented hair dresser and friend introduced me to this and I thank her everyday!! It is seriously magic and everyone needs this product. I use it for ponytails (everyday) and I also use it when I pull it together and put curl in my hair. Xx
I hope everyone's start to the holiday season is filled with love, family and friends. Safe travels and I have some really fun projects I can't wait to share. Xx
Tulsa Charm and Comfort with Elle Decor Xx
With temperatures dropping daily, I am excited to bring a little warmth to your weekend (swooning over the pool). I am thrilled to see this feature in ELLE DECOR this month, representing the talents of Tulsa's own, Austin Bean Design Studio. Bailey and Mel are the faces behind the business and offer architectural and interior design services throughout the midwest. This Tulsa home is the perfect example of their timeless style with their choices of crisp whites mixed with warm tones and textures.
Thank you so much Elle Decor for naming this the most Charming home in Tulsa !! Click HERE to see more Xx
A Cozy Nashville Cottage with Large Appeal on Style Blue Print Xx
This sweet little cottage had quite the transformation after Julie Couch Interiors was finished with it's design. This cozy house is very family friendly with vibrant pops of color and charm. I had so much fun capturing this thoughtful space for StyleBlueprint. For more details and discussion please check out the rest of the space on StyleBlueprint. Xx
