“If you have ugly legs wear a deep décolleté” Christian Dior The decollete is defined as the area from the neck to the cleavage or a plunging neckline. It is one of the most sensual and beautiful parts of the feminine silhouette. But it is often overlooked by cosmetic companies. After years of slathering on anti-aging creams […] Read more…
Top makeup tips to make you look flawless in photos
Selfies. I don’t really like to take them, I just can’t get the angle right. Although with all the filters available (I especially love the golden butterfly Snapchat filter, but I don’t Snapchat so…) you can look pretty good. But how do you look good without a filter? With the right products and a few […] Read more…
The Best Skincare Products for Summer
The Best Skincare Products for Summer by Jordan Davis Summer sunshine gets a bad rep for plenty of good reasons. Beyond the burn, there are the early aging effects of UV radiation (known as photo-aging) and the changes in skin color and texture that some of us experience whenever the mercury rises. For a lucky […] Read more…
summer hair tips
I spend a lot of time outside for photo shoots and also on my time off. I do my running outside and go to the beach and pool on the weekends. My hair is colored and I need to protect it from the sun otherwise, it turns an orangey/brassy shade that isn’t very attractive! I […] Read more…
Non-touring-The Secret to a Believable Looking Tan
I like to think of this look as non-touring, the opposite of contouring because bronzer and highlighter are used to achieve the look but not placed in the typical contouring places. If you want to look like you just came back from St.Barth’s without the sun damage then this look is for you. Start by […] Read more…
How to make your eyes appear larger
I’m working on a new series of videos of makeup how-tos and here is the first one! I have a lovely model named Betsie who graciously agreed to be filmed without makeup so we could show her transformation. This is a video for any of you that have hooded lids or have small eyes and […] Read more…
Strobing- A winter skin perk up
It’s January. It’s cold and dry. Winter skin can always do with a perk up and the trendy makeup technique “strobing” is perfect to fake a healthy glow. I don’t think that strobing is really anything new, but just an updated version of the highlighting that makeup artists have been using all along. Strobing is […] Read more…
Grown-up glitter for New Year’s Eve
Looking to add a little sparkle to your New Year’s Eve makeup? I think that with a light hand and in small touches, glitter, sparkle or shimmer can add a festive look to your makeup. It is the season to shine so it’s the one time of the year where you can get away with […] Read more…
How to apply Foundation for Natural looking, Flawless skin
How to Apply Foundation: I believe that foundation shouldn’t mask the face, but rather even out the skin tone for an overall natural look. I wanted to share with you in this quick video the 3 techniques I rely on as a makeup artist to achieve healthy looking, glowing skin with makeup. If you feel […] Read more…
The Plum Lip -a chic alternative to red
I love a classic red lip but there is another shade that can be just as chic, and that is plum. A plum lip is a twist on a classic and blends particularly well with fall clothing. Worn as an accent, any shade ranging from rich eggplant to pinky plums can elevate an outfit. […] Read more…