I’ve found a new product that I’ve been using this Spring and LOVING! So, of course I thought it would be fit to share it and rave about it. About a month ago, I visited my local Trish McEvoy counter and picked up a few new items. By far, my favorite item is Demure Sparkle [...]
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megan fox inspired makeup
I couldn’t find the exact picture I saw in a magazine, but this one is pretty close. It seems that Megan Fox has appeared here and there lately. She’s been sporting this eye catching bronze glow and well defined eyes (golds, bronzes, touches of orange and warmth). I thought I’d do my own interpretation.
Here’s [...]
neutral shimmer subtle smokey look
This is a very simple and subtle, but polished look that you can try at home.
EYES
MAC Pigment Pink Opal Under Brow with brush 239
MAC Paint Pot Bare Study on lid (lower only) with brush 217 then set with Pigment in Pink Opal using brush 239
MAC e/s Nocturnelle mixed with e/s Smut apply to outer and [...]
photography considerations for wedding makeup
Some of you may have seen my tweet from last night about attending a MAC pro class on bridal makeup.
We went over some really interesting looks and thoughts. I’m THINKING about doing a series of bridal makeup related posts actually (the class gave me a lot of ideas.)
One thing I really took note of – [...]
How to apply false lashes
Here’s an often requested video tutorial on how to apply false lashes. In this one, I’m using MAC #7 lashes. They are the strip kind. I’ll have to do individual lashes in another tutorial. Enjoy!
How to use – Trish McEvoy’s #11 Eye Definer/Shadow Liner Brush
I posted a review of Trish’s #11 brush the other day. Then, I got to thinking about how much coaching it took to get my clients to use is properly. So, I decided to make a quick video tutorial on how to use this brush. Enjoy!
Trish McEvoy #11 Eye Definer/Shadow Liner Brush
I worked for Trish McEvoy for five years, and probably the one must have item from the whole line is her #11 Eye Definer/Shadow Liner Brush.
There is nothing else quite like this brush. (Well…since I first discovered it in 1999 – I have seen a few similar brushes. However, I haven’t found they work exactly [...]
must have item to transform any eyeshadow or pigment into eyeliner
Dampen your eyeliner brush with a few drops of these magic elixrs, and they will transform your regular powder eyeshadows and pigments into liquid eyeliner!
Paula Dorf’s Transformer – 0.33 oz $20
Trish McEvoy’s Finish Line – 0.27 oz $22 (Bonus: claims waterproofing)
MAC Pro Mixing Medium/Eyeliner – 0.33 oz $12
Cinema Secrets Liquid Liner Sealer – 0.50 oz [...]
80s inspired pink purple and aqua blue eye makeup look
I had a Birthday party to go to recently, and I was inspired to try out some makeup that referenced the first eyeshadow colors I learned to put on in the late 1980s. I didn’t have time to make a video tutorial, but I still wanted to share the look and colors with you. [...]
Fat Tuesday – Mardi Gras Inspired look tutorial
I finally got YouTube to cooperate with me, and here’s the Mardi Gras tutorial.

