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Cut & Blow Discount Site Review and Giveaway

A while back a rep from a new membership- based shopping site called Cut & Blow contacted me. They asked if I’d like to try some of their products and tell my readers about them.  I looked at their site … Continue reading

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How to work with a wedding makeup artist

One of my biggest challenges as a bridal makeup artist here in Chicago is trying to pin down exactly the look of bride is going for. The problem is that words like flawless, natural, and smoky are completely subjective. What … Continue reading

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Beauty Quote of the Week : Joan Collins

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Incredible Film Makeup Transformations

I’m not an actor, but I have to think that playing a real person is much more difficult that playing a fictional one. In most cases , an actor can tap into the motivations and reactions of a character to create the … Continue reading

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Portraits in Makeup Artistry : Linda Cantello

As young pre-teen in growing up in England, Linda Cantello watched a BBC television special that would change her life.  She sat mesmerized as she watched David Bowie perform. Linda she watched the strange and beautiful Bowie perform.  She credits … Continue reading

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How to choose a makeup artist for your wedding day

  The best way to find a good makeup artist is by getting referrals from people you know. I don’t recommend referrals from online. Online forums are often filled with upcoming brides who have booked an artist but have not … Continue reading

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