I’m not gonna lie guys, I’ve never really been a fan of lip stains. I remember the first time I decided to give it a try in college. I was working on a lipstick feature for a local magazine that I was writing for and one of the lippies happened to be a lip…
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Beauty Crush: The New Face Effects Face Perfecting Polisher by Spa Sonic
I’m back with another beauty crush, and this time around the new Face Effects Face Perfecting Polisher by Spa Sonic is the object of my glam affections. I’m already a huge fan of the Spa Sonic Face and Body Polisher (see my review here), so I was already expecting a great experience with this spin brush….
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The Makeup Show NYC Hosting First-Ever Beauty Week
Yes, B&B friends, you read the headline to this story correctly. For the first time ever, The Makuep Show (TMS) NYC is giving us a week full of glam galas, beat faces, amazing products, the who’s who in the makeup world, educational and networking opportunities… oh how they spoil us! Plus, this event is just in time…
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Spotless Mind
Lately, I’ve been going through somewhat of a self-exploratory phase. I find myself asking questions about what goals I have for growth personally and professionally. I think that it’s perfectly normal and healthy to have these conversations with yourself. Many times my mood is personified through the clothes that I’m wearing and the music that…
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Glam Event: Get Ready For the 2015 AJ Crimson Pro On The Go Tour!
The uber-talented pro makeup artist and beauty entrepreneur is taking his industry know-how on the road for his amazing AJ Crimson Pro On the Go Tour! On Feb. 23 from 6 p.m. – 9 p.m., he’ll be in Orlando followed by an event in Miami on Feb. 24. The stop in my neck if the…
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Glam Interview: Gina Berry talks Marilyn Monroe Spas & Why We All Need a Fassage
Hi B&B friends! I’m back with another Glam Interview to whet your appetites. This time around we’re highlighting the uber-fab Marilyn Monroe Glamour Room spas! I caught up with Gina Berry, who is the Product and Trends Manager at for the company to get all of the deets on what makes their services so unique! I didn’t just…
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Valentine’s Day Gift for Him: Mandles
Valentine’s Day is just around the corner and usually I’m all like: “Ain’t nobody got time for that,” but guys I met a boy and he’s kind of amazing, so I’m totes in the mood to celebrate and enjoy the lovey–dovey holiday! I consider myself to be a pretty good gifter. I mean really it’s…
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Glam Interview: Chef Meg Hall, Disrupting the Food Industry One Meal At A Time
I’m back with another glam interview that I did for the blog Moda Dossier, and this time around I chatted it up with Chef Meg Hall. Meg was amazingly fun and inspiring to speak with. She’s truly an example of what it means to have enough tenacity to not just think about your dreams, but to actually…
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Glam Interview: Wendy’s MUA Merrell Hollis – How To Upgrade Your Makeup Look with One Step
I love interviewing people. I especially love interviewing amazingly talented people who make you feel right at home when you’re in their presence. That was the case when I met Celebrity Makeup Artist Merrell Hollis. This is my second time chatting with the talented (and super-handsome) pro-artist (read my first interview with Merrell here). I met…
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5 Reasons Bloggers Should Attend The Makeup Show Orlando!
I recently, attended The Makeup Show Orlando for the second consecutive year and I had an absolute blast. This three-day beauty extravaganza caters to beauty professionals of all backgrounds from bloggers, to photographers to artists and students–it’s a goldmine of talent! This year’s festivities were a record for the show as more attendees and vendors attended than ever…