Monthly Archives: January 2016

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My brilliant business consultant and friend, Jessica Thompson, brought this INCREDIBLE Dries Van Noten bandeau top home after vacationing in Paris. It is one of the most beautiful things I’ve laid my eyes on being a perpetual sucker for anything glittery, sparkly, or iridescent. It reminds me of a nebula. So so SO beautiful. With […]

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Yall, get a load of this. One of my closest college friends judged the Miss Texas’ Outstanding Teen Pageant a few months ago. Brooks Dennard used to compete and was named first runner up in 2003 (her throwback pictures are incredible)- what a great opportunity-had to have been so much fun for her! Since she […]

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Hello All! I wanted to share an example of my virtual makeup consulting service that I did with one of my best pals! Amanda sent me a picture of herself in the cutest checkered two-piece crop top and skirt that she brought on a recent trip to Mexico. She told me that she loved the Urban Decay […]

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In a new series, I am spotlighting favorite products, beauty routines and knowledge among the many faces that make our city so great! Here is my first feature!  Background: -What’s your story? (occupation etc.) I’m a consultant for fashion and lifestyle brands, and I have a magazine called Velvet Dust that explores specific themes and topics through the […]

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This winter has been pretty typical of Austin. Freezing cold one day, the next feels like we’re in sunny California, then it’s back to freezing. The winter weather can wreak havoc on your skin. Luckily, I have a few simple steps to help you bring back some life back into dry, cracked, flaky, and dull […]

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Things I Love Travel |

Waiting for this trip has been the bane of my existence lately. I have been packed for a week and a half, and repacked like 12 times to make sure I had everything or wasn’t overpacking. I was a little apprehensive being that I haven’t been on a plane since August coming back home from […]

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I’m in the beginning stages of implementing a new service for my business. I haven’t exactly decided what to call it yet but it’s basically online makeup consulting that is specific to a client’s outfit. I’ve always thought of makeup as an integral part of completing your look- your last accessory to tie everything together […]

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So you feel like shit. Whether you are stuck in the office, running out for soup or waiting at the doctor’s office to see what’s up, you don’t have to look how you feel. Follow these few helpful hints on how to look your best when you’re feeling your worst. Keep it light. When you […]

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Happy 2016! I wanted to wait a bit for everyone to kind of come down off of the hard hitting New Year’s Resolutions suggestions flooding every inch of your life. Emails and plugs on each portal of social media with every sale imaginable to get you prepped with everything you need to start working out […]

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Calling all students who may be in need of my help! I have been hard at work on doing the makeup for senior portraits and would like to extend my services to your graduate! Senior Portraits $65 /First Look $30/Additional Looks I am happy to help pick out any outfits, colors, and jewelry that she […]

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