inspiration in photos

Hello!  I know I need to post more but beauty school, work and marathon training have been taking up A LOT of my time.  I have so many ideas for posts, but just not enough TIME!  I am pleased to say that with everything going on right now, I am very happy :)  School is so much fun, working at Blush rocks and I feel good running...yay!  Since I don't have much time for extensive blog posts, they're just going to be short and sweet.  I pulled a few beauty photos that I love from pinterest.  Looking at photos truly inspires me and I hope one day I can do amazing hair and makeup that's worth photographing!  Oh, and if anyone wants to be a model for me at Aveda, contact me!!  I promise I'll do a good job and hopefully soon I'll have some photos of haircuts that I've done. 

Have a good week!

kiss pimples goodbye!

I really don't have bad skin, but when I get one pimple, I convince myself that I have acne.  If I have one, I feel like my whole face is covered with them.  I've tried some pretty ridiculous things in the past in order to rid my face of pimples but I think I found a product that's actually going to work.  I have a painful one on my chin now (I seem to always get one there every once in a while), and I have something to say to it:

Dear pimple on my chin,

Since you decided to pop up on my chin yesterday, I bought a product that's making you go away instantly.  It's Mario Badescu's Drying Lotion ($17).  All I have to do is dab one drop of the solution on you and leave it overnight.  So tonight it's going to do its magic to reduce the redness and dry you up for good.  Sweet dreams little pimple and don't come back please.

Sincerely,
my face :)

*Ingredients such as calamine and salicylic acid help dry out pimples quickly

*When using, do NOT shake the bottle...dip a cotton swab into the pink sediment on the bottom and dab onto the pimple

*Don't rub the solution in, just let it dry overnight

*This can also be used for breakouts on the back or chest...and even on mosquito bites to ease the itch!

Nail art!!

Hello!  I have to say this will be a short post...I am exhausted from class and trying to section hair.  It looks so easy, but it's NOT AT ALL!  I need lots of practice!  On the bright side, I bought these lacquer nail apps from OPI ($10).  There are so many cute designs so I know I will be buying more in the future...

I only took one picture, not feeling too creative tonight so don't judge! 



The directions say to apply the nail app and then file downward.  I think it's easier to clip each one close to the edge of the nail and then file down--especially if you have really short nails like I do.  They're supposed to last up to three weeks so we'll see if that's true!

first day of school!

Yay I finally started school today!  One word:  AMAZING!  I'll give a brief background:  I started school a few months ago at a different place and didn't have a great experience.  After two weeks I decided that school wasn't right for me and switched to the Aveda Institute of Portland.  I had to wait four months until the next start date at Aveda.  After today I knew it was worth the wait!!  I met some great people today and learned how to do scalp, shoulder and neck massages. 

Anyway, James Ryder, a celebrity/film makeup artist, is coming to Aveda in June.  His work is awesome and I wanted to post some pictures.  I'm definitely want to sign up for his workshop!!



The makeup in this photo was done by a student at Aveda Institute of Portland...how amazing is that?!

Expanding my (makeup) horizons

Since I started working at Blush Beauty Bar, my makeup drawer has happily expanded into TWO makeup drawers!  I just wanted to highlight a few of my favorites that I've recently acquired:

In no particular order...

NARS blush in Deep Throat:  LOVE THIS COLOR!  It's a little peachy with flecks of gold in it.  I think the color would be flattering on most skin tones too!

eyeko curvy brush mascara:  I'm pretty sure everyone at Blush owns this mascara.  The brush has tiered bristle clusters which makes it really easy to comb and define your lashes.  The result?  Doll-like lashes--no lash curler needed! 

Long wear Forever Noir Eyeliner, Noir Cosmetics:  This is a great everyday black eyeliner.  It's smudge-proof and waterproof.  Plus it doesn't fade away, it will be there FOREVER!  (sorry for the obvious pun)

Stila One Step Illuminate:  Possibly my favorite item EVER.  It's a triple-swirled serum that primes, brightens and illuminates skin.  It could even be used on your entire face because it's not too shimmery and it evens out the complexion.  I love using it on my cheek bones along with my NARS blush...the two look beautiful together!! 

Blush brush set:  Forgive me but I have no idea who makes this brush set...oops!  I bought this brush set at Blush and I don't see a tag or anything.  It's a great value at $35 and it comes with a pink case to hold them.  I will try to remember and ask!  I bought them solely on the fact that they're pink.  You know you'd do the same!  But they have proved to be good basic brushes :)

wheels in motion

I promise I will have this blog up and running in no more than 2 weeks!  I'm still stirring up different ideas and trying to get the "look" of it just the way I want it.  But don't be surprised if I change little things here and there.  I'm starting school May 29 so I'm sure that will inspire some ideas too!  And if anyone has any cool ideas for blog posts, let me know! 

Have a wonderful day!