How to Cover a Hickey WITHOUT Wearing a Turtleneck - BUSTLE.COM Feature

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If you've been following me for a while, you may have noticed that in addition to being a pro makeup artist, I'm also a writer...mostly helpful hints in regard to makeup, beauty, weddings and sometimes other topics like marketing and social media....you know, useful stuff! I've written pieces on everything from wedding timelines, how to create the perfect red lip, and how to make sure marketing language doesn't create liability...and everything in between.  (Check out the "As Seen in " Page for some examples!)

So....I got a call from one of my editors recently asking for tips on how to cover a hickey.  I think that DEFINITELY qualifies as a helpful hint! Particularly if you're a grown up who doesn't want to look like a hormonal 9th grader..... and a turtleneck isn't an option.

Want to know the inside scoop?  Read the full article here on fun and sassy (clearly!) beauty and lifestyle blog BUSTLE.COM with tips from me and other experts on what to do in case you find yourself having post-makeout session hickey regrets.  Follow these tips, and no one will ever know!

Bustle.com Feature - How to Cover a Hickey

Thanks for including me in this feature Bustle.com and a special shout out to Aly Walansky!

Get the Inside Scoop - Lip Service Makeup Featured on SHEfinds

Fun news to share!
Lip Service was featured on "SHEfinds", one of the most popular beauty, fashion and lifestyle blogs in the US!  I've read it many times to check out cool beauty launches, to see what's hot, who's wearing what...etc.

When they contacted me to get some hot weather wedding makeup tips, I had plenty to share...I am a makeup artist in TEXAS after all!  Summer weddings here are tricky....it can be in the 90s and 100s anytime from May-September, and brides all want to know how to keep their cool and ensure their makeup lasts.  Check out my tips here, along with tips from other wedding professionals (including local wedding/event guru, Donnie Brown with a warning on where to set up that gorgeous wedding cake...hint...NOT OUTDOORS!)

Can I just tell you guys...it's a really fun thing to see your work in a magazine or blog....on a platform for others to share and enjoy.   Years ago, I had no idea how to make that happen.  Honestly, I probably didn't even dare to imagine that I'd become a beauty expert for anyone other than the actual client in my chair at that moment!

Image courtesy of Tracy Autem Photography

Flash forward years and years later....after thousands of faces...brides, models, executives and even an NFL player and a couple of adorable Girl Scouts.....plus years of experience, I really do have some helpful tips to share. And...I'm definitely happy to share 'em.  Besides, I'm just like you!  I love getting new "tips" too....who doesn't love to feel like they've got the inside scoop?

 Although there's a lot out there that I've heard before, I still learn unique tips or hear about cool products all the time, whether it's from clients, other artists, magazines and of course, blog resources like SHEfinds.  If you've never checked out SHEfinds, give it a look!  Tons of great info and resources for anything beauty and fashion....all in one spot.

What beauty and fashion blogs are your favorites?  How about the coolest new beauty tip you've heard recently? Share in the comments!

EAST MEETS WEST....on Wedding Chicks!

So excited that a photo shoot I was involved in last summer was featured on the super popular blog Wedding Chicks!  They cover all things Wedding, so it's a fantastic resource for any bride to be, or anyone who just LOVES weddings.

This shoot was created by my girls at Gold Dust Vintage, Megan and Rachel....love them!  They wanted to show how vintage doesn't always have to mean "shabby chic"...but can actually be translated into many types of décor.  They used colorful sofas, lanterns, vases, tableware....all sorts of goodies and created a fantasy setting for an East meets West style photo shoot that was just chock full of ideas for brides to consider!  They gathered up a team of local wedding professionals to help, and I was thrilled to be asked to do hair and makeup for the shoot.  I normally don't do wedding hair, but I was happy to create two simple looks for this shoot...a twisted side pony and then a classic side-parted updo for the second look.  The makeup was FUN....the first look was a very dramatic dress and we wanted dramatic makeup to go with it!  Several colors of blue and turquoise, MAJOR lashes and a bold hot pink lip.....

 

This look was more of a traditional, colorful Indian-inspired look, but yet with modern and edgy twists...I just loved it!  Our model Shaina, was a dream to work with....she's so gorgeous.

 

Oh, did I mention it was WELL over a hundred degrees that day?!?!  It was in August and it was HOT.  So glad my stuff was set up in air conditioning!  The photographer was shooting away and capturing dreamy images like the one above, but then we realized it was starting to get dark....we had to REALLY hurry to do the second look!  I quickly scrubbed Shaina's face and created look #2, a buffed out smoky eye, flushed pink cheeks with a bit of shimmer and a subtle, warm pink lip.  And....more traditional lashes!  This look is more of a glamorous bridal look and one I actually create pretty often on real brides...it photographs well and looks fabulous in person too, it's a most requested look.  With makeup in 15 minutes flat, I pinned up her hair, she changed dresses and put on some truly fabulous jewelry and look #2 was complete!

 

 

 

 

Check out this link from Wedding Chicks for more pictures and details about the shoot, including fabulous paper goods by The Bee's Knee's Custom Design, Dresses and jewelry by De Ma Fille Bridal an amazing cake by Sugar Bee Sweets, Florals by We + You, Photography by Nine Photography, and the lovely venue, Weston Gardens.   Don't forget to check out this fun behind the scenes video from Turquoise Video!