How to Easily Crush Holiday Stress This Weekend
No, Wait, I am not Ready!!!!!!!! Do not be alarmed. She will be fine. She’ll get it all done before Christmas, and it will be perfect. We all feel the same way right now. The Holidays are just around the corner, and we still have shopping, baking,...
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How to Enjoy the Season Without Over-indulging
Holiday Season Enjoyment Photo by Food Photographer | Jennifer Pallian on Unsplash For years we’ve been warned not to overindulge during the holiday season. They scared us by telling us that adult women typically gained between 5 and 10 pounds in the six weeks...
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Simple to do Beauty Tips That Deliver Terrific Results
I love chatting with people about their daily routines to see if I can pick-up any beauty tips. For example, to find out if they have a better way of makeup application, facial cleansing, or anything else they do to make their lives easier. Fortunately, along the...
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Brow Mascara is the New Way of Exposing Stunning Brows
It's not my nature to fall in love with new products, especially new beauty products. Usually, I try this brand, then that brand, then several more before deciding even "if" I like an item. But this time I did it. I LOVE brow mascara! I hesitated to use it for the...
read more
You Know How to Practice Good Hygiene in the Shower, Right?
We take great pride in our personal hygiene. As a matter of fact, our personal hygiene habits have become a part of our beauty routine for many of us. For that reason, it sounds like a silly question to ask if you know how to shower? Of course, you do,...
read more
Celebrity Beauty Brands: Are They Worth the Sensational Hype?
Many of us look to our favorite celebrity for inspiration when it comes to fashion, hairstyle, beauty or makeup tips. That makes sense, of course - there is a reason they are our favorite. That we look to our favorite celebrities for inspiration is a fact...
read more
Make the Most of This Year’s Nature Inspired Fall Color Trends
Nature influences Fall color trends more than any other season. Want proof? How about predictions from no less than the Pantone Color Institute (PCI)! The PCI is the group who standardized color identification and matching over the print and textile industries in...
read more
Unlock Your Amazing Lashes with the Right Mascara
Most women surveyed say that mascara is the one beauty product they will not leave the house without wearing. Those of us with light colored eyelashes can truly relate to this. My lashes are so light that you can't see them without mascara. People have asked me if...
read more
Stunning Fingernails – How to get from Brittle to Beautiful
Autumn is my favorite time of year...changing leaves, cool fresh mornings, and dry, brittle fingernails. Wait, what? Yes, Autumn in Wisconsin is the transitional season between Summer and Winter extremes. We go from so hot and humid that it's...
read more
Dual Head Eyebrow Brush to Conquer Your Brow Obsession
This is the sixth, and final, article in the series called, "The Essential Beauty Tools". This article is about the Dual Head Eyebrow Brush; also called brow brush with spoolie. The dual headed eyebrow brush is pictured below. The first article is, "Makeup...
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Makeup Brush Cleaner Mat: A Simple Device with Outstanding Results
The Fifth article in a continuing series on essential beauty tools: the makeup brush cleaner mat. The first article is, "Makeup Brushes Guide: The Essential Starter Kit". The article explains the minimum number and type of makeup brushes that you should have in...
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Eyelash Curler: The Breakthrough Tool for Massive Fluttery Lashes
This is the fourth article in a series about essential beauty tools; this is about the eyelash curler. Long, dark, beautifully curled eyelashes are the envy of makeup lovers everywhere. Some people are born with amazingly curled lashes; for the rest of us, there is...
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The Beauty Sponge: Guaranteed to be Your Amazing New Favorite
The Third Article in a Continuing Series on Essential Beauty Tools This is the third article in a series about essential beauty tools; this is about the beauty sponge. The first article is, "Makeup Brushes Guide: The Essential Starter Kit". The article explains the...
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The Mascara Shield: A Unique Product for Awesome Eyelashes
The Second Article in a Continuing Series on Essential Beauty Tools This is the second article in a series about essential beauty tools; this is about the mascara shield. The first article, "Makeup Brushes Guide: The Essential Starter Kit", explains the minimum...
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Face Shape: How to Determine Face Shape and Why Bother??
Do you know what your face shape is? For example, is your face oval, round, heart-shaped? More importantly, why should you care about your face shape? Why You Should Figure Out Your Face Shape Knowing the shape of your face is important for several...
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Makeup Brushes Guide: The Essentials Starter Kit
First Article in a Series on Essential Beauty Tools Makeup artists have long argued that ideal application requires the ideal tools; this makeup brushes guide is provided to give you a listing of the beauty brushes you should have in your beauty kit. To keep it...
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Fall Outfits 2018: Create the Perfect Fall Ensemble Without Breaking the Bank
Fall is my favorite season for so many reasons; but mostly because I love fall outfits. I love the colors, the materials, the styles - you name it. The burgundy, russet, amber, crimson, and browns. I also love the styles; the sweaters, leggings and boots. ...
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Beauty From Your Pantry – All Natural Beauty Products
Who Would Ever Keep Beauty Supplies in Their Kitchen Pantry? You do, I'll bet! Did you know that many of the staples we keep in our kitchens can be used to create some amazing beauty products? I am talking about items that you would probably never...
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Eyebrows Are Huge – Have you Noticed!
I'm not just talking size, but yes, they have become quite large. More importantly, our eyebrows are such an important feature on our face, both aesthetically and expressively. Aesthetically, our brows frame our faces. Unkempt brows with little to no makeup, or...
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Beauty Mistakes: 10 Common Makeup Mistakes That Will Age You
We develop our makeup ideas and our methods for application over years of trial and error. Eventually, these makeup looks become part of our beauty routine. Sometimes though, our own way of doing things can morph into beauty mistakes that add years to our...
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Your Makeup Routine – Does the Order of Makeup Application Matter?
If you are anything beyond a beginner at makeup, you no doubt have developed your own makeup routine. Even if you have a couple of makeup looks that are vastly different, chances are good that your actual makeup routine does not change, just the products change....
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Your Face: Let Your Facial Features Show You Where to Put on Makeup
This Pink Blush Goes on my Cheek, but Where.... The bone structure of our face and our facial features provide plenty of clues as to where we should apply our makeup. You may think it is fairly obvious, but sometimes it isn't. For example, do you remember when we...
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Eye Makeup Beauty Brands That are Affordable and Get the Job Done
Like most women I know, I decide which eye makeup beauty brands and products to use based upon how well they work; not how much they cost. The old adage, 'you get what you pay for' does not ring true to me for the products I use. Eye Makeup Beauty Brands...
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Summer Makeup Tips for a Beauty Look that will not Melt Away
The Lazy, Hazy, Crazy Days of Summer have Finally Arrived Here are a few summer makeup tips to help sweat-proof your makeup when the heat and humidity threaten to melt it away. Whether you are headed to the beach, out playing summer sports, hiking; whatever your...
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Wedding Makeup Ideas for Brides, Bridesmaids and MOTB
When it comes to planning your wedding, wedding makeup is typically at or near the top of a bride's list of personal priorities. That may seem like a bold statement, but it's true. It is so important that many brides list their bridal hair and makeup as second only to...
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Skin Care Tips – Summer Products for Sun Safety
If you are planning a day at the beach to enjoy the sunshine, do you even consider skin care tips for sun safety? Be honest.... I may give a minute of thought to what SPF formula I need; then I move on to more important things like - which suit will I wear! What...
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2018 Summer Beauty Trends and Makeup Ideas
New year, new season, new beauty products; people, it's time to have that, "What are the 2018 Summer Beauty Trends" talk! We'll talk trends, but we are also going to mention a few makeup tricks to keep your makeup in place on hot summer days. To keep it simple,...
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Quick Beauty Routine to Get Out the Door in a Hurry
We are all so busy that often it's difficult to carve out even a few minutes to rush through a quick beauty routine before we run out the door each day. Most of us really want and need that time to ourselves to feel at the top of our game. Is there a way to develop...
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Eye Makeup For Hooded Eyes
Hooded eyes, and how to do eye makeup for hooded eyes, are both highly searched terms on Google. That makes sense when you consider how many people have hooded eyelids. It is not just an issue for the over-50 crowd; many people are born with that type of eyelid. ...
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How to do Makeup for Girls With Glasses
I believe there are two kinds of people in the world; those who wear glasses now and those who will wear glasses someday. The cool thing about wearing glasses is that they are now a statement piece, as opposed to just an annoyance! Glasses come in so many shapes,...
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Makeup Looks – What is Your Signature Style
Of all the currently popular makeup looks, what do you consider to be your signature style? Maybe the better question to ask is, "What is a signature style and why do I need or want one"? The truth is that you already have a signature style - so no need to go...
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How to Apply False Eyelashes – My Experience
Are you intimidated at the mere thought of trying to apply false eyelashes? Have you seen false eyelashes on store shelves but never tried them because you thought you couldn't do it? To be perfectly honest with you, this is exactly how I felt before attempting the...
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The Lash Look of your Dreams…and How to Achieve It
When it comes to your eye makeup, do you have an ideal lash look? For example, do you like the look of spidery lashes, voluminous lashes, super long and thick lashes, or maybe just your every day long and separated lashes? Let's talk about our lash ideals and some...
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Choose the Right Mascara for Your Desired Eye Makeup Look
Do you remember how simple applying eye makeup used to be? Your choices at the cosmetic area in your local drugstore usually consisted of one black mascara, one brown mascara; maybe an eye liner, usually only pencil, and perhaps some eyelid color. Luckily for us,...
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Eyeliner Style Mastery – Eyeliner Tips to up Your Game
Makeup artists and beauty enthusiasts color outside the lines when it comes to their eyeliner style and artistry. For them, the only rules are that there are no rules. Eyeliner can be any color - black, brown, bright colors, layers of multiple colors, even sparkle...
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How to Achieve Those Dramatic Eye Shadow Looks
Pinterest is full of swoon-worthy dramatic eye shadow looks. They have eye makeup ideas for smokey eyes, intense eyes, natural eyes, and classic eyes that are all competing for your attention. You search pin after pin until finally you find it - that perfect eye...
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Don’t Let the Holidays Stress you Out
Stress! Anxiety! It doesn’t matter how prepared we try to be for the holidays. And it doesn’t matter how early we start. Every single year, the holidays sneak up on us and we aren’t ready! We still have our everyday obligations; school, work, kids, parents,...
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Take a Great Selfie
Think about the last time you scrolled through your newsfeed on Facebook or your Instagram feed. Most likely, the pictures that stood out were the ones where your friends' faces seemed to be popping off the page. Or, the pictures with the cute selfie poses. So, what...
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Flutterby’s Top Four Makeup Must-haves for Fall
It’s hard to believe Fall is almost here … weren’t we just celebrating Independence Day? But as the seasons come and go, there’s much to be excited about. New fashion trends and also changes in the type of makeup you’ll wear for the season! Flutterby is sharing our...
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Say Yes to Flutterby and Goodbye to Mascara Mayhem
If you’ve been wearing make-up for years, you know that it can sometimes be a challenge. Whether you’re in a hurry to get out the door and simply don’t have the time or you’re aiming for make-up perfection – it’s never easy. Not that we don’t love the process, it’s...
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3 Ways to Up Your Makeup at the Next Wedding You Attend
Summer is in full swing which means we’re in the midst of wedding season! Although, according to recent statistics from The Knot – September and October are now also popular months for weddings. Which means you have a few more months of attending weddings in your...
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How to Easily Crush Holiday Stress This Weekend
No, Wait, I am not Ready!!!!!!!! Do not be alarmed. She will be fine. She’ll get it all done before Christmas, and it will be perfect. We all feel the same way right now. The Holidays are just around the corner, and we still have shopping, baking,...
How to Enjoy the Season Without Over-indulging
Holiday Season Enjoyment Photo by Food Photographer | Jennifer Pallian on Unsplash For years we’ve been warned not to overindulge during the holiday season. They scared us by telling us that adult women typically gained between 5 and 10 pounds in the six weeks...
Simple to do Beauty Tips That Deliver Terrific Results
I love chatting with people about their daily routines to see if I can pick-up any beauty tips. For example, to find out if they have a better way of makeup application, facial cleansing, or anything else they do to make their lives easier. Fortunately, along the...
Brow Mascara is the New Way of Exposing Stunning Brows
It's not my nature to fall in love with new products, especially new beauty products. Usually, I try this brand, then that brand, then several more before deciding even "if" I like an item. But this time I did it. I LOVE brow mascara! I hesitated to use it for the...
You Know How to Practice Good Hygiene in the Shower, Right?
We take great pride in our personal hygiene. As a matter of fact, our personal hygiene habits have become a part of our beauty routine for many of us. For that reason, it sounds like a silly question to ask if you know how to shower? Of course, you do,...
Celebrity Beauty Brands: Are They Worth the Sensational Hype?
Many of us look to our favorite celebrity for inspiration when it comes to fashion, hairstyle, beauty or makeup tips. That makes sense, of course - there is a reason they are our favorite. That we look to our favorite celebrities for inspiration is a fact...
Make the Most of This Year’s Nature Inspired Fall Color Trends
Nature influences Fall color trends more than any other season. Want proof? How about predictions from no less than the Pantone Color Institute (PCI)! The PCI is the group who standardized color identification and matching over the print and textile industries in...
Unlock Your Amazing Lashes with the Right Mascara
Most women surveyed say that mascara is the one beauty product they will not leave the house without wearing. Those of us with light colored eyelashes can truly relate to this. My lashes are so light that you can't see them without mascara. People have asked me if...
Stunning Fingernails – How to get from Brittle to Beautiful
Autumn is my favorite time of year...changing leaves, cool fresh mornings, and dry, brittle fingernails. Wait, what? Yes, Autumn in Wisconsin is the transitional season between Summer and Winter extremes. We go from so hot and humid that it's...
Dual Head Eyebrow Brush to Conquer Your Brow Obsession
This is the sixth, and final, article in the series called, "The Essential Beauty Tools". This article is about the Dual Head Eyebrow Brush; also called brow brush with spoolie. The dual headed eyebrow brush is pictured below. The first article is, "Makeup...