Lack of curiosity is often responsible for a boring or limited conversation. But the same could be said about how we approach beauty and self-expression. …
Makeup
Counterfeit Confidence
Beauty Ghosts
The ghosts of Christmas—Past, Present, and Future—are more than just characters in A Christmas Carol. They’re familiar visitors, showing up in ways we often don’t …
When Perception Fails, Let the Mirror Go
Some days, the reflection in the mirror feels like a friend—familiar, comforting, steady. Other days, it’s like looking at a stranger—distant and distorted. For those …
Your Show Must Go On
The spotlight dims, the curtains rise, and there you are—center stage. But it’s not the kind of stage you expect. It’s your bathroom mirror, your …
Life Is But a Dream
Dreams are strange places—surreal landscapes where the ordinary takes on extraordinary meaning. It’s easy to overlook the details, to wake up and think, Oh, it …
The Birthday Between Holidays
There’s something strange about having a birthday on December 26th. You’re not quite in Christmas anymore, and you’re not quite in the New Year either. …
The Illusion of Control
Every morning, we sit in front of the mirror, brushes and palettes in hand, ready to face the world. Makeup, for many of us, feels …
The Diderot Effect
You’re standing at the edge of your makeup bag, looking at the tools that have gotten you this far. The foundation you’ve always worn, the …
Microscopes + Telescopes
You’ve probably heard the saying, “We are our own worst critics.” But have you ever stopped to think about the tools you’re using to do …