Glimmers: small moments when our biology is in a place of connection or regulation, which cues our nervous system to feel safe or calm. Glimmers …
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It Depends
Will my makeup last all night? It depends. Eating, drinking, kissing, sweating from temperature or stress, and crying will produce some wear and tear on …
Interesting > Perfect
“Caution: If you trade in your authenticity for safety, you may experience the following: anxiety, depression, eating disorders, addiction, rage, blame, resentment, and inexplicable grief.” …
Filters Vs. Makeup
Everyone has their unique opinion on what qualifies as ethical personal representation. Some believe wearing cosmetics is lying, because it presents a person in their …
Zoom In, Zoom Out
It’s natural to have a mixed relationship with magnified mirrors. These tools tend to allow us to see and manage up close what we and …
Will It Blend?
Blending is key to achieve a seamless eye makeup application. Do you ever looked at a product palette and become intimidated asking yourself: Will it …
Foundations
THE REWRITE Water is the foundation for hydration.Hydration is the foundation for lymphatic flow.Lymphatic flow is the foundation for circulation.Stretching, breath, pressure points, and gentle …
As Within, So Without
Makeup application can feel like the ultimate active self-portrait. When we do our own makeup, we confront ourselves. We then travel around and showcase our …
The Neighborhood
These are interesting times and aiming for perfection is exhausting. We can each learn and lean on what we can do to boost our own …
Life Imitates Art
We are portable self-portraits, our lives imitating our art. Like it or not, we are all up for interpretation.