How to Get a One on One Personalized Makeup Coaching Session

Hi ya Gorgeous!

In Makeup University news, you may have seen the posts for the DiY Bridal Makeup One on One coaching sessions via video!
I did a Facebook Live explaining in more detail and you can see that video using this link!

Special thank you to all of the brides who have purchased the DiY Bridal Makeup video course!
I have really enjoyed reading your comments and suggestions and it really  birthed the customized video session platform.

To make a long story short, whether you are a bride, prom gal, new to makeup, have an important job interview or just in general, have some specific questions regarding your own makeup look that you want to create for yourself, this one on one video coaching can help you with that.

Interested? Use this link to order through the SamCart page!  After your order is complete, you will receive access to the questionnaire to help you form your top 10 questions for the video.  Then within 48 hours you will receive your video via email. Easy peasy!

Thank you again for all of your support! Going forward, let me know what I can do for you!


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Work It Out Wednesday - Help Is On The Way!

Hi ya Gorgeous!
Welcome to the Work It Out Wednesday!  I've got several juicy helps for you today!

First, there is just a lil bit 'o' time left in the Money Class sign up with Financially Wise Women and Brittney Castro.  The registration period ends this Friday at midnight! Don't miss out!

You can get access to this *FREE* Money Class training series here.   bit.ly/2h7Aurj

To feel mature with your money. Peaceful. And... No more worry! SO NICE!

Here’s what you'll learn:

• WHAT YOU NEED TO DO BEFORE YOU EVEN THINK ABOUT budgeting, saving, investing, etc to set a solid foundation for true financial success.
• HOW TO BUST THROUGH THE THREE THINGS THAT ARE HOLDING YOU BACK from getting started, taking your financial goals to the next level and finally living that life you have been dreaming about!
• THE REAL AND DO-ABLE TOTAL FRAMEWORK for practical, actionable financial success both short term and long term.

Brittney and I really wanted to get this info out there and help as many people as we could!

If you're ready to rock, Brittney and I are so excited to help you know what it takes to feel confident about your finances, get out of debt, save up for that dream home or vacation, or whatever your little heart desires.

This is a limited time free training so Brittney won't keep them up very long.  Click here to learn more!  bit.ly/2h7Aurj

Second, this Friday, on September 29th at 10:00 a.m. PST / 1 p.m. EST, I'm teaching a free webinar on the fastest way to get wedding ready.  Log in details are below.  See you there and if you can't make it, there will be a recording for you to access also.

Topic: The Fastest Way to Be Bridal Beauty Ready for Your Wedding

Time: Sep 29, 2017 10:00 AM Pacific Standard Time (US and Canada)

Join from PC, Mac, Linux, iOS or Android: https://zoom.us/j/4990142704

Or iPhone one-tap :
    US: +16468769923,,4990142704#  or +16699006833,,4990142704#
Or Telephone：
    Dial(for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location)：
        US: +1 646 876 9923  or +1 669 900 6833
    Meeting ID: 499 014 2704
    International numbers available: https://zoom.us/zoomconference?m=A2NaM4Td3LVNW-Ygd1UFciyPV_6Yo-ZN


 ...and finally....

Brides, have you seen DiY Bridal Makeup yet?

 

This is where my 20+ years of specialty makeup experience can help YOU!  If you hired me personally to do your wedding makeup, just like several hundred other brides, you would pay $297 per hour.
But with these videos you can work with me for about $5 bucks per video! I’m ready to work with you to get the results you need.  I’ll be sharing secrets on how to maximize your bridal beauty on a minimal budget.
These videos are PERFECT for anyone who has a dream for a beautiful wedding day.

 Phew! I sure hope these help you today!

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How to video: Do it yourself evening bridal makeup

Do You Know Your Summer Beauty Style?

This quiz has the answers to which celeb beauty look will work best on you

This is a TotalBeauty.com beauty tips article Are you into the whole dramatic, smoky eye thing or do you barely make it out of the house with mascara on? Our quiz will point you to your celeb summer beauty icon and suggest wallet-friendly products you can use to get her look. Take quiz

Brides! Do it yourself bridal makeup for weddings in the evening! You can do a simple bridal eye makeup and use darker colors and bolder lips to create a glamorous "I do" look. Follow along in the video!




Special thanks to Josh Taylor of Shutternaut photography for his amazing video help!
Shout outs and snaps to my model Molly!
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How to video: 3 easy steps to eyebrow makeup

Want Salon Perfect Hair? Get It Here

Follow these expert tricks to getting healthy, shiny hair -- without stepping foot into a salon

This is a TotalBeauty.com hairstyles article You don't have to drop $60 on a blow out to get bouncy, commercial-worthy hair. All you need are a few hard working products and a little know-how. See tips

Goodmorning gorgeous! It's Monday and that means a brand new how to video on how to style your eyebrows. For brides, this is a must for your wedding day photos! For the rest of us, it's easy once you learn this simple 3 step technique to makeup your eyebrows to frame your eyes. All you need is an angled brush, and some eyeshadow that matches your brow color...or...in the color you want them to be. Enjoy the video!

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Harpo hook ups and you! Get dreamin!

Botox-less Anti-Aging Plan

Believe it or not … diet, daily life habits and proper skin care can go a long way

This is a TotalBeauty.com skin care article These expert tips will keep wrinkles (and hopefully the needle) at bay and maybe even counter other signs of aging. Get tips

Okay, it is the day after Mother's day and the sugar high should be wearing off by now? I know I over indulged in sweets! A coca cola cake was amazing and my all time favorite of red velvet cake was also served at the mother's day brunch. Phew, thank God for elastic waist band pants!

Now today, I am including a little bit about the Harpo Hook up show, and watch it, and start dreaming but don't wait for Oprah or the cast of SNL, Shaq or Gayle to surprise you with a hook up. Her show is about this " We found him on YouTube…now, we're hooking him up big time! Then, will.i.am changes the lives of four unsuspecting high schoolers. Plus, Shaq's supersized hookup". Now when you are through watching the show, why don't you start praying into it, the thing you are dreaming about and daily take steps toward your goal.

And if your goal is beauty related then I have a gift, or a "hook up" for you. I am giving to one lucky reader who is a bride, a free bridal wedding day of makeup. Consider it your 'hook up' to an amazing day of wedding makeup and a blessing. I look forward to reading your comments and I'll be drawing a winner on May 13th!

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Brides: teeth whitening & veneers for the wedding?

Best Hair for Your Big Day

Browse these bridal hairstyles to find one that's a match made in heaven for your dress

This is a TotalBeauty.com wedding hairstyles article Celeb hairstylist from the Frederic Fekkai salon in Los Angeles gives us the scoop on which classic, boho, modern and romantic 'dos work best with certain gowns. See hairstyles

Gals, the proms are winding down, and bridal season is still in full gear. I am taking a few bridal clients through the month of May, so if you are in the greater Phoenix area, email me your dates and I'll send the rates!

One of the challenges I get on the day of the wedding while getting a bride ready is she will ask me about her skin: and some "spot" or wrinkle that could have totally been erased and taken care of had she started treating it six weeks ago.

I share this now because if you are an Arizona bride about to get married and have the wedding of your dreams please put the time into your skin while there is still time to get some maintenance work if you need it!

The same goes for your bridal smile! The wedding photos of a bride and groom are going to last and last just like the blue eyeshadow on some bridal eyes in weddings during the 70's. Here's some teeth bleaching and smile whitening tips from an expert, enjoy!
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Trying to figure out what is real and what is fantasy in the world of cosmetic dentistry can be a challenge, and Manhattan cosmetic dentist Dr. Michael Entin has answered some of the common misconceptions about the practice of teeth whitening:



True or False? The Truth About Teeth Whitening


All teeth whitening gels are not the same

· TRUE: Not all whitening gels are the same. Even though most of them contain carbamide peroxide ("bleaching agent") they differ in the percentage of it used in a particular gel. Percentages can range from 5% to 45% or even more.



All teeth can be whitened equally

· FALSE: The thicker the enamel layer of the teeth, the better is the whitening result. Most tooth stains are divided into two categories: intrinsic and extrinsic. Intrinsic stains are those that are within the chemical structure of the tooth itself – they cannot be bleached. Extrinsic stains are the result of outside staining like coffee, smoking, and red wine. Those stains can be bleached, so ask your dentist what kind of discoloration you have before you start a whitening procedure



I have to get the strongest gel so that my teeth can get whitest

· FALSE: You should consult your dentist for the proper strength of the gel. This should be done to avoid harming the teeth



Whitening toothpastes can bleach teeth

· MAYBE: Whitening toothpastes can bleach the teeth but only to an extent. Dr. Entin recommends that they be used in combination with whitening gel



Veneers, crowns, and tooth colored fillings will be whitened just like my teeth

· FALSE: All of the above are made from porcelain or resin composite and they cannot be bleached



Tooth whitening can have side effects

· TRUE: There can be side effects if the proper instructions are not followed. There is increase in sensitivity, gingival burning, in some cased pulpitis (inflammation of the nerve and pulp inside the tooth). However, all of that can be avoided by consulting a dentist prior to the whitening process and strictly following your dentist's instructions.



Dental insurance will pay for teeth whitening

· FALSE: Most insurance companies do not cover teeth whitening because it is considered to be a cosmetic procedure. Procedures like that are not covered most of the time



Whitening kits given by the dentist are the same as the ones purchased over the counter



· False: Over the counter kits contain a less active bleaching ingredient than the ones provided by the dentist, therefore it takes more time to whiten the teeth with over the counter kits



Once my teeth are whitened, they will stay white forever

· False: On average, tooth whitening can last six months, depending also on lifestyle habits like consumer foods and beverages that can stain the teeth


About Dr. Michael Entin, DDS

Dr. Michael Entin, DDS is a graduate of The New York University College of Dentistry, class of 2000. As of 2001 he has been in private practice in New York City. Dr. Entin is a Lumineer Certified Dentist and specializes in cosmetic dentistry. He attained his Bachelor of Arts Degree in Chemistry from Brooklyn College. Dr. Entin opened his first practice in Brooklyn in 2001, and opened a second practice in Manhattan in 2008. For more information, please visit www.lumineersNY.com.

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Brides: resources for you!

2010 Beauty Breakthroughs

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Find out which advances in the cosmetic industry are rocking our world. Then, see all the great products that have these beauty-boosting ingredients in them. See breakthroughs

Spring is in the air and it's wedding time! In Arizona, it's a busy time for weddings because by June it's sweaty hot, July is not even an option, August is an option if you wear medical grade anti-perspirant and need a really cheap deal on hotels and come September it begins to be bridal season again with October and November being busy times for brides and grooms to say "I do"!

There are many wedding shows happening through out the greater Phoenix area right now, and to help you find the right resources visit www.theknot.com and click on the local link. If you need help with your beauty the webiste is full of Q & A's along with forums to help guide you to what you are looking for.

When it comes to beauty and your wedding day, you will want to get the right tools and products- try looking on www.theknot.com partner websites such as www.endlessbeauty.com for more help. Afterall, sometimes a magazine's info can be outdated by time it hits the stands and gets into your wedding planning hands.

Personally, I think the best wedding rule of thumb is to keep it simple, for all those involved. When it comes to your makeup, looking like you with a little more definition and a touch more contouring will photograph well and have a timeless look in your photos.

Good luck and have fun planning your wedding and try the resources! I do bridal makeup workshops and speaking engagements so you never know, I just may see you at a bridal show!
Remember: you are beautiful!
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National Day of the Cowgirl: A Celebration of the American West July 25 & 26th

Today, we take a look at the beauty of the American tradition of cowgirls. Coming this weekend in Arizona, is a weekend full of events celebrating life in the West a la cowboys and cowgirls.

I think it will be a great chance to get out into a wee bit cooler weather, experience some history, make some memories and do something different!

Now, beauty wise, let's take a look at cowgirl cosmetics:

The cowgirl has been around in media for quite some time. Dale Evans was our first national beauty queen of cowgirls and a rather well put together one at that! Defined brows and lips, powdered skin and what looks like eyeliner and a set of false lashes.

Remember, mascara has been around for a long time, though the early forms that were cake filled pans with a brush that you had to wet and then brush onto the lashes was messy, and didn't really give a full set of lashes. So, the falsies were applied for most television and movie productions.

I am the biggest Dolly Parton fan around. Read her autobiography, it's laugh out loud funny and a true testimony of what holding onto a dream can do for you! She is a country girl at heart and has worn many incarnations of cowgirl beauty from the dressed down ( as dressed down as Dolly does) to glittering rhinestone and sequined covered, fringe flowing dresses and shirts.

The makeup is always full face coverage with a defined mouth in a rich pigment. I'm thinking that the cowgirl beauty is about moisture and being noticed! Blush tends to be high on the cheek bone and in a kidney bean pattern at this time along with 3-4 eyeshadows and full brows.

By time the Judds came around, country image had a turn around too. Less traditional western wear and big hair ( think Reba 1992) and more current fashion and beauty trend.

Today's country singers such as Faith Hill, Carrie Underwood and Miranda Lambert are current trend setters in fashion and makeup style, just like Dale Evans was back in her day.

To find out more about the Celebration of the American West events call

480-982-3141 or visit these websites:

www.btarboretum.org

www.tortillaflataz.com

www.superstitionmountainmuseum.org

www.goldfieldghosttown.com

Gold Canyon, Superstitions Mountains, The Lost Dutchman mines ( yes, it's real and more than stories and folklore), Goldfield and Tortilla Flat ( population 6) will be hosting everything from authentic stage coach rides, Gus the biggest burro in the world, the museums have free admissions, vintage photos, there is too much to write!

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Let's hear from you! and..the workshop schedule

Hello and happy Wednesday!
Okay, first things first: I want to hear from you about what you want to learn about? Is it more technique?
Do you need more photos? What products are you most curious about and want real use information on and freebie give aways?
I'm doing a wee bit of overhauling and getting ready for the new season and I want to include what matters to you most.
So write me!

Second, the Makeup University home page has a link for current workshop schedule. I'm still available to do workshops for you at your event, but, I will also be teaching in the mornings here in Mesa. So check it out and see if something meets your needs for beauty coaching!

Finally, yes, the Back to School bonanza is still in the works, and will be coming out shortly, beginning next week. Stay tuned!

In the mean time, how to deal with frizzy humidity hair: try John Frieda's "OVERNIGHT" hair serum with a chamomile base for repair. It's awesome. It's a serum treatment that you put on your hair before bed, no need to braid it, just slather some on, then the next morning wash it off and experience the lovely lushness of your locks!

More tomorrow!
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Thank God it's Friday! Brides from the audience, and 4th of July

Hello friends!
Thank God it's Friday! I'm ready for the weekend! The West Valley Bridal show in Surprise is goign to be so much fun! Wait til you see the cross between Rockabilly and Barbarella makeup I've designed for the show!

I teach the live bridal demo at 11:45 am and 1:45 pm...so, if you are bride in the audience and want your makeup done...come stand up front!

Thank you for your continued support of Makeup University! There are more product reviews coming up, along with a detail of the latest FALL trend for 2008 in makeup...yes, we are getting ready for fall already.

I'll give you a secret, it's time to put the jewel tones and bold colors away as of Labor Day weekend. Yep, you heard it here first.

Finally, I've got an interview on "The Author's Show" July 1st, and I'll post the link so you can watch it on the web if you aren't in Arizona.

Oh, one last thing: I've got some great "Back to School" events lining up that will be posted here, plus, live in our local shopping centers.

Until then, put your sunscreen on and drink plenty of water. Not water with stuff in it, just plain simple water to keep your skin healthy from the inside out.

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Me & JennyVi at the West Valley Wedding Expo June 28th

Okay, mark this one on your calendars, fill up the tank and load up your friends: JennyVi and I will be at this bridal show doing a fashion runway set of her custom couture bridal gowns and some prêt a porte.

The organizers have truly put together an amazing line up of activities, raffles and giveaways. It will be a more intimate affair compared to other larger shows in the Phoenix.

If I’m not backstage with the models doing makeup, I’ll be on the dance floor with the Fred Astaire teacher working on my foxtrot.

West Valley Weddings
EXPO June 28, 10-4 pm
Fred Astaire Dance Demos
Jennyvi Dizon Couture bridal fashion show
Blackjack tables--“gamble” for prizes
Raffles for free prizes
Free Food
Cash Bar
Cafe open for lunch
DJ mixing it up for some fun and dance
FREE ADMISSION!!

WEST VALLEY
17420 North Avenue of the Arts Surprise, AZ 85374
www.wvam.org􀀀 623-329-6665 events@wvam.org􀀀
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REVLON super discounts...Jean Nate for gosh sakes!

Hello and Happy Monday fellow beauty lovers!

I like how the media is still saying that we are NOT in a recession. Do these people not buy gas or groceries?

So let's focus on the positive: the REVLON makeup warehouse here in the Phoenix area has a huge stock of goodies just for you and discounts that are so far below retail.

The calendar is posted for you to check out the days that have the products on deeper discounts that you want...or head on over for "happy hour" makeup style.

****NEWS FLASH...the REVLON warehouse is having a special discount added on top of the already published specials just for Makeup University readers...stay tuned for it to be posted later in the week. You will need to print that blog page and take it in with you to get the discount.***

One of the things I love best about the discount warehouse is the fragrance selection! They have so many choices in perfume ( remember, I love perfume. I wear it in layers so I have a big cloud of it floating about me, just like Pigpen the Peanuts gang character. Instead of dirt, it's perfume!)

There are some selections, such as Jean Nate...do you remember that commercial from the 70's? Did I just date myself? IF you have classic fragrances that you are looking for, chances are they are here. If you had a discountinued or seasonal product that you loved and is now gone, chances are, it's here!

The REVLON cosmetic warehouse is worth the trip. Pack your car full of friends and head over for the savings and girl time.

Please call ahead with any questions you have, check the schedule for their hours of operation, and remember, no kiddies under 16 on the weekdays!

Enjoy and see you tomorrow with TOKI and a report from my trip to the AVEDA hair modeling.


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Makeup for women who don't wear makeup

Perhaps you are a tomboy, don't have time, new mom, you name it; there is a reason for not wearing makeup.

Could it be the time it takes? Perhaps the skill? Is it self esteem?

I'm here to share a few easy steps to do simple makeup, with a few products and just know that the results will make you feel better about yourself, almost instantly.

After all, it's a proven fact that lipstick sales go up during times of tragedy and stress.

Here's the number one secret to makeup: have great skin. How do you get great skin? Wash it. Moisturize it.

If you are really gung ho about taking care of your skin: tone and treat it. Though for the basics and training yourself into a skin routine: start with the two steps of washing with a gentle exfoliating wash and moisturize with a lightweight formula that has sunscreen in it.

Hey! Wait a minute! What's the exfoliating part? I think you may as well put two steps in one. Personally as a skin care and makeup fanatic, I mask and exfoliate constantly.

If it's not routine for you, most likely you won't do this very important step in getting great skin. So let's put two steps in one...find a product you like that is a face wash with a fine grain to it or a soft grit if you will.

Now that you have great skin, let's enhance it. There are many choices of mineral makeup. It comes loose or pressed into a compact. I recommend this because you get a barrier spf in the minerals and you get easy coverage that doesn't require time or skill to apply.

The next step is to follow with a bronzer. Why you say? Because self tanners on the face take strategic time to apply, too much sun can cause irreversible damage and bronzer gives your face face a healthy glow. Again, it doesn't take time or expertise to apply.

Use a large domed brush, swirl it through the bronzer and swirl it on your face. Starting at the top of your forehead, down the nose, over the apples of the cheeks, swish over the chin and hit the center of your neck. Done.

Mascara is the one cosmetic item I would take with me if I was going to be deserted on a desert island.

There are so many brands to choose from. Here's my recommendations: if budget is a concern, the Wet'n'Wild brand PLUMP is good and costs $2.47 at Walmart. If budget doesn't matter, go for the Christian Dior DIOR SHOW, it's $32 at Sephora. No matter which way you go in choosing mascara, it's the one item that will take a personal experience and trying a few brands before you find the one you can't live with out.

Now for the application of it: don't sweat the corners, the bottom lashes or perfect feathery full fringe like lashes.

Simply put the wand at the base of your upper lashes in the center and gently waggle up towards the tip. Just put a little color on your lashes and if you want to go for another coat of mascara and work on blending the corners of the eye. Great.

Finish the entire look with something on your lips. I recommend a sheer spf lip gloss. Something that will have a hint of color and moisture to protect your lips.

Why bother with all this? It's going to take anywhere from 5-10 minutes to do in the morning and now it has to be washed off before bed?

Because you are worth it.

Because your face is the first thing that people look at. Then they notice eyes, smile and what you are wearing and make a judgment about you in 3 seconds.

If it's family, friends, co-workers, clients or strangers on the street: what do you want them to see about you in the first glance?

Makeup can work miracles for making yourself feel better. It gives a lift to the “you” on the inside as well as the outside.

Now go to the cosmetic aisle and play!

For more information on making the most of your makeup plus my list of personal product favorites please contact me through www.makeupuniversity.com

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