Makeup For Teens
I’ve been thinking so much about my teenage makeup years lately that I can almost smell the vanilla swirl lip gloss as we speak. (Side note, who remembers the Bonne Bell Cappuccino lip gloss that kind of smelled like chocolate?! That was one of my staples.)
Ahhhh the joy of venturing onto makeup island, where most of us will be spending the rest of our lives. I’m hoping that some of my suggestions (learned from lots of trial and error,) can clear the path a little bit and make the journey to makeup-land a more enjoyable one for teens. And parents too!
Let’s start here ↓ with our what NOT to do and what to do. 
Products I used in the photo on the right below.
Complexion Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturizer here, Urban Decay Naked Flushed palette in Streak for bronzer, blush and highlight here and Make Up Forever Full Cover Concealer here
Eyes Sephora Collection Retractable Brow Pencil here It Cosmetics Eye Shadow Trio in Pretty Amber here (I used this on all three girls in the first photo. Great universal colors!) L’Oreal Infallible Gel liner in Espresso here (Also used this on all three girls.) L’Oreal Voluminous mascara here
Lips Nyx Butter gloss in Apple Strudel here
Stay tuned! There’s more to come.
Photos by Jessica Janae Photography
(Special thanks to Whitney)
A Wedding Worth Dancing At
Wedding season is in full swing; and I recently had the pleasure of glamming up one of the most coordinated and lovely bridal parties. Bride Jessica and her sister Allison Holker are not only stunning, but also talented. Jessica is a yoga and pilates instructor, and Allison is an incredible dancer and actress. Allison is married to Stephen “Twitch” Boss from The Ellen Show and So You Think You Can Dance. Needless to say, this family is one brilliant bunch!
Jessica’s maid of honor, Ashley, is jaw-droppingly gorgeous. The first time I met Ashley, she was working for MAC and I remember thinking, “People really look like that in real life?” She honestly looks like a brunette Jessica Rabbit! And she was a great maid of honor. She even coordinated Jessica’s makeup appointments and everything!
Here’s the lovely bride, Jessica ↓
Here is Allison ↓ P.S. The lashes I used on her are a favorite of mine and you can get them here
And Ashley ↓
Also, Twitch and Allison’s daughter was adorable. She hovered around for a bit while I did makeup. And I must mention that I was also very impressed with Twitch’s ability to think of the perfect recessional song for the couple within seconds of being asked if he had any ideas. He’s a handy one to have around! Ellen sure thinks so, clearly ↓ (and I’m pretty sure that’s Allison dancing too)
I also got to do makeup for Jessica’s sister Becky, the other gorgeous blonde in this photo. ↓ (I didn’t get an individual shot of her but she looked so pretty!)
I had a great time working with these lovely ladies! Photos by Photography by Mckenzie
Same Lipstick 4 Different Looks
Do you think you can’t pull off a bold lip? Have you avoided buying a rich, pigmented shade because you’re afraid it can’t be part of your everyday look? Bold lipstick colors don’t have to be scary, and everyone can absolutely wear them! Depending on how it’s applied and what you pair it with, a lipstick can be incredibly diverse. I was asked to do makeup for four darling fashionistas, and I thought it would be the perfect opportunity to show off just how multifaceted one little red lipstick can be!
I used the same exact lipstick on all four girls, sanitizing in between with my trusty Cosmetic sanitizer wipes. The lipstick I used was Lancome’s ‘L’Absolu’Rouge in Saffron Silk , check out how different it looks on each on of them!
The first look I did was on model Jackie. I started with Lancome Lip Liner in Charme , then blotted Lancome Lipstick in Saffron Silk on her lips, and finished the look with Bobbi Brown Lipgloss in Crystal.
P.S. I know you’re all distracted by her beautiful locks and are not even paying attention to her lip color 😉 Her ↑ beautiful hair color was done by the very talented Aubrey Nelson www.aubreynelson.com using a rather intriguing technique called hair painting.
Now, back to lipstick
This ↓ is Katie from Katie & Kellie. On her I used Urban Decay Lip Pencil in Venom ,Lancome Lipstick in Saffron Silk , and Bobbi Brown Lipgloss in Crystal 
This ↓ is Alycia from Crowley Party . On her I used Urban Decay Lip Pencil in Native , Lancome Saffron Silk Lipstick, and MAC Lipglass in Prrr
This ↓ is Brittany from The Glittering Life . On her I used Lancome Lip Liner in Rougelle, Lancome Lipstick in Saffron Silk , and Bobbi Brown Lipgloss in Crystal
Knowing how to mix and match lip liners and glosses with your lipstick can cut down on the amount of makeup you haul around in your purse or makeup kit. It can also save you a lot of money; you can create different looks by layering products that you already own! Remember, pink is just red with a little white mixed in (or in this case, a light pearly gloss.) And a plum tone is just red with some blue mixed in (or in this case, a purplish lip liner.) Play around with different combinations until you find what you like.
How beautiful are these girls? Here is a picture from the photo shoot they headed to after I did their makeup (thank goodness they’re all already hot cause I was massively crunched for time!)
If you’re still nervous about running out and buying a shade outside your comfort zone you can still utilize some of these ideas! Do something fun with that lipstick you bought from the grocery store that looked entirely like a different color in the package, or the free gift with purchase lipstick you got but never wear because you thought it was too dark. We’ve all been there! Makeup is all about experimentation.
Photo by Ivy and Stone Photography
Video: Mascara Mishap Solutions
I have been using some of the tricks I show in this video for so long I sometimes forget that everyone doesn’t know about them. I hope it helps!
