Is it too late to post a “Happy New Year” blog and declare “New Year, New Me?!” Not really, right? Better late than never!

So…New Year, New….Me! Well, kinda. I’ve never been a fan of New Year’s resolutions, but kudos to those who make them (and a big cookie to those who keep them, unless of course, your resolution was to eat healthier, then a big scoop of Halo Top Sea Salt Caramel ice cream to you!).

I believe in starting better habits whenever, wherever, and however, you can. As my Godmother always says “when you know better, do better.”  For some, that involves making goals at the turn of every year. For others, like myself, it involves randomly setting new goals any day at any time.

However, somehow it worked out that I made a big change on January 1, 2017: [Read more…]

I’ve had the pleasure of working with some of the best brides. Beautiful inside and out! I love when they take time out of their newly hitched days to leave kind words about the services I provided on their special day.

Below is a review from a recent bride: [Read more…]

You’ve found your perfect dress & your perfect shoes! Shouldn’t your face be as memorable as the small details of your big day?

I am a traveling freelance makeup artist based in Chicago.  My specialty is in making women feel – and look – like the best versions of themselves for life’s special moments. I focus on enhancing your natural beauty – with a side of glamour – so your friends, your family, and most importantly, your GROOM, will remember how beautiful YOU looked on your wedding day.

If you are recently engaged and need a makeup artist in Chicago or the surrounding area visit my Bridal page to request your personalized bridal quote today!

Here’s a quick peek at a wedding day bridal experience with me!  I have a few 2015 dates available and am booking into 2016.

Planning a destination wedding?  I also travel!

In addition to bridal, I provide makeup services for other special events including: prom, birthdays, graduation, anniversaries, etc.  Visit my Lifestyle page for more details or to submit an inquiry.

This post is for all of my brides hoping to slim down before their wedding, and for all the ladies just looking to live a healthier lifestyle.  I actually fall into both groups.  I made a commitment to myself to take a different fitness class every month.   My first month I did Pure Barre (River North location).

What is Pure Barre?

What is Pure Barre? Lift, Tone, Burn! And don’t forget to tuck!

“As long as you can hold a ballet barre, you can do Pure Barre.” [Read more…]

You got engaged, now what?!

Are you recently engaged? Yay and CONGRATULATIONS!  I know this is an extremely exciting time for you, your fiancé, and your families.

My [unsolicited] advice is [Read more…]

It was so much fun collaborating on this amazing engagement photo session with a talented husband & wife photography team, Lynda & Bryant Price of The Price Approach Photography, a couple months ago in Atlanta, GA.

The way our soon to be groom looked into his bride-to-be’s eyes was priceless! Love was definitely in the air.

Our happy couple will be walking down the aisle and saying “We Do” in September and wanted to take a moment to chronicle their journey.  Below are a few images shared with me from the photographers. [Read more…]