Summer is almost here and in Florida, it's HOT, HOT, HOT!!! As the warm weather sets in, I tend to minimize my daily makeup application to something quick, light and oh so airy-feeling.  My absolute must-have Summertime product is a Lip & Cheek Stain.   Available in a multitude of colors, lip/cheek stains can be found in numerous cosmetic brands.  Some of my favorites:     Sephora's Lush Flush in Pinot , a ripe cherry color. It's fabulous gel-based formula is easy to apply and blend allowing buildable coverage to achieve a deeper level of intensity.  The stain mimics a flushed look on both lips and cheeks and really gives an all over glow to my face.  Sephora's Lush Flush comes in a tube complete with an applicator wand.  It's the perfect size to toss in a purse and fits easily into your pocket.   BECCA's Beach Tint is a beautifully blendable crème stain for cheeks and l...

Finally I'm back in the swing of things after returning from my lengthy trips to L.A. and Las Vegas. As soon as I stepped off the plane in Jacksonville, FL, I was hit with the hot, humid Florida air. So, I'm thinking, what is a hot-weather must have item? Make Up For Ever's Aqua Eyes water-proof liner of course! Available in oodles of different colors, Aqua Eyes is a waterproof liner pencil. It's highly pigmented with a unique formula that adheres to the eyelids and doesn't run or fade even under the most extreme conditions. Its fluid, creamy texture glides onto the skin and doesn't irritate the eye contour. Makeup artist icon Dany Sanz originally created this product for performers of water ballet. Aqua Eyes are waterproof, smudge-proof, and fade-proof and can do double duty as a vibrant eyeshadow. Formulated to glide on effortlessly and withstand the most extreme conditions, it stays put on eyelids without melting for precise application and inte...

How to choose between airbrush makeup and traditional (hand-applied) makeup... There is a lot of hype about airbrush makeup. Having 20+ years of experience in applying makeup, and working with new and improved cosmetic products and the latest tools, let me provide you with my understanding of both airbrush and traditional makeup applications.  I do offer both airbrush and the traditional method of application and I do not charge more for either option. Why? Well, to begin with airbrushing is just another method or tool for applying makeup. I could use a sponge, a brush, my fingers or an airbrush machine. I don't consider it a special service, but rather a different technique.  With the airbrush method, small particles of the foundation are sprayed through an airbrush gun using air. These small particles are deposited on the skin and the amount of coverage is controlled by the individual applying the makeup. Airbrush offers the ability to apply a s...