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Milani Cosmetics

I’m not on Facebook that often anymore, when I can’t sleep my obsession turns to all things Instagram. I float from stranger to stranger usually starting with a celebrity makeup artist, then bouncing around to all of their friends to see what products they use so I know how closely my kit matches up to theirs. Typically I’d say we’re … Read More…

Stila Silk Eye Shadow Wash in Kitten

Stila was the brand to launch a shimmer revolution after the 90′s era of neutrals and overly matted and powdery skin was over. Before Stila, shimmer wasn’t shimmer, it was chunky, messy glitter and only found in products geared toward tweens. Adding shimmer to makeup in the subtle way they did, allowed for more blendablity, and ease of applicat… Read More…

Facial Cupping

Facial cupping. While it sounds like a frat house dare, it’s actually a cheap, easy, chemical-free way to fight skin sagging and puffiness. There isn’t anything terribly advanced or complicated about cupping either, just press the bulb at the top of the cup and place it along the bottom of the face creating a suction on the skin. Let go of the bulb … Read More…

Hotel Monaco Shoot and Violet Eyes

Top California/ Colorado photographer David Gaston really knows how to work the lens and get the most out of every shot. Earlier this week I had the opportunity to work with him at the Hotel Monaco here in Denver and captured these photos.

I was so inspired by the whimsical nature of the hotel that I added a ton of rich violet to her eyes making them sparkle. Don… Read More…

Brow Grooming in Seconds; Ardell Trim and Shape Grooming Tool

I worked with a girl on a shoot recently who had some pretty unruly brows. They were so crazy that our introduction went something like this:

Me: Hi, I’m Carissa. Holy brows.

Her: Yeah, I know. I didn’t pluck them today.

Me: Today? Those brows haven’t seen a tweezer since 2009.

Harsh, yes, but true and she forgave me. It’s all ab… Read More…

I mentioned my love for Snapguide right? I just finished a guide for making granola using a recipe from Pete’s Breakfast House in Ventura, CA which was featured on Diners, Drive Ins, and Dives recently. We couldn’t wait to try it since their homemade granola is apparently all the rage and I can see why, it’s so yummy! See the recipe via my guide HERE and give it a try, you won’t buy granola agin!

Milani Cosmetics

Stila Silk Eye Shadow Wash in Kitten

Facial Cupping

Hotel Monaco Shoot and Violet Eyes

Brow Grooming in Seconds; Ardell Trim and Shape Grooming Tool

My Snapguide for Homemade Granola

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