Recently, I was part of a team of fashion and beauty experts here in Denver who got to work with Jennifer, a busy, sweet, and deserving mom who won the opportunity to experience a full makeover. After she was dressed, cut, highlighted, and fully made up, she transformed into the cover girl for the May issue of Colorado Parent Magazine.

For her makeup, I used earthy tones to bring out her auburn coloring. We went for an easy, natural look and brought out her cheeks using a pinky blush. We talking about keeping makeup simple and how to manage a quick routine using the basics. She was a delight to be around and we all loved getting to know her.

Thank you to Colorado Parent Magazine and the team; Style Consultant Milena Joy, Photographer McCory James, and Hair Stylist and Co-Owner of Thompson & Price Salon in Denver, Stanley Thompson 303-733-1110.

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Oh Earth Day. What was once a genuine push to make better decsions that affect us all is now a product push. It’s a day (like most holidays) where the sentiment is shoved aside and the marketing machiene takes front and center.

But it doesn’t have to be that way.

I do celebrate the companies that are donating to great causes in support of Earth Day (or month), and those introducing a new ‘greener’ line of something that’s toxin free, but for the most part people feel like they have to buy something to take part in the day’s festivities.

I recently put together a how-to artice for ShoestringMag.com that details a way to get rid of the makeup and skin care items you don’t use, while picking up a few things you need. It’s called a Beauty Swap and it’s a fun way to get together with your friends and trade out the things you know you’ll never use without throwing them away. Best yet, you’ll walk away with what you need without spending a dime.

Trust me, this is the best form of recycling there is. Don’t throw out perfectly good makeup and skin care that you aren’t using, organize and beauty swap. And don’t forget the wine.

Click HERE for the article.

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I was so thrilled to be mentioned in today’s Women’s Wear Daily (WWD), or as most people call it The Fashion Bible. It’s a snippet about becoming the Beauty Expert for Walmart and it’s enough to make my day.

If you have a membership (yes, even to read it online), you can check it out HERE.

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