TotalBeauty.com Gold Metal-Worthy Foundations

I loved this list that TotalBeauty.com put together of great foundations as recommended by their readers, I’ve tried most of them and they are some of the very best.

Double Wear by Estee Lauder is a foundation I haven’t had a chance to review, but it’s one of those foundations that women stick to for years and years once they’ve disco… Read More…

‘Green’ Beauty Ideas on a Budget

I just wrote a great article (if I do say so myself) for ShoestringMag.com just in time for Earth Day about how to ‘green’ up your beauty routine on a budget ($25 is the most expensive thing on the list). Don’t be overwhelmed if you’re looking for more natural makeup to add into the mix, especially since I’ve already trie… Read More…

Carissa on ABC 15 Sonoran Living; Summer Beach Bag Essentials

Thank you to ABC 15 Sonoran Living for having me on to chat about beach bag essentials. Stephanie Sandoval, their solo hostess extraordinaire was a lot of fun- (I didn’t expect to discuss my bikini grooming habits) but we did fail to mention one thing on the table. One of the best things actually.

Carita’s Fluide De Beaute 14 Ultra-Nourishing Dry… Read More…

Backstage With NARS at Thakoon; New York Fashion Week 2010

I had the pleasure of seeing Diane Kendal (well known Makeup artist) at work backstage at this exact same show when I covered Fashion Week last year. What I discovered was that you can always count on Thakoon and NARS for cranking out a beautiful, wearable look from head to toe – they’re a great duo. This was one of my favorite makeup looks from the sh… Read More…

Stila Convertible Mascara

I’m always asked the same question, “Do you try every single product on your blog??” The answer is yes, I personally own, try, and actually like each and every product I have reviewed on this site. So you can imagine how many mascaras alone have graced these very lashes. Being a makeup artist by profession, I can spot a good mascara and am abl… Read More…