Beauty & Skin Care

  Cleansing is THE first step in your skin care routine morning and night, so I want to make sure you know how to properly cleanse your face. If you wear any cosmetics then you absolutely positively need to be doing a double cleanse. A double cleanse is a two step skin cleansing process. I first learned about this process in esthetics school back in 2007, and implementing this changed my...Read More 

Cold weather has descended upon us and with it, dry, flaky and chapped skin is showing up. Many of my clients have noticed a change in their skin and women are flocking in for creams and serums. So since I help clients in my skincare practice, I wanted to share this info I would give you if you were seeing me in person for a facial, or seeking my advice for skincare products. Here are my cool...Read More 

Exfoliation is probably one of THE most important skin care steps you can do for yourself. But exfoliation is a step many women are missing from their daily routine. I think this is because they are not sure what product to use, or even why they need to do this. So I’m gonna tell you. What is exfoliation? Exfoliation is the process of removing dead skin cells from the surface of the skin...Read More 

I have a LOVE affair with eyelash extensions. It began about 7 years ago when my friend Candace did my eyelash extensions for the first time. I instantly felt sexy and glamorous and just, well, pretty. For about 4 years I really enjoyed having eyelash extensions. When my friend, who was the only person who ever did them for me moved out of the country, I was excited for her, but a little sad for...Read More 

Facial Rollers: Jade, Rose Quartz or Amethyst? Not sure what all the fuss is about? Let me tell you. Benefits of Facial Rollers Facial gemstone rollers can increase the skin’s absorbtion of skin care products like serums and oils, they are soothing and can also reduce inflammation as well as provide a deep relaxation, especially when someone else is doing this for you! They also can aid...Read More 

I love animal print, and I have for years. So I knew I wanted to show you all how to wear animal print when it started showing up everywhere. And I mean everywhere.  Scroll down to see my fun photo shoot and some inspiration for playful ways you can add animal print to your wardrobe!                               I’m...Read More 

Why I cut my hair short. I looked basic and plain. Or at least that’s how I felt when I looked in the mirror with my nearly shoulder length hair. I have been growing it out for nearly 9 months and I have had all I could take! Prior to this, I had been sporting a short pixie cut for nearly 8 years and then I decided to see if I liked longer locks. I. Did. Not. I have to cut my hair short...Read More 

          I recently videod my entire makeup routine. To organize it in shorter videos, I did a video for each major segment of my look so you can watch the the ones your interested in, or watch all of them if you wish. So here it is, Start to Finish: How I Do My Makeup! Primer, Foundation, Concealer and Powder Here is the link to my fav makeup sponge ever: Original Beauty...Read More 

Hi, I’m Monica, a licensed Skin Therapist and mom of 4. I want to look good and feel good and I know most likely, you do too. So I compiled a list of the Best & Worst Skincare Habits to help you out. The Worst Skincare Habits Are… Too much alcohol. This is one of the worst things you can do for your skin! More than a glass, a night or two a week can really jack up your skin....Read More 

This blog is all about how to apply liquid foundation, concealer and powder. I get asked frequently how I apply my foundation, what products I use, and how my skin looks so flawless. I’m gonna share all that with you now! I will show you  how to apply foundation, concealer and powder, step-by-step in the video below. So here is the order of application: Cleanse, Tone & Moisturize Prime Foundation...Read More 