Author Archives: The Glamour Ranch

Hi Friends! Happy One Year Anniversary to the old “15 Days to Slow the Spread.” Okay, that’s a little sassy, but I handle stress and frustration with sarcasm – so here we are… this COVID pandemic has brought a lot of stress, anxiety, uncertainty, loss, and so many other things… many are far beyond ourContinue reading “Maskne – Let’s Kick That Stuff To The Curb”

Okay friends, it’s no secret that winter brings excessively dry skin, the dreaded flakiness, and just overall lack-luster skin because it is so cold, uncomfortable and dry… Well, not only is this common during the winter months, this can be incredibly prevalent during the season changes in general, and also when we skip the importantContinue reading “Freshly Peeled AHA Fruit Acid Peel – Why I’m loving it!”

Happy Tuesday friends! Hopefully you had a restful weekend and a productive Monday! I know I personally am working through a bunch of wedding and private client inquiries for beauty sessions, so just know that your responses are on the way! 🙂 Over the weekend, I was blessed to work closely with Jess, (@theminneblonde onContinue reading “Getting Ready with @TheMinneBlonde”

Good morning friends – Today’s post will be short and sweet, as I have vowed to limit my time on social media for this holiday – Memorial Day. This Memorial Day, things are a little different. We are encouraged to stay home and avoid gathering on the lake. Many malls and shopping centers are closedContinue reading “Memorial Day 2020”

Today I have the pleasure of introducing you to Amy of Amy Gregg Photography – based out of Minnesota. This sweet gal was kind enough to connect with me during this COVID craziness, and in following her journey over the past few months, learning about her business, and reading through all of her posts, IContinue reading “Vendor Spotlight – Amy Gregg Photography”

Currently, we are on week… Three..? Four..? Seventeen..? Of Quarantine. My Facebook is filled with memes and videos begging for the government to deem beauty pros and medical grade dermatology offices and spas essential. We are dealing with grey hair, lack of botox, and let’s not even discuss the upper lip and eye brow situation,Continue reading “The Perfect Sunkissed Glow”

Today I have the pleasure of introducing you to my personal friend, and the brand owner of a local beauty brand – Chris Leivian of Gunpowder ‘N Gloss. I was blessed to meet Chris years ago when I was a consultant for Estee Lauder, she was actually my account executive. I was lucky enough toContinue reading “Vendor Spotlight – Chris Leivian of GunpowderNGloss”

Hello everyone, and Happy Easter! I know that today is unique for many of us as we are experiencing moments of confusion, uncertainty, and even sadness with regard to COVID-19 and the impact that it has created on our lives. I am just like you, I have been feeling all of the things – trulyContinue reading “A Moment of Reflection”

It seems like we have recently been spending a considerable amount of time at home recently (I can’t imagine why, can you?). But because of this, I want to give YOU the tools to succeed at doing your own makeup. In light of this, I have also actually come up with a few virtual makeupContinue reading “What’s in my kit? Frequently Used Cosmetics”

– Paula Hoss – This week I have the honor of introducing you to Paula Hoss of CLN&DRTY! To be completely honest, I don’t recall how I stumbled across this amazing brand and these beautiful people on social media – but boy am I sure glad I did! You know how you get that warmContinue reading “Vendor Spotlight: CLN&DRTY”

By now, you’ve probably chatted with atleast 15 different vendors for your wedding day or other special event. Your mind is swimming with ideas and anxiety about what vendor you should hire, how to decide what is more “important” when sticking to a budget, and the ever pressing concern of “Which questions should I beContinue reading “Frequently Asked Questions”

Making your day special and run flawlessly smooth are easily two of my top priorities. Whether it be prepping for corporate headshots, getting glammed for a boudoir shoot or senior photos, or hanging out with your gal pals before prom or wedding day – offering top notch customer service and quality results are always atContinue reading “What Does Working with Ashley Look Like?”

This week I have the honor of introducing you to McKenzie Berquam of KNZ Photography and KNZ Bareluxe! I have been granted the pleasure of working with her for a boudoir ambassadors shoot for her brand, and I have to say it was a great experience! McKenzie’s attention to detail and caring for her clientsContinue reading “Vendor Spotlight: KNZ Photography -McKenzie Berquam-“

Planning for a wedding or other special event can be – well, pretty overwhelming at times! If we are honest with ourselves, even the most organized person can start to crumble if they feel overwhelmed in the amount of information they are receiving, whether this be at work, at home, or even planning your weddingContinue reading “Tips for Communicating with Your Vendors”

Happy National Lash Day! In honor of this wonderful holiday, I wanted to write a brief post about some benefits of wearing faux lashes for your wedding day or other special event! Okay, I may be a little biased, but keep reading to find out more! First and foremost, why should you wear lashes forContinue reading “Faux Lashes: Why You Need Them for Wedding Day”

Blush, Bronzer, and Highlight, what do I have to say about them? Honestly, I love them! They are truly some of my favorite things ever when it comes to cosmetics. Foundation and concealer do such a great job to cancel out any discoloration or uneven skin tone BUT… it also does a tremendous job ofContinue reading “Blush, Bronze, & Highlight: Why You Should Be Using It Everyday”

Airbrush – the number one question I get asked by ALL potential clients is whether or not I offer airbrush. The answer is yes, one-hundred percent yes! It took me a while to jump on board with airbrush makeup, and I think a majority of that reasoning is attributed to me being a control freakContinue reading “Airbrush – Is it suitable for all skin types!?”

Alright, so thankfully you have stayed tune so far about my skincare favorites so I’m excited to share with you the final steps to making my skin perfect – the proper moisturizers. If you’ve had access to my beauty prep guide, you know just how strongly I feel about daytime and night time moisturizers andContinue reading “The Gang’s All Here: A Guide to My Current Skincare Favorites – Moisturizers”

The basic steps of a great skincare regimen are cleanse, treat, moisturize, and repeat. In my first post (linked here) I briefly touch on my top three cleansers that I am currently using and how I like to use each one. If you haven’t perused that blog, please head over and read it now becauseContinue reading “The Gang’s All Here: A Guide to My Current Skincare Favorites – Treatments”

I will be honest, I was actually quite surprised by the overwhelming response from many of you that were curious about what my current skincare favorites are. As someone who lives life behind the makeup brush, and focuses on enhancing other’s beauty and putting them in the lime light, I honestly wasn’t sure if youContinue reading “The Gang’s All Here: A Guide to My Current Skincare Favorites – Cleansers”

Matte or gloss, cream or liquid, chapstick or lip stain? Walking into Ulta can be OVERWHELMING for even the most seasoned professionals. I can tell you that when I walk into my local Ulta or Sephora, even I have an overwhelmed feeling that can cause me to be stressed out. I feel as though everyContinue reading “Preparing For Your Perfect Wedding Day Lip”

You’ve selected a date, found the perfect venue, booked the photographer and caterer of your dreams… the list goes on and on! Commonly, I find that hair and makeup services are the last items (or very close to the last items) to get booked for your amazing day. Girl, all I have to say isContinue reading “Why You Should Book Your Beauty Pro Now”

Exfoliation: the act, state, or process of exfoliating; also the act of being exfoliated or scaled off. (as defined by Dictionary.com) But the real question is WHY should you be exfoliating? When is it important? How much? What kind of exfoliator should I use…? Cleansing and moisturizing your skin alone, is simply not enough. WhileContinue reading “The Benefits of Exfoliation”

One of my most Frequently Asked Questions is “Should I use traditional, or airbrush makeup for my wedding?” This can be a big question or concern for anyone that has not used airbrush previously, or if they have received a negative experience with using airbrush in the past. I tell each and everyone of myContinue reading “Why Airbrush Makeup?”

Okay, we have all been there. We leave the house with the absolute perfect and most flawless makeup imaginable. Around 2pm, right when we are getting back from a late lunch and a trip to Starbucks (to help get through the last 3 hours at the office), we glance in the mirror and see aContinue reading “What to do About Oily Skin and Acne..?”

Okay, so let’s talk about primers. What are they, when should you use them, and why do you need them!? The overwhelming response that I get whenever doing a client’s makeup is a bit of confusion between the steps of skincare application, and foundation. This commonly skipped step is none other than primer. Primer isContinue reading “The Importance of Primer”

Winter can wreak havoc on your skin. Dry skin, flaky patches, dry or even burning sensations? Girl, we have all been there. Over time, our skin begins to lose its natural moisture and lipid barrier due to natural aging and progression, so it is our duty to give it some extra TLC to keep ourContinue reading “Winter Blues: Dry Skin Issues”

Can you imagine being 39 years old, and looking this amazing!? Healthy diet, working out, and an amazing skincare regimen are the building blocks of making sure your skin looks fantastic with, and without, your favorite makeup products! Failure to use skincare that is custom tailored to you could result in makeup breakdown throughout theContinue reading “The Importance of Skincare”

You’ve said, “Yes” after your partner finally got down on one knee and you both find yourselves in a whirlwind of vendor emails, family advice, and wedding planning bliss (or chaos dependent on how you handle the stress of planning a big event. Haha!) So how do you prepare yourself to make the best decisionContinue reading “Selecting Your Wedding Vendors”