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Maskne – Let’s Kick That Stuff To The Curb
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 our…
Keep readingFreshly Peeled AHA Fruit Acid Peel – Why I’m loving it!
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 important…
Keep readingGetting Ready with @TheMinneBlonde
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 on…
Keep readingMemorial Day 2020
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 closed…
Keep readingVendor Spotlight – Amy Gregg Photography
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, I…
Keep readingThe Perfect Sunkissed Glow
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,…
Keep readingVendor Spotlight – Chris Leivian of GunpowderNGloss
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 to…
Keep readingA Moment of Reflection
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 – truly…
Keep readingWhat’s in my kit? Frequently Used Cosmetics
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 makeup…
Keep readingVendor Spotlight: CLN&DRTY
– 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 warm…
Keep readingFrequently Asked Questions
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 be…
Keep readingWhat Does Working with Ashley Look Like?
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 at…
Keep readingVendor Spotlight: KNZ Photography -McKenzie Berquam-
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 clients…
Keep readingTips for Communicating with Your Vendors
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 wedding…
Keep readingFaux Lashes: Why You Need Them for Wedding Day
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 for…
Keep readingBlush, Bronze, & Highlight: Why You Should Be Using It Everyday
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 of…
Keep readingAirbrush – Is it suitable for all skin types!?
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 freak…
Keep readingThe Gang’s All Here: A Guide to My Current Skincare Favorites – Moisturizers
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 and…
Keep readingThe Gang’s All Here: A Guide to My Current Skincare Favorites – Treatments
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 because…
Keep readingThe Gang’s All Here: A Guide to My Current Skincare Favorites – Cleansers
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 you…
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