Makeup By Mario Master Mattes Eyeshadow Palette: The Review!

Makeup By Mario Master Mattes Eyeshadow Palette: The Review!

Is a palette solely containing matte eyeshadows ever a good idea? Money-making strategy or best thing since sliced bread? Only one way to find out! Plus, see the matte black + brown smokey eye I created using this palette! Celebrity makeup artist to the stars, Mario Dedivanovic - best known for his high-profile, long-standing creative [...]

Is Having Manners Considered Old Fashioned? Today’s Downfall: Who’s Responsible?

Is Having Manners Considered Old Fashioned? Today’s Downfall: Who’s Responsible?

Manners, kindness and decency seem like they should be a distant memory. What are we teaching our children? 'Your standards are too high.' 'You're too harsh'. 'You have hands, do it yourself.' Or simply the classic one, 'You didn't say.' Just a few of the statements I've heard repeatedly in my adult life. Maybe I'm [...]

New Beginnings – I’ll Drink to That!

New Beginnings – I’ll Drink to That!

'Life's too short to be sittin' 'round miserable'. If you're google searching this line, probably best not to watch Super Bowl LVII halftime show... Change is supposedly all about the new year, isn't it? Who made that rule? Change isn't timed. It happens organically, in its own time when it's meant to be. 2022 has [...]

‘The Valentine’ – Poem

‘The Valentine’ – Poem

Valentine, You see me as a shadow, If I belonged to someone else, would that ignite curiosity? My eyes twinkle, Does that reflect you or me? Feel me to clarify I’m yours, I’m you, but who am I? I scream, Birds singing as you gaze above, I’m here, only if you look hard enough. Make [...]

Holiday Glam: The Classic Red Lipstick – Christmas Makeup Tutorial!

Holiday Glam: The Classic Red Lipstick – Christmas Makeup Tutorial!

My name is Mrs Claus for the holidays. What's Christmas without red lipstick? Do I look like Grinch to you?! Don't answer that... This is the easiest tutorial EVER! Even I was shocked by how well it turned out! It's all about keeping the skin simple and glowing, so a tiny amount of foundation, concealer [...]