Shannon lives in St. Louis, Missouri and works as an aesthetics instructor and professional makeup artist. She enjoys interior design and even studies feng shui. Her motto is “beauty as truth,” and her goal is to share information that enriches and empowers the lives of other women.

What’s Your Mascara Made Of?

It may be the science dork in me, but I secretly love knowing the ingredients in my beauty products. What's in your mascara? Find out inside! Read More

Top 10 Beauty Products for Summer

Sweaty. That's how I feel when I walk outside these days. That can only mean one thing - it's summer. H ... Read More

Natural, Healthy Glow Makeup Application

"Hi there!" That's what a natural, healthy glow skin makeup look says to me and probably other people as w ... Read More

Travel for Health, Wealth and Sanity

Travel is not only one of my favorite hobbies, but it’s one of my favorite health practices too.  Th ... Read More

Irritated Skin or is it Your Skincare?

I used to have red, irritated skin all year round.  It didn’t necessarily hurt, but it embarrassed me and I couldn’t find foundation to cover it because they don’t make a color called ‘Constant Blush’ in any line I’ve seen.  I also thought it was oily and was used skincare products from the drugstore to ... Read More

Top 5 American Made Beauty Products

American Beauty Every summer when stores all start displaying red, white and blue swag, decor and merchand ... Read More

Person beneath starry sky

Self-Motivation and Challenges

Today starts a 31 day challenge for me.  It’s the July Ultimate Blog Challenge. (Insert scary “da da daaaa ... Read More

mindset, positive thinking

Getting Your Mind Right

This life is your own, so make it that way. Frank Sinatra hit the nail on the head in his song, “My Way”. ... Read More

classic makeup, trendy makeup

Makeup: Classic vs. Trendy, A Debate

Classic vs. Trendy Makeup As a professional makeup artist, I’m often asked what I think would look best on my subject. I love when this happens. Depending on the situation, I do something different almost every time.  Both classic and trendy makeup have a place in the world at any given time, so it’s all ... Read More

Maggie's Engagement

I LOVE these photos that I’ve been meaning to post since March. Don’t they look so happy? I wa ... Read More

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