with everyone talking, talking, talking (and hardly anyone listening), there are simple ways to break free from the crowd, signalling your “specialness” or “sparkle”, as i like to call it.
plenty of people are competing for exactly what you want. you have the skill but how do you stand out from the pack in order to get the success you want? what are the intangibles that make one person stand out over another? i have a few ideas about standing out from the crowd: it takes consistency, persistence and hard work to highlight your substance and obtain success (however you may define it).
this advice applies to all areas in life like during a job search, in business, building a brand, with friends, peers and even family. the most important thing to note about this mini-guide is that there shouldn’t be any strings attached to any of these ideas. always act with integrity – this is a way of life, not a short term fix to see what you can get out of something or someone. maybe this post will simply help you become more aware of behaviors and even give you some ideas about how to tweak a few things!
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so, not to humble brag, but i made these babies myself! no, i’m not a graphic designer, but with a little patience, and the help of google, i was able to design them for print. it’s pretty easy once you get a few fundamentals down. this is by no means a diy business card post, because i’m not a professional, but tinkered around in adobe photoshop elements to get a design i loved.
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as i’ve said more than once, i love a pop of neon (as most recently noted, here). i created this “colour duet” for glitter guide and it was pinned like crazy! in the spirit of keeping things fresh, i usually don’t re-post the beauty editing i do for glitter guide, but if there’s a post i love, i just need to let you all know about it! this is such a super cute mani idea and perfect for spring and summer; here’s a step by step how to including the easiest way to get that crisp tip.
.(hover over each photo and click the ‘pin it’ button to pin!)
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i may be late to the party, but i haven’t ever used nail stickers! i’m more of a classic girl and usually keep my nails simple favouring reds, nudes and if i’m feeling feisty, a neon. essie’s sleek stick nail art stickers are the latest (and maybe the best) ones on the market. when they sent over a selection to test out, i was ready to break out of my box and try something out of the norm on my fingertips!
nail art has exploded over the past few years, women are looking at what’s on their nails as part of their wardrobe. using stickers is the easiest way to get a cool texture/trend on your nails in seriously, a snap. i love the fact that there’s no drying time (how many of us have smudged a nail while waiting for the polish to set)? another perk: it’s a chemical free process. it took me less than 15 minutes to apply these stickers and the kit provides everything you need. [keep reading…]
learn how to get your brushes clean in one simple step!
not only do clean brushes help your makeup go on so much smoother, and with greater colour integrity, but it just feels good to be clean, doesn’t it? you might not realize that dirty makeup brushes are probably causing clogged pores!
most of us don’t consider giving our germy makeup brushes a good wash… how do i know? because i surveyed my friends, and let me tell you, most of them said they’ve never done it. as a professional makeup artist, if i’m working multiple people throughout the day, i sanitize and wash my brushes with a quick drying solution in between clients, and when i get home, i give them a thorough wash. i bet you will too once you see what comes out of them!
happy washing!
