A DOSE OF PRETTY BLOG

How you see yourself affects the way you see the world. When you’re down it feels like the world is against you, and when you’re up it feels like you can handle anything that comes your way. Part of the reason I love makeup so much is because it’s such a powerful tool in helping us create the person we want to be. When we show up in the world feeling like the best version of ourselves, we say yes to the opportunities that show u...

No, it’s not in your head: as the weather heats up, you might start to notice that some of your skin care and makeup products just aren’t working like they did a few months ago. Transitioning your skin care and makeup from season to season should be just as normal as changing your wardrobe, especially if you have acne prone skin. As the weather changes, our skin’s protective barrier is directly affected by the moisture in the air, causing ch...

"First thing’s first"...you’re never too old for a little sparkle, so get that out of your head (have you seen Dolly Parton lately?!). Highlighters are all the rage lately and frankly, sometimes those of us with mature skin have more spots they’d rather not highlight, or maybe it brings up memories of big hair and wearing leotards with belts (what were we thinking?)But when it comes to using a highlighter on mature skin, there are a few tricks yo...