Beauty Bibles

This book is so handy it fits in your bag or makeup box.

It literally answers all your beauty questions it did mine and it still continues to do so.

I love this book because it guides you as to what colors to use based on your hair color or skin tone. It also has a huge section on haircare and hairstyles. It really is a complete beauty book.

My very first "How -to" book

This book inspired me to become a makeup artist.

I bought this book from makeup guru Merry Carlos- Baguio.

I Love it because Kevyn Aucoin transforms celebrities into iconic legends thru the art of makeup.



The third installment to my Kevyn Aucoin book collection. This book came out after Kevyn Aucoin died.
I think of it as a memoir through his art work.


I found this book at a book sale and still in good condition.




This book is special because it was given by my mentor Denise Go.
It's the same as the Sephora book it gives you a product guide for makeup and skincare.

My 2nd favorite book ( first is Making Faces) because it's a step by step guide book.

I always think of Bobbi Brown as the creator of the smokey eye.



My recent fave. A guide to the best products to use for hair and makeup.
It has the nicest pegs for flawless skin and natural yet creative eye makeup.



All of "my makeup bibles" have given me inspiration and ideas for looks. It still continues to do so. Makeup application and execution is a never ending learning process. I always go back and
re -read them to remind me of what the great makeup artists / stylists of our time have shared.

Hmmm..Vanill..ahh!

Who doesn't love the scent of vanilla? It fills your senses with spiced warmth and goodness. Perlier Caribbean Vanilla Eau De Toilette is the perfect blend. It isn't too sweet but spiced just right. The scent takes me to the beach or a homey kitchen. The downside? the scent doesn't last long. Available at Amazon.com and Rustan's Essenses.

Eco Tools

This wonderful earth-friendly 5pc. brush set is a delight to use. It has the softest taklon bristles that didn't come from any animal so it's 100% cruelty free. The handle is made from bamboo which has a low impact on the earth's resources and it is a highly sustainable plant. But, that's not even the best part. It picks up the right amount of makeup product so it's easier to blend and it doesn't waste your make up. Synthetic makeup brushes pick up less product than the natural animal hair brushes.

Set includes;

-blush brush

-eye shading brush

-eyeliner brush

-concealer brush

-lash & brow grooming brush

-natural cotton hemp pouch

Eco Tools are available at Target and Walmart.

Powder to Liner?

Model Co. Magic WaterI always like to experiment with different looks on clients and on myself. I also like to use my eye shadows as eyeliner for various effects. I have used my dry eye shadows as eyeliner by adding water but I never got that stay on or waterproof factor. I was ecstatic when I found this product that transforms ANY eyeshadow into a water resistant, super blendable eye liner. It's called Magic Water Powder to Liner by Model Co. the popular Australian makeup brand. You can't miss it because all of their packaging is in pink! This product comes with a ceramic mixing palette and eyeliner brush all in a chic pink palette. Available at Beauty Bar