Monica Bullock
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What’s in My Makeup Bag? Merle Norman’s Spring Collection!
Spring is here and I’ve got color on my mind! Goodbye dark berries and black eyeliner—I’m ready to lighten up for the warmer temperatures. I’m a professional makeup artist so yes, I do have more than my share of eyeshadows, lipsticks and cheek colors.
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My Weight Loss Resolution Becomes a Reality
Well, well, well. Here I am sitting comfortably in a size 16 pair of jeans. Surprise! Just a few weeks ago, this was an impossibility. Now I am feeling empowered and ready to continue fighting the battle of the bulge.
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Soft and Spicy Valentine’s Day Fragrance: Carita Paris Eau De Parfum
Every year, hundreds of new perfumes appear on the market but only a few have real staying power—Carita Paris’ Eau De Parfum is going to be one of them. It’s not just the pretty bottle that impresses this Beauty Guru (more about that in a moment)...
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Four Beautiful Eye Resolutions for 2014
When you think of New Year's resolutions, you may not be thinking about things like better eye care, but I am. (This seems to be a theme for this year for me-- better health!) A recent trip to the DMV, which required a photo (urgh!) let me see a few th
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Balanced Skin Care: What is It, Really?
When your friends chat about balance, chances are they're not talking about their skin. Nope. Most folks wants a healthy work/life balance but are not aware that their skin care needs balance too. For healthy skin, you need to achieve the skin's ideal ba
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Is Your Winter Dryness the Result of a PH Problem?
I don't need a thermometer or a calendar to tell me that it is winter—all I have to do is take a look at my skin. Winter dryness is a problem for many, myself included! Even when I'm on good behavior, (that's skipping hot showers and a second glass of wi
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A Real Woman's New Year's Beauty Resolutions for 2014
I love celeb-watching as much as the next girl but when it comes to New Year's resolutions, I have a hard time believing my favorite celebrities face the same beauty challenges as I do. That aside, it's a new year and I've got a new chance to make good on
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Indulgent Holiday Gifts: Amarte Heart and Seoul Collection
On the first day of Christmas my true love sent to me, the Heart and Seoul Collection from Amarte! I don't know if that actually rhymes but if I were lucky enough to get a gift for each of the Twelve Days of Christmas, I definitely would want this holida
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Makeup Playtime: Featuring Merle Norman's Fall 2013 Color Collection
One of the perks of being a Shine Beauty Guru is all the makeup I get to play with. Sometimes the sample products I get are, well, Yawnsville but I am happy to say this latest goodie bag from Merle Norman was a happy surprise.
- Fashion
Prevent Jeans from Wearing Out Between the Thighs
People with large or thick thighs may experience thigh rubbing when wearing jeans -- sometimes this continual rubbing can wear away the denim, leaving holes or rub marks. (If you suffer from the dreaded "thunder thighs," you know all about thigh burn.
- Love + Sex
The Advantages of Dating a Stranger
Thank goodness relationship choices or potential marriage material isn't limited to a distant family members or friends of the family. Unless you live in a third world country, you have the freedom to date anyone, including a complete stranger.
- Love + Sex
Where to Find a Man: Tips for Man Seekers
It's the million dollar question -- where to find a man? Not just any man, THE man, the one you'll walk into the sunset with and have that happily ever after. As a professional matchmaker, I can tell you that it's a question that plagues even the most in
- Beauty
Beauty for Christmas
How much do I love Christmas? Enough to admit that tonight, I'm dragging out my tree and polishing up the ornaments!