Halloween Makeup From Decades Past From Blushington

Parties are fun, but a COSTUME party is always my favorite, which makes Halloween the best holiday of the year! I had so much fun Art Directing this segment on Good Morning Texas and helping Blushington show viewers how to create timeless looks from decades of the past. Looks from the 50s, 60s, 70s and 80s are easy to pull together using items you probably already have around the house. Dash into Party City for a few accessoires and wa-la! Take your concept from good to great with a visit to Blushington. From a hand-jiving Pink Lady to a hippie chick, punk rocker to a superhero, Blushington can help you create the perfect makeup look to top off your outfit and take home first prize at your party. Special thanks to my girl, Leah Frazier, for donning her best Diana Ross wig and shaking her groove thing on today’s segment to help us showcase the 70s. Of course, I nabbed the 80s for myself. Hello! These were my glory years and I love to relive them, even if it’s for just a few hours whenever I can. Blushington has studios in Dallas, New York and Los Angeles. Call or make your appointment online today!

FUN FACT: I got the Lucky Star earring I am wearing on May 4, 1985 at Madonna's "Like A Virgin" concert in Dallas. I can't believe that 30+ years later I haven't lost or broken it. It's one of my prized possessions because it brings back so many fun memories for me. I love pulling it out for occasions like this one!

Blushington Keep​s​ It Real With EveryHue Beauty

Blushington hand selects and tests every brand that they carry, offering only the best of the best in beauty. They scour the world for emerging brands founded by women and also offer hero products from iconic beauty brands, all approved by their expert makeup artists. Their Blushington approved edit allows customers to shop for beauty with ease and confidence. With this in mind, Blushington hosted a party on Wednesday, May 2 to announce a new partnership with EveryHue Beauty. Natasha Cornstein, CEO of Blushington, and 3 of the 4 co-founders of EveryHue Beauty, Sophia Rabkin, Karlene Damallie and Gizelle Bryant (who you might also recognize from Bravo's Real Housewives of Potomac) were in attendance to welcome Pat Smith, Tammy Franklin, Paige Chenault, Leah Frazier, Kimberly Alexander, Kathy Fielder, Prashe Shah, Annika Cail and many others. Guests were treated to makeup touch-ups using EveryHue Beauty products to experience the brand first-hand and discover their perfect shade from the experts.

Blushington Shows How To Incorporate Pantone's Color of the Year Into Your Makeup Looks

The Pantone color of the year is Ultra Violet and this morning, I got to pretend to be a model with my pal Leah Frazier when Blushington showed Good Morning Texas viewers how to incorporate this trend into your makeup looks. Starting Feb. 15th, Blushington is offering 2 for 1 Makeup 101 classes at their The Shops of Highland Park studio. It's the perfect way to learn some new tips and tricks! Call ‭(214) 521-9200‬ to book your appt or get more information. Click on the image above to view the segment.

Note: Blushington is a client of Gangway Advertising. If you're looking for an awesome Publicist who can get your brand on TV... holler at me! 

Where To Have A Spooktacular Time In Dallas This Halloween

Halloween is my absolute favorite holiday. I was always more about the treats than the tricks. Why should getting dressed up in a fun costume be reserved for little kids! Kids of all ages have a plethora of options all around Dallas to enjoy this spooktacular holiday. Here are a just a few of my favorite picks:

The Foodie Experience Fall-O-Ween Fest will take place on Friday, Oct. 27 and Saturday, Oct. 28 at the historic Longhorn Ballroom (ages 21 and up welcome). Come as you are or in your favorite Halloween costume and enjoy an evening of all-inclusive food and beverages, live entertainment, a silent auction with charity partner North Texas Food Bank. The event will be hosted at Dallas’ second oldest and most famous live music venue and cultural landmark, the Longhorn Ballroom. Friday and Saturday nights’ feasts will feature tastings from more than 50 chefs, restaurants and culinary artisans, including top restaurants Tillman’s Roadhouse, Y.O. Ranch Steakhouse, Knife, Meso Maya and many more. There will be a variety of tasty vegan and vegetarian offerings as well as tempting desserts to satisfy the most discriminating sweet tooth. Don't miss dozens of sensational wines, craft beers and a variety of spirits and exquisite mixed-cocktails as part of the all-inclusive night. Dance the night away on Friday evening with “the greatest disco band in the world,” Le Freak. Costume wearers can show off their best costume at the evening’s costume contest, with three winners each night winning cash and other great prizes.

Best Summer Beauty Tips That Take Less Than 5 Minutes Each

To me, Summer is all about relaxed ease, so the no-makeup makeup look is what I strive for. As we head into the hot Texas summer, I thought I would share five beauty tips to help you make the most of the season. The beautiful thing is that each of these tips takes less than 5 minutes! Try them out and let me know which of them you enjoy most!

BeautyRX Peel: Sometimes you need more than an exfoliation product to remove the damage that all of that sun worship has produced. Blushington has partnered with famous NYC dermatologist, Dr. Neal Schultz, to bring you his world-famous products at a fraction of what you'd pay in his fancy-pants Big Apple offices. This peel is simple, easy, and completed in just TWO minutes. First, skin is thoroughly cleansed, and then the pH-balanced and buffered glycolic peel is applied. The unique formulation of BeautyRx’s glycolic works its magic to invisibly and gently dissolve the top layer of dead, uneven skin to reveal gorgeous skin underneath. After two minutes, the peel is instantly neutralized with water, and the client is welcome to apply sunscreen and moisturizer. There’s no redness, downtime, or irritation – just glowing skin. This service is normally $225 at Dr. Schultz's office. At Blushington, you'll pay just $10 hands/$40 Neck and Decolletage/$50 full face.

Brow Tinting: There's no better way to create a polished and put-together look than having a strong brow. It frames your eyes and sets off your look without a lot of fuss. Don't mess with brow pencils and shadows - just like you color your hair, you can have your brows tinted. No fuss, no muss and you are out the door. $15 at Blushington.

Powder Foundation: I am crazy about Dallas-based Susan Posnick's ColorFlo mineral foundation because it's 3 products in one: sunscreen, foundation and powder. Simply brush and go with her self-dispensing refillable brush. COLORFLO provides powerful and natural sun protection and is invisible and weightless on the skin. It's also great packaging and easy to throw in your purse to re-apply later in the day. $68 online at SusanPosnick.com or avail. locally at Stanley Korshak.

Performance Polish: I love the way a great manicure makes my hands look, but I have always HATED that fact that it takes nail polish so long to dry! Thanks to new technology, performance polishes dry in just 5 minutes and come with a 5 day guarantee to not chip. Avail. at MiniLuxe (multiple Dallas Locations - my favorite is The Shops of Highland Park)

Adapt Collagen: I’ve never met a woman who wouldn’t like to reduce fine lines and wrinkles in their skin, or have stronger nails & hair, so let me share a new find with you. The magic bullet you require is more collagen protein in your diet. Dallas fitness trainer, Grant Alexander, has developed Adapt Restorative Collagen, which uses 100% natural, grass-fed collagen protein. Add a scoop into your daily 8 oz. smoothie, coffee, tea or any liquid beverage and enjoy a powerful dose of protein that our body easily absorbs to repair muscles, joints, hair, skin, nails and more. It’s tasteless, odorless, with no gritty feel. This is my kind of product – no pain, all gain! $48 at Adapthq.myshopify.com.


Disclaimer: Blushington is a client of my marketing firm/ad agency/whatever you want to call it. As I was learning about some of the new products and services they are offering, the information inspired this post. 

Blushington Debuts Unlimited Membership

Blushington has just introduced a new unlimited membership service called Carte Blush giving you unlimited services on a monthly basis (insert mental image of me doing a happy dance here). Membership includes unlimited makeup applications, faux lash and waxing services, and a 10% discount on all products across all lounge locations for $250 per month with a 6 month minimum. Note: Lash Extensions and Beauty RX peels are not included.

I don't consider myself a girly-girl. I mean, I enjoy dressing up for parties but truth be told, I'd rather be barefoot than in a 5" stiletto. But one of the girly things I do love is getting my makeup professionally done. Oh, the things a good makeup artist can do! From smoky eyes to dramatic cheekbones, to fuller lips, and creating that just-right angle of your brow. Magic.

Blushington is my studio of choice for all makeup and beauty needs. In addition to providing makeup services, they also offer facial/brow waxing and lash extensions. The Blushington mission is to provide consumers with professional makeup applications at affordable prices in a well-designed, friendly and fun atmosphere, transforming the experience from a special occasion luxury to an everyday necessity. All of the makeup they use on you is available for sale, so if you fall in love with a lipstick color - you can take it home with you. And speaking of lip color, if you are on the hunt for the perfect nude, they have just brought back their exclusive B. Lovely lipstick shade. Buy it today!

Blushington is located at 4218 Oak Lawn Ave, Dallas, TX 75219, (214) 521-9200, www.blushington.com. Download their app to book from your phone!

How To Have A Great Girls Night Out In Dallas

Cynthia Smoot with WFAA's Jane McGarry and the Ft. Worth Star Telegram's Food Editor, Bud Kennedy talking about great spots for a Girls Night Out at Scardello

Having great girlfriends is a crucial part of my happiness. My husband tries to empathize and be supportive about certain things, but he will never truly understand some of my issues around my body, child-rearing, and (let's face it) our marriage. Only another woman can nod along and know exactly what you are talking about when you go off on how your man left the toilet seat up for the 10,000th time or how he got you a vacuum cleaner for your birthday "because you said you needed one". There are endless articles about how to strengthen your marriage and keep the love alive. But friendships are much like a marriage - you have to dedicate quality time to any relationship if it's going to flourish and stay the course. Today, I visited the set of Good Morning Texas to chat with Jane McGarry about some of my favorite ways to get enjoy a Girls Night Out in Dallas. Watch the segment and let me know if I left off a favorite haunt or yours. I'm always looking for fun new options. Click to see the segment(s) and hopefully you'll discover one r two new things to try with your gal pals. Cheers!