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Jill Brooks
- Apr 6, 2018
- 2 min
STYLE REPORT: Mule Day 2018
So any of my readers that are outside of the southern middle Tennessee area, this may be a post for you to pass over on this Easter Sunday. (See what I did there? *insert smirk emoji here)
For the rest of you, put on your boots, grab your saddle, and we'll take a ride into the world Mule Day fashions.
Now obviously, I can't speak for every female in Maury County, but for my friends and I, picking out the perfect outfit for Mule Day has been even more important than finding
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Jill Brooks
- Jan 31, 2018
- 5 min
Bye, Bye Dry Skin!
It's that time of year... Hot chocolate, puffy parkas, your favorite winter boots, and snowflakes all around. (Okay, so if you're in Middle Tennessee like me, we're lucky to get 2-3 "snows" a year, but a girl can dream, right?) With all of these glorious wintry activities, there are a few not-so-glorious cons to come along with it. One of my biggest winter woes? Dry skin... and nails... and hair... I HATE it, but I've found a few beauty goodies to fix these dry skin blues.
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Jill Brooks
- Jan 25, 2018
- 6 min
January 2018: Hair Favorites
Hey friends! Welcome to 2018... Can you believe we are getting close to the first month being over?! I feel like we were just popping the bubbly for the midnight countdown! One of my projects for 2018 (not resolutions, projects... they seem to have more of a beginning and end when being referred to as projects, while the word "resolution" seems like more of a forever word to me. It's a little too daunting, too much pressure. Projects are done on YOUR schedule at YOUR time.) w
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Jill Brooks
- Jan 18, 2018
- 7 min
The Beauty Breakdown: Everyday Glam
So, I know what you’re probably thinking. EVERYDAY glam? Oxymoron much? But there’s simply not a better way to describe it! There are women who feel most comfortable and confident without makeup on, some with a little makeup on, and those like me who love a completely full face of makeup. No matter your preference, I’ll show you some of my favorite products to help you get glammed up and out the door every day! Even though I love a full face of makeup, that doesn’t mean that
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jillbrooks
- Jan 15, 2018
- 3 min
Lights, Camera, Dallas... 📷
We braved the bitter January cold for a shoot with Arden Beth Photography downtown Dallas last weekend. After booking my annual Texas New Year trip, I sought out one of my favorite North Texas photographers, Arden Beth. I KNEW I had to shoot with her after stumbling upon her work online. Her photography speaks for itself, but she’s one of the sweetest, kindhearted women I’ve ever had the joy of meeting. She was down to shoot, explore and play... oh, all while capturing some s
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Jill Brooks
- Oct 4, 2017
- 5 min
Product Review: Bare Minerals BarePro Foundation
So when I was just starting the process of wearing daily makeup, Bare Minerals had just been introduced. It was a revolutionary idea... I ordered after seeing it on tv - probably after watching a late-night infomercial convincing me that my life would change with a few small containers of mineral dust. Even my mom ordered a kit.
We all buffed on our mineral powder foundation, set it with a gorgeous mineral veil and voila! We had great makeup that was good for your skin and
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Jill Brooks
- Sep 2, 2017
- 4 min
My New Favorite Skin Secret
My latest skin secret is facial oil. I know, I know.... you have oily skin? You're afraid of feeling greasy? These were my same thoughts.... I just knew I would hate it, but was thinking I would take one for the team and give it a shot for you guys.
Fast forward to two weeks later........ I'm enjoying the best skin of my life. My once combination skin has gone from oily to oil-balanced. The dry areas are nourished. It's soft, supple and even. I credit that 100% to a combina
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Jill Brooks
- Aug 23, 2017
- 2 min
Current Obsession: MASQUES
The most important part of your makeup and beauty routine, but at the same time, the most commonly overlooked and neglected step is SKINCARE. As someone who has suffered with hormonal acne for much of my life, I know the dire need of a good skincare regimen. Using tested ingredients can vastly change the health and quality of your skin, the wearability of your makeup, and increase your overall self-confidence. I've been wildly obsessing over masques - both rinse-off and peel-
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Jill Brooks
- Aug 12, 2017
- 6 min
Fall Hair, Don't Care
So everyone's favorite season is right around the corner.... FALL! You know what this means... Chunky sweaters, pumpkin spice everything (sorry, revoke my basic white girl card cause pumpkin spice anything is 100% disgusting - y'all can just keep that), football and most importantly, FALL HAIR. You know, the kind with caramel lowlights, deeper shadow roots, and the time comes for you to finally revert back from your southern California beach bunny blonde back (say that 3 time
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Jill Brooks
- Jul 16, 2017
- 1 min
Product Review: MAI Couture Blush Papers
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Jill Brooks
- Jun 22, 2017
- 3 min
Product Review: Maybelline Super Stay Matte Ink Liquid Lipstick
I was so excited when I visited my mailbox today -- Maybelline sent me a few tubes of their new long-wearing liquid lipstick to try out & review! There's been a little buzz about the launch of this product & one of the first drugstore brands to attempt the ever-popular matte/liquid lipstick formulation. Photo by Maybelline My first day wearing the lippie was met with both pros and cons - but at the end of the day, the pros reigned supreme. Maybelline claims the formula lasts
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Jill Brooks
- Jun 18, 2017
- 4 min
Pro Tip Series || You're making me B L U S H ||
Photo by Glamour Magazine When it comes to writing blogs and sharing information, it's always my number one goal to make sure it's not information you've heard a billion times over. That being said - sometimes information needs to be reiterated throughout the changing trends and seasons. I'm going to split this pro-tip blog into a few sections so I can go into detail for each new technique or tip. First topic up is BLUSH. One of the most overlooked parts of a makeup bag - and
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jillbrooks
- Jun 12, 2017
- 1 min
Tony Awards 2017 Red Carpet
We saw some major trends happening on tonight's Tony Awards red carpet - navy (especially for men), bold patterns, more natural makeup looks and TONS of Michael Kors reigned supreme throughout the night. Summer is finally here! That means long gone are the days of heavy foundation, exaggerated contouring and statement features on the red carpet. Make way for a beautiful bronze glow and a focus on these stars' radiant skin! Ready, set, glow ✨ Here's a recap of some of my head-
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jillbrooks
- May 23, 2017
- 2 min
Liquid Gold
🐝 I've been obsessing over this product for a few months now and knew I had to do a short little blog post featuring it. The award-winning FarmacyBeauty HONEY POTION Renewing Antioxidant Hydration Mask with Echinacea GreenEnvy(TM) Honey - this mask is warming and luxurious & a forever favorite. Once a week, my nightly routine always includes this plumping honey mask!! The best part? Instant gratification! Since I started using HONEY POTION, my skin has never before felt soft
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jillbrooks
- Mar 9, 2017
- 3 min
I Dream of Katy
There are few fashion mavens that consistently get it right as often as Katy Perry. From head to toe, Ms. Perry is always spot on - put together, though often unexpectedly; somehow, it just works. As of recent, the "Chained to the Rhythm" singer has stepped up her makeup game with the launch of COVERGIRL's Katy Kat collection. Though many of her most anticipated products have yet to be launched, it's safe to say this collaboration could just be the boost that CG has been need
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jillbrooks
- Mar 7, 2017
- 3 min
5 Must-Have Products for Stunning Brows
When it comes to makeup, I have a few requirements. The first on the list - brows! An otherwise perfectly-executed makeup look can fall flat without brow shaping and grooming, OR if you're running behind in the mornings after hitting snooze a few too many times, a great brow can carry your whole look. Today's trends include light filling, a defined arch, and a brightened brow bone. The key to capturing these trends lies within the products. Techniques are often complex, hard
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jillbrooks
- Mar 5, 2017
- 2 min
Bite me... 💋
I'm a tough sell when it comes to lip products. I have old favorites & simply not easily swayed, so when Bite Beauty sent me a lip kit with The Lip Pencil in 020 and 044 & Amuse Bouche Lipstick in honeycomb and whiskey - I was a skeptic. Nudes are always my go-to for lip colors, so I started with the 020/honeycomb combo & was instantly impressed. The pencil glides on smooth and pigmented with a creamy, but medium coverage texture that's not too waxy or too drying. It's a neut
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Jill Brooks
- Oct 2, 2016
- 4 min
Battle of the Liquid Liners
There are few techniques in the beauty world that can withstand the test of time in the way that a gorgeous winged liner look can. A cat-eye look is arguably the most *classic* beauty trend of all. A slight flick of the wrist can give you anywhere from a "no makeup makeup" look to a uber sultry theatrical one. Remember Cleopatra? Who would she be without that dramatic black-as-night kohl eyeliner? She's identifiable to many by her makeup alone. Fast forward..... From Marilyn
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