by Jessi | Jan 18, 2019 | Austin, Eyeliner, lifestyle, makeup history, retro corner, tips and tricks
Queen Nefertiti was married to Amenhotep IV in 1357 BC. She was known as the “Ruler of the Nile” and “Daughter of Gods”. She reigned from 1353 – 1336 BC. Nefertiti had an exceptional amount of power in...
by Jessi | Jan 31, 2017 | Austin, makeup history, retro corner, Vintage Makeup, Vintage Makeup Collection
I started collecting Vintage Beauty products began in 1997. I had been skimming through vintage stores, swap meets and garage sales with my mother, and grandmothers since I was 6 or 7 years old. I wish I had the knowledge then that I have now, or even the care to...
by Jessi | Oct 2, 2016 | Austin, lifestyle, makeup, makeup history, production, retro corner, Vintage Makeup, Vintage Makeup Collection
Makeup is my passion, and my blood-force. When I work, I try my darnedest to make sure EVERY person in my chair is comfortable, safe from contamination and safe from product irritants, as well as happy to be creating with me. Each production is very different....
by Jessi | Jul 8, 2010 | Eyeliner, hairstyling, makeup, makeup history, makeup lessons, makeup tips and tricks, makeup tutorial, pinup, product suggestions, professional tips and tricks, Q and A's, retro corner, skincare, tips and tricks, Vintage Makeup
Q: I am pale as you can be & I love it, but when I put liquid base on, it looks shiny, won’t say on and too sheer, what is your favorite for base liquid & powder to give that perfected porcelain look? I want to have a skin finish like Dita Von Teese! ~...
by Jessi | Jun 10, 2010 | Austin, makeup, makeup history, retro corner, Vintage Makeup, Vintage Makeup Collection
Cosmetics were used throughout the middle ages, and in Renaissance periods. In the late eighteenth century, the use of cosmetics was so widespread that Parliament passed a law that made the use of cosmetics part of a seduction, which to them meant...
