Makeup Monday

Monday is here! And it's a Leap Year! I love that we get an extra day!!! What did you do on your extra day?

I wanted to share some of Blushed by Tami's products today! I continually get questions regarding my skin is oily but I'm so dry!? Why?! Because you're dehydrated! That's right - dehydrated! Your skin craves balance and moisture.  We live is such a stressful environment, not just physically (especially if you live in Ohio!) but also emotionally.  We deplete our skin by the second and don't to much to replace that precious nourishment.  Your skin will over produce oil to compensate from all the stripping we do to our skin to get rid of the oil.  So we're actually being counterproductive.

So evaluating your skincare routine is vital. Some of you are saying routine? What routine? That is the first issue! Others have told me I try different things? Well you're wasting your money! Or I've been using the same skincare products since I was in high school! Wow.... Listen ladies our skin not only changes but we change hormonally as we get older and it effects our skin.  Consistency is really key to your skin care.  Our skin gets used to a routine and begins to respond to it.  You'll see a difference just from doing the same routine every a.m. and p.m.
I have a questionnaire that you can fill out, I'll evaluate it and send back my recommendations.  Fill out this questionnaire by clicking HERE! 

It's funny I started this line with makeup in mind.  I mean it was meant to compliment my wedding makeup business, Columbus Wedding Makeup.  And although we sell lots of lipsticks and glosses (and even a shadow or two) to Brides, the bulk of what we sell at Blushed is skincare.
There are a few reasons for this - 1. I make sure you get what you need.  I'm not just trying to sell you something.  And 2. The Blushed by Tami skincare line is Amazing!  I don't want to toot my own horn but really.  It's effective, easy and there is something for everyone.

For a limited time I'm offering to anyone that fills out the questionnaire not only the customized recommendations, but also the ability to purchase a 4 piece skincare set for a special price!
I look forward to hearing from everyone!  Happy Extra Day!

XOXOX,
T

Dark Under Eye Circles

The number one thing people ask me about is how to cover their dark under eye circles.

The solutions are pretty individual, but there are some ways to combat those pesky dark halos we all seem to have. 

 1. We don't sleep enough.  I average about 4 hours a night and I'm excited if I make it to 5 hours.  So I would venture to guess I'm on the high end of average sleep.  We are busy and our minds race.  We have schedules that don't allow much sleep.  Maybe we're that mom that doesn't want to take a moment of time from their family so they do their work at night. I know an attorney that does this. She sacrifices her sleep so her kids have her attention-   #supermom. So many of us do something similar to sacrifice our sleep for other things and therefore, it takes a toll on our bodies and especially our skin.

2. We drink too much caffeine and not enough water. This is a result of no sleep. We run on caffeine. We are supposed to drink eight 8 oz. glasses of water a day.  If we focused on it, it's really not that hard.  But alas, we are dehydrated and our skin reflects it.

So add number 3. genetics - we can't really do much about this.  Some of us have thinner skin under our eyes that reflect the veins and it is what it is.  We can only camouflage these.

And lastly (but not least) 4. we don't use skin care and the result is a potion for the darkest of eye-black (dark enough to block the sun) under our baby blues (or browns or hazels!).

So these are problems we can control or at least do something about it. So let's address skincare. I'm not an esthetician. But here are some suggestions that with years of experience (almost 20) I've learned. If you have some serious skin problems or you have some questions that you just feel like you can't get answers to or you've tried all of the skin care products and it's not getting the results you want. Then go find a good esthetician to be able to help you target what's really going on. A good esthetician can help you find some solutions. If you need some names I have a few suggestions. Feel free to email me & I can give you those names. 

So how do we correct this?

 I saw this on the Internet and thought this is a good way! Hehe 

But for the rest of us that feel like it's a quick fix at least it's something we can control, here are a few tips with skincare. Finding an eye cream that specifically targets under eyes and bags is your first step. This is important to find something that's going to target that area of dark circles and hydrate that area.
Along with an eye cream color correcting can make a great difference.  So orange is on the other side of the color wheel from purple/blue.  Now don't go putting orange lipstick or eye shadow under your eyes! But finding a concealer that has a peach hue is super beneficial.
So here are few products that Blushed by Tami offers that make a difference you'll see.

A great eye cream that I have learned to love as well as one of my number one sellers, is the Peptide Eye Cream.  This little tube of amazing is anti-aging eye treatment nourishes and hydrates the delicate eye area.  It's ingredients assist in the supporting circulation in the delicate eye area.  As well as going to the underlying structure of the skin to be effective in it's job!

The second arm of this project, (yes your dark circles are now a project- LOL) is the concealing of  these nuisances.  Using a peachy corrector is best for the really bad circles, but for most of us if we find a peachy toned concealer it will do the trick. Blushed as a phenomenal concealer that I love! It is a Dual Action Concealer.  The "Dual" part is anti-aging and conceals. Now nothing is a miracle worker, but this is a great tool to work with to help disguise those dark rings.  Below are a few swatches on my hand.  This is the Light/Medium shade.  See the peach hue? Yet it blends in to a gorgeous glow.  

I literally use this on every bride! Here is Caitlyn.  

                                                           

Isn't she lovely? But just like the rest of us she has a few dark circles.  But I didn't do anything magical. I just used my Peptide eye cream and the great concealer.  Mixing them together helps a little go a long way. 

So there you have it! If you'd like to purchase any of my Blushed products you can do so by contact me or visiting my store at Storenvy. 

Xoxo,

T

May 2, 2015 Wedding

For the most part my lovely brides are not makeup wearers.  So a light hand is most definitely needed.  I will admit when I get a bride that says "lay it on thick and I want drama", I get very excited.  But I am equally thrilled when I see a lovely bride like Megan.  Natural, radiant and comfortable with herself.  
Giving brides the ability to feel comfortable in their skin and letting them feel like themselves at their best on their wedding day is why I do this.  
Special thanks to Ambria Nofziger at 5L Studios for these lovely photos.  You can visit their website for me gorgeous work.  

Megan and her family were lovely & I was so happy to have such a natural, relaxed bride on her special day! Thank you again Ambria @ 5L Studios for these beautiful photographs.  

xoxo,

T

It's been much too long since I posted . . . So some of my favorite things!

So,this is the middle of my busy season, but wanted to take a minute to post.  I honestly have had a cold all week & trying to take it easy so I'm ready for the weekend with 3 weddings on the calendar!
This post will probably be random & scattered but bare with me.
I decided it'll be a "favorite things" post -

I've started to find that most of the ladies I'm putting makeup on are not using an eye cream.  And most of them are in their 20's which is really understandable, but this is when you have to start using skincare.  Keeping that delicate skin young and wrinkle free starts now.  Otherwise in your late 30's and 40's you'll feel like you look like you're in your late 40's and early 50's.  So take a few moments and slather on some eye cream!  Your concealer will go on easier, your eyes will look brighter and the puffiness and bags, we all complain about will soften and dissipate, as well.
A few of my favorite eye creams are . . .
Clarins has a few that are wonderful choices for nourishing that under eye area. Although on the pricey side if you're are really wanting immediate results this may be worth the bucks.

It comes in at a $62 price point but it really wards off the fine lines! Now Clarins has a Balm and Gel that are great for a younger skin & price at about $38.  Still it's up there! But Clarins is a french company that is known for it's skin care.  Honestly, they're my favorite.  I hope that I can achieve the luxury of this skin care with my line someday.  I'm a Clarins fan. And you can purchase online here. 

The other skin care line that I champion a lot is Origins.  The have an great all around-address-all-the-issues kind of eye cream.  It's called GinZing. At $30 its that mid-level eye cream. Shop here.

 

This amazing little pot holds an eye brightening powerhouse.  As well as delivering moisture to smooth out that under eye area.  This is great eye cream and has a reflective property so you see results quickly.  I also have put this in the fridge and then popped in on my under eyes.  Bags gone immediately & it feels so nice.  Really any eye cream benefits you if you put in the fridge, it's just not that convenient. Haha   

Last but not least BLUSHED by Tami has a few great eye creams, but for an overall solution the Enzyme Eye cream is best - 

I've priced it just below the Ginzing, at $29, but it's such and all in one - Nurturing eye treatment. Moisturizes, firms and conditions the delicate skin around the eyes. Soothes and smoothes tired, lined eyes; reduces puffiness and the appearance of dark under eye circles. And the enzyme ingredient exfoliates (gently) the dead skin that can cause those fine lines and dryness. You can shop at Store Envy or contact me to order. 

Anyway - I'm just a big proponent of taking care of your skin when your young.  Then it's not as hard when you get older.  

My other favorite things this week is DoTerra Essential oils and wellness products.  I signed up to be a Wellness Advocate about a year or so ago. I cannot tell you the life changer this was.  I was pretty skeptical at first, but receiving a discount is always on my agenda so I signed on.  Well, I have to say I cannot even post all the ways these oils have changed my life, because frankly there are too many to list.  

The major benefit would be getting my life and energy back pain free.  I suffered a lot physically since I had my son.  I never recovered from the toll weight gain and a very hard pregnancy took on my body.  I just didn't have the energy to do much therefore got in to a cycle of too tired to work out, not working out means not loosing weight which means not feeling well.  Then I injured by foot; tearing my plantar fascia is no joke! It's the largest tendon in our bodies.  And boy does it hurt when it's torn! I stand on my feet practically 100% of the time so being in a boot and cast then back in a boot again was not good. 

I spent most of 2014 injured.  I was in pain all the time and even after physical therapy I still struggled daily.  I couldn't get out of bed without pain all day long.  I was limping and it was effecting every area of my life.

So having tried everything - even oils (which wintergreen & deep blue would relieve pain for small time frames), I started taking the supplements from DoTerra. LifeLong Vitality, is a package of 3 supplements, which gave me enormous amounts of energy.  I felt normal again for the first time in 5 years! It was amazing.  It is amazing!  Now I had all this willingness to be active but was still in pain from my foot.  So I had to try something else.  Deep Blue Polyphenol Complex! I was pain free day one of taking this.  DAY ONE! 

This amazing supplement supports joint function and comfort.  Ah . . . now I'm back at the gym, down 10 pounds and feel like I have my life back.  I could go on and on about how daily DoTerra oils help me.  

If you have questions or would like more information about DoTerra please feel free to visit my website for Doterra here.  Or if you have questions feel free to contact me.  

So one more favorite thing. .. it's business related.  I've been searching for years for a customer relations program that could help me automate some of my business, store client information and streamline my communications with them.  There are few but they are for big business not me the lone "momprenuer".  But a few months ago I was in a Facebook group and a fellow Makeup artist mentioned a company they use - 17 Hats.  So I pulled the trigger this week and invested in it.  Wow! Can I tell you the difference just one week has made?!  I'm two weeks ahead of things I'm usually two weeks behind on! I'm thrilled already with the results.  

The customer service has been great too with any questions I have. It's a super intuitive system and has been a huge asset to Columbus Wedding Makeup! 

Ok - that's all for now - sorry it's all over the place! But I just wanted to share some of the little things in my life that keep me going! 

Have a great weekend! 

xoxox,

T

Blushed

I've been holding this post for VALENTINE'S DAY! What better way to spread love than sharing the passion I have for makeup! So a few weeks ago I decided to stop over thinking things and just start doing things! It's extremely uncomfortable. I feel a little like I'm skydiving out of a plane. I, number one don't like heights or number two, I don't like flying.

Needless to say its happening. I've been working on a cosmetic line.  I have partnered with a distributor and it's here!

BLUSHED by Tami

So I'm still working out a few kinks (this may not have been the project to skydive on!!!) But I have opened a Storenvy Store, I created a Facebook page & I put up a store on my website!

I have my first in home tutorial on February 27th, that my dear friend Jennyffer is hosting! What a dear! Also, I've had my first sale! Are you serious!? What!? Yay!

So like I said I still have lots to navigate and discover in doing this type of business.  I am fortunate to have a sweet friend that has been building her business for a few years now! I call her the T-Shirt Queen & I call her Sisser! She is Elizabeth! The designer and owner of PebbyForevee! PebbyForevee is a T-shirt and more company! She created it from scratch! I am in awe!!

Here's a few of her T-Shirts 

These are my favorite. 

Elizabeth took sometime with me yesterday & walked me through a few of the logistics she does on a daily basis! This girl is filling 40 plus orders a day! WHOA! She in my book is a Rock Freakin' Star. Oh did I mention she's also a single mom with a gorgeous baby girl, Harper! 

Anyway, I am super grateful to her for helping a "sisser" out! 

I'll try to feature a product weekly or monthly? What would you like to see? How about we start it off with a quick lip gloss . . . 

This is Blushed by Tami's Plumping Lip gloss. . . this is not like other plumping glosses.  It doesn't have that stinging, tingling feeling.  It doesn't smell like cinnamon.  I'm actually allergic to cinnamon! (I know, weird). This gloss is almost like a lipstick; it's creamy.  It goes on pigmented and you can sheer it out if you'd like.  It has a hint of sparkle so it glistens but doesn't flash!It is delightfully flavored with cardamom and nutmeg.  So it's a light and lovely smell.  This beautiful lipgloss creates an illusion of a larger lip.  It is paraben free, gluten free (did you know that women consume about 4 lbs of lip products in a lifetime? That's another post!haha) It's also passover approved, hypoallergenic and tested by a dermatologist! 

I love it! It comes in 6 nude shades that will look nice on anyone.  And almost the best part . . . it's $15. 

Visit one of our shops and grab one, along with browsing our other awesome products!

xoxox, 

Tami