Say Goodbye to Tired Eyes!!!

Fast response eye cream from M.A.C is a great way to start your day and also rid under eye puffiness and diminish the look of dark under eye circles within 15 minutes to get that full 8 hour rested look everybody dreams about ;)

Independent testing focus groups have established this product as the highest rated eye product ever!!! It even beat out the $700 caviar eye cream. Fast response eye cream mattes the skin and contains optical diffusers like caffenine which help to minimize the appearance of the lines . It contains vitamins and emollients to provide maximum moisture and condition to the delicate eye area. Botanical extracts soothe and cool the skin. Fast response eye cream perfectly primes the skin for makeup. The product is very cost effective and wont break the bank. $30.00 will get you a long lasting perfect finish.

Stay feeling fabulous! -Sergio

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My Valentine to Josh

This is our first Valentine's Day as a married couple. I'm normally pretty reserved on sharing personal things, especially online.  But today seemed like a a great occasion for an exception... so here it goes!

Some of you may know Josh as Dollface Photoboth or as the incredible Dollface business manager, or even as "The Fritz".  Here are a few things you don't know about Josh along with a few of my favorite things about him:

He is genuinely interested in everyone's story & he's a really good listener.  No matter what he is doing, he'll drop whatever it is when I want to hug/love on him.  He loves all animals.  He is a gourmet genius & can bake the best homemade sweet potato pie!  I love how he is with my family.  He's especially patient and loving to my Mom & grandma.  He is interested in makeup because it's my passion, which makes it important to him.  We created our own fashion sense called "Fritz Fashion" since we help each other get dressed so much.  (& I love that he's cool with giving me fashion advice.)  We are very silly, more often than not.  It's amazing to watch him with kids.  He's open to learning life lessons & applying them even if it's easier not to.  He's beautifully unaware of how really, really handsome he is even though I tell him.  He means it when he calls me his best friend.  He made, and continues to make me feel beautiful & sexy during every phase of my 3 year/50 lb weight loss, pre & post.  He dreams big for me and keeps me focused when life feels overwhelming.   He brings me coffee in bed every morning to wake me up sweetly so I start my day on a good foot.  He pushes himself to be better.  He would love to be my baby daddy one day ;)

After 4+ years together, we have learned more about each other in our first 3 months of being married.  It's refreshing to learn important things especially when you think you've already learned it all.  We are by no means perfect, we are just trying to enjoy this beautiful life together.  He tries his best and knows love does take work.  Being good to each other is what is important to us.  It isn't always easy, but it's always worth it.

Josh, thank you for always making me feel how hard you love me.  Thank you for all the small, sweet things you do along with the big, grand gestures of love.  Thank you for working hard to keep our relationship special and true.  I thank God for bringing you into my life to challenge me, push me, & cherish me.  I pray that I can do the same for you. 

Our wedding day was a magical experience that showed us, as well as our guests, how special true love really is and not in a cheesy movie kinda way.  Thank you for being present during our planning so we could have a beautiful collaboration of us on our day. 

Thank you for surprising me with a Valentine's plan even though I suggested being low key.  Most importantly, thank you for not only wanting to be the best man you can, but for being my champion.  Happy Valentine's Day baby, I love you more than all the stars in the sky!

*Wedding photos provided by Scott Hopkins Photography, sappy love letter provided by Jules <3

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DIY Pore “Strips”!

What you’ll need:

1 tablespoon unflavored gelatin or 1 envelope Knox-brand gelatin

1 tablespoon milk (any kind)

Disposable spoon or fork

Small microwave safe bowl or cup

Microwave or stove

Makeup sponge or paint brush

This is going to stink! You’ve been forewarned. 

Directions:

1. Wash your face so it is free of dirt and makeup. Rinse with hot or warm water to keep your pores open.
2. Pour 1 tablespoon of milk into your microwave safe container and heat in the microwave for about 10-15 seconds. (Every microwave is different, so basically heat the milk until it is hot, but still tolerable for your skin.) Note: You can also use the stove to heat your milk if you do not have a microwave.
3. SLOWLY pour in the gelatin, making sure to stir continuously.
4. Stir until you reach a thick, but smooth consistency.
5. If needed, microwave for a few more seconds. You can also add up to a 1/2 teaspoon more milk if it gets too thick.
6. IMMEDIATELY apply to your face using your brush, sponge, or a spoon. You can use this all over your face! This is great for getting into the little crevices around your nose.
7. Hang out, and read some of our other Dollface blogs while you wait for your “strip” to cool. You will know it’s dry because it will feel very tight.
8. Peel away the dirt and grime!
9. Remove any leftovers with hot water, and splash with cool water to finish.

Bonus: Gelatin contains collagen, and collagen improves skin’s elasticity.

Other bonus: The gelatin will remove some fine facial hair, too…  (This means be careful around your beard if you are a man.)

Happy peeling!

-Jordan

*photo provided by Amazon.com

Being Dollface: 1st Team Photo Shoot

This post comes a day late after needing a day of rest!  Why, did I need to take a random Wednesday off?  On Tuesday, I met with beautiful models, new Dollface artists, & a phenomenal photographer named Kelli Boyd, at our makeup studio inside of the incredible production studio called Meddin.  We brought all the makeup we own, tons of hats & accessories from the amazing Parker Beck, and we started to unleash creative magic!  Why did we do this?  Well, a few important reasons.  I've been itching for creative freedom for months now.  I wanted to play & get to do makeup that made no sense and applied with no real plan in mind.  I have come to find out that I work really well when I just go with the flow and let the model's face guide me. I was happily exhausted after the shoot!  Here is a sneek peek of a look I did during this shoot.  Thank you, Kelli for capturing her beauty so well!  I can't wait to share all the looks we created together!

My favorite Muse and current face of Dollface's marketing, Katherine- but Kat to me, kept quietly reminding me- "Don't overthink it, doll."  Kat knows me really well since we basically started our Savannah careers together.  Kat & I go way back to before we had nice portfolios built by professional photogs and makeup stuidos to work from.  I used an SLR camera on auto, did her hair & makeup in my kitchen, and used shower curtains as backdrops on my front porch!  And even today, those images are still some of my favorites in my portfolio.  If you look up at the site's banner, that's a shower curtain in the back!  I live by the words of Tim Gunn, "MAKE IT WORK!"

It was very important to me for my artists to have their own creative shoots to feel that experience and to also build their portfolios.  It also gives all of us a chance for team building since we work side by side.  At the time, I thought the shoot was mainly about expressing our indiviual creativity.  But it was more than that.. Kat jokingly said, "We've come a long way from it being just us in your kitchen!"  And then it hit me... that yes, yes we have come a long way.  Thank you Kat for reminding me!

A wave of pride and happiness began to roll in when I looked around.  I'm in between 2 very passionate artists, Jordan & Sergio, who are focused on bringing their visions to life.  There is an incredible photographer, Kelli Boyd, who is capturing the looks & making them SHINE!  PLUS, we have an endless amount of makeup that would make most girls squeal. But the energy.. the energy was magical!

When I started Dollface, my goal was to work full time & be able to live.  I work a lot & I love it.  It's one foot in front of the other for me since it's hard work to grow a solid company.  Things look different when you are in the trenches, so it was pretty amazing for me to see the small but mighty company that I created in such stellar form! 

Yes, I'm bragging a little.  But it's because I'm so proud.  It's much more than just me & we're doing something really great.  We have fun in our mini hats & vests, dancing to music while we paint! Jordan & Sergio are driven & excited!  You can teach someone how to apply makeup, but you can't teach someone how to be passionate.

We're going to do many more shoots to continue training and playing! You can keep up with all of our newest work, inspirations, & artist's boards on Pinterest. Read our tips/tricks by hitting LIKE! on Facebook. And follow us on Twitter: @dollfacebyjules @dollface_sergio @dollface_jordan  @dollfacebooth

A HUGE thank you to the following:  Kelli Boyd Photography, Plan B ReDesigns for lending us your girly items. Thank you Kat for always being "my Dollface"!  Thank you to Sergio, Jordan, Josh, & Jenn for being amazing team members! And thank you to the fabulous models from Savannah Theater- Shannon, Gretchen, Michelle, & Lucinda!  I know this blog isn't our normal tips or product recommendations.  But I wanted to share a little behind the scenes of the heart of Dollface.  Thanks for letting me share!

Sincerely filled with love,

Jules

Summer Glow in Winter!

Now that it already feels like summer in some parts of the country, many of us are thinking about adding some color to our faces for that sun-kissed look.  

Of the self-tanning products I have used, Clarins Self-Tanning Instant Gel is by far my favorite.  The things I like about it are that it has a nice smell, the color is very natural and it is so easy to apply.  

According to the Clarins website, this must-have award winning self tanner and beauty editor favorite delivers a quick, streak-free, natural golden color without you having to sit in the sun. A non-oily, lightweight gel, it's easy to apply and dries quickly, so no need to wait before getting dresssed. Formulated with unique plant extracts, your skin remains soft as color develops. Apply occasionally for a subtle golden color or apply more frequently for a deeper bronze colour. This long-lasting tanner is the perfect accessory for any season.

The price is $34. The only downside I can see is that it doesn't contain any SPF, so do not forget to apply your favorite sunscreen!!

-Karen

*Photo courtesy of Sephora.com