WRITTEN BY Lesley Holland Downey I love doing my own makeup—it’s relaxing—and a little “me time” in the midst of a busy day is always a treat, but I realize that many people don’t feel this way at all. When faced with a big day, a black tie event or gala, a wedding or being photographed, many people just want to hand it over to a professional. Even choosing products for everyday wear can cause “analysis paralysis”—there are simply too many choices out there for most people to navigate. Thank …
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What I Can’t Live Without…
WRITTEN BY Lesley Holland Downey I love getting beauty advice…from magazines, bloggers, estheticians and makeup artists. But I have also discovered some of my best finds because I was nosy enough to ask a trusted friend (or a stranger) which lipstick she is wearing or why she smells so good. With all of the products out there, it helps to seek recommendations from “real-life experts” who know what works for them on a daily basis. So I was thrilled to poll some of our readers to see what …