Monique's Beauty Blog

All the Single Ladies… A Role Model

All the Single Ladies… A Role Model

Shereta Hill... A woman of incredible character, perseverance and beauty! Shereta contacted me 7 years ago to do makeup for her friend Mayra's wedding and ever since then I have been doing makeup for Shereta and the many friends she's referred to me. Well after much...

Bridal Royalty

Bridal Royalty

I love the way Adora's hair and makeup turned out on her wedding day. She looks like royalty.

Jessi… Girl

Jessi… Girl

Introducing Jessi Gregoire who got married this past Sunday in beautiful, hot and sunny Camarillo, Ca today. Makeup by me of course!

Take a Vow

Today I spent the entire day at the Knollwood Country Club doing hair, makeup and tattoo coverup for the lovely Jajaira Rivera for her 10 year wedding vow renewal. She was so calm and it was such a pleasant experience to be with her and her family.

Two Is Better Than None

Two Is Better Than None

This is the beautiful Adrita Hossain who married her prince this past weekend after only knowing him for 3 months. She couldn't decide between me and another artist so she hired us both. On Sunday, the other artist did the wedding day makeup and on Monday, at the...

Get Your Groupon

Get Your Groupon

This is my recent Groupon promotion: - $40 for two spray tans ($130 value) - $79 for four spray tans ($260 value) Limit 1 per person and you may buy 1 additional as a gift. Appointment required; subject to availabillity. 24 hour cancellation notice required. Call me...

First Day of Summer

First Day of Summer

This is what my first day of Summer looked like: Booking another bride for her wedding... in exactly two weeks! Better late than never. Thank you God nonetheless.

NovaLash

NovaLash

I'm going to a hands-on seminar at The Lash & Brow Academy to be trained and certified as a NovaLash extensionist. I heard that the best of the best lash extensionists are certified here, and I want to be known as one of the best. Practice is going to be the key...

Pretty in Pink

Pretty in Pink

Another successful preview with the sweet Amia Sumlin. Pink is her favorite color so I chose Girlie and Star Violet eyeshadow, Pink Glow blush, and Jazzy Razz lip gloss, all by MAC. She's getting married on July 6th and her tattoo isn't invited!

Get Ready for your Close Up

Get Ready for your Close Up

Do you remember back in February wherein I suggested you position your mirror towards your light source while applying your makeup? How are you doing with that? If your skills are still not quite where you'd like them to be, consider purchasing a double-sided vanity...