sister bonding

By the time I got to college I mastered the art of the wingtip eyeliner. I never left my dorm without it on. It was a strong statement look that made this shy girl feel fierce and empowered. #girlpower

While I was in college my older sister worked for Mary Kay, so anytime I would go home for any breaks she would always show me all the new products that were out, and she would use my face for practice. I loved it! I had all the products I could possibly need at my disposal, I was her best customer. From her, I learned the importance of a skin care regimen and how skin care is the foundation, without it makeup does not react as well or apply as nicely to the skin. Plus, makeup tends to clog the pores, so it is crucial to always cleanse and moisturize the skin.

Being that we are seven years apart, makeup was a great way for us to bond and be #sistersister

We always got along and shared a room for the longest time when we were young but being that there is a significant age gap sometimes its was hard to do things together. By the time I was a junior in college I too joined Mary Kay while still going to school full time. I learned so much and it was such a great experience but what I learned was that I am not a salesperson. I loved the products and the people, but I didn’t like the pressure. I will still find Mary Kay products in my makeup bag, there are certain Mary Kay products that I just can’t live without!

Although wearing a full face of makeup to class everyday was a little much, it became a part of who I am and my daily routine. I loved waking up every morning and applying my makeup, it was my “me time.” It was a way to exercise my right brain before having to sit in class all day using my left brain. (read more: a life without make up)