Sorry I haven't written in a while, peeps - my man came to visit, I'm singing again (whoop whoop), and life's just been leading me down a different path. Don't fret though, I've still been dabbling with products, seeing what makes me break out, freaking out over my break outs, scolding myself for picking, asking every single person I meet which products I should try, etc. etc. I still unabashedly LOVE make up, skincare, haircare and all that jazz. I'm just taking it easy in the cosmetics department (literally!) :)
With that said, today's blog isn't a sassy review of the newest, bestest, fiercest products. Instead, today I was inspired to write to you because, as you can not ignore, October is Breast Cancer Awareness month. I was invited by Sephora at Willowbrook Mall in Wayne, NJ to take part of a very special event. I didn't know what to expect - my usual role there involves either education or sales. But today, my friends, was something truly different. I had the privilege of doing fabulous makeovers (NO sales pressure involved) with some extraordinary women who happen to be breast cancer survivors. I spent a few hours making women feel gorgeous and you know what? It made me feel pretty damn skippy too. There were hugs, tears, admiration and inspiration. I normally say in the world of cosmetics (when trying to keep it real…) "it's make up; we're not curing cancer." Yet today…it sort of was. I am not a doctor. I am not a social worker. I occasionally think of myself as a good samaritan. But today I had the opportunity to give back and, in turn, lifted the spirits of several amazing women. A spirit that has kept them alive, regardless of the shitty big C. So, my peeps, the moral of the story is, make up ain't just painting yo face. There is a whole lot of heart underneath those false lashes. There is a whole lot of life behind that pink pout. And if you're in Jersey, go shop at Sephora Willowbrook - their team rocks! Thanks team for the awesome opportunity! THIS is why we do it. <3
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