Lip Scrubs!

I've decided to dive into creating my own cosmetics line. As it being winter I thought it appropriate that I'd start with lip scrubs. They really help remove dead skin and moisturize, how convenient with this cold weather! I am keeping everything natural, so there's no need to worry about chemicals, harsh smells or toxins. Not only are they all natural, they're vitamin e infused!

I am starting with a popular flavor to see how well it all goes and if the interest grows.
VANILLA BEAN lip scrubs are now available for ten dollars!!

Top photo: Before.
Bottom photo: After one use.

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New Years Eve Makeup BEFORE/AFTER

For new years eve this year (2015/2016), I did a girl friend's makeup. I wanted to show a before and after since I have yet to post any.

Here is my beautiful friend on her way out for an evening with her man on the town. Sorry for the poor image quality.

Body Positive Rant

My body shape/size have nothing to do with my personality or who I am. I'm so sick of seeing negative images full of all sorts of body slamming and shaming.
I'm 6'ft tall, and weigh 125lbs. You'd never know by looking at me, that I eat my weight in food more often than not. People assume I must work out, or I was blessed with a fast metabolism. I do eat healthy (minus the soda pop), but the truth is, I do not do anything else to keep myself in shape/healthy and I wasn't blessed with a fast metabolism.
I stay this thin, because beneath my skin, beneath the shape of my body, I'm sick. (You) do not see any physical ailments because my body is able. (You) also do not see the pain caused by mental illness. I am not the only one out there. The physical pain that comes from any chronic emotional distress is very real. It takes away from your very being, draining you in every aspect. Sore muscles, headaches, nausea, cramping, clenching hands and teeth, even feet, locking all your joints. The list continues.
So no, I don't want to hear I'm lucky or blessed, and no I don't need to read bullshit (excuse my language) about the shape of my body being able to tell me if I have a jealous, giving, or bitchy personality.  Yes, my issues can sometimes correlate with my bad atitude but in no way can it tell you the type of person I am.
As people we need to drop the judgement, stereotypes and the 'bullshit', empower and encourage, love one another dispite how we look. It is time we stop reading into the negativity the media continues to create, finding new ways to say things they were once allowed to say which are no longer politically inccorect.

Rant over.

;) Cally Anna Mae xo

Thumbs Down to Hickies.

Hickies are unattractive to me. It is one thing sexual that I don't find sexy at all. I know I'm not alone here. We've all been there, when you're young it almost seems "cool", or ways to mark your "territory", or whatever situation that brings such a nasty little buggers.
As an adult, I find them classless, and embarrassing to say the least. Of course there's times when you get caught up in the moment and one is (accidentally) created in a moment of passion. Also in my line of work, we are asked to cover all sorts of things. And unfortunately in the industry, your body is the product. Bruises, hickies, scrapes.. things that you have more control over preventing, are frowned upon. So instead of coming in with the problem for us makeup artists to fix, or just to live daily life without anyone staring, here are two tips/tricks:

1. Comb. Using a fine teeth comb accelerates the process of your cells recovering and stimulating ruptured blood vessels. Gently glide the comb over the affected area being sure not to scrape or break skin.

2. Toothpaste. Cover the affected area with a thin coat of toothpaste to help reduce any swelling, it also helps dull the redness.

These aren't fool proof, they do not rid of hickies, they just help improve them. The damage is already done.

Cally Anna Mae xo

Absence Apology

This will be the first media share of my tragic news, and reason for being a slacker with my blog.
I was raised by my mother and my grandmother. Both loved and supported me uncontionally and showed me the true meaning of family and love. I could not be more grateful for these two amazing women and I would not be the person I am today without either of them. Sadly, on November 9'th 2015 are 10:30am my grandma's soul returned to the universe, where she reunited with the love of her life. It was unexpected, sudden, shocking and heartbreaking to say the least. However, she did not suffer, was pain free, and went peacefully surrounded by family.
The hardest thing I've ever had to do is say goodbye to her. As I choked back tears and held her hands tightly, I told her we were keeping her wishes, and it was okay for her to let go. Losing a parent was not easy, it's lonely coming home and not seeing her in her chair. I've been holding my time with my family so very tightly during this time, and it has kept me away from work and my passion. Trying to fill in the blanks of my life and get everything sorted out has just added to the stress and heartbreak.
This week I will begin my looks and blogs.
Thanks for sticking with me readers, friends and most importantly family. XO

Cally Anna Mae

No Makeup, Just Some Raw Emotions.

Usually late at night I am wide awake wishing I could sleep and finding ways to keep myself occupied. I started this blog hoping to reach out to fellow makeup lovers, hoping to get my name out there and build my skills. So far the blog hasn't done very well in terms of what you call popular, but it has given me an outlet, and keeps my imagination flowing with new creative ways to paint my face and improve my talents.

Tonight however,  I find myself needing a different kind of outlet. An interweb ventilation system if you will. One I am willing to share so publicly because I know there are others who can relate.
I have a few disorders that I find hold me back in many of life's aspects, they are not easy to live with, nor put up with if you happen to be in my range. I am a difficult, complex, strange and complicated being. On a daily basis I question the universe of my demons and struggles. I question my existence here and it's meaning. I question and over analyze almost everything.
I was diagnosed with anxiety, depression, paranoia, borderline personality disorder, and insomnia. My first diagnoses was over 10 years ago and every day is an uphill battle. I am proud to say I have overcome many things, and every day is just another day to better myself. Sometimes the recognition of others is nice as well, but unless you're happy with yourself it will never matter what anybody else thinks. You need to know your worth. You need to know you're worth it, even when you're doubtful. Just remind yourself how far you've come through ups and downs. You are not alone in this journey, everyone has a story.

Don't judge what you don't know, or understand. Especially people; they may just surprise you. So if you're anything like me and find yourself needing some positive reinforcement, get busy doing something you love, laugh, smile, and everything else will work out.

Xo Cally Anna Mae

Mondays Are For Makeup: Enzyme Peel

Mondays should be known for makeup, not someone having 'a case of the Mondays'. Unless of course that case is a big makeup case full of wonderful cosmetic goodies!

For every great face of makeup, you need to start with a great base. No, not just the moisturizer and the primer. Of course we need to clean our faces, they fill with grease dirt and oil naturally, let alone the remnants of the outside world. It's nice to exfoliate, but for more sensitive skin it's not always the most rational decision. There are all types of enzyme peels out there as well, that help remove the dead skin cells and other buried dirt. 

I have been using an all natural, chemical free, organic, straight from the farm to jar product. I was introduced to it at a friend's beauty party hosted by Aloette. 

Once you've applied it to your face and let it warm up to the temperature of your skin you can begin massaging it in. At first it feels like water massaging onto your face but after seconds it begins to feel grainy. It's not grains or sands or micro crystals, it's your dead skin beginning to peel off with this miraculous enzyme peel. (Then of course you rinse your face, I use Aveeno foam cleanser.) It was amazing to see the amount of dead skin removed from my face, almost gross, but my face felt so refreshed and clean afterwards. 

A clean face is a great face! And a fundamental in applying makeup. 😘
XO Cally Anna Mae