Brighten up your garden this summer with a tropical themed picnic or Barbecue.
These pieces from Penneys are so cute and the bright colours of the tropics will cheer up even the dullest of gardens.
All available now from Penneys/Primark
Category Archives: Get The Look
Shiseido is a Japanese make up brand which exudes style,simplicity and pride.
This beautiful Modern Matte Powder lipstick arrived a while ago in the post and I forgot all about it until yesterday when I had a play with it.
The texture is so light yet creamy and moisturising, you’d forget you were wearing lipstick at all and that is what the Shiseido creators want you to feel!
You wear the lipstick colour instead of the colour wearing you.
The colour I’m wearing is 501 Night Life it’s RRP €31 for the Shiseido ModernMatte Powder Lipstick and you can get it in Arnotts or in Pharmacies nationwide.
Pantone, the colour mixing company have announced the colour for the year 2019 as “Living Coral”
The Gorgeous people at The Publicity Loft have shared their top picks of Coral/Peachy tones we can add to our make up bags.
Personally I always have Coral/Peachy tones in my kit to warm up cooler complexions, even the dullest of skins can benefit from a warm hue of the wonder that is coral!
Even if you’re not a fan of peach or Coral you’d be quickly converted but a little coral blush lightly applied to the top of your cheekbones giving you a pop of colour and a youthful glow to your skin.
Still not a fan, pop some Coral/Peach lipliner,Lipstick or Lipgloss on to get the look in a more subtle way.
Wet n Wild Megaglo Hello Halo Liquid Highlighter €5.95
Fuschia Blush singles €15.95
E.L.F. Cosmetics Blush Palette €10.75
KISS Gel fantasy range €9
CND VINYLUX in the shade Tropix €11.95
NOTE Cosmetics Long wearing Lipgloss in the shade “Coral” €7.97
PS…Beauty Lip Kit in the shade Hustle €4
Fuschia Eye Shimmer in the shade Peach Puff €14.50
Thanks for Images and prices supplied by The Publicity Loft.
Photographer Shane O’ Connor
Clothes Dresses.ie
Stylist Una O’Boyle
Model Cassia from Distinct Model Management
Hair Lynsey
Make up amcjmakeup
Available to buy on Dresses.ie
Make up product list used on Cassia:
- Urban Decay b6 prep spray
- Make up forever HD foundation
- Mac studio fix powder foundation
- Bella Pierre powder
- The balm Mary Lou Manizer & Bonnie Lou Manizer highlighters
- The balm hot mama blush
- Eyeshadows from Flique desert sands palette
- Eye liner and furocious brow from the balm
- Lipstick Penney’s liner in no.2
- Gloss catrice lip booster
- Lashes Penney’s individual
- Brushes: blank canvas
Another fab day in the studio with an amazing team!
Model: Teodora Sutra at 1st Options Model Management
Photographer: Shane O’Connor
Stylist: Una O’Boyle
Hair Stylist: Lynsey
Make up by me: amcjmakeupartist
All dresses available to order on My Kind Of Dress
Make up product list:
- Primer: Urban Decay b6 spray
- Flormar highlighting primer
- Make Up For Ever HD foundation
- Mac studio fix powder c4
- Make up for ever full coverage concealer 7&8
- Bella Pierre foundation in Nutmeg
- Blusher Dainty MAC
- Blusher Hot Mama from theBalm
- Eyeshadows Charlotte Tilbury palette & Urban Decay Backtalk palette
- Mascara Troublemaker from Urban Decay
- Liner Coffee pencil Mac & feline from Mac
- Lashes are “WILD” from Michelle Ross x Madison cosmetics at Penney’s
- Duo Glue
- Lipstick Backtalk from Urban Decay
- Gloss Catrice lip booster
- Beauty spot enhanced with Coffee eye pencil from MAC
I was privileged to see the preview of Penneys/Primarks Autumn Winter 2018 collection and I loved so many pieces my bank account is going to be very quickly emptied when it hits stores!
My love for animal print and anything sparkly was reignited when flicking through the rails.
relaxed vibe secrets in a recent interview.
“She’s done such a good job of maintaining her sense of self amongst the spotlight,” she tells Refinery29.co.uk
https://www.refinery29.uk/2018/02/190231/meghan-markle-hair-makeup-routine-products
“Even now, her look has stayed the same. She’ll throw her hair back in a low bun and it actually looks like she’s done it herself, and it’s beautiful and chic because she’s so confident. That’s the great thing about Meghan — she’s so confident with herself and her look, and she sticks with that.”
“Meghan is very in-the-know — she had her blog for a while, so she just gets beauty,” she says. “But her approach is very effortless. She just wants to look like a better version of herself. That’s something she believes firmly in.”
“Every time I’d do her makeup, she’d say, ‘Can we just make sure my freckles are peeking through? I don’t want a ton of foundation,'”
Sellers says. “It was more about the amount of product that went on her skin and keeping it really fresh and dewy, rather than caking it on. So I’d use the Armani Luminous Silk Foundation with a Beautyblender because it’s really easy to sheer out.”
Launched in 2000, Giorgio Armani Luminous Silk foundation and its revolutionary texture won over millions of women and top professional make-up artists worldwide. Using exclusive Micro–fil™ technology to sculpt and brighten, this buildable, medium coverage foundation improves texture and blurs imperfections. Available in 24 shades to match every unique skin tone, offering a luminous, silky, lightweight fluid foundation for seamless application for an all-day, buildable coverage – suitable for all skin types.
Luminous Silk Foundation is available exclusively at Brown Thomas Dublin, Limerick, Cork and online at Brown Thomas
With a RRP €49.00 Luminous Silk is available in 19 shades.
Are you getting married or planning your hen? Looking for cute accessories? I’ve found some really cute ideas and you can get them for a fraction of the price online Here
This Donut wall decoration is only £14.99 but can make a big impact to your sweets station.
I’m loving the rose gold and coppery colours for interiors and these balloons are just so cute at £3.49
These tassels will bring some glam to an empty space for £5.99 and there’s loads of colours here too GingerRay.co.uk
10 Pcs/set Hen Party Photo Booth Prop Team Bride To Be Photobooth Wedding Decoration Bridal Shower Bachelorette Party Supplies
Cute little set of props to make your hens pictures cuter only €2.67 from AliExpress
Mr and Mrs Party Photo Booth Prop
These cute Mr & Mrs props only €1.53 on AliExpress
These transfer tattoos are only €1 from Wish.com
Tissue Pom Poms
€2 from Wish.com
I could go on but you get the idea! If time is on your side you won’t mind waiting for the post to arrive but you’ll save all those pennies for the big day ❤️
The range starts at €2 and the most expensive items are €8! Get down to your nearest Penneys now❤️
Sia has just been announced as the new face of MAC Viva Glam!!
Always such an amazing cause and one I support and you can too every time you purchase a Viva Glam Lipstick.
Love MAC and LOVE Sia ❤️
Primark…X Glissed
Life made! Girls nights out will be so much cheaper €35 for hair and make up! What are you waiting for 😘
Penneys Gift Guide for Him!
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Dad,Brother,Uncle,Brother,Nephew,Boyfriend,Fiancé? There’s lots of goodies to choose in Penneys for the man in your life and all under the roof of Penneys! The watch is only €11!
Available at all Penneys/Primark stores x
Penneys Gift Guide for Her
Some gorgeous goodies for the girls in your life!
I’ve made my list 😘
Available in Penneys now 🌟
Penneys Christmas Dresses are the cutest and I want them all
Penneys have these gorgeous dresses on sale in the north and in the U.K. And I want to start a petition to get them on sale here in Ireland!
Mrs Claus dress €20
Christmas Pudding Dress €20
Elf Christmas Dress €20
Snow Angel Dress €20
Rumour has it that they are coming to Penneys stores in the Republic of Ireland 🇮🇪 but so far they are only available in Northern Ireland and the UK 🇬🇧
Fingers and toes crossed
PENNEYS GOODIES TO GET YOU ALL SET FOR THE LATE LATE TOY SHOW
Penneys has teamed up The Late Late Toy Show to create a limited edition collection of pyjamas, loungewear and accessories for kids big and small.
Blanket €16
Eye mask €3
Slipper Socks €3.50
Mugs €6 each
Men’s Jumper €16
Ladies Jumper €16
Baby’s First ToyShow Bauble €3
Men’s pj’s €14
Women’s pj’s €14
Baby’s first toy show sleepsuit set & hat €10 & bib €3
Stocking €5
Penneys is donating a total of €75,000 to Temple Street Foundation and CMRF Crumlin. The range will be on sale in Penneys stores nationwide from Tuesday November 7th.
I was a patient of Crumin Children’s hospital for many years when I was a young child so this is very close to my heart and I love to support this initiative every year xxx
Lidl 1st collection collaboration Esmara by Heidi Klum sneak peek
Lidl Ireland have a pop up shop on Grafton street where customers can pop in and try on the clothes and see the stock before the 1st range from Heidi Klum goes on sale @8am on Monday Morning.
I popped in today after a launch I attended and was amazed by the range and quality.
I know leopard print isn’t for everyone but I’ve always been partial to a bit of Leopard print and so I was pleasantly surprised.
I have my eye on the black biker jacket €69.95 and I tried it on in size 14 the only size they had there but I’ll be getting it in a size 10 as the assistant in the store advised shoppers to go up a size.
The brown suede €69.95 one is gorgeous too but I’ve learnt from past experience that I never wear it, black is just me.
The range has tops from €12 trousers,jackets from €19.95 jumpsuits,hoodies,jeans,fine knit tops. It’s going to sell out as there is something for every woman, school run clothes,work wear right through to Christmassy sequinned jackets and leopard print trousers.
The jeans again come up small so if you’re usually a 12 go for a 14.
My advice is buy and keep your receipt and you can get a refund if they don’t fit when you’ve tried them on in the comfort of your own home.
Lidl Esmara by Heidi Klum lands in Lidl Ireland Stores Nationwide @8am!
Introducing the PS…Beauty Customise Your Eyes palette
We’ve all been there – you buy an eye shadow palette that you love, but inevitably end up only using your favourite colours, leaving one or two lonely shades to go to waste. How about hand selecting your favourite shades in a fully customisable palette for as little as €6, avoiding shade waste shame and ensuring your peepers are popping?!
Hitting stores in September, the PS…Beauty Customise Your Eyes palettes offer you just that. The two palette options hold either four or nine eyeshadow pans, €2 and €3 respectively, and with a selection of 30 highly pigmented shades at just €1 each, Penneys beauty lovers can now to mix ‘n’ match colours to build their own flawless collection.
The thirty shades range from high-impact plums, statement oranges and golds to more understated classic nudes. The hero shades in collection include; Brick – a dazzling blend of light-reflecting pigments in an orangey tone; Hot Coco – a strong brown shade that suits all and Baked – a subtle taupe colour useful for blending.
The Customise Your Eyes palettes will be available in stores from the 1st week in September.
Shade names are the following: Ice, Bone, Stripped, Sun Kissed, Gold Digger, Baked, Firecracker, Brick, Hot Coco, Carbon, Naked, Stone, Peachy Keen, Peony, Tickle, Antique Bronze, Vermillion, Burnt, Crimson, Espresso, Truffle, Pistachio, Basil, Tidal, Earth, Opal, Cranberry, Slate and Royal.
Available from the following Penneys:
LIFFEY VALLEY
CORK – PATRICK ST
BLANCHARDSTOWN
O’CONNELL STREET
DUNDRUM
GALWAY – EYRE SQ
LIMERICK-OCONNELL ST
CORK – WILTON
SWORDS
WATERFORD
NEWBRIDGE
ATHLONE
LIMERICK-DOORADOYLE
LETTERKENNY
DUNDALK MARSHES
TRALEE
SLIGO
WEXFORD
DROGHEDA
PRIMARK FASHION ALERT: AUTUMN ESSENTIALS
PRIMARK ALERT: PS…BEAUTY REVEALS LATEST LIP KITS
Forget Kylie lip kits and get yourself to Penneys as they’ve just launched four new gorgeous Matte lipkits and they’re only €4 so you can buy all four lipkits for just €16!! Total bargain.
The PS…Lip Kit Matte Collection has become a staple in everyone’s makeup bags and now there are even more shades to choose from!
How to apply to get the best results from your PS… Lip Kit:
Line and fill the lips with the creamy lip liner, then apply the matte liquid lipstick over the top.
Reapply the lip liner to create that sharp and sculpted lip.
To make the lips appear bigger, carefully smudge the lip liner to create a diffused effect.
Available in Penneys now 👄💄💋❤️
Sarah Jessica Parker has had the chop!
Gone are the Ombré locks that she’s famous for. Her Carrie hair is gone.
The “Sex and the City” actress debuted her freshly chopped, platinum bob in an Instagram post taken on the set of her new movie, “Best Day of My Life,” in which she plays a jazz vocalist named Vivienne. She stars alongside Renee Zellweger, Common and Isabella Rosselini, according to Variety.
Personally I’m hoping it’s just a wig 🙈
Read the excerpt HERE
How gorgeous are these for €8
Primark is my go to for summer trends and these play suits are just gorgeous for €8! I’ll have one of each thanks 😍
❤️Penneys ❤️Primark ❤️
Look at this wedding which only cost £1000
Where’s the Sun? Wardrobe must haves for now!
Fluted sleeve choker blouse €13
Backpack €12
Red dress €14
Lilac sweatshirt €10
Yellow flared sleeve sweatshirt €10
And the best news is this lot are all from Penneys / Primark
www.Primark.ie
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Catrice TREND ALERT – Statement Eyeliner
A sleek black line is the key to every sophisticated beauty look and SS17 saw the statement eyeliner trend take centre stage on couture catwalks. Fashion houses such as Fendi, Chloé and Kenzo are among those to have embraced various liner trends and in keeping with the latest fashion trends, Catrice has a great range of new additions to help you get the look.
A lined eye is timeless and can complete any look. Whether it’s a smart defined look you are after, a smokey smudged line or something a little more daring, Catrice Cosmetics has got you covered!
Here are a few of our must-have products, available from Penneys stores and pharmacies nationwide now!
Catrice Eye‘Matic Dip Liner Waterproof 010, €3.70
For a lasting liquid line the Eye’Matic Dip Liner is the ultimate must-have with its short drying time and durability. This liner is the go-to for on the go application with the slim, accurate tip of the brush allowing simple and clean application. The deep black texture means the line won’t fade throughout the day or night so there is no need to re-apply.
A ‘top tip’ from Catrice – Those who find creating accurate eyeliner styles difficult may find it easier to apply individual dots along the lashline and then connect them starting from the inner corner of the eye and moving outwards. Small mishaps can easily be removed using a tapered cotton bud.
Catrice Glam & Doll Super Black Liner 010, €3.50
Take inspiration from Fendi’s SS17 show where Gigi Hadid rocked the runway with a feline flicked liner! Catrice have taken the stress out of achieving the perfect ‘feline flick ‘with the Glam & Doll Super Black Liner.
Created for beginners, the flexible felt-tip in a tulip shape allows an easy application of slim or broad eyeliner styles. The liquid is highly pigmented which means an intense look can be easily achieved.
Catrice Liquid Gel Cushion Eye Liner 010, €4.95
This Catrice innovation revolutionises the application of eyeliner! The cushion inside the tub is soaked with the highly pigmented, feathery light liquid texture. It is best to apply the long lasting formula with a flat, slanted or tapered eyeliner brush. Simply press the brush into the cushion soaked with the liquid and it will absorb just the right amount of the product. To achieve a more daring smudged ‘smokey look’ as seen in both Chloé’s and Kenzo’s SS17 shows, take a blending brush and smoke the line outwards.
Embrace the feline flick with Catrice – available from Penneys stores and pharmacies nationwide now!
I’m Loving these lip cushion powders from Catrice
I’ve been trying out lots of new products lately, tan, skin care and make up and I am loving these cushion powder lips from CATRICE.
The pigment is really good as you can see by my swatches and they lasted on my lips for a good 6-7 hours leaving a hint of colour behind but without the dryness and cakiness I have experienced with matte lip products.
These are cleverly designed with a spongy type applicator (cushion) which you can dab onto your lips to give your lips instant colour without looking too overly made up.
Comparing to normal lipsticks, there is no comparison. These give your lips a stain, bitten look, and it’s so gorgeous for summer when you don’t want to be worrying about your lipstick moving,bleeding or smearing when you eat or drink. These babies stay put and are imperfectly perfect for a look which says I do not look overly done up.
To get these gorgeous cushion powder lips from Catrice head to your local Penneys or pharmacy now, you won’t be sorry I promise 💋💄❤️
Catrice Deluxe Glow Highlighter 010
Get a healthy natural-looking glow with the 3-in-1 Deluxe Glow Highlighter! This three-piece kit offers varying shades in champagne, rosé and bronze for a natural, radiant finish. The ultra-soft powder is infused with fine shimmer particles as well as Vitamin E and Jojoba Oil to gently catch the light and illuminate the complexion.
The palette is the perfect size to take in your handbag for touch ups on the go.
And it’s only , €4.95
Available from Penneys and Pharmacies.
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Mini Harley Quinn of Suicide Squad, make up look.
This morning is Halloween dress up in school and my daughter wanted to be Harley Quinn from Suicide Squad the super hero cool chic! She hasn’t even seen the movie, she’s only 10 years old.
I ordered her costume from LITTLEWOODS IRELAND in size Large as Zara-Zöe (Z.Z.) is quite tall for her age. 
The costume arrived and after fitting it on, it’s quite baggy, Z.Z. Is slim build but she loved it anyway. The only accessory she didn’t wear was the mask as she said it would only ruin the look 😍
Make up product list:
I started on the eyes using CATRICE Camouflage concealer (shade 010 porcelain) all over the lid & up to brow.
On the left eye I then patted on the vibrant pink eyeshadow from my SLEEK ACID 570 palette and added the darker Pink into the socket and blended up to the brow bone using BLANK CANVAS E26 brush.
On the right eye I patted on the shimmery blue frosted Eyeshadows from my SLEEK ACID 570 palette and added the darker Blue into the socket and blended up to the brow bone using MAC 217.
I lined the upper and lower lashes with MAC Feline Kohl pencil and smudged the line out with Corruption eyeshadow from my BLANK CANVAS COSMETICS MASTER SERIES ONE PALETTE using brush from MAC #143(pencil brush)
Pink eyeshadow was blended underneath the left lower lash line & blue underneath the right lower lash line.
CHANEL VITALUMIERE foundation was applied using BLANK CANVAS COSMETICS F20 brush and to set it I used BOURJOIS POUDRE de RIZ with my ANDIE NIMA BRUSH.
I then contoured Z.Z’s cheekbones, temples,nose and forehead using CHARLOTTE TILBURY FILMSTAR BRONZE & GLOW and my BLANK CANVAS COSMETICS F15 brush.
I used THE BALM MARY LOU MANIZER highlighter and SLEEK SOLSTICE PALETTE with my TARA brush from NIMA BRUSH on cheekbones, brow bone, down the nose, on the Cupid’s bow and above brows to highlight and give some shimmer to the look.
I added some CHARLOTTE TILBURY Cheek to Chic blusher in Love is the drug to Z.Z’s cheeks using my BLAITHIN NIMA BRUSH.
Adding a black heart on the left cheek I used PENNEYS (PRIMARK) PS PRO Longwear graphic liner pen.
I wanted a deep red lip so I used INGLOT HD LIP TINT MATTE in shade #12 and I then lined the lips with PENNEYS (PRIMARK) PS PRO Longwear graphic liner pen.
I added some final highlight to Z.Z’s lips using PENNEYS PS… Strobe pencil in pearl to add dimension and accents to the lips.
I spritzed Z.Z. With MAKE UP REVOLUTION fixing spray. 
Z.Z. Was delighted going off to school and I do love seeing all the children in fancy dress going to school, I can’t wait to see what the teachers are wearing when I pick her up from school today.
Happy Halloween everyone 👻🎃💋
Confetti Cover Shoot – Get the Look
Teodora Sutra is one of Ireland’s top models with 1StOption model management and I had the pleasure of making up her beautiful face for the Cover of Confetti Magazine.
The Balm Cosmetics sponsored me for this shoot and sent me lots of amazing products.
For Teo I wanted her skin to be glowing and give her that highlight that everyone asks me for with a light natural smoky eye, fine liner and lashes to give eyes definition without looking too heavy. Fresh cheeks and lips and an overall romantic feel to the make up.
Here are a list of some key products which helped me achieve this look.
Skin:
I prepped Teo’s skin with Time Balm- Face Primer paying attention to the T-zone to help her foundation glide on and stay put under the studio lights.
I then used Light Time Balm foundation to give her skin a flawless finish using a tiny amount of Time Balm concealer to cover dark circles under the eyes.
Setting the foundation base with Sexy Mama anti-shine translucent powder.
Blush:
I applied some Cider, Crisp & Candy from my How about them Apples cheek and lip Palette and then some Hot Mama – a gorgeous peachy blush to Teo’s cheeks giving her a fresh flush to her cheeks.
Highlighting the cheek bones with Mary Lou Manizer and
Contouring with Bahama Mama.
Eyes:
I used my Nude Dude Volume 2 Palette to create the look and a mixture of Fabulous and Faithful to the eyelids and blended it out with Flawless and Feisty to give depth and definition. I then applied Funny and Fine to the socket line to intensify the eye and blended these under the lower lash line too to give the blown out smoky effect.
Schwing liner was applied to the upper lashline.
Lashes:
I curled Teo’s lashes and applied some Tall Dark and Handsome Black Mascara.
I then applied gorgeous 711 Lashes from BABYDOLL cosmetics. 
Lips:
I customised lipstick for Teo’s look mixing Mai Billsbepaid and Ima Goodkisser
All Products used were from:
The Balm Cosmetics
available from Meaghers Pharmacy Here
Make Up For Ever Dublin Here
and Cloud10Beauty Here
Brushes are available from Blank Canvas Cosmetics Here
BabyDollLashes available Here
Hair by the wonderful Glen Cullen
Nails by the amazing celebrity nail artist Michele Burke
Photography by Anita Sadowska
Styling by Carmel Ann Daly
Get The Look: Confetti Magazine with Cover Girl Katie Larmour
I’ve been so excited for this cover to hit the shelves so I can reveal it to you all.
Katie was such a pleasure to work with, beautiful skin, great personality and that accent is just gorgeous.
For the Autumn Cover I wanted to keep the look classic,fresh and pretty.
On Katie’s skin I applied some of this amazing primer from Make Up For Ever
And to give a flawless yet not heavy foundation I chose the HD foundation no.140 from Make Up For Ever
To cover little blemishes and redness I used Full Coverage Concealer Shop here
To set the base I used this gorgeous powder Here
To add some warmth on high points of Katie’s face I chose this gorgeous bronzer Pro Bronze Fusion
And to contour I used this sculpting kit See it here
For highlighting I wanted some light shimmer and chose this stunning iredescent powder to luminize the cheekbones, down the centre of the nose and Cupid’s bow Shine on compact click here
To create a natural flushed cheek I applied no.225 on Katie’s cheeks Blusher link here
On Katie’s eyes I used this palette which has lovely soft Browns, perfect for creating a beautiful smoky eye.Shop Palette here
The liner was kept close to the lashline using cake eyeliner with a few drops of water from Make Up For Ever
To give lashes definition I applied lashings of Smoky Extravagant Mascara from Make Up For Ever
And added some 711 lashes from BABYDOLL Cosmetics
I lined Katie’s lips and filled them in using light strokes with Rosewood Lip Pencil
I mixed some of these pretty lipsticks to create the perfect kissable lip using this divine lip palette Shop it here
I dabbed on this plexi gloss to finish the look Shop plexi gloss here
Setting spray was spritzed all over Katie’s make up to preserve it under the studio lights & keep it looking fresh. Shop here
On Katie’s Body I applied Cocoa Brown Golden Goddess Oil
Get The Look, Cover Shoot for Confetti Wedding Magazine
This shoot cover was a challenge as the studio and make up room were so hot. One model had a slight reaction to make up and one model was over heating but I think you’ll agree it all worked out in the end and the result is a gorgeous Magazine cover.
I used everything from Blank Canvas Cosmetics including:
- Pippa Palette
- Master Series One Palette
- Contour cream palette
- Powder contour palette
- Brushes
Lashes were from my favourite BABYDOLL Cosmetics
Nails were manicured and gelish applied by the talented and funny Michele Burke
The Foundation I used was Make Up For Ever HD
Hair was styled to perfection by the hair maestro Glen Cullen assisted by the selfie king Cian Kavanagh.
Photographer Anita Sadowska
Styling by Carmel Ann Daly
Flowers were from A Room In Bloom
Jewellery by Weir and Sons
Ann-Marie Carey Judd Make Up 
