http://facefirstboutique.com/blog Mineral based makeup, professional grade skin care products and treatments. Thu, 28 Jan 2010 14:06:16 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Furnace Brook Middle School in Marshfield began its first After School Enrichment Program in the spring of 2009 with great success.  I was fortunate enough to participate by offering a Skin Care and Makeup 101 class.  The Enrichment Program picked up again in September and my class grew to over 3 ... http://facefirstboutique.com/blog/2010/01/after-school-enrichment-program/     [gallery] One of the things I love to do best is work with teens and pre-teens.  Educational Spa Parties are a favorite with these girls, and I was happy to oblige Discovery Girls Magazine® when they requested a Spa Party for one of their upcoming issues.   The day went off without a ... http://facefirstboutique.com/blog/2009/10/discovery-girls-magazine-meets-face-first-boutique/ [caption id="attachment_64" align="aligncenter" width="589" caption="baystate parent magazine"][/caption]   A friend of mine was in a bind.  She had a modeling gig and the makeup artist dropped out at the last minute.  Meghan is a sweetheart so, of course, I said I would be happy to help.  The job was through John Robert ... http://facefirstboutique.com/blog/2009/09/a-friend-in-need/ Okay, I haven’t been very productive at blogging lately and I apologize.  Between working on the Destination Matters television pilot, running Tween Spa Parties, and setting up at Salon Trés Chic, it’s been pretty crazy—good crazy though.   It’s summer - well almost.  So let’s slough off that winter, dry skin and ... http://facefirstboutique.com/blog/2009/06/get-rid-of-that-winter-coat/ You have to check out www.DestinationMatters.net.  This is a teen SciFi television pilot that has been filming in Boston for the past few weeks.  I was fortunate enough to be asked to work as Makeup Supervisor on the pilot.  This is a new avenue for me and I love the ... http://facefirstboutique.com/blog/2009/04/destination-matters/ This is what I mean about loving my job.  I received a call from someone turning 21 in a few weeks.  She wants to treat herself to a makeover.  The great thing about it is, she wants to try mineral makeup and is looking for guidance.   This is the best kind ... http://facefirstboutique.com/blog/2009/02/thats-what-im-talking-about/ I have to tell you, I can't think of a more satisfying job than being an esthetician and makeup artist.  I definitely get the best of both worlds. As an esthetician, I'm able to work with young teens and mature adults  to help them feel their best.  There is no better feeling than ... http://facefirstboutique.com/blog/2009/01/whats-great-about-my-job/ Have you turned up the heat in your home yet? Does your skin feel a little itchy? It’s the season for dry skin so load up on the moisturizers. Cover your skin from head to toe to keep hydrated. There are plenty to choose from out there and it can ... http://facefirstboutique.com/blog/2008/11/take-care-of-your-skin/ Be honest, who among us put on our mom’s party dress  and high heels and paraded around the house pretending to be the next Miss America?  I know I’m not the only one!   When it comes to beauty pageants don’t let stereotypes fool you.  I had the privilege of working with ... http://facefirstboutique.com/blog/2008/10/did-you-ever-dream-of-being-miss-america/   Okay ladies, autumn is here.  I know it’s hard to let go of summer, but put away the pastels and floral prints and buy yourself a nice crisp white shirt.  You can even spice it up a bit with a little ruffle, which is totally in now.    While you’re at ... http://facefirstboutique.com/blog/2008/09/time-to-change-your-colors/