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Sigma X Nordstrom Anniversary Sale

Holly — Mon, 24 Jul 2017 19:47:32 +0000

Sigma was one of the first brands I partnered with when I started TMS over two years ago. I originally purchased one of their face sets and fell so in love with the quality and price of the brushes that I applied for their affiliate program. I will be honest and say I have had an issue with one (I have over 30) of my brushes losing hair but the customer service when I reached out to share the issue was phenomenal. They without hesitation sent me a brand new one. All they asked I do was send a photo of the faulty brush. It was easy as that!

The costs of these brushes are so affordable which I love! I am not a professional makeup artists so I’m not looking to drop a boat load of cash on brushes. These give you that professional feeling without breaking the bank! I’m gonna stop there… I could go on and on, in fact I have already. If you want to know more about Sigma brushes and the ones I have you can read all about their brushes/ products here, here, here, and here! LOL

As I know you’re all aware of, the Nordstrom Anniversary sale is on NOW! (If you missed my post about the sale you can read that here) There are so many amazing deals on clothes, shoes, handbags, accessories and cosmetics! This year Sigma has joined in on the fun and has partnered with Nordstrom for some exclusive deals… if you thought the prices were good before, wait for these… you ready?!

Brilliant & Spellbinding Eye Shadow Palette – In-Store & Online – $25(In store price for Canadians) Click here to shop!
Innovation Duo – In-Store & Online – $35 (In store price for Canadians) – Click here to shop! Products included: Sigma Spa Express Brush Cleaning Mat & 3DHD Kabuki

Classically Beautiful Brush Set – Online Only – $50 Click here to shop!
Brushes included: E40, E45, E06, F82

Free full-size E56 Shader with $50 purchase – Online Only

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Tech Talk: Camera Gear I Use

Holly — Sun, 29 Jan 2017 19:38:40 +0000

As my blog continues to grow I get more and more questions about how I started my blog, how I edit my photos, and the most common question as of lately, “what kind of camera gear do you use?” I’m not an expert in this area but Brandon definitely is. Although he is not a professionally trained photographer, and prefers to take photos of cars and houses, he does an amazing job. “You’re SOOO lucky to have Brandon” is something I hear almost daily and I am the first to admit Teach Me Style would not be what it is if it weren’t for him. In fact, TMS would not be a thing if it weren’t for him. He is the one that pushed me to start it and is constantly pushing me to be better. HE IS AWESOME!

Anyways, sorry I got off on a bit of a tangent there! Today, for the first time EVER Brandon has agreed to be in front of the camera!!!!! This is a big deal.. he does not enjoy this, like at all. He is answering ALL your questions about what kind of camera he uses when taking my photos. Stay tuned for video gear and info coming soon!

So as a thank you to him, you should probably subscribe to my Youtube channel (you can do that here) and like this video. MMMMk thanks!

Shop the links below or in the description box of my YouTube video!

Canon t5i body || Canon 50mm || Sigma 18-35mm || Tokina 11-16mm || Tripod

I hope this answered your questions! Please feel free to leave a question or comment below and we would love to answer it! Stay tuned for info on what we use for our videos!

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3 Reasons to Clean Your Make-up Brushes NOW!

Holly — Sun, 13 Mar 2016 17:47:51 +0000

If you’re like I use to be, cleaning your make-up brushes is one of those things that is always on your lists of things to do but rarely gets done. If you have a large collection like myself it takes a good chunk of time and if you wear make-up pretty much every day like I do, when is the perfect time to do it!? Well I don’t have the answer to the last question, I do have some reasons as to why you should make it a priority moving forward as well as some gadgets that will make the process a lot quicker and much more enjoyable.

3 reasons why you need to drop everything and clean your brushes NOW!

1.) Acne- Dirty make-up brushes, tweezers, even your make-up bag can be the culprit for those annoying break outs that seem to happen more often than we’d like. By not cleaning your brushes you’re creating a breading ground for bacteria. Those beautiful brushes you spent a pretty penny on deserve some cleaning at least once every two weeks, ideally once a week. They harbor things such as dead skin cells, germs from being sick, toxins from sweat, dust, oil, and dirt… need I say more?! Yuck!!!

2.) Ruins Your Brushes- Washing and reshaping your brushes actually helps with the longevity of your brushes. Whether you have spent a little or a lot, money does not grow on trees ladies! Cleaning your brushes on a regular basis will help maintain the shape and keep them soft.

3.) Application- using a saturated or dirty brush can create a poor application. I find this to be especially true when it comes to foundation. If your brush is saturated in product it begins to go on streaky, can be hard to blend, and can almost create a muddy look- not cute! Also, if your brushes are not clean the intended shade will not show up on your skin its’ true color. Blending, especially when it comes to eye shadow or contouring, becomes nearly impossible as the build up of product often leaves you looking spotty…let’s face it if you’re gonna take the time to contour (bravo!) the last thing you want is to end up looking like a dalmatian… WOOF! (haha, see what I did there?!)

Okay, so now we’re at the part where you KNOW how important it is to clean your brushes but I haven’t solved the problem of when and how to make it more enjoyable… enter Sigma Beauty. You all know my love for their brushes, well I love their gadgets just as much! My two personal favourites are the Dry n’ Shape Tower and the Sigma Spa Brush Cleaning Mat. Because my brush collection is slightly out of control, the tower and mat help make the job faster and much more enjoyable. The tower helps with the “when do I wash my brushes?” issue as it cuts the dry time in half. It also takes up little counter space… bonus! This tower is definitely not necessary for those with small collections but for those who have a lot, it’s totally worth it!

The Spa Cleaning Brush Mat has 7 different textures to help get your variety of brushes clean. I love the mat because it cuts the cleaning time in half and I use much less cleaning solution! The different textures allow for a deep clean with much less elbow grease! The textures also help create a great lather causing me to reach for much less solution. This mat comes in a mini version for those with smaller collections!

Speaking of solution! I have tried manyyy different brush cleaners and my favourite, by far, is olive oil and Dawn dish soap (you can also you baby shampoo). Cheap and it works!!! 1/2 teaspoon of each, mix them together and voila, the cheapest/best cleaner (in my opinion) out there!

Tell me about your brush cleaning routine! When do you do it and how do you make it more enjoyable?!

Happy Cleaning!!!

PS. Sigma is having a sale today and tomorrow! Save 30% when you spend $200 or more, 20% when you spend $100 or more, and 15% when you spend over $75 or more!

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