Beauty Notes

How to Choose the Right Foundation Shade

Choosing the right foundation shade matters, it matters a lot. How do you choose the right foundation shade? When you use the proper shade of foundation for your skin tone it virtually disappears ...

Thoughts on beauty from a yoga retreat

I recently attended an 8 day yoga retreat in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. Trust me when I say this solo trip was way overdue.      I have a long history with yoga spanning back to my early university ...

How to Prepare for Your Makeup or Hair Styling Appointment (So The Results Looks Its Best)

There’s a quiet truth about professional makeup and hair styling: The final result doesn’t just depend on the artist. It also depends on how you arrive. Over the years, I’ve refined a simple prepar...

2026 Calgary Stampede Princess Community Partner Announcement!

Introducing 2026 Calgary Stampede Princess Sarah O'Brien, and announcing my exciting partnership with Sarah and the Calgary Stampede as her official makeup beauty community partner! (photo curtesy...

AF Beauty - Philosophy and Approach

What follows is the intro section to my online makeup course written handouts... First - a reminder All of us have different skin, we are all different people, please do not compare your skin and ...

Gratitude, Change, and the Beauty of This Season

There’s something about the fall time of year that creates a sense of urgency, maybe it’s the ‘I need to take care of xyz now because the cold winter is just around the corner’, or maybe it’s that ...

Lip Brush 101 - Surprisingly versatile and useful brush

This little brush might look fancy, but it’s one of the most useful tools you can carry in your bag. The Lip Brush is perfect for crisp, polished lipstick application when you want definition with...

Foundation Brush 101 - This brush is a classic must have for good reason

Say goodbye to cakey foundation. If your base ever feels heavy, streaky, or just too obvious, it’s probably not your product, it’s your tool. The secret to that natural, second-skin finish? Using t...

Buffer Brush 101 - Tips on using this easily portable, multipurpose face brush

  Meet your go-to brush for powder perfection. Whether you're sweeping on bronzer, setting with powder, or adding a touch of blush, the Buffer Brush delivers smooth, seamless results without the ...

🎧 Listen In: Adrienne Furrie on The Karmali Exchange Podcast

Beauty, Belonging, and Doing Things Differently – A Conversation on The Karmali Exchange What does it look like to build a life and career around beauty—not just the surface kind, but the kind that...