INTRODUCING

Can you believe it’s already September? August, where did you go?! When I was little, my great-grandfather always used to say, “Time flies quickly.” I never really believed him—until now. If I could go back, I’d tell my younger self to slow down, soak it all in, and enjoy being carefree. Play more. Worry less. Now, as an adult, I truly understand what he meant. Time doesn’t just fly—it soars.

Anyway, I promised to introduce myself—so, hello world! I’m Jamie. Writing about yourself can feel a little self-indulgent, I know—but I’m learning to shake that off. This is my space, and I have every right to share whatever feels true to me.

I’m thirty-one, though you might not guess it—I'm still getting carded at bars and often mistaken for sixteen. Not the worst problem to have (or so I’ve been told!). My favorite color is white, followed closely by black. Funny enough, those were also my great-grandfather’s favorite colors—he wore only black and white, and I see bits of his personality in myself. While there’s a splash of color here and there in my wardrobe, black and white dominate my closet. I’ve been in the fashion and beauty world since I was seventeen. My very first job was as a sales associate working for Ralph Lauren. I’ll never forget my boss—she was incredible. She let me style the mannequins and taught me how to fold clothes properly, sparking a deep love for fashion that’s stayed with me ever since. At the time, I was also enrolled full-time at the Paul Mitchell School of Cosmetology, juggling school and a part-time job. It was a lot, but when you're passionate about something, you find a way to make it work.

When a spot opened at the CLINIQUE counter, my boss gave me a glowing recommendation—and just like that, my beauty career officially began at eighteen. Back then, CLINIQUE didn’t use makeup brushes. I had to master the art of applying makeup with Q-tips and cotton balls. It wasn’t easy, but I adapted quickly and made it work. I stayed with the brand for three years and left at twenty-one to chase new dreams. Since then, I’ve worked with several iconic names in the industry—Shu Uemura, Kevyn Aucoin, Laura Mercier, and Chanel. Not long after finishing cosmetology school, I joined Paula Dorf, which is where my obsession with colored eyeshadows truly began. Over the years, I’ve tried it all—waxing, tweezing, laser hair removal, eyelash extensions, freelancing as a makeup artist and hair colorist in salons, and brow shaping. There’s not much I haven’t experienced in this field, and now I’m here to share.

Jamie

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