About Me

Hello sweethearts!

My name is Tara and I love all things to do with makeup and beauty.  I'm twenty something and I live in California.  My love for makeup really blossomed when I started working for a day spa during my college years.  I loved how someone could walk in feeling like they had the worst day and leaving looking/feeling like they could conquer the world (um... because we totally can)!

I especially enjoyed working with chemotherapy patients that came in.  I once had a very close loved one who went through years of treatment for breast cancer.  Being by her side through her treatments was a great and tragic experience.  But boy, was she the most amazing woman!  She would go to chemo in high heels and I would stare at her in disbelief.  She would always say, "Just because I don't feel well, it doesn't mean that I have to look that way!"  I admired her for her strength and grace.  I encourage all women to do/act/feel whatever way they want and ultimately do what makes YOU comfortable; no makeup, some makeup, p.j.'s, or Prada heels.  High heels made her feel like super woman, and it's little things like that that keeps us going.

A few years later, I became ill.  It took years to diagnose but I was finally diagnosed with systemic lupus erythematosus and rheumatoid arthritis.  Sucks. I know.  Through treatment and trials, it has taught me so much about myself and others.  I have really had to adjust to a new life but I will not let my illness define who I am.  Being ill has come with it's own challenges mentally and physically.  Mentally, I feel that I am more emotionally aware and maybe have gained some anxiety.  Physically I lost and continually lose a lot of hair (including my eyebrows, boo!), weight gain/loss (steroids), skin problems (infusion treatments), etc.

Ultimately I find that to make myself feel better, I try to look better.  It just makes me feel comfortable.  I may not wear high heels, but dangit, those false eyelashes aren't going to wear themselves! :) Through trial and error I have changed my makeup products to adjust to my new skin and new needs.  I wanted to create this blog so that I can share what I know with others and help out some new friends :)  I would love if we can become a community that helps each other.  Stick around if you want some fun tips and tricks and always feel free ask me questions! You can always email me at 50mgofpretty@gmail.com :)