I went to college at point loma nazarene university for a brief time, a beautiful school which overlooks the pacific ocean. i lived on campus for one semester—in what was the freshman boy’s dorm, hendricks, back then. of all the things i remember most clearly from that dorm-living semester, was the bathroom. because the dorm was originally designed for young men, the bathroom was an ‘open’ style and not exactly ideal for privacy 😂. so pvc pipe and tarps served as our makeshift stalls.
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every now and then, (before having to use the tarp showers 😂), i would go on a run along sunset cliffs before my first class of the day. that particular season was one of uncertainty and doubt—while studying to be a teacher, i was very unsure if it was my passion. or even what my passion was at all. it was on those runs when looking out through the fog at the crystal blue waters, calm would intervene and allow me to feel connected with my creator.
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and in the very same place, along the very same path i used to run on those uncertain mornings, i stood once again during this photoshoot doing what i absolutely love. all while working alongside other wedding creatives whose craft is also inspired by god’s healing artistry. and it was a reminder that god does not waste our worry and struggles—he uses it for good. and i’m grateful that he used my uncertainty to eventually lead me to where i am now.
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Just watched #ifeelpretty for the second time and it’s amazing what #confidence can do. own your power- you are unique and beautiful! happy monday! #mondaymotivation

Capturing moments before the big arrival! spent the day with beautiful mother on her baby shower celebrating her baby boy💙

I love my clients selfies 😍 hair color and makeup done #grayhairdontcare #wakeupandmakeup

Before & after of beautiful @arpiknishan 😍💕 #makeupbyjulia #beautybyjulia #sandiego #sdmua #sandiegomakeupartist #onesalon #stellaringlight #maccosmetics #katvond #anastasiabeverlyhills

Last one from last week's prom trial💗 #beforeandafter #prommakeup #mua #makeupbeforeandafter #makeupartist #sdmua #sdmakeupartist #softglam #carlsbadmakeupartist

Prom trial makeup last week 💙 #prommakeup #prom2018 #sdmua #mua #makeupartist #carlsbadmakeupartist #softglam #naturalmakeup

Neutral eyes & a glossy lip 💋
#makeupbyjulia #beautybyjulia #onesalon #nofilter #noedit #neutraleyes #sandiego #sandiegomakeupartist #sdmua #studio_kay #hudabeauty #dressyourface #lillyghalichi #ghalichiglam #samerkhouzami #brian_champagne

Blue eyeshadow has been my jam lately💙 can you believe i was afraid of color once upon a time?
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@beautybakeriemakeup cake mix foundation #29 @beautybakeriemakeup ‘don’t give a trap’ concealer
@beautybakeriemakeup ‘gold so icy illuminator
@maccosmetics dark deep to contour
@benefitcosmetics precisely my brow
@benefitcosmetics brow gel
@beautybakeriemakeup ‘for the graham’ palette
@maccosmetics chestnut lip pencil
@fentybeauty gloss bomb
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#facebykayla #motd #sdmua#vegas_nay #bretmansvanity #bombshellbabesss #mua_underdogs #featuremuas #slayagebeauties #hudabeauty #slave2beauty #anastasiabrows #anastasiabeverlyhills #muafollowtrain #makeupforbarbies #makeupforblackwomen #makeupaddict #morphebrushes #allmodernmakeup #motd #dailygirlsfeed #xmakeuptutsx #makeupartistworldwide #brian_champagne #peachqueenblog #anastasiabeverlyhills #covergirl #beautybakerie #instagood

Just got new goodiiiiieeeees. slowly but surely adding on to my tools thanks to @amazon #desires_design #calimua #mua #sdmua #bookme

#inspo #sdmua #sandiegomakeupartist

“better not bitter” 🦋 - @beautybakeriemakeup
@beautybakeriemakeup cake mix foundation #29 @beautybakeriemakeup ‘don’t give a trap’ concealer
@beautybakeriemakeup ‘gold so icy illuminator
@maccosmetics dark deep to contour
@benefitcosmetics precisely my brow #benefitbrows
@benefitcosmetics brow gel
@beautybakeriemakeup ‘for the graham’ palette
@maccosmetics chestnut lip pencil
@fentybeauty gloss bomb
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#facebykayla #motd #sdmua#vegas_nay #bretmansvanity #bombshellbabesss #mua_underdogs #featuremuas #slayagebeauties #hudabeauty #slave2beauty #anastasiabrows #anastasiabeverlyhills #muafollowtrain #makeupforbarbies #makeupforblackwomen #makeupaddict #morphebrushes #allmodernmakeup #motd #dailygirlsfeed #xmakeuptutsx #makeupartistworldwide #brian_champagne #peachqueenblog #anastasiabeverlyhills #covergirl #beautybakerie #instagood

Late post. prom trial makeup from last week on this beauty 💗 swipe for full transformation! #mua #makeupartist #prommakeup #prom2018 #sdmua #sandiegomakeupartist #carlsbadmakeupartist #softglam

Same waterproof formula as lipsense, but in a liner!! there are 6 colors to choose from 💋 where my girls at who love a good lip liner 🙌🏻
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#lipsense #lipsensedistributor #senegence #kissproof #waterproofmakeup #smudgeproof #skin #beauty #makeup #lipliner #skincaretips #sdmua #sdmakeup #sdmakeupartist #sandiegosalon #sandiego #hardwork #selfmade #selftaught #lifestyle #momboss #mompreneur #bossbabe #ladyboss #beautyblogger #hellogorgeousbyerika

Mink lashes are everything 😍 congrats to this gorgeous wifey from the weekend!
hair by @bstyleshair
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lips | @anastasiabeverlyhills crush
eyes | mac tan pigment
brows and highlight | @anastasiabeverlyhills
skin | @temptu .
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#ilovemakeup#sandiegoweddings#sandiegowedding#instabeauty#anastasiabeverlyhills#sdwedding#makeupartistsworldwide#maccosmetics#myartistcommunity#morphe#makeupbymario#sdweddings #sdmua#sandiegomakeup#sdmakeupartist#socalmakeupartist#weddingmakeup#dressyourface#vegas_nay#wakeupandmakeup #ghalichiglam #hudabeauty #bridalmakeup #sandiegomakeupartist#sandiegobride #weddingmakeupartist #brian_champagne#sandiegomua #socalbride #makeupjunkie

One of my stunning bridesmaids from the weekend! makeup by me, hair by @bstyleshair 💕✨

It’s been awhile, but we back🙌🏽 #passion

My beautiful bride @jenn.leidenberger and her gorgeous bridal party! thank you for having me be a part of your special day!

venue: @sdzsafaripark @sdwildweddings
photographer: @colorandcakephoto
hair: @blankslatesd
makeup: me @monica_does_makeup
florals: @maryschrubbe
#lifeofamakeupartist #makeupartist #sandiegomakeupartist #sdmua #mua #bridalmakeup #weddingmakeup #bride #bridesmaid #bridalparty #wedding #weddingday #naturalmakeup #glowingskin #sdwildweddings #sdsafaripark #sandiego

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Mr & mrs dobbins 🖤 4.7.18— this venue is absolutely beautiful! & now one of my favorites in san diego! i hope to work more weddings here in the future #topofthelist // shot by @ohlovelywedding & hair by @sentenostylist