Hi, I’m Annemarie
WELCOME
I am an active North Carolina girl and working Mama who loves finding shortcuts to everyday beauty and style! I’m so happy you stopped by. Here you will find beauty tips, pretty and practical style, and my favorite places and things to do!
I’m a proud Mama of two great kids (12 and 9) and two sweet dogs (Waffles the Plotthound and Maple the Minigolden Retriever). I teach Clinical Research at a local University and love having an active life! I am always trying new things and you can be sure that I always a have a project in the works. You will find tips and goodies that work for my busy life and might help you too!
Be sure to follow my social links for the latest #prettyandpractical happenings.
xo,
Annemarie
Background.
I like to feel good and look good and didn’t know anything about makeup. When I discovered the easy paint-by-number application technique, I felt like I could master makeup for the first time. The feeling was so wonderful that I immediately wanted to help others feel the same way.
What we do.
We are personal beauty helpers who provide customized makeup assistance, application tips, and curate positivity.
We help women feel beautiful and more confident in their own skin.
We know that your days are full of hustle and bustle. We believe that pretty can be practical, and that every women’s beauty should be recognized and nurtured.
Core Values.
We believe in sharing pretty and practical beauty and style
We are passionate about cultivating your unique beauty so that you shine brightest for those who count on you because,
We believe that feeling beautiful has a big impact on your daily outlook, and enables you to be more confident and comfortable in your own skin
We believe in community, and community is better together
Our Vision.
We recognize beauty.
We envision a world where natural beauty is sought after, celebrated, and experienced.
We choose to nurture and preserve beauty, for we believe that our lives, and those we share life with, are better for it.