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Tracie Rosales is the Beauty Editor for Miss A. She has always loved fashion and make-up. After graduating from college, Tracie went to National Makeup Academy, and then to M.A.C. school. After moving to Northern Virginia with her husband, she decided to start her own company “Makeup Artistry by Tracie”.

In the four years that Makeup Artistry by Tracie has been a company, it has been honored with several awards and milestones. In 2007, The Washington Mystics (WNBA) invited Tracie to participate in events and do the girls' makeup, which she does every year. In 2008, MABT was invited to the White House’s staff appreciation day, to speak about skin care and makeup. MABT was also honored by winning the 2008 Home Based Business of the Year. In 2009 Makeup Artistry by Tracie was featured in Northern Virginia Magazine as Best Makeup Application.

Tracie volunteers for charities such as The Loudoun Small Business Development Center, Arthritis Foundation, Nationals Incorporated Pageants, Active Girlz, and The Soldiers Angels Foundation. If you have a beauty brand, product, store or topic you would like covered by Miss A, please contact Tracie at tracie.rosales@askmissa.com.

Smashbox Image Factory Limited Edition Fall 2012 Collection

While the weather outside may be screaming summer, beauty is thinking about the fall and what the signature looks and must have items are going to be. Smashbox cosmetics has come out with “a serious cool collection to create your own it looks”.  This limited edition collection can be found at the Smashbox online or at Sephora while supplies last.

Image Factory Photo Op Eye Shadow Palettes are straight-from-the-studio and set in the fall’s hottest new shades. The two palettes each feature six of their velvety smooth, hi-res hues, with a double ended brush. The Icon palette features shades Alabaster, Thunder, Blackout, Roast, Black Currant and Seafoam, perfect for creating a smoldering eye. The Muse Palette shades are Russet, Truffle, Bare, Sandstorm, Juniper and Sumatra, perfect for the gal that wants wearable, flattering eyeshadow colors. $39 a palette

Image Factory Photo Op Eye Shadow Palettes

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The Image Factory Waterproof Shadow Liner comes in two color options. The first, Metallic Bronze, is a brown with gold flecks in it. The second is Charcoal with a shimmer factor for added glamour. The shadow liner has a built in smudger on one end so it is easy to blend in to the eyelid or crease to create a smokey effect. $22 a liner

Image Factory Waterproof Shadow Liner

(Photo Credit: Smashbox)

Image Factory Airblush Whipped Cheek comes in two shades: Berry Bliss and Dusty Rose. A blendable, mousse-like blush with ultra fine pigments gives a radiant glow. The blush gives an airbrushed look without having to use an airbrush system. $29 a blush

Image Factory Airblush Whipped Cheek

(Photo Credit: Smashbox)

Smashbox’s lipglosses are known for mirror-like finishes and ultra-glossy shades. The Image Factory Lip Enhancing Gloss Duo colors are no exception. Sold in packs of two you can choose from Duo 1, Luxe and Chic, or Duo 2, Fab and Snappy. $24 a set

Image Factory Lip Enhancing Gloss Duo

(Photo Credit: Smashbox)

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