About Me

Hi there! I'm Jolene, a makeup and beauty lover writing about my experiences with it all. I'm 30 and learning more about skincare, makeup application, curly hair techniques, and anything else related to beauty. I love having fun with it and I've found it to be a form of therapy for depression, stress, pain, etc. I'm not a makeup artist or esthetician, just someone who enjoys trying new products, creating different looks with makeup, and finding new favorites. Reviews are very important to me when buying anything, so I've been writing my own for years before starting my blog.

I live in Minnesota where I've lived all my life in the suburbs. I married my high school sweetheart in 2007, and in 2012 our daughter was born. We also have a dog named Taz and a cat named Jade. Hence my social media handle, TaznJade. Hehe.

I have a progressive nerve disease in the muscular dystrophy category of diseases called HNPP and also suffer from Ulcerative Colitis. Due to the severe chronic pain I'm in all the time, I can't work. So I'm happy to be a stay at home mom, but I really enjoy blogging for the sense of community it fosters, and I just love writing!

Thanks for reading my blog, and make sure to follow me on social media!