Shanell Mateer

Today would have been my Grandma’s 80th birthday!

If I could name one person who single handedly influenced and encouraged my career in the beauty industry it would be her! She was all glamour and grace with a side of sultry sexpot. She followed all the fashion trends and knew all the celebrity gossip. She had a brief modeling stint with Sears and was a self proclaimed makeup artist.

When I was little she let me keep a purse full of makeup at her house and any time we went out we had to “put our face on”. She let me play dress up with all of her clothes, shoes, and jewelry. She taught me about contouring your face, teasing hair, and how to walk in heals.

To me she was the definition of beauty and I miss her every day.