I started something this week…


Hi Reader,

Thank you so much for being here. I truly appreciate you being part of my little corner of the beauty world. 💗

I wanted to share something new I started yesterday called “What’s On My Desk Wednesday.” A YouTube series.

This series was originally started by one of the founders of Red Aspen, Jesse McKinney. It quickly became something many of the leaders in the company began doing each week, and now brand ambassadors like me are joining in too.

The idea is simple and fun:
Each Wednesday I share what’s currently sitting on my desk — the beauty products I’m actually using, loving, or reaching for that week.

As a busy mom, I’m always looking for quick ways to feel a little more put together, and this felt like the perfect way to share those little beauty moments with you.

If you have a few minutes, I’d love for you to watch the first episode here:

👉 Watch the first “What’s On My Desk Wednesday” video

I’d also love to know — do you enjoy seeing real-life beauty favorites like this? Just hit reply and tell me. I read every message!

And if you’d like to follow along in more places, you can find me here too:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fancyvelvetvanity
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@beautyquips
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fancyvelvetvanity

Thanks again for being here. It truly means a lot.

Heather 💕

P.S. If you notice the nails I'm wearing in the video and are curious about them, they’re from my Red Aspen shop. They’re one of my favorite quick ways to feel put together in minutes. 💅

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