Blogging Through the City :: Lily Sage of Sage Beauty
I'm so excited to kick-off a new feature of blog called "Blogging Through the City" highlighting other awesome bloggers in the big apple. I got to meet the truly delightful Lily Sage of Sage Beauty at Lovely Happenings' Fall Event and I'm so excited to introduce you to her
AO: Tell us about yourself! How long have you been blogging and why did you decide to start Sage Beauty?
LS: I have been writing Sage Beauty for two and half years. I have always had a passion for beauty, fashion, and writing, and I have been a makeup artist and beauty expert for most of my career. So I decided to create a blog where I could share all my tips and help women look and feel fabulous. Since I started the blog I also share my love of knitting, places I travel to, personal observations, and recipes in addition to beauty and style.
AO: How long have you lived in city and what are some of your favorite things about being a NYC blogger?
LS: I have lived in NYC for ten years! I’m proud to hit my decade mark this year. I fall in love with the city more and more every year because it has an abundance of art, fashion, and music. To me, New York is a place that fosters creativity and originality. Being a blogger in NYC has allowed me to be find out about the newest trends first, to meet the people who have created my favorite brands, and to not be afraid to try new things and share it all with my readers.
AO: Do you have any favorite experiences you’ve had while being a blogger that you may not have had otherwise?
LS: One of my favorite experiences was meeting Miko Branch, one of the co-founders of Miss Jessie’s! It’s a brand I love and it was such an amazing experience to learn from her. I admire her so much as a female entrepreneur and leader in the beauty industry.
AO: Where do you find inspiration for your blog? Do you have any favorite posts you have written?
LS: Many of my post ideas come from my everyday life or a beauty question from a client or friend. When I discover a product I really love I can’t wait to share it, or when I keep getting asked about recommendations for specific products (foundation or eye cream), or shopping tips I put it in a blog post because I’m sure other women would love to have that knowledge as well. I also love writing about products that are unexpected. I recently did a blog post on the benefits of sleeping on a silk pillowcase. I have seen such a difference in my skin and hair since I started using it.
AO: You share so many amazing beauty and fashion tips on your blog. Where are some of your favorite places to shop in the city or to pick up items for your beauty DIYs?
LS: I love doing beauty DIY posts because I grew up learning so many fun and effective homemade beauty treatments from my grandmother. For DIY posts my first stop is usually Whole Foods to pick up natural and organic ingredients that are great for head to toe beauty such as Coconut Oil or Shea Butter. When I am shopping for beauty products I love going to Blue Mercury which carries many of my favorite beauty brands, and sometimes I discover new or hard to find brands there as well.
AO: You have such fun style and your makeup always looks just gorgeous. If you had to pick 3 of your top beauty or fashion tips what would they be?
LS: Thank you for the compliment ☺ That’s such a great question! My top three tips would be:
There is a perfect shade of red lipstick for everyone. Don’t be afraid try out a bold red lip; it’s classic, polished, and it easily transitions from day to night.
Beautifully maintained brows are a must. They frame the face and give an instant lift. Your eye makeup will also look better.
We wear a lot of black in NYC, but I love wearing color all year round. Some easy ways to add some color into your wardrobe are with your accessories. If I’m wearing a little black dress I accessorize with a printed clutch or colorful heels.
AO: You are just fantastic and I know my readers will also LOVE your blog as much as I do. Where can they connect with you?
Blog: www.sagebeautyblog.com
Facebook: Sage Beauty Blog
Twitter: @sagebeutyblog
Instagram: @sagebeautyblog
Pinterest: @sagebeautyblog
Snapchat: @sagebeautyblog
AO: You’re also going to be sharing a fun guest blog coming up that I can’t wait for. Can you give my readers a little sneak peek of what’s to come?
LS: I’m so excited to share with your readers one of my favorite stores to shop at for home décor ideas, beauty, and fashion all in one post, along with some tips for adding a bit of glamour to your bathroom. Stay tuned!
Thanks for tuning in everyone and a special thanks to Lily for collabing on this post!