These are the top 10 tried and true products I truly love and I’d never do without. From the longest-wearing blush to the silkiest setting powder, these items give me the very opposite of buyer’s remorse. I buy them again and again and feel almost certain you’ll love them too! I’ve chosen from almost every category […]
If you aren’t in the holiday spirit yet, you’ve got just over 2 weeks to capture it! For me, things are now in full swing as I’ve wrapped up most of my holiday shopping, decorated the house and am currently listening to a neighbor shovel outside after a bit of snow fell yesterday. I’m getting […]
Urban Decay has straight up mastered the art of the palette. Every single one is a mass-hysteria hit and with good reason. Out of all of the eyeshadow brands I’ve used, Urban Decay is among some of the most pigmented and blendable. Their Naked palettes will keep you well-supplied with neutrals for a lifetime but when […]
Cyber Monday-aka Christmas deal shopping for non-insane people. I worked Black Friday at Sephora from 7:15 p.m. Thanksgiving night until 7:00 a.m. the following morning. It wasn’t nearly as bad as I thought it would be. Surprisingly, no one was rude, there were no fights and I did not fall asleep. I definitely started to […]
To preface, you can wear any shade of lipstick you like, year-round. I love what iconic makeup artist Kevyn Aucoin says about avoiding anyone that ever uses the words “always” or “never” in makeup. That being said, during the cold wintry months, I get the urge to be more experimental with my lip color for […]
Feast your eyes upon this platter o’ primers! These are my top foundation primer picks for every skin type. I’m breaking it all down for you over at Divine Caroline so head there for more plz! Quick rundown for you here, broken down by skin type/need: Oily Skin LORAC POREfection Mattifying Face Primer For Dark Spots Smashbox […]
If you’ve got a beauty-obsessed chick on your gift list, but she prefers leather to cashmere and studs to diamonds, this gift guide will be your saving grace. You can love makeup and hate pink at the same time. It’ll be ok-I promise! Here are some badass picks for my punk beauties: 1.) Urban Decay […]
Turkey, cranberry sauce, gravy, green bean casserole, mashed taterz and punkin pie. I’m not a big Thanksgiving feast person so I’m going by what other people dig here. It’s fun to get dressed up in cozy sweaters and boots and eat til you have to transition your jeans to sweatpants though. I am always up […]
Hola pretties! Have you seen this egg-shaped sponge? A favorite of makeup artists, I present to you the beautyblender! This latex-free sponge is used for applying and blending liquid or cream foundation, concealer, cream blush, what have you! Oh, and trust me–I was skeptical of this little squish ball at first. I was thinking what […]
We’ve all experienced that moment of horror–a pristine compact of blush, powder or shadow drops onto the floor and when we open it, crossing our fingers, our worst fears are confirmed–shattered to hell. Don’t worry girl! You can restore it to it’s solid state with a few simple tools. All you need is some rubbing […]
I haven’t told you guys some stuff I’m loving in a bit! Don’t worry-I still love lots of stuff. I still love you guys too. <3 So I’m prettttty stoked about some of the items in this edition of “What I Love Now.” I know I have 2 Philosophy skincare products in the same post […]
5 minutes, 5 products, full face! Yay! This is my go-to routine for when I have minimal time to throw myself together and just need to get my azz in gear and out the door. I’m not a mother but I imagine for you hot mamas out there, this is going to help you get […]
Highlighting and contouring. Ahh, it’s like Spanx for your face! When done properly you can slim your face and add serious dimension. You can have the high cheekbones you covet and get accused of having a nose job! Keep in mind-there are several modifications to highlighting and contouring, depending on your individual face shape, and […]
Holiday palette. Limited edition. Exclusive. Must have. Limited quantity. Got your heart racing beauty addicts? I know dude. Mine too. I’m a sad ole sucker for a holiday edition palette and they’re among my favorite gifts to give and receive! There is just some sort of magic in opening a beautifully-packaged palette of fresh, vibrant […]
As some of you may know, I work at Sephora and elaborate Halloween makeup is encouraged, which I LOVE! I intended to be a mermaid but when I got several Katy Perry comparisons due to the blue wig, I went with it. Love her and her new album is just solidly fantastic. As my final […]
