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NYX Wonder Stick Review & Demo

04/02/2015

Ain’t no party like a contour party cuz a contour party don’t stop. No literally, this contour party is not stopping any time soon. When I saw these cream contour sticks from NYX, I knew they’d be mega-popular. I also knew I had to try them and review them for you! So as all my stories...

Festival Must Haves

04/01/2015

Coachella, Pitchfork, Lollapalooza, Sasquatch, Bonaroo and Governors Ball. Come one, come all. If you’ve got a festie bestie, you know exactly what I’m talking about. Otherwise, this is just nonsense talk. Festival season is officially upon us and to me, it signals that spring-and soon summer-will be here! I usually hit up2 a year, but this year will be lacking...

Fake a Blow Out with Hot Rollers

03/26/2015

Hot rollers are not only a part of my hair arsenal but my childhood as well! My mom has used them as long as I can remember. We didn’t even have a curling iron in the house! When I want full, voluminous, sexual hair but can’t get to a blow out bar or my stylist,...

Mally Perfect Prep Under Eye Brightener

03/24/2015

What is this fancy little jar of banana pudding?! *insert banana and various monkey emojis here* It’s even better than pudding because it’s the first step in saying goodbye to under eye circles! And there’s even more good news! Today only, as part of Ulta’s 21 Days of Beauty, Mally Beauty Perfect Prime Under...

What I’m Loving Lately

03/19/2015

1. Nyx Cosmetics Intense Butter Gloss in ‘Berry Struedel’ I’d been searching for a true purple lip color and wasn’t wanting to spend a ton since I mean, it’s not a color you wear just everyday. This is spot-freaking-on. It’s mega-pigmented and feels great. Only thing I don’t love is that it tends to make my teeth look...

Why You Need Retinol

03/17/2015

When the word retinol is dropped with reference to skincare products, I pretty much turn into that emoji with hearts for eyes. I’ve raved about it for a few years now and with good reason. Retinol is one of the proven ingredients that dermatologists agree fights aging. Not only that, but it combats breakouts and prevents...