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Easy Holiday Look with Q-tips

12/02/2014

The holidays are festive and fun and all, but let’s be real-they are stressful as hail. This time of year, I’m looking for literally every shortcut possible. When it comes to my beauty routine during the holidays, give me some makeup wipes, multi-tasking products and lots and lots of Q-tips! Here’s an easy night out...

Paula Dorf Aztec City Palette Look + Review

12/02/2014

While grocery shopping recently, the cashier complimented my burgundy eye makeup. She then bashfully said, “I only wear neutrals and browns on my eyes. I’m really boring.” I hear this a lot and I quickly assured her that neutrals aren’t boring at all! That with a few shades of tan and brown, you can create...

Cyber Monday 2014 Beauty Deals

12/01/2014

Hey guys and dolls! I hope you had a delicious Thanksgiving with your friends n’ fams! I’m still obsessing over the sweet potato and corn casseroles my mama made! NOMZ! So, anyone score any Black Friday beauty goodness? I didn’t do major damage. I just stocked up on some kit essentials from Temptu. Well, if you’re...

Favorite Highlighting and Contouring Products

11/28/2014

You can binge watch highlighting and contouring videos until your brain melts but when it comes to choosing the right products, it can be like starting back at square one! No worries girl-I got chu. I’ve tried lots, and I mean lots of products. I’ve found a handful of contour creams far too orange and several highlighters...

Black Friday 2014 Beauty Deals

11/26/2014

Make Up For Ever: Get the Makeup Artist Picks Set for $150-that’s half price! The Artisan Brush Set is $34 (originally $65), Aqua Creams and Aqua Liners will be 2 for $10, Aqua Shadow Kits will be half off ($19, down from $38). In Sephora stores, the brand is exclusively launching its Get Glossy Kit, featuring two Lab...

Thanksgiving Makeup Look

11/26/2014

Here’s an easy and cozy look I created, perfect for the Thanksgiving table. While I love a cranberry lip, for a holiday that’s all about eating, a high-maintence lip just doesn’t make sense. For an occasion that takes place midday, a dark and dramatic eye would look out of place and possibly cause your Grandma...