Author Archives: Kaila Homes

THE LIFE-CHANGING MASCARA YOU NEED TO TRY

“Last night a DJ saved my life” … have you heard that song? It’s a dance song from the 90s. When I think of this mascara, I sing it,  but I sing, “last night this mascara saved my life!” Isn’t that being just a bit dramatic, you ask? Not even remotely.  This mascara is chock […]

STILAZZI PEARL EYESHADOW REVIEW

I recently discovered a new makeup brand, Stilazzi. Have you heard of them yet? They are slowly creeping up on the beauty scene. What makes them stand out? Super pigmented, super inexpensive, single pot eyeshadows and blushes. These eyeshadows are nothing short of absolutely stunning. The best part? They are only about $3 a pop. Stilazzi […]

THE 10 BEST HIGHLIGHTERS FOR GLOWING SKIN

Contouring and highlighting has recently swept the beauty industry by storm, and for good reason. It’s a simple addition to anyone’s beauty routine, and a dash of these products can work wonders on tired or dull skin. Personally, highlighting is my favorite part. Every girl wants that radiant glow, which a highlighter will help you […]

RED, WHITE & BEAUTY: 4TH OF JULY TUTORIAL

Summer officially began in June, but we all know that 4th of July weekend is the true kickoff to the summer season! Pool parties, beach days, cookouts, and the celebration of our beautiful country. Independence Day Weekend is one of the best times of the year. As the days get hotter and longer, our calendars […]

KAT VON D SHADE & LIGHT EYE CONTOUR PALETTE: REVIEW, SWATCHES, AND TUTORIAL

Kat Von D recently released the highly buzzed-about Shade & Light Eye Contour Palette, a collection of all matte eyeshadows. This palette is genius for creating dimension on the eye. It has all the shades you could possibly need to create the perfect look for every eye shape and skin tone. You can use this […]

IS WEARING MAKEUP TO THE GYM REALLY THAT BAD?

The short answer: Yes! Pre-gym primping is considered a major no-no, but sometimes we simply do not have the time to stop and re-beautify after hitting the weights. It’s no big deal since we’re going to wash everything off later, right? Wrong.   When we start sweating (which will obviously happen during a workout), our […]

HOW TO HIGHLIGHT & CONTOUR

We’ve all seen that gorgeous girl on the street with chiseled cheekbones and glowing undereyes. Up until a couple of years ago, I always had serious contour envy. Highlighting and contouring is certainly not an easy process to learn. However, with a lot of practice and many trials, I feel as though I have finally […]

HOW TO GIVE YOURSELF THE PERFECT SUMMER PEDICURE

I find it doesn’t officially feel like summer until I have a bright pedicure. However, before I slip on those sandals and show off my toes, I follow these steps for perfectly polished feet: Pedicure Prep Whenever I do at at-home pedicure, I like to start with a foot soak. I typically fill the bathtub […]

KNOW BEFORE YOU GLOW: HOW TO APPLY SELF TANNER

Once upon a time, I was a self tanner virgin. Nothing scared me more in the beauty world than being streaky and orange. However, after I received the Jergen’s Natural Glow Instant Sun Deep Bronze Sunless Tanning Mousse in an Influenster Vox Box, I threw my self tanner v-card out the window and never looked […]