Tag Archives: MAKEUP

HOW TO FAKE FRECKLES

To some of you, this may sound silly. Faking freckles? What is she talking about? To others, you know exactly where I’m going with this one. Everyone wants what they can’t have. Whether it’s hair color, eye color, or height, we’ve all wanted to change something about ourselves at one time or another. For most […]

BECCA & JACLYN HILL CHAMPAGNE POP SHIMMERING SKIN PERFECTOR: REVIEW & SWATCHES

If you’re as much of a makeup lover as I am, I’m sure you’ve been hearing all about the Becca & Jaclyn Hill Champagne Pop. I was curious to try this new Shimmering Skin Perfector (and I also love to support inspiring beauty bloggers), so naturally I snatched one up as soon as possible. Becca’s […]

BEAUTY BAR-GAINS: 4 DRUGSTORE PRODUCTS YOU NEED TO TRY

Once upon a time, I refused to wear drugstore makeup products. Call me snooty, but I was madly in the love with the way high end products made my face look. Then the real world knocked me off my high horse and back into reality. As I started browsing the drugstore makeup game again, I […]

YOUR 5 MINUTE POST-WORKOUT MAKEUP ROUTINE

After breaking a sweat in the gym, the last thing you want to do is cake on makeup. However, sometimes life gets hectic and you don’t have time to fully freshen up. For those days when you need to throw yourself together in a hurry, here is my go-to makeup routine after a workout:   […]

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 […]