How to apply MAKE UP FOR EVER Aqua Brow
Plus, the best brow tip I’ve EVER received There are two constants that you should know going into this post (and look at me getting all mathy on you!): 1. I absolutely love MAKE UP FOR EVER Aqua products. Developed for the Parisian Aqua Ballet, they’re long-lasting and absolutely crease proof. Aqua Rouge,…
China Glaze Avant Garden, Pastel Petals – swatches and review
They’re like flowers blooming on your fingertips! I’m sad to report I have the blackest thumb. Plants, even ones that people insist are indestructible, die while in my care. So if I have any spring flowers in my life, it’s not my garden that’s grown them. In this case, it was China Glaze’s! China…
The 5 Minute Vacation via Pixi Beauty Bronzer and Target
Plus, the best bronzer tip you’ll EVER get! You are about to learn in the first minute and a half of this video what it took me YEARS to figure out about bronzer. Take a look… Did you catch what Pixi founder Petra Strand just shared? You never want to apply a bronzer…
Vivid Lips: High End Pigment for Low End Prices
Maybelline Color Sensational Vivids Lipcolor Review Let’s hear it for bright and affordable lip color! There was a time when you couldn’t expect to find highly pigmented color for under $15. But cosmetics companies are really knocking it out the park lately. And I’m oh-so-pleased about it! Take for example Maybelline Color Sensational…
The Makeup Show Los Angeles Haul, Part 2
I’m back with Part 2 of The Makeup Show haul! In Part 1 I showed you the items I purchased, and now you’ll get a peek at the items that came in the press/blogger gift bag. Which is probably one of my favorite bags I’ve ever received! And it felt much like the show…
Nail Art Tutorials for Beginners – and Pros too!
Sweet flowers or abstract freeform – nail art that anyone can do! Nail art can be intimidating. (Really, art in general can be intimidating, but today we’re just tackling nails.) What is it about putting a brush in your hand that can instantly freeze you in your tracks? Want to know a surefire…
The Makeup Show Los Angeles Haul, part 1
A high end haul from an epic makeup get together Last month I was able to get a press pass to visit The Makeup Show in Los Angeles for the first time. A big fan of IMATS, I was excited to check out this pro-only event. I went in with high hopes, which were instantly…
MAC Archie’s Girls Lips and Cheeks – review, photos & swatches
An ageless love triangle leads to a beautiful collection (Sung to the tune of Sugar Sugar) Makeup (do do do do do do) ah, lipstick, lipglass! (do do do do do do) You are my ob-session And you got me wanting you Makeup (do do do do do do) ah, blush and Pearlmatte! (do do…