Guess who had a birthday!!!!!! Thanks so much to everybody who made my day so special. I got a free birthday gift from Sephora, a facial from my parents, and lots of cash (my favorite =) to buy whatever I want, aka makeup. The facial was so fun. I will post about it soon but…
Bonus Month!!!!! This month one of my IPSY items was a pair of face masks. So I got 6 new products. Yeah! For those of you that are new to IPSY, it is a beauty bag subscription for only $10 a month. Each month they send you 5 products, both full size and deluxe samples,…
It was such a treat to get to do this makeover. Mary has such a different skin tone and coloring than most of the people I’ve applied makeup to, that it was fun to find the colors and textures that worked for her. I wanted to create a really wearable look for her, something that…
Clear, glowing skin will never go out of date. But no one has perfect skin all the time, so what do you do when your skin starts breaking out or feels super dry? My favorite quick fix is a face mask. After just 10 minutes, the results can be amazing. Masks are also a great…
I love having a makeup blog, because I can spend over $50 on mascara in one day and not feel (too) guilty. When I was looking for a good mascara to buy a while ago, I realized that every mascara out there has dedicated fans and rave reviews. It was so overwhelming. Finally I decided …
I wish I had money in my budget for a regular manicure, but it’s just not there. Not to mention I don’t have time to drive 30 minutes both ways to the nearest salon (unbelievable right?). However this has forced me to get really good at painting my own nails, because going without is not…
Receiving my IPSY glam bag is always a highlight of my month. May was no exception. For those of you that are new to IPSY, it is a beauty bag subscription for only $10 a month. Each month they send you 5 products, both full size and deluxe samples, personalized to you based on how…
Just recently I became a Sephora Beauty Insider. I was amazed at the benefits. In addition to the three free samples they offer to all their online customers, beauty insiders get a free deluxe sample* with every online order, a free birthday gift, and a point for every dollar spent at any Sephora location. Your…
Today’s lovely victim…er…model is one of my best friends. We’ve been through so much together during the 16, almost 17!, years. Growing up with her has been a blast, we’ve come a long way from the two girls who used to fight over our favorite paper doll. I’m still not sure how our parents survived…
Are you tired of spending hours trying to create perfect even wings with your eyeliner. I sure was… until I came across this great makeup hack that will save you time and frustration. All you need it some scotch tape. Place the first piece under your eye angled upwards. Make sure you don’t get your…