What better way to celebrate my birthday than by announcing another??
Thank you all SO much for all of the support, kind comments, and general warm-n-fuzziness that you've given us today. We are so grateful and excited to start this new adventure in life!
For ALL the details on what's been happening so far, and to (hopefully) answer any other questions you may have, check out my announcement video below!
We love you all and are so grateful for your support and well-wishes!!
Especially a beauty survival kit. We've all been there. Out and about, feeling great...
...and then you look in the mirror to find some not so nice makeup issues going on. Womp womp. Happens to all of us.
To me, it's essential to have a little survival kit that doesn't take up much space, but contains everything you'd need to fix any makeup "womp womps" you may have. It's especially essential when you like to wear makeup, but live somewhere like I do that gets super hot and humid in the Summer time... Recipe for disaster right there.
So I like having this little "survival kit" with me full of little amazing products that can fix most makeup issues that can occur. Check out the video for all the details on my little kit of quick fixes and let me know what you keep in your little on-the-go kit! What are your must-haves for a kit like this??
So today's video is a bit of a mash-up combo of a little bit of this and that. A little Sephora haul, a little Lush haul, and a full review of the Benefit They're Real Push Up Liner.
To see all the details about this product (and the new goodies I picked up), check out my new video below!
But before you head off to enjoy the weekend, tell me... What did YOU think of the Benefit They're Real Push Up Liner?? I'm curious...
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Not sure "midi skirt" is what I would call this. I know, I know... it's what they're called. To me, I'd say they remind me more of an updated poodle skirt.
Truly, nothing is new. But I think you can definitely put a modern spin on these classic-shaped skirts with a fun tee and some bold accessories.
Oh, and leopard pumps never hurt. ;)
Also, in case you were wondering, this skirt twirls beautifully. I'm a twirler.
Something hilarious to add... We all know that lots of guys just don't "get" a lot of outfits. Sure, Brad will always say, "You look beautiful." So sweet. But seriously, it's hard to get him to comment or offer opinions on specific clothing choices of mine, because he always says that I've never looked bad to him in anything. ...Again, precious. But this skirt got his attention. Maybe it was the "wifey" shirt, who knows. But he said more than once that he wanted me to wear this outfit again soon. He really liked it and wanted me to know it, which was hilarious. ...And sweet and precious. Guys...
False lashes are SO fun. Whether you go for a more intense, dramatic effect, or if you just like to reach for the natural-looking ones, the trick is getting the application right. You can apply the longest, most fluttery lashes and still get a look that doesn't scream "HEY everyone! I'm wearing false lashes!!"
"...you can totally tell because they're applied all wrong." We've all been there. No shame. So I wanted to share some tips so that you can have no fear of looking "fake" and wear your falsies proudly.
Funny enough, it's not just about how you apply the actual lashes. The way you do your actual eye makeup, brows, etc. can all actually be the most important factor. Seriously.
So check out my video tutorial below and wear your falsies like a pro!
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So what are your favorite falsies?? Any of your special tips to share with us??
There's something magical about going inside a Sephora on an early morning... No crowds, just lots of makeup-y wandering. For me, it was even more magical because I rarely actually shop inside the store. Most of the time I order online. I'm definitely not as much of an in-store shopper as I used to be (anywhere, really). Plus, it had been a while since I had actually shopped there, period. And I found some extra-awesome and amazing stuff.
Ok, you get it... Lots of magic happening.
Want to see what all I got?? Check out all the details in my new video below!
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What about you guys?? Any new and awesome Sephora finds lately?? Let me know what you're loving!
I was so surprised how much I love the shades I have!
I've explained this before when I receive MAC collections to share with you all... Basically sometimes I receive the whole collection, sometimes I get just bits and pieces.
This time I received only part of the collection, but the shades I have are a good representation of the collection and what to expect! To see more of the products in this collection, check them all out here.
right: VENOMOUS VIOLET (ONLINE EXCLUSIVE) deep berry
I'm a huge fan of Sheen Supreme Lipsticks. I love the formula, the payoff, the shine... everything about them. These shades are no exception. I love how Sheen Supremes just always work. No matter how vibrant the shade, they're always somehow wearable. Both of these shades are beautiful. LUST EXTRACT is especially beautiful. Definitely a color I can see myself wearing a lot. VENOMOUS VIOLET is one of those that looks terrifying in the tube, but actually wears quite pretty. The issue with this shade is that it may not work on all skin tones. At first I thought this could be another version of Clinique's Black Honey. You know, the lipstick that looks black but transfers as a beautiful berry? This one is a little less berry and more violet. So while I would usually recommend trying before you buy, this one is an online exclusive, so if you think it could work, you'll have to take a chance! It's really unique.
It seems that most of the shadows in this collection have a sheen/frost to them. These aren't the most pigmented shades, but the shades themselves are gorgeous. They would work nicely for a nice wash of vibrant color on their own, or even more vibrant with a matching base. One word of warning... While I mentioned these swatched pretty sheer, the BLOOMING MAD shade is especially sheer and much different than how you'd expect it to transfer based on how bright it appears in the pan. So just keep in mind that while it's a beautiful shade, it is sheer, which for some looks can be nice.
This blush is very pigmented and swatches exactly as described... It is a beautiful peachy bronze with a lot of shimmer. This would be gorgeous on darker skin tones. However, for more fair gals, you could definitely pull it off by applying it with a lighter hand for a pretty summer-y glow.
While both of these are gorgeous, COPPERTHORN really stands out, both in color and formula. It is so pigmented, so you don't have to keep building and layering to achieve that gorgeous, opaque bronze. NIGHTSHADE is a gorgeous, shimmering plum that while gorgeous, requires a bit of a heavier hand and maybe a few layers to build to the color swatched.
So what do you all think?? Will you be picking any of these up? What are your favorites from this collection?
