One of my very first (and most viewed) posts is about contouring for pale girls (holla). Since that 2013 post, I feel like contouring has blown up even more and every makeup brand is now offering some sort of contouring kit. I (sadly) have not tried any of those kits because I’m 99.9% sure they are too dark/orange … Continue reading
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Best of Beauty 2014
Erm…better late than never…right? 2014 was a kick ass year for makeup discoveries. 2013 was pretty good too, but this past year was even bettah. Check out some of my beauty favorites from 2014: Nars Matte Velvet Lip Pencils I die die die for these lip pencils. I bought Cruella in early 2014 and instantly … Continue reading
Full-coverage, Bulletproof Foundation Routine
I’ve found the most magical foundation routine ever. Seriously, this is a bulletproof, long-lasting face combination that will stay on all day/night long. I’ve worn this for all the fancy events I’ve attended over the past few months and it is been absolute perfection. It is a full-coverage look (which I know isn’t for everyone) but … Continue reading
Favorite Drugstore Makeup
Sometimes, I can be a makeup snob. I admit it. I like nice things – who doesn’t? For the most part I discuss more mid-to-high end makeup on this blog, but now is the time to introduce my love for the drugstore. Drugstore makeup has definitely evolved over the past few years with great, new brands … Continue reading
Pale Girl Problems: Concealer
Yet another issue with being a pale girl – finding a light enough concealer (without looking like a crazy person with dark orange spots all over my face). Honestly, I will forever be on the hunt for a light enough shade that actually covers my rosacea (redness) and acne prone skin. These three concealers are the … Continue reading
Warning to Ipsy Subscribers!
I spent most of December away from home and just came back to a not so happy surprise… If you read my posts on Subscription Beauty Boxes or my Makeup Usage Goals for 2014, you know that I have an Ipsy subscription and I also want to get rid of it (and all my other … Continue reading
My Thoughts on Subscription Beauty Boxes
Ever since becoming beauty/makeup obsessed, I’ve been into subscription beauty boxes. These subscriptions usually have a monthly or quarterly delivery that include sample and sometimes full-sized beauty products. I LOVE beauty boxes because they allow me to try new products without a huge investment. Over the past two years, I’ve subscribed to my fair share … Continue reading