beauty · makeup

Smashbox x Casey Holmes Spotlight Palettes – Worth the Hype?!

It's pretty common nowadays for a popular beauty-influencer to collaborate with a mega beauty brand. And as far as the highlighting technique goes, it's pretty much the norm for daily makeup. As I mentioned in my last post, I LOVE the look of that lit-from-within glow during the spring & summer months. These palettes are… Continue reading Smashbox x Casey Holmes Spotlight Palettes – Worth the Hype?!

beauty · makeup

Bobbi Brown Art Stick Liquid Lips Review + Swatches

There's something about a big variety of pinks, neutrals, and bright bold lip colors that just get me.. every single time! Bobbi Brown Cosmetics just released their first Spring 2017 launch: the new Art Stick Liquid Lip. They're a really smooth, light formula and come in a wide range of 16 demi-matte, full coverage colors.… Continue reading Bobbi Brown Art Stick Liquid Lips Review + Swatches

beauty · makeup

IT Cosmetics X Ulta Limited Edition Holiday Brush Sets

I don't remember being this excited last year over all of the holiday beauty launches as I am this year. Every company stepped up their game offering some really awesome products and these brush sets immediately caught my attention! I've used & loved a bunch of IT Cosmetics products for years and was really excited… Continue reading IT Cosmetics X Ulta Limited Edition Holiday Brush Sets

beauty · christmas gift guide · gift guide · makeup

Stocking Stuffer Gift Ideas – Holiday 2016

Whether you're looking for stocking stuffer ideas, gift basket ideas or just looking to give your friend, boss, coworker, sister, WHOEVER a little extra something this holiday season, this list has you covered! xo. •Mer-Sea Cement Cup Candles » I found Mer Sea on one of my favorite shopping websites, Anthropologie and was immediately drawn to… Continue reading Stocking Stuffer Gift Ideas – Holiday 2016

beauty · makeup

Jillian Dempsey Lid Tints <3

If you've never heard of her, she is the genius makeup artist behind A-list celebrities such as Kristen Stewart, Jennifer Lawrence and Kate Winslet (to name a few) and the wife of Patrick McDreamy Dempsey, the super talented, Jillian Dempsey. She brought an effortless, laid back approach to the beauty industry by creating her *no-brush… Continue reading Jillian Dempsey Lid Tints ❤

makeup · natural skincare

How to FAKE a Sun-Kissed Glow <3

With summer right around the corner, not only am I working on getting into shape, but getting my skin to look perfectly tanned & glowing and ready for tank top, shorts & bathing suit season! I'm not into going to tanning salons, it causes way too much damage to our skin and the long-term effects just aren't… Continue reading How to FAKE a Sun-Kissed Glow ❤