I was SO excited to receive this package from Pixi & although I normally don’t show PR packages this way- I think this one is special! Pixi is one of those brands I find myself recommending to everyone- because there really is something for everyone! Young skin, mature skin, wrinkles, dryness- I’ve tried a lot & I have some definite favorites! Want to see some of the Pixi Favorites? [Read more…]
Ittse Sol Terra Luna Fall Collection Swatches, Review, & Eyeshadow Look
When I was roaming Cosmoprof North America last summer, the Ittse booth was definitely one of my favorites. The eyeshadows were silky, the owners were enthusiastic, & I’m a sucker for customization. Today I’m sharing the new Fall 2016 Collection called Sol Terra Luna & I also put together a perfect combination of some of my favorite autumn shades for an eye look! Keep reading to check it out!
Urban Decay Naked Ultimate Basics Eyeshadow Palette Swatches, Review, & Eye Look
The Urban Decay Naked Ultimate Basics Eyeshadow Palette is one of the most-anticipated palettes of the year. Every shade is matte & neutral- making it awesome for every day or a fantastic companion palette. Inside we have 12 shades & I’ll break it down for you piece by piece. Keep reading to see what I think including a fun eye look! [Read more…]
Metallic Gold Eyeshadow Look with the Urban Decay Gwen Palette
One of my favorite palettes lately is the Urban Decay Gwen Stafani Palette. I’ll be posting a review soon but first I wanted to share this eyeshadow look I’ve been totally in love with focusing on the gold shade. This palette contains great matte shades & lots of neutrals that really go together well to create a variety of looks. Keep reading to see how I created my look from start to finish! [Read more…]
LORAC Pro 2 Palette Swatches, Review, & Eyeshadow Look
I am still incredibly in love with my Lorac Pro Palette (full review here!). It made my yearly favorites (check them out here!) but it is so much more than that. Many of my go-to shades are in this palette & they really work for me. When the 2nd palette came out I was also immensely excited. Like more than a normal person should be about a palette? I picked this up quite awhile ago but I really wanted to use the heck out of it before reviewing…& now I have! Get ready because my Lorac Pro 2 Eyeshadow Palette review is right here right now! [Read more…]
Vampy Halloween Makeup Tutorial with a Touch of Spider
I bought it. PR Sample. Affiliate links.
I normally try to do lots of Halloween tutorials…but this year it has been crazy busy. With the new site & lots of life stuff I haven’t gotten to share as much as I’d like. Today, however, I get to show you a tutorial I absolutely fell in love with! I used a variety of products (all broken down below) but it doesn’t have to just be Halloween either. The eyeshadows I used mainly are from the Urban Decay Vice 3 Palette which I’ll be reviewing soon- & this look is just a favorite! Love my purples! Keep reading for the products & application tutorial! [Read more…]
Tarte Rainforest After Dark Disk Palette + Envy Gloss Swatches, Review, & Demo
PR Sample. Affiliate links.
Fall- is it here yet? With all these beautiful fall releases I feel like it must be riiiight over there waiting in the wings. The Tarte Limited Edition Rainforest After Dark Disk Palette definitely has me feeling the fall-ish spirit as I finally get to transition to my gorgeous plummy/taupe looks. I also paired this look with the Tarte Limited Edition Lip Surgence Lip Gloss in Envy which is- well it is amazing to cut myself short. Keep reading to check these beauties out! [Read more…]
Requested: Laura Mercier Effortless Orchid Eye & Lip Tutorial + Video
PR Sample. I bought it. Affiliate links.
Recently I asked on my facebook page what kind of tutorials you guys would most like to see & I got some pretty unexpected answers! Two that really caught my eye were work appropriate & something for those with arthritic hands. You may be thinking those don’t go together but I thought I could make it work! I wanted to come up with something really effortless that wouldn’t require a lot of blending or work in general. The Laura Mercier Caviar Stick Eye Colours are perfect for this! Keep reading to see how you can get a quick eye look & soft orchid lip- on trend & on time! [Read more…]