Beauty

  • FALSE LASHES | Favorites, Tips & Tricks 

    FALSE LASHES | Favorites, Tips & Tricks 

    I just love a good set of false lashes.  I have pretty short lashes, and I think that applying false lashes is a lot easier than just piling on coat after coat of mascara.  With the right practice, the right lash, and a good glue, you  too can learn to love false lashes. Let’s start… Continue reading

  • Gel Nails at Home | Essie Gel Couture – 14 Day Wear Test

    Gel Nails at Home | Essie Gel Couture – 14 Day Wear Test

    Essie is the latest brand to come out with the at home gel manicure system.  They have released a ton of new colors, plus a gel topcoat.  This new system is supposed to last up to 14 days, and make your nails look super shiny and gel-like without a lamp.  It also is supposed to… Continue reading

  • Sparkly Eyes

    Sparkly Eyes

    Hello!  On the rare occasion when I get a few extra minutes for my makeup, I like to really play up my eyes.  My favorite “going out/special occasion” eye look is to use a super metallic shadow- almost giving a liquid metal look to my lids.  Here’s how I do it! First off, I start… Continue reading

  • 20 Sephora Products To Splurge On | 20% off VIB Sale

    20 Sephora Products To Splurge On | 20% off VIB Sale

    Today is the day!  Sephora’s annual fall/winter VIB 20% off sale!  If you are a VIB Rouge, the sale begins today with discount code 20ROUGE.  If you’re VIB, the sale begins on the 11th with code 20VIB.  The sale extends through the 14th, and everything in store and online is 20% off. If you want… Continue reading

  • ELF Moisturizing Stick Foundation | REVIEW

    ELF Moisturizing Stick Foundation | REVIEW

    I feel like stick foundations are a bit of a craze right now, and it seems like every brand is coming out with their own version.  After reading various reviews, I decided to try and hunt down the ELF Moisturizing Stick Foundation. Having dry skin, I worry about stick foundations, and generally stay away from… Continue reading

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