2022-01-04 15:29
Luxury beauty is always fascinating to me because in all honesty, who *needs* a forty-two dollar lipstick? Despite it not being a necessity, these Gucci lipsticks are regal and classically b… Read More
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2020-02-14 18:41
The Huda Beauty Mercury Retrograde Palette was on my wishlist as soon as I set eyes on it. It has a gorgeous mix of matte, shimmer and glitter shades with some stunning pops of color. I purc… Read More
2020-01-13 21:36
When I saw that e.l.f cosmetics released these new Bite-Size Eyeshadow Palettes, I first thought that they reminded me of a high-end brand that does mini palettes. Then, I saw the price was… Read More
2020-01-03 19:39
Welcome to 2020, The Year of the Rat per Chinese astrology. I am really excited about this year because it mimics the year I was born, both a leap year and the fact that my Chinese astrologi… Read More
2019-04-29 15:55
[Sponsored Post: All opinions are my own.]It’s the year 2019 and a new wave of hassle-free convenience is here. What once required listening to elevator music on hold while making an a… Read More
2018-12-14 01:22
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #HaircareWithIntegrity #CollectiveBias
One of the questions I get asked the most is… Read More
2018-07-02 21:01
Maybelline came out with a brand new City-Mini Palette and it is called Blushed Avenue. It’s filled with neutral shades of peach, beige, and pink, with a pop of purple. I’m real… Read More
2018-06-29 20:37
I’ve seen the faux freckle trend explode all over social media and I am here for it. I think freckles are beautiful and I wish I was born with them naturally. I discovered a product l… Read More
2018-06-27 00:39
Last week, I was listening to my favorite entrepreneur podcast called “How I Built This” and the founder of Stitch Fix was being interviewed. I knew that Stitch Fix was a person… Read More
2018-06-07 15:07
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #CNDatRA #CollectiveBias
Whether you’re a college student, working full time, o… Read More
2018-05-17 18:58
It’s been awhile since I have been posting regularly here on the blog and oh how I miss you guys! I’m getting back into it as of this week, I promise. A lot has been going on in… Read More
2018-04-25 14:45
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #DivaDifference #CollectiveBias
Being active is a huge part of my lifestyle, but I wo… Read More
2018-03-07 16:27
[This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #RAWellnessBeauty #CollectiveBias]For me, working out is a lifestyle. I enjoy the ro… Read More
2018-02-15 22:43
A good smokey eye is one the staples of any makeup lovers’ looks. It’s timeless and it gives you a sultry, dolled-up look that is the ultimate confidence booster. There are so m… Read More
2018-02-13 21:52
Just a quick post for you today on an eye look I did using one of the Colourpop Supernova Shadow shades I’ve owned for quite some time now. You probably know by now that I love everyt… Read More
2018-02-12 15:05
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #LightAsAir #FeelTheWhip #CollectiveBias
Though I am a makeup artist, I have a deep p… Read More
2018-02-08 19:46
Rose gold is one of those shades that looks good on everyone. A lot of people have a preference when it comes to silver or gold, but rose gold is typically universally flattering. I dug out… Read More
2018-02-06 20:25
The Pantone 2018 Color of the Year is Ultraviolet, a bold blue-based purple. I personally love my blue-based purples the most and I wanted to create a look using some new products I recentl… Read More
2018-01-30 17:33
Here’s a little tidbit for you: I secretly have a crush on the “Glossier look.” Glossier is a beauty store that spun off of a beauty blog called Into The Gloss. The whole… Read More
2018-01-29 21:43
Not to completely date myself here, but I absolutely loved the whole newsboy/cabbie hat trend that was wildly popular in the early 2000’s. I remember watching Britney Spears wear… Read More
2018-01-25 19:46
Not everyone is a fan of Valentine’s Day, especially if you’re single or fresh from a breakup. Galentine’s Day is really about spending the day with your friends or even j… Read More
2018-01-24 19:03
To go along with the blurred lip trend I showed you, here is a pink makeup look that can be worn for Valentine’s or (if you’re single) Galentine’s Day. Pink always has the… Read More
2018-01-22 21:52
I have been seeing blurred lips all over the red carpet and runways lately and I am loving it. The idea is that there are no sharp or opaque lines or colors to the lip and it looks complete… Read More
2018-01-18 16:32
Valentine’s Day is coming up and whether you’re a single lady rockin’ diamonds you bought yourself or happily in a relationship, there’s no better time to treat yo&r&helli…Read More
2018-01-16 15:27
The Big Game is right around the corner and in my house, there is nothing like a great football game. Whether a team I like is playing or not, there is always an energy in the air the day o… Read More
2018-01-16 02:00
Check out my new video tutorial on the look posted before this one and don’t forget to subscribe to my YouTube channel! Read More
2018-01-15 20:49
Part of my job is trying all kinds of new beauty products constantly, even if they sound a little scary. Ardell just launched magnetic eyelashes, which sounds both innovative and terrifying… Read More
2018-01-11 17:22
I kept popping into my local Ulta and seeing the Maybelline x Gigi Hadid Collection and I kept walking right on by. Finally, I realized that I adored the West Coast Glow Eyeshadow Palettes… Read More
2018-01-08 19:05
NARS sent me their gorgeous “Spring It Forward” Spring 2018 Collection last week and I couldn’t wait to feature it on the blog. It’s full of luminous, metallic hues… Read More
2018-01-05 21:53
I’m convinced this week has been the longest, most drawn out week ever. It’s felt like each day has gone by so slowly and I am so happy it’s Friday and the weekend is… Read More
2018-01-03 19:27
I think it’s safe to say that we all want to look our best without having to spend a ton of time doing so. People are sometimes surprised by how quickly I do my “everyday makeup… Read More
2018-01-02 16:42
I had absolutely no idea that Morphe started to sell their products at Ulta Beauty, so imagine my surprise when I walked in there on Saturday and spotted the Jaclyn Hill Palette. This palet… Read More
2017-12-31 19:40
Happy New Year’s Eve! 2018 is almost upon us and I am bringing in the new year with some sparkling purple makeup. I think New Year’s makeup is probably my favorite to do because… Read More
2017-12-29 20:25
Luminous skin? Check. Healthy glow? Check. Natural looking makeup? Check. I did an Instagram post in conjunction with Octoly and BECCA Cosmetics recently, where I used three BECCA products… Read More
2017-12-28 20:08
When it comes to skincare, it’s easy to wonder what you’re doing “wrong” if you have an extensive routine and you’re still struggling to see great skin. Throug… Read More
2017-12-22 18:57
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For my final holiday makeup look idea, I went with glitter because, come on, it’s a party! Some gold glitter on the eyelid, a mauve brown in the crease, an… Read More
2017-12-21 21:58
Today I wanted to show you a favorite lip color of mine. Anastasia Beverly Hills Liquid Lipstick in “Ashton” is a yellow-based mid-tone brown. It’s going to look slightly… Read More
2017-12-20 17:01
[Post is sponsored by Michael Todd Beauty. All opinions are genuine and my own.]
I get asked often about how I keep my skin looking clear, glowing, and youthful. I am definitely not one of t… Read More
2017-12-19 20:58
[Press Samples.]
If you’re looking for a traditional Christmas makeup look, this is the post for you. Red lips are classic and never go out of style. I hear a lot of people around me s… Read More
2017-12-18 18:49
[Some products used may be press samples.]
The traditional Christmas makeup look is red lipstick. I love red lips just as much as the next makeup lover, but sometimes you just want to try so… Read More
2017-10-13 19:39
So this just dropped on Urban Decay’s website a few days ago, and thanks to quick shipping, it’s here already. I knew I had to come and do a swatch post on this right away becau… Read More
2017-08-28 16:46
A bit of a quickie post today since I’m still getting all my ducks in a row from having my family from New Jersey visit for a week. The Dose of Colors Desi x Katy Collection is absolu… Read More
2017-08-17 14:21
[Press sample.]
MAC recently came out with a brand new collection called Girls. They are essentially “personality palettes” with different shades and styles to them. I was sent… Read More
2017-08-15 15:10
I raced to get swatches of the brand new Wet n Wild Midnight Mermaid Collection up for you guys. This collection dropped yesterday via the website and it crashed big-time due… Read More
2017-08-14 19:19
All hail the Urban Decay Naked Heat Palette. I’ve had this for about a month and realized I never posted a look using the palette. I wanted to share my thoughts on the shades, as well… Read More
2017-08-10 14:35
If you’ve never experienced a Juvia’s Place eyeshadow palette, you’re in for a real treat. I own the Masquerade Palette and it has divine pigmentation for a seriously inex… Read More
2017-08-07 16:17
[Press samples.]
NARS has recently released an entire collection of budge-proof, matte lip liners in twenty-six shades. Yes, twenty-six! There is very much a shade for every occasion and sk… Read More
2017-07-20 17:47
The Colourpop x Karrueche Collection is called Fem Rosa, and the newest palette is “She.” It’s extraordinarily beautiful and definitely different from a lot of the wa… Read More
2017-07-17 18:49
[Press samples.]
Highlight Cosmetics reached out to me and asked me if I wanted to try a couple of their Matte Liquid Lipsticks. I was sold on trying the product because of the healthy ingre… Read More
2017-06-12 16:58
[This post is sponsored by the PRIMP Network. All opinions are my own.]
Being above average in height and a true size twelve has proven to be challenging in the past. Many times the clothes… Read More
2017-05-19 13:10
[This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #GentleHydration #CollectiveBias]
Target is my wonderland of one-stop shopping. I go… Read More
2017-05-03 14:06
[This post has been sponsored by the PRIMP Network. All opinions are my own.]
Nothing can ruin your confidence like an acne breakout, especially if you have somewhere important or special to… Read More
2017-04-24 16:31
Disclosure: This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #MyRadiantLook #CollectiveBias
Your smile is one of the first things peop… Read More
2017-04-10 16:41
[I participated in this sponsored campaign for Rite Aid® and L’Oréal® on behalf of One2One Network. All opinions stated are my own.]
I received the most lovely package… Read More
2017-03-15 01:32
[This box was sent to me for press consideration. All opinions are my own.]
I love sample boxes where you can try out products for free, but all too often there are strings attached. Sometim… Read More
2017-02-22 19:36
When I saw Wet n Wild post a preview of their Spring 2017 collection on their Instagram, I rushed to my local CVS to see if they had it. I wasn’t holding my breath since the collectio… Read More
2017-02-16 20:43
[Press samples.]
I have spoken quite fondly of the Stila Cosmetics Magnificent Metals Glitter Liquid Eyeshadows, and I can safely say that they are my favorite makeup release in the las… Read More
2017-02-15 02:12
Happy Valentine’s Day! Today has been an exhausting day. Actually, this entire week has been exhausting so far and it’s only Tuesday! I figured I would show you my Valentin… Read More
2017-02-10 15:23
I’ve had my Kylie Cosmetics Royal Peach Palette for awhile now, since it first launched, but wanted to wait to do a tutorial using it so I could try every shade. I decided to pai… Read More
2017-02-10 03:26
Here’s another Valentine’s Day look for you all…this time a soft one. I picked up NYX Lip Lingerie in “Ruffle Trim” this weekend and I love how it’… Read More
2017-02-09 00:19
Colourpop always gets the best of me, especially when they are closing out on specific products and putting them on clearance. I grabbed their “Prance” Crème Gel Pot… Read More
2017-02-07 16:35
[Press Samples & Affiliate links.]
Sometimes I just feel like playing around with makeup and being artistic. Makeup is my art and I genuinely feel like I am straight out of a Marvel movi… Read More
2017-02-07 02:42
Quickie post on this eye makeup that I played with today! I used my new Milk Makeup Tattoo Stamp and I think it’s so much fun to play with. I recently purchased it on their websi… Read More
2017-02-03 03:43
[This post has been sponsored by Pfizer Consumer Healthcare.]
In terms of beauty frustrations, is there anything worse than having cracked, chapped, crusty lips? I struggle with having extre… Read More
2017-02-03 01:21
If you missed my swatches of the LORAC California Dreaming Palette, you can find them here. I always like to put a look together when I swatch products so that I can accurately tell yo… Read More
2017-02-02 00:58
When I was younger, I used to grab a stack of magazines, scissors, glue, and a piece of poster-board and create collages filled with pictures and words I loved. So naturally, when I saw the… Read More
2017-01-31 03:01
When Dose of Colors announced they were releasing new lip shades, I knew Campfire had to be mine. It’s a really unique burnt sienna shade that, turns out, is extremely flattering… Read More
2017-01-27 12:00
Splurging on very expensive luxury beauty products is not something I do often, so when I purchase a very high-end product, it has to be really attractive to me. Charlotte Tilbury… Read More
2017-01-26 16:53
Yesterday, I showed you the PUR DreamWorks Trolls Eyeshadow Palette in a post and swatched each shade for you (click here to view). As always, I like to show you what you can do w… Read More
2017-01-26 03:18
The PUR DreamWorks Trolls Eyeshadow Palette is a limited edition eyeshadow palette released in celebration of the Trolls movie. It caught my eye because it’s different from… Read More
2017-01-25 02:25
Today I have a quickie post for you on a gorgeous lip color I’ve had for awhile now. I was playing around with makeup today and decided to bring out this little beauty which is perfec… Read More
2017-01-23 19:28
[Some products may be press samples.]
Juvia’s Place is an indie brand of makeup that I discovered toward the end of 2016. The brand has some really gorgeous eyeshadow palettes at great… Read More
2017-01-18 18:39
Okay, okay, so I realize you probably aren’t going to head out to the supermarket in the middle of the day with a highlight this blindingly strong, but if you did, I wouldn’t ju… Read More
2017-01-11 16:21
I confess that when I first saw the Stila Magnificent Metals Glitter & Glow Liquid Eye Shadows, I assumed they would be a hot mess. There have been a lot of liquid glitter eye prod… Read More
2016-12-20 19:45
This post was beyond fun for me to come up with. One of my makeup idols is Pat McGrath, so when she came out with these insane METALMORPHOSIS 005 Kit’s, I was not only sold… Read More
2016-12-02 01:50
[Press samples.]
I have had the Tarteist PRO Amazonian Clay Palette on my radar for a few weeks now. I was going to pass on it until I walked into my local Ulta, saw it on display and t… Read More
2016-11-07 20:17
[Press Samples]
The newest addition to the NARS family is the NARS Velvet Lip Glide. Being a huge fan of all of their products, I was fascinated by the unique formula. It’s meant… Read More
2016-10-04 19:42
Often times, when I sit down to do a makeup look with a specific palette, I go in with absolutely no idea of what I want to do and just let my creativity flow. Last night, I broke out my&nb&helli…Read More
2016-09-28 19:57
The Kat Von D MetalMatte Eyeshadow Palette was released just several days ago and I scooped it up in a heartbeat. I love the fact that it includes both metallic shimmer eyeshadow and f… Read More
2016-09-28 17:10
As soon as I found the Wet n Wild Autumn Lush Collection at my drugstore I scooped the 2 eyeshadow palettes up as quickly as possible. They really have fantastic pigmentation and wear… Read More
2016-09-26 14:52
I searched high and low for the Wet n Wild Autumn Lush Collection for Fall 2016 in my local drugstores. I finally found it and they had all the matte liquid lipsticks, but none of the… Read More
2016-09-20 19:33
[This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Sally Beauty for IZEA. All opinions are 100% mine.]
If you’ve been reading my blog now for awhile, you know that pu… Read More
2016-08-29 21:16
[Post contains press samples.]
Autumn has always been my favorite season, but with this summer being particularly brutal here in the south this year, I’m really looking forward to the… Read More
2016-08-25 20:54
[Press samples.]
I will never forget the summer of 2001, when I was just a teenager and spent all of my days lounging on the couch watching MTV. That summer, Aaliyah had just released a new… Read More
2016-08-11 17:11
[The product, gift card, and giveaway have been provided to me by Ontel. All thoughts and opinions are my own.]
Back in December of 2015, I cut a lot of my hair off, going from hair dow… Read More
2016-08-08 14:32
[Press Samples.]
We are already looking forward into the fall season since it is just around the corner, and the China Glaze Rebel Fall 2016 Collection is the perfect transition.
Inspired by… Read More
2016-07-21 18:36
[Contains press samples.]
I felt like I had to give the new Maybelline ColorSensational Bold Lipsticks a shoutout and a proper post on here. It was about a month ago when I first found… Read More
2016-07-04 18:57
[Press samples.]
I hope you are having an incredible and safe Independence Day weekend wherever you are. It has been scorching hot where I live, with the heat index being well over 105 degre… Read More
2016-06-30 19:22
The very first time I laid eyes on the Anastasia Beverly Hills Modern Renaissance Palette was on Snapchat. It was love-at-first-sight for me with all of the red based brown shades and the p… Read More
2016-06-29 18:08
[Post contains press samples.]
Eyeliner is one of my favorite ways to add a fun pop of color or interest to your makeup look without being over the top. I’ve been adding pops of color… Read More
2016-06-13 14:52
[I participated in this sponsored campaign for Suave® Essentials on behalf of One2One Network. All opinions stated are my own.]
Confession time: I’m a shower product junk… Read More
2016-06-06 23:41
Recently I picked up this MAC Burgundy Times Nine Eyeshadow Palette. I really like the variety of shades in it and the price point is only $32.00USD, so I really consider it a good deal for… Read More
2016-06-02 19:40
I missed out on the original launch of this palette and then a couple of restocks. I thought it was gorgeous but I just wasn’t sure about it. Low and behold, a few weeks ago, the &helli…Read More
2016-06-01 15:34
This release had me feeling all giddy inside like a little kid on Christmas morning. The Becca x Jaclyn Hill Champagne Collection released last week and the main item I wanted from it… Read More
2016-05-27 19:32
[Press sample. Giveaway sponsored.]
The number of questions I get asked about airbrush makeup in a typical month far exceeds most other beauty questions that come my way. People want to know… Read More
2016-05-16 16:00
Disclosure: This post was sponsored by vitafusion™ through their partnership with POPSUGAR Select. While I was compensated to write a post about vitafusion™ gummy vitamins… Read More
2016-05-13 00:46
[Press samples.]
The NARS Summer 2016 “Under Cover” Collection is all about “sea and splendor.” The shades within the collection are bold, intense, and full of color… Read More
2016-05-13 00:46
[Press samples.]
The NARS Summer 2016 “Under Cover” Collection is all about “sea and splendor.” The shades within the collection are bold, intense, and full of color… Read More
2016-05-04 03:59
A few weeks ago when Coachella was happening, I was browsing through pictures of the fashion from the event and one of Katy Perry caught my eye. She was holding up a lipstick with her frien… Read More
2016-05-04 03:59
A few weeks ago when Coachella was happening, I was browsing through pictures of the fashion from the event and one of Katy Perry caught my eye. She was holding up a lipstick with her frien… Read More
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