Friday Favorites | January 2016 Favorites

The first month of the year is already coming to a close and I'd have to say it's been a lot more busy than I thought it would be. My productivity has been exceptionally high for the most part which is pretty shocking to me since typically the winter months turn me into a slug. Seriously the winter makes me so lazy but lately it's more like I have so much going on there just aren't enough hours in the day. 

Holiday Party Eyes and Lips

Holiday party season is now in full swing, well not for me but it is for people with friends and lives and whatnot. That means lots of fun exciting makeup looks that for many people seem unthinkable for any other time of the year. It's the time of the year when glitter, smokey eyes, and generally bold makeup can run free and wild. 

Nars Audacious Mascara | Review

I own a ton of mascaras, probably a bit more than the average human. Mascaras aren't my favorite makeup product but, I find them to be one of the most essential. No makeup look is complete without mascara and if I'm going to put on one thing before I leave the house it's definitely going to be mascara. I could take this as far to say that if I was stuck on a desert island and I could only bring one makeup product with me it would probably be mascara. 

Friday Favorites | Top 5 Holiday Red Lips

Now that the holiday season is virtually in full swing it's time for red lips to take their place in the spotlight. Red lips in my opinion always have and always will be a staple in classic holiday makeup looks. They make an eye catching statement that ties together with all the glitz and glam the season has to offer. Red lips are timeless, classic, and give a little pop of color to an otherwise colorless time of year. 

Friday Favorites | Summer Glow

Everyone loves a glow especially during the summer. It's all about sun kissed tans and skin that glows so perfectly when it reflects in the sun it could blind a man. I may not be one for much of a tan but, I love a good glow. In my most humble opinion I think a nice highlight makes your complexion look more awake and healthy. It's a subtle statement that makes a big impact when you hit the light just right. Just enough in all the right places and you'll be catching eyes left and right. 

The Hunt for the Perfect Liquid Highlight

[take a moment to bask in my terrible handwriting] 

For whatever reason I like layering my highlighters. I always apply a liquid highlight, set my makeup and then top it off with a powder highlight at the end. I have a few powder highlights that I adore but, I've been on a mission the past few weeks to find a new liquid one because my ever so loved discontinued Smashbox Artificial Light in Flash is almost out - cue many tiny violins playing for my tragic loss. 

Minimal Makeup

I wear a full face of makeup on a regular basis so most of the time when I'm off I will usually wear little to no makeup depending on whether I feel like looking half human or not. I'm not going to lie most of the time I don't care and will leave the house bare faced and free but, for when I feel like looking presentable I'll do a little natural makeup magic. 

Winter Radiance | Tips to Maintain Glowing Skin in the Winter

The winter months are never very kind to the skin. It is constantly cold, windy, dry, or a sad cocktail of all of the above that can leave your skin looking grey, dehydrated, and dull. Basically, this weather can make you look more dead than alive which is the last thing anyone wants... well most people anyway. In order to combat the issue it's important to keep a skincare and makeup routine that makes you look brighter and more awake in order to keep a gorgeous youthful glow. I've put together a little list of skincare and makeup products and tips that can get you through this grey winter and leave you radiant all year long. 

New Year's Party Makeup Must Haves

It's New Year's Eve and that means by tonight most of you will be hanging out with friends, kissing the bottle, and if you're lucky kissing a special someone at midnight. Tonight can be a very special celebration with time to reminisce and look forward to the fresh year ahead. With that in mind, I've put a list of makeup must haves for tonight that will make your night and you sparkle just a little more. 

Nars Light Reflecting Loose Powder | Review

Nars makes two types of the Light Reflecting Powder, one pressed and the other loose. The pressed powder is best for dry to normal skin because it has more of a shine while the loose powder is better for normal to oily skin because it gives a more matte look and has only a slight sheen. So I guess if you have normal skin you really luck out because you can't really fail in picking the style of powder that will work for you. For obvious reasons I went with the loose powder ( I am an oily monster.) I was nervous enough to be trying a light reflecting product and there was no need to take a risk on the pressed powder if it wasn't really going to suit my skin type. 

Fall Beauty Favorites | 2014

One of my favorite things about the fall is the makeup transition. I love the warmer and darker colors and the more sultry and mysterious looks. Although I love clean fresh looking makeup; the brasses and golds of autumn really put me in my element. There are few things I look forward to more when the seasons turn and I get to change out my go-to beauty products. It always reawakens some inner creativity and makes me want to try out new looks and styles. It also doesn't help that it gives me an excuse to go poking around looking for more new products that I don't need but, for some reason desperately want. I've picked my 10 favorite beauty products to share with you all and you'll probably be able to tell that most of them are lip products. I did this because I have a serious lipstick obsession and I normally like to make the lips the focal point for a lot of my makeup looks. 

Nars Red Square Velvet Matte Lipstick Pencil

The Nars velvet matte lipstick pencils are one of my favorite Nars products but, this particular little gem totally fell into my lap by mistake when my mom accidently picked up the wrong shade for me when she was at the store. I love oranges and I love reds but, for whatever reason I never found myself attracted to orange reds. Being someone who isn't into returning makeup I figured I would give the color a chance and I'm glad that I did because it's absolutely beautiful. The bold orange red color really livens up a look and gets attention in all the right ways.

My On the Go Makeup Essentials

Hello, Loves! I carry a lot of makeup on me at all times. Mostly, my on the go makeup bag is comprised of lipsticks of every shade and finish but, I also always carry around some essentials. It is key in my life to always have a few products I could put a face together with if I am ever in need. My logic behind this is that I'll always have what I need if I have to do any makeup touch-ups throughout the day and if I ever unexpectedly stay out one night I can at least look decent the next day. Sometimes I also use these products even when I know I'm going to spend the night out somewhere because it leaves more room in my bag for an unnecessary amount of clothes and shoes. 

Favorite Fall Lip Products

I am so obsessed with fall primarily because it means that I can start wearing my favorite lipstick shades...not to say that I don't always wear them because I do, but in the fall it just seems to be a little more acceptable. Here is a list of my favorites in no particular order of favorite, just down the list: