LOTD: January 21st

LOTD: January 21st

Thank you Ally for being a model! Ally you are so talented and a jack of all trades. I am impressed with your skateboarding skills, 10/10. You are a great artist, both guitar and “on paper”. Your interests in makeup (everyday looks and special effects) is AWESOME!!! I’m so glad to know you! !! You… Continue Reading →

LOTD: January 20th

LOTD: January 20th

Thank you Heidi for being a model in my portfolio! I have learned so much from Heidi in the ten years I’ve known her. She has shown me that with hard work and dedication dreams can be made reality. Her positive energy and smile are contagious! Thank you again! You are glowing pink! Products used: CC Cream… Continue Reading →

Mary Kay Look of the Day

Mary Kay Look of the Day

I’m excited to be trying out Mary Kay Cosmetics! This is the first look I’ve made with a (nearly) full face of MK makeup. I’ve been a die-hard user of Kat Von D foundation for years, and it’s nice to have finally found another line that not only matches my (difficult) skin tone (1Y01 at… Continue Reading →

Sugarpill Cold Chemistry Palette

Sugarpill Cold Chemistry Palette

I tend to go for more vibrant or gothic looks, and Sugarpill Cosmetics is undoubtedly my favorite eyeshadow brand for achieving this. It was originally adapted from stage makeup used in flamboyant drag shows, and as such, it has incredible staying power under an immense range of temperature, weather conditions, and lighting! I already had… Continue Reading →

e.l.f. Cosmetics Haul & Review

e.l.f. Cosmetics Haul & Review

Hi everyone! Today I’ll be sharing with you the haul I received from e.l.f. Cosmetics, plus a review of some of the products.  e.l.f. is a great, affordable brand with many items available at $1, $3, and $5 price points. I primarily chose to purchase from e.l.f. because of the Garden Party Kit promo (not… Continue Reading →

LOTD: May 13th

I did this look focusing on rose/pink tones. I thought for something fun and different I would post a before picture…because why not right? So this is what my face usually looks like without makeup, though the lighting is off ugh! . I have on moisturizer in this picture but that isn’t something you would… Continue Reading →

How to: Cleaning your Beauty Blender

How to: Cleaning your Beauty Blender

You guys, I am in love with my beauty blender! I use it everyday for a flawless foundation application. I prefer a beauty blender to a basic sponge for several reasons. First, beauty blenders are reusable unlike the triangular sponges. Second, the beauty blender is a rounded sponge versus a square-triangular sponge- it gives you a perfect application. I… Continue Reading →