Test Drives: Tarte, e.l.f., NYX, NudeStix & Profusion

So, over the weekend I attended a family wedding and I had an awesome makeup look for it. Unfortunately, we were running behind so I didn’t have a chance to take a pic of my makeup or my new hair color (not the ombre wig from my last beauty post). And since today was a … Continue reading Test Drives: Tarte, e.l.f., NYX, NudeStix & Profusion

Wearable Halloween Makeup

As a normal rule, I tend to ignore the October themed Halloween makeup for a variety of reasons. For starters, my birthday is actually Halloween and I hate how people with holiday birthdays tend to have their big day overshadowed by the holiday. And especially for Halloween, it gets a bit old once you’re over … Continue reading Wearable Halloween Makeup

Test Drives: Blushing Brides with Kevyn Aucoin

As you guys know, from time to time I do makeup looks to test out various beauty products from brands that I either work with as an influencer or that are just of interest to me. Today’s look is heavily influenced by Kevyn Aucoin because I’ve actually received quite a bit of their products over … Continue reading Test Drives: Blushing Brides with Kevyn Aucoin

Swatch Wednesday: Finds from The Makeup Show

I’m bringing Swatch Wednesdays back with a few fab palettes that The Makeup Show gifted to us at the press preview brunch I attended last month! So, today I’m swatching and reviewing NYX Cosmetics’ Strobe of Genius illuminator palette, Pat McGrath Labs’ Mthrship Sublime Bronze Ambition eyeshadow palette and Covergirl’s Trunaked Smoky eyeshadow palette. So, … Continue reading Swatch Wednesday: Finds from The Makeup Show

Pre-Summer ‘18 Beauty Game Changers

Okay, so it’s absolutely no secret that I’ve been a tad scarce around these parts. What can I say except, adjusting to motherhood means sometimes my little bundle of joy kicks my websites out of the priority seat! Anywho, I’m back with a much needed beauty story. Between last month and this one I’ve had … Continue reading Pre-Summer ‘18 Beauty Game Changers

Pantone 2018 Color of the Year:  Ultra Violet Translated for Bridal Beauty!

Last week Pantone, the authority on all things color, unveiled the 2018 Color of the Year, Ultra Violet. The color authority described ultra violet as “A dramatically provocative and thoughtful purple shade…inventive and imaginative, Ultra Violet lights the way to what is yet to come”.And while this vivid purple is certainly on-trend for bridal fashion … Continue reading Pantone 2018 Color of the Year:  Ultra Violet Translated for Bridal Beauty!