How To...Get the PERFECT Red Lip

I LOVE a bold lip color, and red is usually my go-to for a dramatic look. Watch the video below to see how I achieve the perfect red lip or keep reading for step-by-step instructions and products I recommend :)

Nude Glam | Get Ready With Me

The most recent video I posted on my channel featured an every-day nude glam look. I kept both the eyes and lips nude and used velcro rollers to achieve the bouncy, casual curls you see in the picture above. This is usually my go-to look for daytime and can be easily altered to be more or less dramatic. I used my two FAVORITE shadow palettes of the moment -- the Lorac Pro Palettes (both the original and the newest one), my Anastasia brow products, and my Clinique Acne Solutions foundation, just to name a few.

>> I started this look by prepping my face with the L'Oreal Revitalift Miracle Blur (amazing), then went ahead and put my hair into velcro rollers. I always do the rollers first so they have time to set and cool while I do my makeup.

>> Moving onto my eyes, I primed them with Maybelline's Instant Age Rewind concealer in the shade neutralizer. Next I used a few different nude shades from each of the Lorac Pro Palettes, then lined my eyes with my favorite L'Oreal liquid liner. Once my eyes were complete I applied my foundation using my Sigma F80 brush and concealed my under eye area with my Maybelline concealer, blending in with my beauty blender.

>> To set my makeup I used an NYC pressed powder under the eyes and MAC's Pressed Blot Powder all over the face. Then I went in with my contour and blush, finished the wings of my liner and filled in and set my brows. I topped off my lashes with mascara then moved onto lips.

>> For lips I used a nude liner from Clinique and MAC's Myth all over. I used my Urban Decay All Nighter setting spray to lock in my makeup, let my hair down and my look was complete!

You can see a complete list of products that I used by clicking the 'read more' button below. To see how I got this look sit back, relax, and enjoy the video! :)

Pretty in Pink

I am SO ready for Spring that I'm practically doing my own version of a rain dance by wearing and window shopping for all things pastel and Spring-inspired. This post couldn't be any more Spring-y or girly. I wanted to share a few things I'm loving that just so happen to all be (almost) mostly pink!

Ralph Lauren Midnight Romance Perfume / Essie Lovie Dovie Nail Polish / Forever 21 Floral Compact / NARS New Attitude Blush / MAC Candy Yum Yum

I love this compact mirror from Forever 21. It's perfect to toss in your bag for on the go touch ups, and it's just so pretty and girly!

I've been lusting after the New Attitude blush from NARS. I think it's the perfect coral-pink color that is great for Spring but can also transition nicely for the warmer summer months. 

Candy Yum Yum by MAC is a lipstick I have loved for what seems like forever. It's bold, but wearable and is a beautiful pop of color for a simple makeup look. 

Seriously don't even get me started on the new Ralph Lauren fragrance. I was never a big fan of the original 'Romance' but this new 'Midnight Romance' has stolen my heart and made me want to surrender every other perfume I have owned/tried in the past. I was so in love with Flowerbomb but not it's steep price tag, and this fragrance is an amazing, sweet smelling alternative. I am SO in love. Kudos to you, Ralph. 

My love/hate relationship with Essie nail Polish continues. Hate the price, hate how they seem to always chip on me (yes, even when using a good quality top  coat), but their colors are sooooo beautiful! This one called Lovie Dovie is no exceptional. It is SUCH a gorgeous pink shade I would totally deal with the price and chipping. 

xoxo