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 :)

8 Steps to Looking Better When You're Sick

Ok I promise after today I will be off my sick soap box and on to something better -- this cold has just been consuming my life lately so it's putting all these ideas in my head and been the topic of conversation the past few days. My apologies. 

If you haven't visited my channel lately and seen my latest video, I uploaded a tutorial yesterday for how I attempt to make myself look somewhat normal when I'm under the weather (if you haven't seen the tutorial you can watch it below).

When I'm not feeling well I don't want to take an hour to get ready and I certainly don't want to pack on the makeup. I sure as hell won't be doing a smokey eye or a winged liner. I'm lucky that I can even lift a makeup brush to my face. Here are the 8 simple steps I take to look like myself again:

1. Moisturize. My nose (and for some reason) my eyelids get super dry. I like using Cetaphil's Ultra Hydrating Lotion for Sensitive Skin all over my face, concentrating around my nose.

2. Conceal. I don't even bother with foundation when I'm sick. I use Dermablend's Smooth Indulgence Concealer in nude because it covers up EVERYTHING. You can also use a concealer with a green tint to help hide redness, but make sure to apply a regular concealer over top as well. Don't forget to do the under-eye area! Concealing is absolutely necessary if you're applying makeup when you're sick.

3. Set. Depending on where I'm going I will set my concealer with a loose powder (I feel like loose powders provide more coverage than a pressed powder), that has a tint to it so my face doesn't look so pale. I love Bare Minerals for this step (I used a Maybelline loose powder in this tutorial because my Bare Minerals powder is a couple shades too dark for me right now).

4. Contour & Blush. Call me crazy but I hardly ever skip this step. I think applying a contour and a blush just helps to warm up your complexion, bring color to your face, and makes you look much better than you feel. In this tutorial I used a matte brown shadow for my contour and a pink baked powder from Milani for my blush. You can definitely skip contouring, but at least add a little blush to bring some color back into your face.

5. Eyes. I always like to have a little something on my eyes besides mascara. I use a matte shadow (either grey, brown, or whatever you prefer), and apply it to my upper lash line using an angled brush. To finish, I apply a couple coats of mascara. I used my favorite, the Maybelline Rocket Volume Express.

6. Eyebrows. No matter what I will always take at least 30 seconds to do my brows. For this look I skipped the Brow Wiz and used a powder from Lorac to just lightly fill in my brows. I set them using Anastasia's Brow Gel in Brunette.

7. Lips. You can totally skip a lipstick and just apply any chapstick or lip balm and be good to go. I love Burts Bees chapstick because the kind I use has a minty/tingly feeling that makes me feel like I put Vicks Vapo Rub all over my lips (despite the description it is actually a pleasant feeling). Sometimes I'll apply a nude lipstick over top just to give me a hint of color.

8. Hair. All I can say is: Keep. It. Simple. If your hair isn't a messy grease ball, go ahead and leave it down. For me, I think pulling it up just gives you a more polished look. My go-to is the sock bun and you can see how I achieve this look in the video.

 

What do you do to look better when you're sick and have to leave the comfort of your bed? I'd love to hear your tips!

xoxo

Get Ready With Me | Full Face & Hair

Hello lovlies & Happy New Year! Today's video is a typical get ready with me -- how I get ready for work, a night out, etc. It's super easy to do and is totally versatile. It would look great with a bold lip or bolder eye shadows. If you don't want to watch the video but want to know what products I used, read below. Hope you enjoy! 

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It's Judy Time Palette Look | Update

Hello lovelies! It has been a hot minute since I blogged or filmed a video -- I started a new job, which I love, but it's consumed most of my life as of late. I also was unfortunately in a really bad car accident a little over a week ago and was injured so I've been laying super low trying to recover. I hope everyone had a wonderful holiday! I'm anxious to get back into the swing of blogging and filming makeup tutorials so stay on the look out for all that!

For Christmas one of my favorite gifts was my It's Judy Time eyeshadow palette. If you don't know who Judy is, you MUST check out her YouTube channels -- she is amazing! She has a vlog channel with her husband Benji and sweet little cutie bear daughter Julianna. She uploads daily vlogs and I have to say I'm completely addicted. She also has a mommy channel and a beauty channel. Recently she worked with BH cosmetics to create her own eyeshadow palette and it is BEAUTIFUL! Watch the video below or read on to see the look I created using her palette.

xoxo

Holiday Hairstyles | 3 Tutorials for This Season

I was just thinking about how I wanted to wear my hair for Thanksgiving and decided to sit down to play around with some ideas, so of naturally I decided to film them. They are relatively easy and quick to do. Watch the video below to see how I got these three looks! :)

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How I Wash My Hair Extensions

Most days I rock my fake hair. I just clip it right in and I instantly have long, beautiful locks that I miss so much. Since I wear my extensions so frequently, I like to wash them every one to two weeks just to keep them looking semi-normal and not so much like a rats' nest that they can sometimes resemble. Watch the video below to see how I wash my extensions or read on for more information! 

Neutral Eye Look | Day to Night

I filmed these two eye looks using Urban Decay's Vice 2 palette. Although both are neutral looks, I added a couple things to take the first look up a notch for a more night-time smokey effect. Watch the video below or read on for more information!

Easy, Pretty Hair with Rollers!

Remember that post I did on velcro rollers a while back? Well this time I filmed a video and didn't have in my extensions. Watch the video below or click the link here to refer back to my original post! Enjoy! :)





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How I Get Ready For Work!

So I filmed this video YESTERDAY before I left for work and didn't get to edit until really late last night. If you want to see how I get ready for one of my jobs in the morning, watch the video below or read on for more information about the products I use! xoxo

6 Steps to a Flawless Face

Garnier Ultra-Lift 2-In-1 Wrinkle Reducer Moisturizer + Benefit Porefessional Primer + Sonia Kashuk Hidden Agenda Palette OR L'Oreal True Match Crayon Concealer + Revlon Colorstay Whipped Foundationr  + Real Techniques Expert Face Brush + Real Techniques Powder Brush + Make Up For Ever HD Microfinish Translucent Powder + Urban Decay All Nighter Setting Spray  

1. Moisturizer: I like to use Garnier 2-in-1 Wrinkle Reducer all over my face and neck before I apply any other product.

2. Primer: Benefit Porefessional is my weapon of choice. I apply this all over my face, focusing a lot of the product onto my t-zone and areas where my pores are slightly larger.

3. Concealer: Sonia Kashuk Hidden Agenda Palette/L'Oreal Concealer Crayon - I apply my concealer to the under eye area and on any blemishes I need to cover up. If I'm using the Sonia Kashuk palette, I use the green tinted concealer to cover up any redness I may have. I use the lightest shade under my eyes and the medium shade over the green. If I use the L'Oreal crayon, I apply it to the under eye area and on any blemishes/redness I have.

4. Medium-Full Coverage Foundation: best applied with a foundation brush or flat top kabuki brush. I let the product sit for a few minutes before I use my setting powder. I also touch up any blemishes or under-eye areas with concealer and absorb any excess foundation by lightly dabbing certain areas with a tissue. My favorite for a while now has been Revlon Colorstay Whipped Foundation. I also like L'Oreal True Match and L'Oreal True Match Lumi.