I didn’t used to understand nude blushes. Why would I want to wear a blush that barely looks like anything? But somewhere along the way I started to get it. Sometimes I’m wearing a darker or more colorful eye and don’t want to add another color to my cheeks. Other times I just can’t find […]
I thought it would be fun to start taking pictures of the makeup I use throughout the week. Not necessarily my favorite products, just what I actually pulled out and used that morning. And, whatever form of caffeine I was going to drink while applying my makeup. There’s no Monday because I had an early
I’m having a moment with blonzer type blush shades this summer. I love those warm, bronzy rose colors that give skin a little flush while adding warmth at the same time. They’re not quite blush and not quite bronzer, which is what I like about them. Some lean more rosy, some more peachy and others
A flight cancellation left me with an unexpected extra day on the road, which seemed like the perfect excuse to take inventory of the makeup products currently traveling with me. As someone who spends a lot of time in airports, hotels, and event venues for work, I approach travel makeup a little differently than I
I’m officially three gel manicures into my at-home gel journey. Well, technically two successful manicures and one failed attempt. For my latest manicure, I chose a vibrant marigold yellow – DND Honey. Looking back, that may not have been the easiest color choice for someone still learning. Yellow nail polish has a reputation for being
When I’m getting ready to go out after work or heading from a casual daytime activity straight to dinner, I almost never create a completely new makeup look. Most of the time, I simply refresh what I’m already wearing. I’ll touch up my bronzer and blush, add a little bronzer through the crease of my
Once the weather starts warming up, many of my heavier fall and winter fragrances begin to feel a little too heavy. But at the same time, a lot of my true summer scents don’t quite feel right yet either, especially when it’s still cool in the mornings and evenings. This is the time of year
If there’s one makeup category I’ve been especially focused on lately, it’s blush. These are the shades I’ve been reaching for most as we move from spring into summer. I love layering different blush formulas depending on the finish I want, whether that’s a soft blurred look, a fresh glow or a brighter pop of
I decided to try doing my own gel manicure again recently and so far I’m impressed with how well it’s holding up. This is only the second time I’ve attempted gel at home. The first time did not go well. It was right before Valentine’s Day, and I wanted to attempt gel since I was
Lately I’ve been trying a mix of affordable makeup finds, easy summer products and a few things that immediately caught my attention while browsing. Some of these were impulse purchases, some were products I kept hearing good things about and a few were shades that felt perfect for heading into warmer weather. Here’s what I’m