It seems that Essie is back for more astrology polishes and I couldn't be more excited about it! I did a review on their first Mercury in Retrograde collection last year and the polishes were good, but had to be built up to full intensity. When I saw them post about the second edition, I was skeptical but the mom…

My skin has not been in the best shape the past few weeks. I've been super dry and had some weird allergic reactions to a few things (I think a Charlotte Tilbury eye cream was to blame) so I've been really trying to get everything back to normal. About a month ago I noticed that I felt super dry, everywhere. M…

I've spoken time and time again about how my makeup purchasing has decreased, but I've been more obsessed with trying skincare. Skincare is having a major moment and it's not going away in 2018; one of the biggest trends you're going to see is skincare as makeup. That means more natural finishes, more …

When thinking about what categories I wanted to include for Best of 2017, beauty was a no-brainer... I mean, I do classify myself as a beauty blogger most of the time. This was the year that I back peddled on a lot of beauty purchases and really didn't spend as much as I usually do. I was grateful for that because…

Whenever the cold weather hits, I immediately reach for all my dark lipsticks. There is just something about the cold weather, the holiday season, and the chill in the air that makes me want to wear a vampy lip -- even more so than the fall. Just give me all the plums, purples, reds, berries! I think I speak for most …

It's been a while since I've done a Manicure Monday but I got a few new polishes over the past few weeks and I wanted to share one of them. You'd think that the week before Christmas I'd be rocking red nails and I may change it up this week, but last week it was all about OPI's Iceland Collection. …

Becca is a newer brand on the beauty scene.. if 2001 is newer to you, but it really flourished back in 2014/2015 if I do say so myself. It was a brand that was known for their highlighters, most noteworthy Opal. They've since branched out with other products but in their heart of hearts, I think they always stay t…

I didn't realize it until I started working in the beauty industry but in retail, the holiday season starts at the end of September and that is usually when you start seeing all the beauty companies putting out their holiday sets. It can be very overwhelming to log onto the New Arrivals section of Sephora and Ulta…

When it comes to makeup, I've never been a full coverage kind of gal. My skin is not that bad and it's pretty dry so I lean toward more medium coverage, radiant foundations. However, during the summer, I usually don't wear any foundation at all. It melts off my face as soon as I step outside and continues …

Hi everyone! Just a small little introduction for my latest unboxing v-log. I opened a FabFitFun box, and lots of goodies from Ulta & Sephora. Come back tomorrow for another book review... and probably one of the most effed up books I've ever read in my entire life.

In replacement on the weekly wrap up post, I'll be *trying* to add a regular post weekly. This was originally on my calendar for yesterday but Wednesday kicked my butt so no post Thursday... and here we are! I think a little behind the scenes is always good; blogging is not glamorous, ladies and gentlemen! *PS: I …

I am a sucker for new eyeshadow palettes. I love new makeup in general but my weakness is eyeshadow. They're so pretty and the colors are unique, and the layout & packaging draws you in. UGH I love new eyeshadow palettes! I especially love limited edition, fun eyeshadow palettes from Too Faced, which is what t…

The love affair with Drybar is still going as strong as ever but it came to an all time high in mid November when I purchased the Drybar Tress Press Digital Styling Iron & the 3-Day Bender Curling Iron. I have very thick, unruly, frizzy and coarse hair. My mom & sister have the same exact hair, so when you hav…

It's the most wonderful time of the year!! Well, one of the most wonderful times of the year. Ulta Beauty has its 21 Days of Beauty , starting yesterday, which is 21 days of beauty steals and deals. They have your favorite high end items for 50% off, a bunch of free gifts with purchase, and other great deals. They…

I did this post last year but it seems like I have some more to discuss! I never want to straight up bash a brand, because I do really like most beauty brands products. It's not often that I find something that totally didn't work for me, so when I do, I feel like I need to tell someone. These have been teste…

Another wishlist Wednesday is here...and its the beauty edition! I love putting these together because I am constantly looking at what new beauty products are out on the market... it's my job as a social media coordinator & blogger to know what the trends are and what is being released. Credit I never want to …

Once you've tried some beauty products, you've pretty much tried them all. GASP! How, as a beauty blogger, could I possibly say that? Well, if you really think about it, it's kind of true. At some point, all blushes, bronzers, mascaras, eyeliners, etcs start to look and feel the same. Of course there are s…

I've been really into beauty trends lately: liquid lipsticks, matte lips, cream products, super highlighted skin, and the list goes on. A huge trend that is just making it's way into the United States and mainstream makeup/skincare is cushion products. Cushion products originally come from Korean skincare and …