A couple weeks ago, I finished my first Project Pan and No-Buy. A Project Pan is a period of time where I choose a handful of products with the goal of using up what I already have. During the same time, I did not purchase any makeup, skincare, or body care products. This project spanned … Continue reading project pan final thoughts & what I learned: january-march 2018
Update time! I have been participating in a project pan since the beginning of the year, choosing eight makeup products to use from January to March with the goal to finish or hit pan on them. I am also concurrently on a no-buy for makeup, skincare, or body care items in efforts to use what … Continue reading my first project pan & no-buy (update): january-march 2018
Let's talk romantic makeup looks that are somewhat natural but help to enhance and make you look polished and feel gorgeous. Today I am sharing two Valentine's Day-inspired looks that fall into that category, one for daytime and another one subtly amp up for the evening. In the spirit of my ongoing Project Pan, I … Continue reading valentine’s day makeup 2018
Today I will be reviewing the ColourPop x Kathleenlights Dream St. collection. For those who do not know, Kathleen Lights is a popular YouTuber. I have been watching her videos for years and enjoy her bubbly personality. She has previously collaborated with ColourPop; this recent collection released in early December. I purchased the whole 4-piece … Continue reading colourpop x kathleenlights dream st collaboration review
Today, I am excited to announce that I will be participating in my very first Project Pan! For those of you who are not familiar, a Project Pan is where I will choose a handful of beauty products that I want to finish up or "hit pan on" within a designated time frame. The purpose … Continue reading my first project pan & no-buy (intro): january-march 2018
Hello! We are about to wrap up this year and begin a fresh, new year. The year 2017 has been one of self-reflection and growth for me. After years (and I mean, years) of contemplating whether or not to share my love for beauty and style, I decided to take the risk and start The … Continue reading best makeup of 2017 & personal reflections on the year: full reviews
Happy Friday dears! It's been a wild week for me, and I am thrilled that the weekend is here. I'll be traveling to Palm Springs for a wedding this weekend. It's been a couple years since I've visited so I hope to sneak in a bit of vintage shopping and time by the pool before … Continue reading sephora vib sale recommendations: fall 2017
Sunglasses are one of my top favorite accessories (among earrings and watches). For this SoCal girl, I wear them year round. Plus, they play an important role in sun protection. I'm not a designer purse girl, but I don't mind investing in a good pair of sunglasses that are well-made, provides broad spectrum protection (polarized … Continue reading my favorite accessory: sunglasses collection
Happy Summer! I hope everyone enjoyed their 4th of July. With the recent festivities, we are very much in the thick of summer. Does anyone have any fun travel plans coming up? For me, I have a couple fun weekends planned, a music festival, camping, and a trip out to North Carolina (my first time … Continue reading top 5 summer lip colors
A few weeks ago, I wanted to experiment to see if I could achieve my own realistic version of the "no-makeup makeup" look. In my opinion, not only did I achieve this, but I also discovered a product that has ignited a newfound interest in natural, organic beauty (keep on reading). First of all, I wanted … Continue reading natural beauty
On days that I do not feel particularly cheery, it can be so tempting to put on my sweats and oversized t-shirt, turn on Netflix, and call it a day. While certain days warrant such activities, other times necessitate action. For the most part, once I start moving and being productive, I can usually get … Continue reading red and pink
Today I am launching a blog series called "Beauty Profile," in which I share with you skincare or makeup products that I feel are worthy of exploring and possibly adding to your collection. These items will hopefully serve to make your beauty routine easier and more enjoyable. My philosophy on makeup is that it should enhance … Continue reading Beauty Profile: Charlotte Tilbury Instant Look in a Palette
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