Print is not dead...or at least not for me. I still subscribe to a couple print publications, and I love flipping through pages of a magazine (or an actual book for that matter). Nowadays, sartorial inspiration is quick at our finger tips with the abundance of information and venues at which content is delivered through … Continue reading beauty inspo: zoe kravitz
At this point, you have probably heard of or tried something from Glossier. The Insta-famous brand is known for its millennial pink packaging and cool girl (and guy) models and brand reps that sport the minimal-makeup-I-don't-really-need-makeup kind of look. The release of a new item in their lineup is met with a strong social media … Continue reading full glossier review: the good, the okay, & the pass
Today we're diving into the world of luxury makeup. Well, Marc Jacobs Beauty specifically...This brand initially caught my attention due to its sleek, minimal packaging as well as the overall rave reviews that I kept encountering over and over. The price tag kept me away for a while longer, but I recently acquired a few … Continue reading marc jacobs beauty review
Similar to a lot of you out there, I truly enjoy traveling. I love daydreaming about destinations far and wide, adding yet another city to an ever-growing mental bucket list. Fortunately, the past couple years I've had the pleasure of visiting quite a few places across the U.S. In a couple months, I'll be taking … Continue reading travel makeup bag: spring 2018
Who here is a morning person? Who promptly rises from bed the moment the alarm sounds? Not I. By nature, I have always been a night owl. I feel extra energized in the evenings. Sometimes, I start personal projects late into the night, only to shake my fist in anguish when morning comes, having slept … Continue reading simple AM skincare & makeup routine: spring
It's that time again...it's time to talk about trash. In this blog series, I show you all the products that I have used up in the past several months and provide a thorough review on them. It's a way for me to give well-informed thoughts on these products as well as to motivate myself to … Continue reading trash talk 3: spring 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
Hello! Today, I will be reviewing two popular eyeshadow palettes. The Modern Renaissance from Anastasia Beverly Hills was released almost two years ago and has been well-loved by the beauty community. The Tartelette Toasted Palette is Part 3 of a trilogy of Tarte's eyeshadow palettes; it was released a little under two months ago. I … Continue reading warm eyeshadow palettes: ABH modern renaissance vs. tarte tartelette toasted
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