Thrifty Thursday Tip

Get more bang for your buck from the products that are already in your makeup arsenal! Here are a few great ways to get multiple uses out of some of your favorite makeup basics.





Bronzer is great for giving you a glow, but did you know that you could also use it as an eyeshadow. That's right just use an eyeshadow brush or sponge applicator to apply it.

Another budget friendly trick is to

Thrifty Thursday Tip

Get more bang for your buck from the products that are already in your makeup arsenal! Here are a few great ways to get multiple uses out of some of your favorite makeup basics.





Bronzer is great for giving you a glow, but did you know that you could also use it as an eyeshadow. That's right just use an eyeshadow brush or sponge applicator to apply it.

Another budget friendly trick is to

Technical Tuesday Tip

Contouring?! OMG what to use? Where do you begin and why are you doing it? It just sounds complicated. Truth is you don't have to contour to look flawless. Contouring is typically used for photography and the runway. It helps the shape the face, but it can be used in your regular makeup routine. Here are some technical tips to help you master a simple approach to contouring!

Why contour?

Technical Tuesday Tip

Contouring?! OMG what to use? Where do you begin and why are you doing it? It just sounds complicated. Truth is you don't have to contour to look flawless. Contouring is typically used for photography and the runway. It helps the shape the face, but it can be used in your regular makeup routine. Here are some technical tips to help you master a simple approach to contouring!

Why contour?

Technical Tuesday Tip

You've decided you need concealer, but where, what for, and which one? Choosing the right concealer can make all the difference in your makeup regime.


Here are a few technical tips to help you find the right shade and texture to suit your cover up needs whatever they may be.




Dark under eye circles - Choose a concealer a shade lighter than your skintone with a yellow undertone. This

Technical Tuesday Tip

You've decided you need concealer, but where, what for, and which one? Choosing the right concealer can make all the difference in your makeup regime.


Here are a few technical tips to help you find the right shade and texture to suit your cover up needs whatever they may be.




Dark under eye circles - Choose a concealer a shade lighter than your skintone with a yellow undertone. This

Thrifty Thursday Tip

If you’re like me you have your favorite shade of lipstick. It is your fail safe. You know that it is the perfect match to any outfit for almost any occasion. So what happens when you reach the bottom of the tube (NOOO!!). Here are a couple of ways to hold on to your favorite hue in the tube before replacing it with a new one.
Dig in: Use a lip brush to scoop out the remains of your lipstick.

Thrifty Thursday Tip

If you’re like me you have your favorite shade of lipstick. It is your fail safe. You know that it is the perfect match to any outfit for almost any occasion. So what happens when you reach the bottom of the tube (NOOO!!). Here are a couple of ways to hold on to your favorite hue in the tube before replacing it with a new one.
Dig in: Use a lip brush to scoop out the remains of your lipstick.

Technical Tuesday Tip

Actress Joy Bryant wearing tightly lined eyes on the red carpet.





Tight lining or invisible eyeliner is all about being discreet. This subtle technique if done properly will define your eyes and make your lashes appear fuller. It's a great way to look polished without wearing a lot of makeup.







Find a soft black or brown pencil waterproof eyeliner. You can also use a waterproof gel

Technical Tuesday Tip

Actress Joy Bryant wearing tightly lined eyes on the red carpet.





Tight lining or invisible eyeliner is all about being discreet. This subtle technique if done properly will define your eyes and make your lashes appear fuller. It's a great way to look polished without wearing a lot of makeup.







Find a soft black or brown pencil waterproof eyeliner. You can also use a waterproof gel

Beyonce Best Thing I Never Had Inspired Video Tutorial

This is my jam!! I love this song and the video is so soft and pretty. Beyonce looks so elegant in this vid. She is wearing very classic clean bridal makeup with a modern touch. Here are the products I used to recreate this look. Try it!

Face:

NARS Sheer Glow Foundation in Cadiz
Black Opal Creme Stick Foundation in Beautiful Bronze
Smashbox Camera Ready Concealer in 5.0
Cargo HD Blu Ray

Beyonce Best Thing I Never Had Inspired Video Tutorial

This is my jam!! I love this song and the video is so soft and pretty. Beyonce looks so elegant in this vid. She is wearing very classic clean bridal makeup with a modern touch. Here are the products I used to recreate this look. Try it!

Face:

NARS Sheer Glow Foundation in Cadiz
Black Opal Creme Stick Foundation in Beautiful Bronze
Smashbox Camera Ready Concealer in 5.0
Cargo HD Blu Ray

Technical Tuesday Tip

Make your lips the focal point! This fall the beauty trend will be strong and bold lip shades, like rich wines, plums, and warmer coral tones. When following this trend you must create balance when applying your makeup. This means opting for less intense eye makeup. Use matte shades. Use a fluffy brush to apply a matte eyeshadow shade that is just one shade deeper than your skin. With a flat

Technical Tuesday Tip

Make your lips the focal point! This fall the beauty trend will be strong and bold lip shades, like rich wines, plums, and warmer coral tones. When following this trend you must create balance when applying your makeup. This means opting for less intense eye makeup. Use matte shades. Use a fluffy brush to apply a matte eyeshadow shade that is just one shade deeper than your skin. With a flat

Technical Tuesday Tip

This summer has been all about vibrant highly pigmented shadow shades that really pop! If you’re a little gun shy about using bright bold colors or metallic eye shadows during the week because you think these hues are only Girl’s Night Out worthy (but ok to wear if you work at MAC!) You definitely like glam as much as the next gal, but don’t want to seem over the top at work or on a

Technical Tuesday Tip

This summer has been all about vibrant highly pigmented shadow shades that really pop! If you’re a little gun shy about using bright bold colors or metallic eye shadows during the week because you think these hues are only Girl’s Night Out worthy (but ok to wear if you work at MAC!) You definitely like glam as much as the next gal, but don’t want to seem over the top at work or on a

Thrifty Thursday Tip

You can never have too many tools for applying your makeup. Below are a few great ways to use cotton swabs in your makeup bag or kit. These disposable swabs will not only save you money, but time too! Plus, you don't have to fuss with a major clean up because you can just throw them away.



Here are some ways to make Q-tips work for you. Clean up any eye makeup boo-boos by dipping the tip into a

Thrifty Thursday Tip

You can never have too many tools for applying your makeup. Below are a few great ways to use cotton swabs in your makeup bag or kit. These disposable swabs will not only save you money, but time too! Plus, you don't have to fuss with a major clean up because you can just throw them away.



Here are some ways to make Q-tips work for you. Clean up any eye makeup boo-boos by dipping the tip into a

Technical Tuesday Tip

Below are some technical tips to help you manage and maintain your own brows.


Rinse your face with warm water before tweezing. The warm water helps to loosen the muscles and open your pores for a less painful plucking.






Fill in the sparse parts of your brows with a pencil or eyeshadow using small featherlike strokes to blend in with your natural brow hairs.

Try Benefit Brow Zings

Technical Tuesday Tip

Below are some technical tips to help you manage and maintain your own brows.


Rinse your face with warm water before tweezing. The warm water helps to loosen the muscles and open your pores for a less painful plucking.






Fill in the sparse parts of your brows with a pencil or eyeshadow using small featherlike strokes to blend in with your natural brow hairs.

Try Benefit Brow Zings