How to do Quick and Easy Curls (Tutorial and Video)

How to do Quick and Easy Curls (Tutorial and Video)

An update to my 10 Minute Messy Waves. Check out this tutorial for quick and easy curls using a curling iron as a wand. Awkward video included.

80s Costume Hair and Makeup

80s Costume Hair and Makeup

The 1980s called and they definitely want me to keep crimping my hair, or at least that’s what I’m telling myself. Keep reading to check out all the goodies I used to pull off this fun 80s hair and makeup look.

Bridal Shower Hair & Makeup

Bridal Shower Hair & Makeup

Bridal Shower Hair & Makeup! Take a look for the products my wonderful makeup artist used for my playful bridal shower look!

Engagement Photo Shoot, Laguna Beach CA

Engagement Photo Shoot, Laguna Beach CA

Some favorites from our engagement photo shoot with the talented Morgan Hydinger.

Weekly Roundup 5: My Skincare Staples

Weekly Roundup 5: My Skincare Staples

Weekly Roundup 5: My Skincare Staples. Take a look at my skincare routine including a gentle cleansing milk, anti-aging serum and a popular sleeping mask!

Weekly Roundup: Drugstore Favorites

Weekly Roundup: Drugstore Favorites

Weekly Roundup: Drugstore Favorites. I’m going over my go-to items that are all under $20. Next time you run into Target or pick up your prescription stop by the makeup aisle for some of these budget friendly products!

Weekly Roundup 4: Kiehl’s, Fresh, Bumble & Bumble, and Egyptian Magic

Weekly Roundup 4: Kiehl’s, Fresh, Bumble & Bumble, and Egyptian Magic

This week I am highlighting some of my favorite beauty staples as well as a couple new products. Keep reading for one of my favorite dry shampoos, a soothing mask for sensitive skin and some all natural beauty goods.

Weekly Roundup 3: Kaja,Charlotte Tilbury, Milk and Stila

Weekly Roundup 3: Kaja,Charlotte Tilbury, Milk and Stila

This week I tried out a celebrity favorite for getting sculpted cheeks and a Korean beauty favorite among some other goodies. Take a look to see my thoughts.

Weekly Roundup: Milk Makeup, Estée Lauder & Glossier

Weekly Roundup: Milk Makeup, Estée Lauder & Glossier

This week I’m going over three great products. A setting powder, concealer, and a super long lasting lip liner!

Weekly Roundup: MoroccanOil, Pat McGrath Labs and Laneige

Weekly Roundup: MoroccanOil, Pat McGrath Labs and Laneige

Introducing my weekly roundup, where I’ll be going over different beauty goodies each week. This week I tried out a couple of Pat McGrath lipsticks, a body oil spray by MoroccanOil and a pretty popular lip sleeping mask by Laneige. Take a look to see how I liked them and which product was my favorite.

A Couple’s Shoot in Southern CA

A Couple’s Shoot in Southern CA

I recently had the opportunity to do a couples photo shoot with the lovely and oh so talented Alex Noelle Duncan! She made the process so easy and comfortable and was able to capture some really special photographs. Take a look and keep her in mind if you’re looking for a photographer in Southern CA.

10 Minute Messy Waves

10 Minute Messy Waves

Try out these 4 steps to getting a perfect messy wave look for your whole head in half of the time.

My Picks for the Sephora VIB Sale 

My Picks for the Sephora VIB Sale 

There are few things more dangerous to a makeup hoarder and shopping addict like myself than the annual Sephora Sale. Right in time to start early Christmas shopping, VIB and VIB Rogue members get to knock an extra 20% off their makeup wishlist and stock up on their favorite beauty buys. Check out my top picks in this post. The sale runs until Wednesday 11/15 so don’t miss out!

Tarte Cosmetics 1-Day Sale Must Haves

Tarte Cosmetics 1-Day Sale Must Haves

Check out my top picks to get at the Tarte Cosmetics 1-day sale! Hurry over, it only last another 12 hours!

The Best Couples and Group Halloween Costumes

The Best Couples and Group Halloween Costumes

October is definitely one of my favorite months. The leaves start to change and a Fall tinge takes over the air. It might not cool down enough to be wearing sweaters and boots but it brings with it Halloween and many excuses to get dressed 

How To Protect Your Hair From The Elements

How To Protect Your Hair From The Elements

Sharing my tips and tricks for keeping my hair healthy while on vacation. Check it out for how I deal with sun, wind, humidity and swimming.

How To Clean Your Makeup Brushes

How To Clean Your Makeup Brushes

Sharing the best DIY makeup cleaner that you already have in your shower! Thank you Instagram for the tips!

My Top 10 Hair Care Products

My Top 10 Hair Care Products

Going over some of my favorite hair products and how I have been trying to grow my hair back out after a bad hair cut a few ears ago.

Tickled Pink: Sunflower Sunnies and Floral  Sets

Tickled Pink: Sunflower Sunnies and Floral Sets

Going over a festive summer looking. Pink lips, lots of highlighter and statement sunglasses. Check out a couple pairs of similar glasses at the end of the page and read about my mini hair fiasco accompanied by an embarrassing selfie.

MILK MAKEUP: Product Review and A Natural Look

MILK MAKEUP: Product Review and A Natural Look

I tried out a handful of MILK MAKEUP products to see if I loved anything else as much as the lip + cheek sticks! Check out my review for a subtle makeup look using the blur stick, matte bronzer, blush multiple and the cooling water stick.

My Favorite Sephora Favorites : Lips

My Favorite Sephora Favorites : Lips

I tested out both of Sephora’s Give Me Some Nude Lip sets and am breaking down my favorite of the favorites. Find out which brand has the best color, consistency and staying power!

What to Splurge on at Peter Thomas Roth

What to Splurge on at Peter Thomas Roth

I tried over a dozen Peter Thomas Roth products from the sample sale. Here’s what I loved and what I wouldn’t use again.

Easy Summer Makeup

Easy Summer Makeup

My favorite makeup products for the summer and my steps for an everyday natural look.

The Longest Lasting Red Lip Ever

The Longest Lasting Red Lip Ever

The perfect red lip for the 4th of July. It will last all day whether you’re at the beach, eating chips, or drinking margaritas, it won’t budge.

1 Month Without Spending: Makeup, Hoarding, and Shopping Problems

1 Month Without Spending: Makeup, Hoarding, and Shopping Problems

I finally had to admit that I have a shopping problem, and it’s been a long time coming. This is my first year out of college where I’m making my own money and have been getting a little carried away with having some extra cash.