Spring Haul 2013: Forever 21 & … Costco?!

With all of the Spring sales going on, I just couldn’t help myself.  I don’t particularly like shopping in stores, but I’m totally down with shopping online.  No hassle, no driving, no dressing rooms, no getting dressed.  Uhhh…what? I don’t wear yoga pants every day…  I’m getting off topic.  Let’s just get to it, shall…

You’re More Beautiful Than You Think.

Below is the documentary for Dove’s Real Beauty Sketches project.  It’s so eye-opening, and I think every single person should watching this. I’m blown away by this video, and you can find others, as well as the portrait exhibition here.  I see this in my friends, in my family, in myself.  People–not just women–simply don’t…

Too Faced Matte Eye Palette: Fashion Look

Happy Saturday!  I hope everyone’s weekend has started off well!  I’ve literally used my Too Faced Matte Eye Palette every day since I bought it, so I couldn’t wait to record a look for you.  If you haven’t yet read my full review, pop on over here to see a bunch of HD photos (thanks for…

Too Faced Matte Eye Palette Review

Hey y’all!  I picked up this palette from Ulta the other day and thought I’d do an in-depth review for you.  I’ve been wanting a new palette for a while (I don’t want you to get burned out on me using the same ones over and over!), and a lot of you have recommended the…

March ’13 Favorites

Happy April, y’all!  Doing these monthly favorites videos just really makes me realize how quickly time flies by!  Is it just me?  This month went by especially quickly because we had friends in for SXSW and then my parents were just in town for Easter.  It got me all thrown off my filming/posting schedule, but…

Easy Spring Makeup | Pink & Luminous

As the weather gets warm and Spring arrives, I like to lighten up my makeup.  For one thing, a lot of makeup in warm weather usually makes for a melty face.  Not a good look for anyone!  Plus you want to look natural, healthy, and fresh, so today I’ll be showing you a great way…

On a more personal note…

This post is going to be a little different, a little more personal.  Hence the title.  Since the genesis of this blog, I’ve debated whether or not to share this aspect of my life with you or not, but when a friend approached me to do an interview for her blog about this very subject,…

1940’s Makeup & The Perfect, Long-Lasting Red Lip

A friend of mine requested a 1940’s vintage makeup tutorial with a red lip for a black-tie event that she is attending this weekend.  Her main concern was how to get her red lip to last all night through dinner, drinks, dancing, and/or whatever else the night may bring.  In this tutorial, I give you…

Beauty Box Basics: Brushes

I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again.  Good quality brushes can make the biggest difference in your makeup routine.  If you invest in some good brushes, you can absolutely stick with drugstore makeup.  And you don’t have to break the bank to get high quality brushes!  These Sigma brushes are amazing, and yet…

Irish Soda Bread from Cooking In Red Socks

Happy St. Patrick’s Day everyone!! I hope you’re all having a great weekend and didn’t forget to wear your green today!!  Earlier this week, I taught you how to wear green on your eyes and turn a beloved ice cream flavor into a cookie, but today I wanted to share a more traditional Irish dish…