I always love empties videos because you get to see the products that people like enough to really use and repurchase. I have a lot of those “behind-the-scenes” favorites that I don’t often mention in my regular videos, so I’m excited to share the empties that I’ve been collecting for the past couple of months. …
Author: Rachel Weiland
July Birchbox
Another month, another Birchbox, and I must say that I’m so pleased to receive another outstanding batch of samples. I’m so glad that Birchbox is stepping up their game, and really putting forth an effort to send samples that are fitting for each individual customer. I got an email a few weeks ago saying that…
Quick & Easy Fall Hair: Voluminous Side Braid Tutorial
Braids were all over the fall runways, and this is an easy way to bring the runway trends into real life. This voluminous side braid is so simple, but can look both casual and sophisticated. I’ve been rocking this hairstyle a lot in the past few days and I’m really loving it. It’s such a…
Urban Decay Smoked: Plum Smoky Eye
Hi y’all! I’ve been getting you ready for this moment for a few days now…my fall runway inspired plum smoky eye. So far I’ve done tutorials for matte nude nails (without a special top coat) and a voluminous side braid, but I’ve saved the best for last. Switch it up and stay on trend this…
How to: Get Matte Nails Without a Special Top Coat
Hello bonus video #1! Didn’t expect to see me back so soon, did ya? I’ve got a special project that I’m working on and I wanted to do the thing right, so that means you’re getting a full look in 3 parts. Nails and hair and makeup, OH MY. Be sure you’re subscribed to my…
Urban Decay Naked: Bridal Makeup Tutorial
He put a ring on it, and now it’s time for your big day! Or maybe you’re a bridesmaid…or just have a zillion upcoming weddings to attend. Either way, here is a look that is perfect for a wedding. It will look great in photos and last all day and night! In this particular tutorial,…
My L’Oreal True Match Collection
Finding a good foundation that matches your skin tone well can be tough, especially if you’re confined to looking at the drugstore where you often can’t test the different shades. In general, I find it tough to find foundations and concealers that work with my fair, yellow undertoned skin. The light shades always seem to…
How To: Cover Acne & Acne Scars/My Full Coverage Foundation Routine
While my hormonal acne has caused me much duress, it has also made me better at applying my makeup and at dealing with all types of skin. Bad for me, good for all of you. It’s not exactly a comfortable thing to be in front of the camera with no makeup on, but I figured…
Urban Decay Naked2: My Everyday Summer Look
I mentioned in my June Favorites video that I’ve been reaching for my Naked2 Palette a lot recently, so I thought it would be good to show the look that I’ve been wearing nearly every day. It’s only a few steps, so it can be done in a jiffy, but it still allows me to…
Navy & Gray Smoky Eye
I had a request a while back to use the colors Pebbles (a medium gray) and London Fog (a deep navy) from my Too Faced Matte Eye Palette, so naturally I wanted to create some kind of smoky eye. Although I like to keep my makeup light and warm during these scorching summer months, there…