No makeup bag is complete without a shade of classic red lipstick – and knowing how to wear it is key to pulling off the bold look. Continue reading “How To Wear Red Lipstick”
Category: How-To
How To: Get Kylie Jenner’s Lips
After some research and trial & error, I have discovered the secret to Ms. Kylie Jenner’s enviable pouty mouth! And no, I’m not talking lip-injections, I’m talking lip-liner. Continue reading “How To: Get Kylie Jenner’s Lips”
How To: New Years Eve Nails
It’s getting to be that time of year again. Time to make your New Years resolutions, reflect on the last year, and get fully pampered to look your best for the biggest night of the year. New Years Eve is certainly no time to neglect your nails and here is a simple guide to getting the perfect NYE mani. Continue reading “How To: New Years Eve Nails”
How To: Organize Your Nail Polish
Let’s face it. Ladies LOVE nail polish, and just like many other things in life, we can never have too many. Organizing your polishes may seem overwhelming at first, but when you find a system that works for you it’s actually quite fun. Below I’ve detailed how I organize my nail polishes and a few other ways you can neatly sort your lacquers. Continue reading “How To: Organize Your Nail Polish”
How To: Mondrian Nails
Hello my lovely readers! I’m sure many of you have seen the famous red, blue, and yellow “compositions” by Piet Mondrian. This iconic and recognizable pattern makes for a perfect nail design that actually isn’t too tricky to achieve! I’ve created an easy step by step guide to getting “Mondrian” nails and also included some links to other bloggers with famous art inspired nails! Continue reading “How To: Mondrian Nails”
How To: Find Your Signature Perfume
Searching for a signature scent can surprisingly be as difficult as finding a foundation that works for you (My search took years!). Which is why I decided to give you ladies all the 411 on perfume including: concentrations of perfume, fragrance families, tips to select the best perfume, how to apply, and some fragrance suggestions based on your scent preferences. Continue reading “How To: Find Your Signature Perfume”
How To: July 4th Beauty
First off, HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY, my lovely readers! When I first began this post, it was originally going to be a tutorial for July 4th nails, but let’s be real, unless you have an incredibly steady hand & a ton of spare time, who wants to be painting tiny stars and stripes with a hair-thin brush?! My feelings exactly. As awesome as they look, it’s just not practical for everyone so I thought I would share my take on July 4th beauty and how to incorporate red, white, and blue into your beauty regime! Continue reading “How To: July 4th Beauty”
How to: Clean Your Makeup Brushes
So now that you know what types of foundation brushes to use, it’s time to learn the proper way to take care of them! It may sound self explanatory, but there’s actually many important things to keep in mind when cleaning your makeup brushes. Not knowing the correct way to wash and dry brushes could potentially ruin them after just a few weeks of improper cleaning. Luckily, I’ve created a simple step by step guide to keeping bacteria from building up in your brushes, as well as how to keep those essential tools clean! Continue reading “How to: Clean Your Makeup Brushes”
How-To: Create a Makeup Brush Holder
I’m assuming if you’ve ever stepped foot in a Sephora store, you KNOW where I got the idea for this DIY brush holder! All of the Sephora brand brushes and other beauty accessories are on display in little jars filled with tons of tiny beads that allow for the product to stand up-right. Well, it just so happens that Michaels Arts & Crafts store carries these “Colorfill” beads by the pound-and for only $4.50. So here is the quick & easy tutorial for this handy (& fab!) brush holder. Continue reading “How-To: Create a Makeup Brush Holder”
How-To: The Braided Bun
I’ll admit that I’m an extreme latecomer to the whole “sock-bun” trend (partially because I just couldn’t fathom the thought of a sock sitting on my head all day). However, when I finally decided to give it a try, I opted for the bun ring, and immediately became hooked. But now that everyone and their mother is sporting the “sock-bun,” I thought I would give a short tutorial on how to rock the braided bun look. Continue reading “How-To: The Braided Bun”