It's not uncommon for someone to tell me that I look like Brooke Shields. They are somewhat right - although truth be told, I'm convinced it's really just because we have the same eyebrows. Thick, but kind of sparse. Definitely always growing everywhere. The maintenance makes me want to cry some … [Read more...]
Drugstore Beauty Buys
February 10, 2015
Every few months, I love to scope what's new in the beauty aisle at the drugstore. I find that purchasing seasonal or trend-driven products at super-low prices is a great way to figure out if they're right for me. (Why spend north of $30 on navy mascara if it ends up making you look weird?) So, … [Read more...]
5 Minute Makeup
January 15, 2015
Confession: Until I was in college, I never wore makeup. I know. How I ever survived those adolescent years with nothing more than some drugstore cover-up is beyond me. I suppose I was lucky that I did not need eyeshadow and all that jazz. Certainly now as I'm nearing 30 (gulp) I have to apply … [Read more...]
Quick, Flawless Nails
January 8, 2015
I'm one of those people that never feels quite put together unless my nails are done. It just adds the finishing, feminine touch to any outfit! I try to fit in a professional manicure when I can, but those times are getting few and far between. Sitting down to paint my nails myself has become … [Read more...]
Lip Service
January 7, 2015
A pretty pout is worth every penny you pour into achieving it -- whether that means luxe moisturizing balm or a Chanel gloss. To get us through the winter months, we've test-driven some of the best and brightest options on the market to finish off your look. Remember, even if your hair is a mess and … [Read more...]
Chic DIY Hair for Your Next Formal Affair
October 7, 2014
There's nothing like the lovely luxury of getting a blowout, especially when you know that there's a photo opp on the horizon. But shelling out $50 or more for every wedding, cocktail party, baby shower, and beyond is just insane. This season I've been on the prowl for impossibly chic hairstyles … [Read more...]
Beauty Tips & Simple Skincare with Gita Bass
August 29, 2014
We love hearing the latest and greatest from beauty gurus, and when the opportunity came up to interview celebrity makeup artist Gita Bass, we jumped at it. Bass is behind some of your favorite red carpet beauty looks on Katie Holmes, Elizabeth Olsen, Selena Gomez, Ashley Greene, Debra Messing, and … [Read more...]
Kate Somerville Talks Spring Skin
April 3, 2013
Ladies, it's that time of year again. A few warm breezes have swept from coast to coast, and some of you have probably even donned a higher hemline or lighter jacket. With the onset of spring fashion, of course, comes that of spring skin. And no matter what yours suffered these past several months, … [Read more...]
Best of Beauty: How to Clean Your Makeup Brushes
January 8, 2013
When's the last time you cleaned your makeup brushes? Be honest. Most of us don't clean our makeup brushes anywhere near as often as we should. But what's the point of wearing an expensive foundation that promises to perfect our skin when the very brushes we're using to apply the foundation … [Read more...]
