Ahhh summer! Time for margaritas, BBQs, shirtless boys…heat and humidity. While summer’s one of the best times of the year for everything else, it’s not so great for your hair and makeup! But don’t worry, you can beat the heat!

I’ve got a few tricks up my sleeve to help make the heat and humidity more manageable. I can’t guarantee that your hair won’t frizz, but I can guarantee that it will take a little longer to do so!

It’s springtime, ladies, and that means it’s getting toasty outside. That also means your hair is going to get gross in the heat. If you wear it down, it gets wet and sticky and, if you’ve got curls, frizzy. But what other option do you have? The boring, ugly ponytail?

I’m here to save the day! Here are some cute ways that will keep your hair out of your face without looking like you’re on the way to the gym.

I know that all of you out there wash your faces every morning and every night, but do you ever think about the germs and dirt you’re sweeping across those freshly exfoliated cheeks every time you apply your makeup?

It’s disgusting.

Our makeup brushes get really dirty with use, and cleaning them is perhaps the most important yet overlooked step in beauty these days. Think about it: when was the last time you cleaned your brushes? Read More »

When I first encountered primers, I was skeptical and confused. What is this clear liquid? Why is it so important?

Well ladies, this clear liquid is magic and it is important.

Primers are great for gals like me who have oily skin, or if you want your makeup to last super duper long. It basically puts a film over your face, stopping oil from ruining your makeup. There are lots of options for primers and with this video I’m giving you some top ones to try out! Read More »

You would never think it would be that difficult to put on a little blush, but based on all the girls I’ve seen who looked like they just stepped out of an episode of Saved By The Bell, you’d be wrong. So very wrong.

It makes me sad when I see pretty girls looking like they just finished a dance recital.  I mean, makeup is supposed to enhance your beauty and look natural, not scare people away. And this couldn’t be more true than with blush. It’s not supposed to be caked on those cheeks – it’s meant to accentuate them and make them subtly stand out.

So let me show you all how to do it right so you don’t end up looking like Kelly Kapowski at prom. And if you already know what you’re doing, well, a little refresher can’t hurt, right? (And by refresher I mean “something to do instead of study for 5 minutes”).

How many times have you tried to make your bangs do that Hollywood perfect swoopy thing and failed miserably? It’s hard – no, nearly impossible – to create that perfect swoop-bang that your hair stylist does so effortlessly. Mine (love you Amber!) taught me this little trick, which has made her well known about town for her amazing bangs. Seriously, girls actually ask for “Amber bangs.”

And now you don’t have to have Amber to get her bangs.  I’ll show you how to get that perfect Nike style swoosh that grazes your forehead perfectly.

If there is one thing I hate about eye makeup it’s that there seems to be only two options for daytime: swiping on the mascara for a boring, casual look, or doing it up so that you look like you’re about to go clubbing.

Where’s the in-between?

Well, there is one and I found it. This week I’m showing you a natural eye that adds a bit of pop to your everyday makeup routine. It’s super quick and easy and a great way to look good for a day on campus (and not a night out at the bars).

It kills me when I hear girls say how scared they are to apply false eyelashes because they think they will screw them up and end up looking like New York (the reality show star…not the city). Seriously, girls, try them out! They may just be eyelashes, but they have the power to change your look from HOT to DAAAYYUMM. You can use shorter or individual falsies for everyday wear, or you can go for some outrageous lashes for special occasions like holiday parties (4th of July BBQ, perhaps?), costume events, or, most important, your birthday!

I’m here to show you how easy it can be to apply falsies so you can look hotter than ever. Pair lashes with the cat eyes from last week, and you’ll have every guy in the bar picking their jaws up off the floor.