• In Our Makeup Bag: Harajuku Lovers “G of the Sea” Fragrance

    In Our Makeup Bag: Harajuku Lovers “G of the Sea” Fragrance

    Fragrance is a part of a beauty routine that I find many gals often overlook. They’re content to use the same old perfume that everyone has (for example, when I was 15, almost every girl at my school had Escada “Magnetism”) and not search for their own signature scent.

  • In Our Makeup Bag: Make Up For Ever Aqua Smoky Lash

    In Our Makeup Bag: Make Up For Ever Aqua Smoky Lash

    I’m a firm believer in the magic of mascara. For the longest time, I never wore it, until a girl at Sephora introduced me to a couple wonderful brands. When she applied it, I was amazed; instantly my eyes were brighter. It made me look really beautiful and now I won’t leave the house without swiping some on.

  • In Our Makeup Bag: Shobha Brow Pencil

    In Our Makeup Bag: Shobha Brow Pencil

    Brows are an oft overlooked beauty asset. Shaping your brows can completely change your face and paying attention to them can really pull your look together. Can you imagine a beautiful starlet, strolling down the red carpet, with unruly brows? Never!

  • In Our Makeup Bag: Topshop Blush in Neon Rose

    In Our Makeup Bag: Topshop Blush in Neon Rose

    Blush is a makeup staple; it can help you go from drab to fab in a heartbeat. It brightens up your complexion and makes you look more alive, even after that night of dehydrating beer pong. And it’s pretty hard to mess up, unless you pile it on (a la Bozo the clown). I can’t just keep blabbing about how wonderful blush is, but if you don’t believe me, try it for yourself.

  • In Our Makeup Bag: Clarins Instant Smooth Self Tanning

    In Our Makeup Bag: Clarins Instant Smooth Self Tanning

    Maintaining a glowy complexion during the dreary winter months can be darn right difficult! If you’re like me, you’ve been scared silly of tanning beds (and if you’re not scared, read this) and have tried a couple self-tanners with less than pleasing (ahem, orange) results.

  • In Our Makeup Bag: BECCA Fallen Angel Palette

    In Our Makeup Bag: BECCA Fallen Angel Palette

    One of makeup’s biggest mysteries is which lipsticks and lipglosses go together. Often, I think two colors will be complementary, but once I get them home and try them on, they couldn’t be farther from “matching”. BECCA has created a foolproof palette that contains a dual lip & cheek creme and lipgloss in matching shades, and they’ve also tossed in a highlighter, so your lip and cheek looks are completely covered.

  • In Our Makeup Bag: Make Up For Ever Lab Shine Lip Gloss

    In Our Makeup Bag: Make Up For Ever Lab Shine Lip Gloss

    Make Up For Ever has released a new line of top-notch lip glosses. The collection consists of 3 finishes (Metal, Star & Diamond) and 35 new shades. The Diamond Collection is full of sheer glosses packed with shimmer, while the Metal Collection aims for a chrome-like, opaque finish.

  • In Our Makeup Bag: theBalm Shady Lady Vol. 3

    In Our Makeup Bag: theBalm Shady Lady Vol. 3

    Eyeshadow is an essential for any makeup junkie. Whether you’re all about neutrals or crazy for colors, it’s a great way to enhance your natural beauty and have fun with makeup! I also love the versatility of a shadow that can be used both wet and dry, making it a liner too! And getting a bunch of colors in one handy little package offers not only an array of options, but a really good deal too!

  • In Our Makeup Bag: BECCA Bombora Palette

    In Our Makeup Bag: BECCA Bombora Palette

    I don’t know about you, but in the dead of winter, I always appreciate a pick-me-up. Whether it’s a cup of hot chocolate, a warm bath or even a colorful makeup look, something bright and warm is a sure-fire way to light up your day. And that’s where the BECCA Bombora Palette comes in.

  • In Our Makeup Bag: Haus of Gloi Bubbling Scrub

    In Our Makeup Bag: Haus of Gloi Bubbling Scrub

    Even if you’re just a “shower and go” kind of person, exfoliating your body is necessary! Not only does it keep your skin looking young and glowy, but it helps your body purge toxins and keeps body-acne at bay.

  • In Our Makeup Bag: Lime Crime Lipsticks

    In Our Makeup Bag: Lime Crime Lipsticks

    Bright lipsticks are such a fun way to spice up your look. I’ve only recently busted out my brights again and have really enjoyed experimenting with them. Even when I’m just going to school, I love to swipe on a bright lipstick. Trust me, people notice you.

  • In Our Makeup Bag: Clarisonic Mia

    In Our Makeup Bag: Clarisonic Mia

    I have fairly decent skin, except when I get stressed. I get these little bumps all over my chin and forehead. It’s just atrocious and being stressed about my skin does nothing to help these bumps go away! I’ve heard rave reviews about the Clarisonic Sonic Cleansing Systems, so I was pretty excited to test out the Mia.

  • In Our Makeup Bag: BECCA Glossy Lip Tints

    In Our Makeup Bag: BECCA Glossy Lip Tints

    Let’s face it: lipgloss is just a makeup staple. There is a rare brand here and there that doesn’t offer it (what is wrong with those people!?), but lipgloss is undeniably one of the most popular cosmetic products out there. Hence why I’m constantly on the search for the perfect formula!

  • In Our Makeup Bag: WEN by Chaz Dean

    In Our Makeup Bag: WEN by Chaz Dean

    First off, everyone I know washes their hair. Unless you have dreadlocks, I really don’t see why you wouldn’t. However, lots of common shampoos contain Sodium Laureth Sulfate or a variation on this harsh ingredient. Basically, it’s the first ingredient in both shampoo AND plain, old dish soap.

  • In Our Makeup Bag: Too Faced Lashgasm

    In Our Makeup Bag: Too Faced Lashgasm

    Too Faced Lashgasm is described as a “voluptuous, fluffing mascara.” It’s designed to give you big, volume-filled lashes and uses a special flexi-firm brush to do so. It’s actually pretty cool – this brush literally sticks to your lashes, making sure every last one gets a good coat!

  • In Our Makeup Bag: theBalm Mary-Lou Manizer

    In Our Makeup Bag: theBalm Mary-Lou Manizer

    theBalm is a cool, hip makeup company that reminds me of Benefit. They put a lot of effort into their packaging and marketing, but also, their makeup! Trust me, their concealer is holy grail material.