I personally don’t like wearing a lot of eye makeup to class, but now I’m a working gal so I like to look a little more put together during the day. However, I’d never walk into work looking like I’m about to go to the bars. There’s a fine line between done up and overdone. Sure I like to have fun sometimes and put on something out of the box, but I don’t think work or class is really the place for that.

I’ve been using a lot of neutral colors lately and making a smokey eye that is perfect for daytime and can easily transition to nighttime as well. So take a look for how to do it! Read More »

Is it just me or is there another “revolutionary” new makeup product introduced every freaking day?! Just walking into Ulta or Sephora (or even Walgreens!) sends many chicas into fits of hysteria, reaching for the nearest brown bag to regulate their breathing. It’s all so overwhelming.

So how can you know which product – among the sea of thousands – is the best? Which does what you need it to do? Which ones are worth the extra money? Let me help. I don’t know every beauty product out there, but I’ve tested a lot of them and I’ll let you know which are worth the money and which are not.

(Disclaimer: This product provided to me for review purposes.)

What it is: My Smokey Classics Palette by Lauren Luke

Why this should be in your bag: If you’ve never heard of Lauren Luke, listen up! She got her start by posting makeup tutorials and is now the 2nd most popular Youtube user in all of the UK! Because of her popularity and appeal, Lauren decided to create a line of makeup palettes for real women, one of which I will be reviewing today. After watching her videos, I can truly say she is a doll and seems like such a sweet, genuine person. I’m so happy to have this chance to support Lauren through this review and encourage everyone to get to know her better by watching her Youtube videos here.

Palettes are one of my favorite makeup indulgences. Not only are the complimentary colors so fun to play with, they are super functional and travel like a dream. And the smokey eye is a classic, stylish look that every woman can pull off. Whether you make it lighter for daytime or more intense for a night on the town, the colors in this palette are perfect and all you need on a weekend getaway (seriously – I tested this on my recent trip to Toronto!). Read More »

It’s been a long time coming, but it’s finally here: the smokey eye!

You’ve seen it on just about every red carpet from Hollywood to New York. It’s glamorous, it’s sexy, it’s chic… and it’s not that hard to do all by yourself. Nope, you don’t need a professional makeup artist to smoke out your eyes – you just need a few shadows, a few brushes and the know-how. Which is why I’m here.

Watch, learn and rock this look in no time.