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 »

New Year’s is almost here and after many nights with a classic smokey eye, I thought it might be nice to change it up. After all, the new year is all about change, right? So I came up with this subtle gold smokey look that will still draw attention to your eyes without the fuss of all that black eyeshadow.

It’s pretty quick, too! This look only takes about 8 minutes and uses just 3 colors (that you probably already own). That means you can spend less time and money on your face and more time and money where it belongs: at the preparty.

Happy New Year!

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.

Hot, funny and drops the F-bomb? Love it.

Check out Jimmy Choo for H&M!

Turn those t-shirts into something fabulous.

Britney Spears has a new album. And we want it.

The best shadows for a smokey eye.

Miley Cyrus is gettin’ dirty.

[Every Saturday I wake up early, brush on some much needed concealer, and come here to bring you the best beauty products, tips and ideas. I've changed your life with some awesome makeup innovations, so now I'm back with more beauty finds that will enhance your eyes...and your life.]

The Smoky Eye. It’s one of the most powerful make up maneuvers a woman can use. It’s sexy and seductive, but do it wrong and you can look like you took a swift fist to the eye. Or like a crack whore. Thank God that some very clever brands took all the mystery out of the smoky eye. They’ve made it simple for us. So if you want a fool-proof smoky eye, try one of these fantastic products.

Stila Smoky Eye Talking Pallet ($40 sephora.com)

This little pallet could be called “Smoky Eye for Dummies.” It comes with 4 shades perfectly suited for a smoky eye, but the really crazy thing is that it actually talks you through the steps. You press a button, and it plays an audio recording taking you step by step through the process. Stila has some of the best eye shadows around, so you get the best of both worlds: quality product and technical instruction all in one little box! Plus is comes in 5 different color collections so you can pick the perfect shades for you.

Too- Faced Smoky Eye Pallet ($32 sephora.com)

So it may not talk to you, but the Too Faced Pallet does have a step by step instruction card. The thing that makes this pallet special is that is comes with NINE colors. They are divided up into three different looks – a soft brown for day, a classic black for evening, and a bold color combo. It keeps things simple and organized and gives you plenty of options for whatever mood you are in! Read More »