I’m sure you already are aware, but Valentine’s Day is slowly creeping up on us. For those of you who have a special someone, it means lots of chocolate and money spent on some BS gift. For those of us that have no one, it means lots of chocolate and money spent on things that will make us feel better.

Or does it?

Why is it that Valentine’s Day has to be about being with a romantic partner? It’s a holiday about love, so why can’t you spend it with the people you love (even if you aren’t getting naked with them)?

This year the people over at Dentyne are kicking off a new V-Day tradition. They want to take back Valentine’s Day and encourage everyone – coupled up or not – to make face time this February 14th. Read More »

So Valentine’s Day is fast approaching and while I am not uber pumped – as I am finding myself boyfriendless – that doesn’t mean that I don’t still love one thing about V-Day: red and pink. I don’t need a boyfriend; I love my makeup.

Reds and pinks are usually restricted to lips, but why not get a little crazy? Here are some ravishing red and pretty pink products to try out. So whether you have a romantic candlelight dinner planned with that special someone, or whether your special someone is a bag of green M&Ms, and a handle of Svedka, you’ll be prepared for a great night!

Bare Essentuals liner shadow in Black Ruby: Intimidated by the idea of red liner? Don’t judge just yet… This shimmery powder is a dark brown with flecks of ruby color. It looks great either as a dry liner or mix it with a little bit of liner sealer to create a more dramatic wet liner.

Clinique Eyeshadow Duo in Strawberry Fudge: This twosome is a take on a delicious dessert. The brown works really well with the light pink to create a subtly pink-princess look.

Urban Decay Mascara in Black Cherry: This burgundy mascara may be a bit much on your lashes alone, so try coating them with black mascara first. When it dries, coat just the tips of your lashes with this fun deep-red hue. Read More »