One of my favorite things about fall is not the return of pumpkin everything, but the chance to start fresh with my look: new clothes, new boots and a complete overhaul on my makeup drawer. I love how it feels to have a completely fresh wardrobe and to be excited about getting dressed every day. I love the challenge of incorporating new trends into my look. And I just love any excuse to play with my makeup for a few hours.

One of the trends I’m most excited for this fall is the return of the bright, bold, purple eye. I know it sounds scary and overwhelming, but you you can wear violet hues without looking like Barney. Just look at all the models doin’ their thang during Fashion Week!

Like with all bold makeup, the key to pulling off this look is to keep the rest of your face simple so the purple on your eyes will really pop.  Try out some of the products and techniques below and I promise to get you looking like a chic starlet walking the red carpet… not like a big, scary Purple People Eater. Read More »

Department stores aren’t the only place to find day after Christmas deals. There are tons of great sales for makeup and beauty items online.

So if you didn’t get enough beauty goodies as gifts, or to compensate for a pile of hideous sweaters under the tree, treat yourself to some high end beauty at deep discounts! Here’s a few of the best places to find amazing deals on makeup online.

Sephora.com

They are advertising 75% off certain items, and while obviously they are just trying to bait you (nothing worthwhile is that cheap) there are some very luxurious items almost half price. Check out gift sets from Vincent Longo – usually ranging from $40 – $60, they are now half price. Considering that these set were already a great value you can really get more for your money!

BathandBodyWorks.com

Get some classic body creams for only three dollars. Three dollars!! Plus, their website has the best tool for shopping bargains. Basically the whole webpage is set up to help you find which of your favorite items and brands are on sale.

TheBodyShop.com

Okay it’s time to stock up. The Body Shop has a bunch of beauty items – everything from concealer and brushes to eye shadows and lip glosses ranging from $12 – $24 on sale for 3 for $10. That’s right THREE items for TEN dollars. Basically you could get $75 worth of quality makeup for ten bucks. Read More »

I hate lipstick. I hate the way it wears off about two minutes after you put it on, I hate how it leaves stains on your coffee cup or your wine glass, and I really hate how my hair always ends up sticking to my lips on a windy day.

I had pretty much resigned myself to a life without lip color–I’ll play up my eyes, I thought–and figured I’d just never be as glamorous as those gals with a deep slick of ruby red on their lips.

But then, like a blessing from heaven, beauty companies everywhere introduced me to my saving grace: the lip stain. Neither lipstick or lip gloss, the stain does as promised–it actually stains your lips, so you get a really deep color that says “oh yes, I just wake up looking like this.“

The color sinks into your lips and doesn’t rub off, plus it rarely needs re-applying. Sound too good to be true? It gets even better–most lip stains can double as cheek color as well, for a really natural flush that stays put. Read More »