For most of my life, I had ‘difficult’ nails. They used to split and peel terribly, and never grow. For those reasons, I have always been hesitant to get professional manicures. I’m very protective of my nails and don’t trust them to someone else. But the flipside is that I’ve become pretty good at taking […]
Category Archives: Beauty
Do you have deep set eyes? One quick way to find out is to use a pencil and hold it flat against your eyebrow. If it rests against your cheek without touching any other part of your eye, you indeed have deep-set eyes. While this particular eye shape is great for eye makeup because it […]
Sometimes we get caught up in the ‘bigger’ parts of our makeup routine, and forget to double-check the little things. But if you make them a part of your regular routine, they really won’t add too much time to your morning. Here are a few quick things that I try to pay attention to: Lip […]
I have tried a lot of makeup in my exploration, but I think many of us have those top products that we always come back to. The ones that no matter what else we try, they just seem to work better for us and our needs. Here is a list of my top treats that […]
I like to know what my readers are using/wearing right now! My primary makeup bag changes seasonally as well as according to my mood and activities. Here is what I’m using on a (mostly) daily basis: Dr. Jart+ Black Label Detox BB Beauty Balm – I’m a huge fan of Dr. Jart’s beauty balms. I […]
It’s difficult enough to find the right shade of foundation, but when you throw in all of the different available formulas, it can become downright impossible it seems. Here is a quick guide about choosing the right formula for your needs and your preferences: Tinted moisturizer – Typically tinted moisturizer offers the sheerest coverage and […]
While blush can be somewhat straightforward to choose, eyeshadow is a whole different ball game. There are thousands of colors and formulas and finishes to choose from. I suspect that’s why so many either skip it altogether or end up with a drawerful of shadows that they never touch. It can be daunting to see […]
One of the most classically beautiful manicures is the nude manicure. While some will always love the French manicure, I think it can look somewhat dated nowadays. But a nude manicure, when chosen and completed well, is classy and elegant and professional. The issue can be picking the right shade. The wrong one can be […]
There are hundreds of products that claim to brighten or liven up your complexion. But there are few products that can do what blush can do. It is amazing how much brighter and more awake your skin appears with just a simple stroke of color on the cheeks. But how to pick the right color? […]
I don’t tend to write a lot about hair care because I just don’t know much about it. I have a wash-and-wear hair style; I don’t color or heat style, and I only get it cut once every quarter. It’s long and fine so I do have to be a little careful with it because […]