I have to admit, I've never tried red lips before. It wasn't even until a few years that I really got into wearing lipstick but even then, I would stick to pinks and nudes. I always thought I'd try a red but not until I could try a few on at the makeup counter and pick the perfect one. I guess you could say I was also a little bit afraid to go so bold. Awhile back I was looking … [Read more...]

This month, Birchbox paired up with Glamour to celebrate the senses of summer. In the box, there are various products that cover each sense: sight, smell, taste, touch, and sound. In my Box... Annick Goutal Eau d'Hadrien Full size $85 | 50 ml The designer, Annick Goutal, took inspiration from Italy to create this scent. It has notes of citrus that are supposed to mimic … [Read more...]

BB creams have popped up everywhere in the U.S. lately. There are high-end brands as well as drugstore brands that are starting to carry this type of product. A BB cream is similar to a tinted moisturizer but has many more benefits. I've been wanting to try one ever since I heard about them years ago. I was browsing around Ulta awhile back and discovered the Too Faced Tinted … [Read more...]

Mascara is a necessary product in my makeup routine. In the summer, it tends to wear off pretty easily though. If you don't use a waterproof formula, say bye-bye to your mascara by the end of the day. With Anastasia Lash Genius that's not a problem because you can waterproof any mascara. Yes, I said  waterproof any mascara!    Lash Genius is a clear waterproof top coat for … [Read more...]

I had the amazing opportunity to try out some Anastasia products recently including the See and Be Seen kit shown above. This kit includes an eye shadow duo that's perfect for summer, tinted brow gel, and two incredible lip glosses. The See and Be Seen kit is available for a limited time and retails for $44 ($80 value). As soon as I saw the products in the kit I fell in love. … [Read more...]