I have been obsessed with MAC's Sushi Flower eyeshadow lately -- it has very impressive pigmentation and is the perfect summ...
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Plum Dandy
In honor of the picking up a purple-colored spaghetti strap camisole from Forever 21 last weekend for $2.50, I decided to put together an ou...
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Face Book #1: Julie
The lovely Julie took me up on an offer that I posted on Facebook for a free makeover. I was originally trying to channel Rachel McAdams...
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Nail File: Wet 'N Wild Craze Polish -- Morbid
In need of some dark nail polishes for the upcoming cold season, I was immediately drawn to this dark color with cool tones -- plus, it was...
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Shimmer & Matte Series No. 2
I wore a grey dress and pink nail polish to a friend's recent birthday party and decided to be matchy matchy with my make-up -- which I ...
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Nice & Neat: My Make-Up Organization System
Tweet I recently purchased more trays from my go-to organization store: Daiso (, Japan). It has everything I need and an ample supply of...
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Shimmer + Matte Series
After having done a series of matte shadow - only looks this summer, I read somewhere that doing an all-matte look can make one look aged an...
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Strike A Pose
I have recently been lucky enough to snag a free shadow from MAC's Love That Look collection. I had 6 recyclables and picked out Strike...
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Try Me: Physicians Formula Organic Make-Up Removers
I meant to check my "real" age (healthwise) on Oprah.com, but slowly wandered off to their "Make-Up" section and found a...
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New to the Scene: Forever 21 Make-Up
I read an article on Yahoo!'s Shine Network about a very familiar retailer who's decided to add cosmetics to their list of products!...
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MAC Autumn/Winter Trend Report
Here's a sneak peek into trends as interpreted by MAC for the Fall fashion season: "Something shady is going on with eyes for Fal...
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Camp Gorgeous Event at Neiman Marcus
I bumped into a few products of Kevyn Aucoin -- make-up artist to the stars and founder of Kevin Aucoin beauty while browsing through the Ne...
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LUSH Comsetics: In-Store & Online Offer
Browsing my local LUSH store, I spotted a fantastic coupon in the LUSH TIMES Spring 2009 edition that I thought I'd share with everyone...
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Post-Op: Kinerase In-Salon Treatment + Blowout
I successfully made an appointment last week on my first try despite being afraid that everyone would be booked for this fantastically free ...
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FREE Salon Blowout + Treatment from Kerastase
I discovered this just now via Yahoo's Shine website:
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Secret Weapon: Make-Up Remover
I feel like this is a beauty secret hardly anyone knows about -- using lotion as a make-up remover. Lotion as a double-duty product to rem...
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Brown Sugar
Browns can definitely take you from day to night with little effort -- a simple up-do and dangling earrings would transform this into a ba...
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Peaches & Cream
This is a soft look with the right amount of vibrancy for going to the beach or a day about town. There are only a few shadow colors, so ...
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Smoke & Diamonds
This is a no-fail smoky look that I've done countless times. Sultry, alluring, and makes brown eyes even more brown -- everything you...
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Parisian Pink
I wanted to do a pink look that wasn't too "bubblegum." This is a more sophisticated pink look which could be more work-saf...
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Hands Down: Best Eyeliners
I, personally, am a fan of gel eyeliners. Sure, it takes practice, but so does lining your eye with a pencil. My weapon of choice for eith...
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Windy Weather Blues
This post may be lacking in pictures, but I hope I make up for it in the details. I was in such a hurry that I couldn't take as many pi...
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Viva Violet
I know that purple has been dominating my look posts lately, but I just can't help it. The possibilities are endless and there is a s...
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Fave Five: MAC Lipsticks
A girl can never have too many shades of lipstick whether it be a demure pink or an eye-catching red. While the eyes may be the window to t...
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Fave Five: Pink MAC Eyeshadows
A staple color for every woman's shadow palette, you can go as soft or dramatic as you want with pink. Here are my favorite five: - H...
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Plum Smoke
This is what I'd consider a "top-to-bottom" smoky eye using plums. This is definitely a nighttime look, but isn't as tradi...
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Fave Five: MAC Blushes
Here are my favorite five MAC blushes in no particular order -- I've included powder as well as cream formulas: - Tenderling (Sheertone...
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Fave Five: Matte Shadows
Here are my top five favorite matte-textured MAC eyeshadows in no particular order: - Blanc Type [* my "go-to" highlighting shade ...
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Orange A-Peel
I've actually done this look a ton of times in real life, but it's making its debut on the blog here as a bright, but not too brigh...
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Royal Lilac
I haven't done a lilac/purple look, so I thought I'd give it a try using mostly purples with a hint of blue. Hope you like it! ...
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Tropical Appeal
I was at the MAC store the other day in search for some new blue eyeshadows. I bought Surreal, but I was intrigued by he brightness of Bitte...
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Warm Olive
Finally, a green-ish eyeshadow look. Brushes you'll need: - MAC #'s 217 (blending brush), 214 (short shader brush), 222 (tapere...
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PB & J Face
This look came about after 4 -- yes, four, slices of peanut butter & grape jelly on wheat. I still have no idea why I was craving the ...
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Brazen Blue
This is a look that I have been trying to perfect for a while and have at last achieved. The combination of gold and blue. The secret ingr...
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Collection Debut: Armani Spring 2009
Armani's take on spring make-up follows an unsurprising pastel theme in pink. I, personally, don't own any Armani cosmetics, but I...
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Red Outfit Make-Up
I've had the same dilemma countless times -- do I wear red lipstick? black eyeliner? or neutralize my entire face? when I wear a red top...
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The Coral Cure
The most universally flattering color -- Coral. It's a staple color in my closet and this sunny color is an instant pick-me-up. Add som...
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MAC Grand Duos
The MAC Grand Duos launch includes 7 shades of blush (new @ $22.50 each) and 1 brush (recurring @ $34.00). " M·A·C makes the next m...
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Lavender Lip
Awaiting usage in my "purchased, but don't have the guts to try it yet" stash, I finally decided to create a soft spring-inspi...
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An Unlikely Combo -- Cranberry and Satin Taupe
This look was created to complement a top I was wearing in a deep mauve/plum hue. I definitely wanted to do a shadow with MAC Cranberry, b...
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Spring Golden Eye
I wanted to do a shimmering gold look inspired by spring runway trends. Using a mixture of light, medium, and dark-toned golds, the colors m...
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Smoky Eye using MAC Dark Soul Pigment
Here's a simple smoky eye look based on shimmery black eye shadow using white as a contrast and nude lips to keep the focus on the eyes....
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Very First Post & LOTD using MAC Pink Bronze Pigment
Hi everyone! I'm excited & a bit anxious at the same time as this is my very first post. I'll be updating my profile a bit...
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