How To: Mondrian Nails

Mondrian Nail Art

Hello my lovely readers! I’m sure many of you have seen the famous red, blue, and yellow “compositions” by Piet Mondrian. This iconic and recognizable pattern makes for a perfect nail design that actually isn’t too tricky to achieve! I’ve created an easy step by step guide to getting “Mondrian” nails and also included some links to other bloggers with famous art inspired nails! Continue reading “How To: Mondrian Nails”

How To: Find Your Signature Perfume

How to Find Your Signature Perfume

Searching for a signature scent can surprisingly be as difficult as finding a foundation that works for you (My search took years!). Which is why I decided to give you ladies all the 411 on perfume including: concentrations of perfume, fragrance families, tips to select the best perfume, how to apply, and some fragrance suggestions based on your scent preferences. Continue reading “How To: Find Your Signature Perfume”

How To: July 4th Beauty

July 4th Beauty

First off, HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY, my lovely readers! When I first began this post, it was originally going to be a tutorial for July 4th nails, but let’s be real, unless you have an incredibly steady hand & a ton of spare time, who wants to be painting tiny stars and stripes with a hair-thin brush?! My feelings exactly. As awesome as they look, it’s just not practical for everyone so I thought I would share my take on July 4th beauty and how to incorporate red, white, and blue into your beauty regime! Continue reading “How To: July 4th Beauty”

How to: Clean Your Makeup Brushes

How To Clean Your Makeup Brushes

So now that you know what types of foundation brushes to use, it’s time to learn the proper way to take care of them! It may sound self explanatory, but there’s actually many important things to keep in mind when cleaning your makeup brushes. Not knowing the correct way to wash and dry brushes could potentially ruin them after just a few weeks of improper cleaning. Luckily, I’ve created a simple step by step guide to keeping bacteria from building up in your brushes, as well as how to keep those essential tools clean!  Continue reading “How to: Clean Your Makeup Brushes”

Summer Makeup Trend: Matte Fuchsia Lipstick

Fuchsia Lipstick

Ladies, stash away your oxblood lipsticks because summer is here and that means BRIGHT colors! According to the bible Vogue, two of the ten spring/summer 2013 makeup trends are: “Colour Focus: Pink” and “Matte Lips.” These two trends go together quite well, and when it comes to matte fuchsia lipsticks, there are many great options to choose from. Continue reading “Summer Makeup Trend: Matte Fuchsia Lipstick”