How To: Color Block

Color blocking is combining different colors that support each other when paired together. This trend is becoming more and more popular and is something that can be either a hit or miss. While color blocking breaks all the "traditional" rules of fashion, there are still some rules that should be followed for color blocking in order for your outfit to be put together correctly.

TOMS: One for One

I'm sure that most of you have heard of TOMS shoes, but if you haven't, basically it is a shoe company that was founded in 2006 by Blake Mycoskie that with every pair of shoe purchased will donate one pair of shoes to a child in need. 

Spring 2012 Fashion Trends

The new year is just around the corner, which means that Spring 2012 is not far behind. With the new season comes new fashion trends, so I thought I would give you all a heads up on what to look for when shopping for your Spring wardrobe.

Nail Of The Day 12/20/11: ZOYA Trixie

Update: Conair Giveaway!

Hey everyone! 

I just wanted to let you all know that my Conair You Curl Giveaway has just ended today. I have notified the winner via email and am currently waiting for a reply. If I do not hear back by December 16, 2011 then I will choose a new winner. Congratulations to the winner and if you were not the winner, don't worry I will be doing more giveaways in the future!

Review: DDF Revolve 400X Micro-Polishing System

The DDF Revolve 400X Micro-Polishing System is an exfoliating skin care system that helps eliminate skin imperfections such as fine lines, uneven skin tone, and pore appearance. It also helps make skin look more radiant and healthy. 

Nicki Minaj Collection For OPI

I was shopping around online lately and went to OPI.com when I saw that they were coming out with a collection with Nicki Minaj. This collection will be coming out in January of 2012. It has a total of 6 shades, 2 of the 6 shades are glitter polishes, 3 are regular nail lacquers, and 1 is a shatter polish. I really like Nicki Minaj, so I will definitely be buying some of these polishes when they hit stores. 

Nail Of The Day 12/10/11: Holiday French Manicure + Mini Tutorial

Today's Nail Of The Day is a holiday inspired manicure. It is red tips over top of a white base. I think this look is really pretty for the holidays and it is super easy, so anyone can do it. 

For this look you will need:

Nail File

Base Coat

White Nail Polish

Paper Reinforcements

Red Nail Polish

Top Coat

Glitter Nail Polish (optional) 

Christmas 2011 Beauty Wish List

With Christmas just around the corner, I decided to share some of the things on my beauty wish list. Hopefully this will help some of you get ideas for your own holiday wish lists.

10% Off Your Entire Sigma Purchase - December

Get 10% off your entire order from Sigma Beauty for the entire month of December!

10 Easy Ways To Spice Up Your Hair Do's

I know how frustrating it can be when your getting ready in the morning, and you don't know what to do with your hair, so you just end up doing the same thing you do everyday. I decided to put together 10 easy hair do's that you can do for school, work, date night, or even to go shopping. All of these hair styles should take no more than 10 minutes and anybody can achieve these looks.

Haul 11/26/11: Target, Victoria's Secret, Bath & Body Works, TJmaxx

Today I went shopping with my mom and sister and bought a few things, so I thought I would do a haul. All of the items are from either Victoria's Secret, Bath & Body Works, Target, or TJmaxx. I hope you enjoy!

How To: Prevent Dry Skin

 

As the temperature starts to drop, the air begins to dry out, which means your skin will begin to dry out as well. That means that, in order to keep your skin soft and moisturized during the winter months, you'll need to try a little harder than you would during the warmer months. So, here are a few simple ways to make sure that your skin is always looking its best:

Sigma Beauty Black Friday Special

In honor of Black Friday, on November 25, 2011 from 9-5 Central Standard Time, Sigma is having free shipping worldwide.

DIY: Brown Sugar Body Scrub

 

What You'll Need:

-1 cup of brown sugar

-1/2 cup of coconut oil

-1 tsp of vanilla extract 

-Empty jar/container

Nail Of The Day 11/23/11: Forever 21 Love & Beauty

How To: Wear Sequins

 

Sequins are a very popular trend right now, so I thought I would put together two ways to wear sequins without over doing it. When wearing a trend like sequins, remember to keep everything else simple. You don't want to have too much going on because you want the main focus to be the sequins.

Holiday Gifts Under $50: For Her

 

With the holidays just around the corner, its time to start buying gifts for your friends and family. I know how difficult it can be trying to find the right gift, so I put together a few gifts that should help you cross a few names off of your gift list. All of these items are under $50, so they are very affordable and unique. 

Review: Conair Infiniti You Curl + GIVEAWAY!

 

Today's review will be on the Conair Infiniti You Curl. It is a curling wand, so it doesn't have a clamp to hold your hair, which is good because you will never have that little kink at the end of your curl, which tends to happen when using a standard curling iron. The Infiniti You Curl is a ceramic curling wand that has an adjustable heat setting that heats up to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. This curling wand works for all hair types and doesn't make your hair burn or frizz.

Nail Of The Day 11/19/11: OPI Russian Navy

 

Nail Of The Day 11/15/11: OPI Brisbane Bronze

 

Fabulous Finds: Watch Pendant

I went shopping recently and while I was at Nordstrom, I came across these pocket watch necklaces. They are super cute, vintage looking necklaces that have part of the clock showing through a glass opening, but when you open it up you can see the full clock.

Back To Basics: Accessorizing the LBD

 

Fall is finally here and winter is just around the corner, which, I think, is the perfect time of year for accessorizing. I feel like you can do so much more with your outfits in the cooler months because you aren't limited due to heat. You can wear open toed heels, closed toe heels, skirts, tights, coats, sweaters, scarves, hats, boots, mittens, gloves, leg warmers, and the list goes on...

Nail Of The Day 11/12/11: OPI Party In My Cabana

 

10% Off Your Entire Sigma Purchase - November!

Get 10% off your entire order from Sigma Beauty for the month of November!

Happy Halloween Everyone!

Happy Halloween Everyone! I'm curious to know what everybody is dressing up as, so let me know what you were in the comments below. Below are some of my favorite Halloween finds. I hope you enjoy!

Urban Decay On Haute Look!

Starting tomorrow, October 28, 2011, Urban Decay will be featured on Haute Look! For those of you who don't know what Haute Look is, it is a website that offers up to 75% off brand name brands for any member to purchase. The brands are only featured for a limited time and they all start at 8 AM Pacific/11 AM Eastern. It is completely free to become a Haute Look member.

Product Review!

With all of the beauty products out there, its hard to know which is the best and which are a waste. I have been requested to do more reviews, so I wanted to know what YOU want me to review. It can be any beauty product from high end to drugstore, from makeup to soaps, or even a beauty tool.

10% Off Your Entire Sigma Purchase - October!

Some of you may know this, and some of you may not, but every month Sigma Beauty has a discount for 10% off your entire purchase. I think this is so great because no matter what you buy or when you buy it, you are getting 10% off if you enter the coupon code at checkout. So, every month I am going to be posting the monthly code for all of you to use. The month of October is almost over, but we still have about a week left so I thought I would give you October anyways, and there will be a new one for November shortly.

My Night Time Skin Care Routine

Your skin care routine should be just as important at night as in the morning. Every night you should always remove all of your makeup and cleanse your skin so your skin can breathe. Today I am going to share what my favorite products are for my night time skin care routine.

Fall/Winter 2011 Nail Polish Colors and Trends

Some very popular nail polish colors this season are neutral/earth tone colors, along with metallics and glitter, dark black/plum colors, and of course the traditional, yet beautiful red.

How To: Make Your Teeth Whiter

A smile is a sign of both inner and outer beauty, so you want it to look as perfect as possible, right? Most people think that in order to have perfect, white teeth, you have to spend a fortune on whitening products, but that's not necessarily true. There are a lot of easy and quick ways to get your smile looking brighter and more beautiful  without spending a lot of money.

Fall Fashion Loves: Wedge Booties

When it comes to fashion, Fall and Winter are my personal favorite seasons of the year. I feel like you have so many more options when it comes to your makeup and what clothes you wear. You can layer your clothes and you aren't limited on what you can wear because of the heat. One thing that I am currently loving for fall/winter is wedge booties.

Special Event Outfits Under $100!

For those of you who are still in high school, homecoming season is just around the corner, and it is probably about time to start shopping around for an outfit to wear. Just because you don't have a lot of extra cash to spend on a dress does not mean that it has to be cheap looking. Above are 3 outfits that will look good for a school dance (or any special event for that matter) and they are under $100 total!

Skin Care Review: DDF Sulfur Therapeutic Mask

If you have acne, you know how hard it can be to get rid of it. You try products and they either irritate your skin or dry your skin up, it is a miracle if you actually find a product that  gets rid of a blemish but doesn't over dry your skin. Doctor's Dermatologic Formula, or DDF, is a skin care line for all ages and covers problems from wrinkles to acne. One product they have is the Sulfur Therapeutic Mask.

How To: Red Lips During The Day

Red lipstick is something that, if not applied properly, can quickly become a beauty blunder, so learning the right techniques can help you become an expert at applying red lipstick. It can be worn in both day and night, for the nighttime look, you can go a bit more dramatic with it, and for the daytime you should make it look classic, clean, and simple.

School Bag Essentials

Whether you prefer a backpack or purse, your school bag should contain the right things. You always want to be prepared, but at the same time, you don't want to be hauling around a 15 pound bag! To prevent over-packing, only bring the things you will actually use.

Makeup's Expiration Date

Did you know that makeup has an expiration date? Well, it does! Everything from mascara to eye shadow expires. This is why it is important that you keep your beauty products organized and throw out all of your expired makeup. Every product has a different expiration date. For example, your mascara may only last you a couple months, while your lipsticks are probably safe for over a year, depending on how well you take care of them.

Essential Pieces Every Girl Should Have In Her Wardrobe

We've all had those days where getting ready in the morning takes a little (or a lot) longer than you expected, and now you are rushing to get ready and you can not find a thing to wear! If you are in a rush and need to find an outfit quick, having these pieces in your wardrobe will save you a lot of time and stress. Soon, getting ready will be a breeze, and you will be able to make more outfit combinations. Saying "I have nothing to wear!" will no longer be a problem if you have these essentials in your wardrobe.

My Top Beauty/Fashion Products!

Top 10 MAC eye shadows: 

1. All That Glitters

2. Faux Gold Mineralize Shadow

3. Carbon

4. Sable

5. Bronze

6. Espresso 

7. Brule

8. Naked Lunch

9. Honey Lust

10. White Frost

Dress Up, Dress Down: Jeans

Today I am introducing a new blog category called "Dress up, Dress Down". Basically, it is when I take one clothing item and do a dressier look, and then a more casual look. I really enjoy this type of blog, because it teaches you all how to get multiple looks out of one clothing item. Today's Dress Up, Dress Down look is all about jeans. I love the look of dressed up jeans, because it looks so chic. I also love the casual look of jeans with a simple sweater, it looks casual, but put together at the same time.

Fall 2011 Fashion Trends

Fall is just around the corner, so I wanted to give you all a heads up on the new fashion trends for Fall 2011. The 50's and 60's are back and so is 70's bohemian and glamour. For clothing and accessories, polka dots, pleats, and plaid are all in along with furs, wide pant legs, and bell bottom jeans. Bold colors and maxi skirts are also very popular this Fall.

Back To School Fashion

 I have been getting a lot of questions lately asking what would be a good back to school outfit, so I decided to make an example of one on www.polyvore.com.

How To: Makeup with Glasses

True or False? To wear makeup under your glasses you have to pile on a ton of colors and products for your eyes to stand out. False! That won't do anything for you except make you look a little crazy. So, today I am going to give you all some tips on how to flatter you eyes while wearing glasses.

Back To School Beauty: Picture Day

Everybody wants to look their best for school picture day. Your yearbook photo is something that people are going to remember you by, so you want to look your best in it. Today I am going to give you all some tips on how to avoid beauty blunders. 

How To: Get Organized: Makeup

Image from HERE. 

Do you know how frustrating it can be when you're doing your makeup and you are looking for a certain eye shadow or a certain brush and it is no where to be seen? It's okay, you're not alone. I know how hard it can be to organize makeup because there are not many storage systems out there dedicated to makeup, so this is where you have to start getting creative with it. I have put together some simple ways to organize your makeup so finding a product will no longer be a problem.

Makeup For Beginners

Wearing makeup for the first time can be tricky, you want to enhance your natural beauty while still looking natural. Start out light and as you get more familiar with makeup you will be able to achieve more dramatic looks as you get older, but for now looking natural is key. 

How To Control Oily Skin

If you have oily skin, you know how difficult it can make doing your makeup. Your makeup could look amazing in the morning when you first do it, but then throughout the day you may find that it is sliding off your face and your skin looks so oily. If this happens to you, don't get discouraged! There are many ways to control your oily skin and keep your makeup looking fresh all day.

Sigma Brushes Review

I recently found out about Sigma makeup brushes and I have only heard good things about them, so I decided to check them out. Once I saw how great the prices were I went ahead and ordered some to see how well they work, and they are AMAZING.