How To: Red Lips

In my younger years, I always found red lips to be quite difficult for me. Perhaps it was because I didn't know how to without looking like a woman of ze night, never found the right shade for my skin tone, my mother would have murdered me, etc. Whatever the reason may have been, those days are long gone, and I am a huge fan of red lips, all day, every day, and year round.

Skin Transformation, Part 1

Those close to me would know that I have suffered with all kinds of different acne since I was about nine years old. My acne, you see, comes and goes in cycles, always. At the moment, my face is semi-clear, I get the occasional spot on my cheek about once a month. My neck and decolletage, however, are a very different story. For some reason, over the years, my acne seems to travel south. During my younger years, my forehead was the target, then my nose, cheeks, jawline, and now neck and chest areas. I really don't know why this is, my guess is hormonal induced. For the past two years, my hormones have been all over the place.

Eyeshadow of the month: Warm Metals

Warm metals you say? Yes, bronze and golden eyes! They are fabulous and I really love them at the moment. While it is not exactly gold on me, more of a bronze color with a hint of orange, I find it is the perfect contrast for my super dark brown eyes, perfect for summer, compliments my tan, and it is such a versatile look for many skin tones.

Real Techniques Giveaway

Hello Everyone!

I have a very special announcement!

I am so happy and thankful that my blog has had such tremendous world wide audience in such a short time, that in return I will be doing a giveaway!! It will be open internationally, so it doesn't matter where in the world you are, I will ship it to you! 

How to: Second Day Hair

Hello Everyone!

I know this post is kind of late for some of you, nevertheless you could always look back to this post next year! I, however, am still in need of hairstyles such as the one above. In case you are not familiar with Texas weather, then please allow me to enlighten you! Our summers, though this year has been wonderful, tend to be very hot and have been known to span all the way through October. When I saw this picture, I immediately thought "I must try this!" There was only one problem, I hadn't mastered the dutch braid. After several failed attempts, I finally got it!

Glittery Mint Nails

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Here is another tribute to my summer love: Green With Envy polish from Maybelline Color Show. In case you haven't read my previous post, let me tell you why I love this so much. First off, it is the perfect color that will compliment any skin tone. It can be paired with many other nail colors, art, etc., to produce beautiful fresh looks. Would you like to see more looks with this one color? I totally wouldn't mind doing it! Leave a comment below on what you would like to see!

Mint-Orange Nails

This summer, I've been loving the Maybelline Color Show Nail Polish in Green with Envy. I strongly believe it is a mint color that is universally flattering on all skin tones. It is highly pigmented and offers great coverage, and can be paired with many different colors, see above. 

The Eyebrows Post

Eyebrows seem to be the most neglected (or abused) feature of our face. First, there was the thin-as-possible trend,  then the bushy-as-can-be trend, and now we have met in the middle. Personally, I have been blessed and cursed in the eyebrow department. Except for the few hairs that grow between them, I don't do anything.