The Beauty Sample

I usually don’t have a problem writing out an intro to my posts but in this case, I’m struck a bit dumb. Just look at that palette! I’m not entirely sure that words are really necessary here. So let’s all just take a collective step back for a moment and just gawk at the beauty [...]

Summer always sees the release of the best makeup collections, in my opinion. There are some who dig the darker tips and nails of fall or the bright, pastel shades of spring but I am a summer collection-lover through and through. Maybe it’s that all the warm, bronzy summery shades just seem to flatter my [...]

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!! I was inspired by Paris’ 12 Best Things of 2012 post, so I decided to do my own in honor of the new year. My list is mostly beauty-related, but there is one oddball in there. Take a look and see!

««Press Sample»» I had never heard of IT Cosmetics before until very recently, when I began hearing some buzz about the brand. What sealed the deal for me, though, was when Best Things in Beauty began raving about the brand (here and here). If the queen of high-end, high-quality makeup can’t say enough good things [...]

It’s getting to be that time of year again–the days are getting shorter, the temperature’s dropping, and there’s a constant smokiness in the air…winter is fast upon us. The horror!! Ok, maybe it’s not that bad, but I wouldn’t go so far as to call it my favorite time of year. Sure, it’s nice sometimes [...]

««Press Sample»» I remember reading somewhere once that you aren’t supposed to wear bronzer during the Fall/Winter months–what a bunch of baloney. Why not add some warmth and life back into your skin when it’s looking its drabbest? After all, isn’t that what makeup is for?! So on a particularly cold night a few days [...]

««Press Sample»» Well, it appears that I am officially on a bronzing rampage. Not so long ago, you’ll recall that I purchased my first “real”, high-end bronzer. It’s all been downhill since then. I just love how my face looks with a hint of bronzy-warmth to it–it really makes all the difference in the world! [...]

So the other morning, I’m wandering through the beauty counters blowing off steam when lo and behold–there was a Kevyn Aucoin counter directly in front of me. Kevyn Aucoin!!! This was particularly exciting for me because a.) I had never actually seen any items in person or tried anything from the brand; b.) I’ve heard SO [...]

Isn’t it so much fun when you discover a beauty staple that you can’t live without? For me, this staple would be bronzer. For some reason, I was long under the impression that because I had natural color to my skin, I didn’t need bronzer. I was obviously quite sadly mistaken. With summer finally here [...]

Burberry usually isn’t one to release limited-edition products–but boy, when they decide to, they do it right! I’ve been dying to post my review of this miraculous powder for days–but I’ve also been really busy studying for finals and writing a paper, so apologies for not getting this up sooner. I’m sure you’ve gotten your [...]