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  • H&MLeafPrintDressBlueJacket

    Fashion Friday: Episode 25

    This blue jacket and colorful leaf-print dress are from H&M. I love the brightness of this blue jacket, which matches the little splashes of blue on the dress. Another thing I love about this outfit (besides the price) is it gives me a lot of flexibility on colors to wear for my makeup (since I usually base my makeup looks on what I'm wearing). :) Read more...
  • BlueTealGoldLook

    Blue, Teal, and Gold Look

    This is a fun colorful look where I used blue, teal, and gold on my eyes, light plum with a white-gold champagne highlighter for my cheeks, and pink for my lips. This is also my first look using the new "Partylicious" pigment from MAC's Alice + Olivia collection -- a gorgeous turquoise color with silver pearl. Read more...
  • SmokeyBrownLook

    Smokey Brown Look

    Here's a more natural take on the dramatic smokey eye. Natural smokey eye looks can be an elegant nighttime look. To achieve a very wearable daytime smokey eye look, just use a smaller amount of the darkest brown eyeshadow on your outer V and blend it out. Read more...
  • IvelinaAfter

    Before and After Makeover: Ivelina

    Ivelina has been one of my avid readers and has contributed some great posts to this site. She contacted me to let me know that she's visiting here in California now and is hoping to eventually move here from Pennsylvania. We hung out, and I also gave her makeover. :) For her makeover, I focused on things that she said she didn't think she could pull off -- bright colors, dramatic eyeliner, and vivid lipstick! Read more...
  • HarajukuLoversSnowAngels

    Harajuku Lovers Brush Case

    Gwen Stefani's Harajuku Lovers brand includes a collection of makeup cases and bags in a variety of styles. When I travel, I use this Snow Angels Brush Case -- even though it's already summer, I got this case anyway because it was only $10! This is a great deal for the quality, functionality, and cuteness of this case. Check out the Sunshine Cuties design if you'd rather spend a few more dollars for one that matches the current season or the Makeup Girls design that will look great any season! Read more...