One day I woke up obsessed with beauty. That obsession is still going strong. I love how makeup can show the world your mood without you telling it. A red lip or strong liner says “I’m feeling powerful today.” A soft and natural look says “I’m feeling like just being myself today.” A glowy skin with no makeup says “I was in a rush, but I’m still fabulous.” The best thing about makeup is that is washes off, and the next day you can be something else. Here you’ll find my secrets to success: what beauty products are worth your hard earned money as well as how to use them.
I’m sure we all remember back in the day when all I wanted was a huge collection of makeup from the hottest brands. I used to save every penny to buy the newest eyeshadow palette, or makeup collection. When I moved from Florida to Chicago, …
Over the 2 year course of this global pandemic I’ve definitely shifted my mindset about makeup. Once lockdown hit, makeup was the first to go. I’ve been focusing more on my skin care and I have to say, learning about different ingredients and how they …
Acne anxiety is a real thing. It’s not a real diagnosis, but being self conscious about your appearance can lead to anxiety. I struggled with this especially during my high school and college years. Every morning I would run to the mirror to assess the …
It’s no secret that the beauty departments at stores are highly saturated. At a drug store alone there are at least 9 different brands with their own ranges of mascaras and foundations. It can be daunting and overwhelming when you’re trying to find a product …
I found an article on Facebook the other day about the “proper” how to apply makeup. Since I’m interested in anything beauty related I read this article out of intrigue. After reading it I realized that I do not apply my products in the way …
Getting something inked on your body forever is a big deal. I truly believe our bodies are canvases and we keep track of our journey through the marks that are made on it. Some of the marks are intentional, like tattoos; and others are accidents, …
While searching through some drawers in our house, I came across a small beauty book that belonged to my great-grandmother. She passed away when I was in the 4th grade, so I don’t remember too much of her, but from what I see in pictures …
