Sure, I could be dreaming of a white Christmas right about now -- but it's so much more fun to think Gruene! After all, what could be better than Christmas in Gruene? It's one of my favorite small towns in Texas. I'm currently working on a very detailed guide that will be posted on Thanksgiving day (tomorrow, for non U.S. readers). I'm also working on a post about the famous Gruene Hall and a Gruene shopping guide. In the meantime, I thought I'd share a sneak peek of this small town … [Read more...]
Archives for November 2015
BAM! Now That’s a Bold Lip
Bold lips are everywhere this season, but they're not always the easiest look to pull off. When you get them right they can be very eye-catching, so it's worth it to learn how to do them properly. Today I'm sharing my 3 best tips to help you pull off the bold lip look. Tip #1: Exfoliate lips really well This is one time when prep work makes all the difference. If your lips are chapped or peeling at all, the slightest little cracks will show up more with dark lipstick. Use a washcloth or old … [Read more...]
10-Minute Eye Makeup Tutorial
Today I'm sharing an eye makeup tutorial that can be done in less than 10 minutes. The eyeshadow/liner/mascara portion can, at least. :) If your brows are unruly and need a lot of tidying up, that area may take longer. First, there are two preliminary steps I take every single time I apply eye makeup: 1. Pluck any stray hairs on my brows 2. Add primer to my eyelids. (My favorite is the Urban Decay Primer Potion in the Original Formula.) Once I've done those two things, I move on to … [Read more...]
Black & White Outfit Ideas
I think I should do an entire week of posts about black & white striped shirts, because they're definitely one of my favorite looks! If I had to pick a "uniform" it would be a striped shirt with a military jacket, jeans, and flats. So simple! Here's today's #OOTD (outfit of the day): Jacket: Wet Seal |Jeans: Urban Outfitters | Striped Shirt: Kohl's My makeup was pretty easy since I put all of my focus on my eyes. I only lined the top of my eyes and then added 2 coats of mascara. I spent … [Read more...]
Topknots & Messy Buns Goin’ UP on a School Day
On a busy school day, sometimes the easiest way to do my hair is to toss it up into a quick topknot-styled messy bun. It's definitely one of my go-to looks. (After all, we did name our blog after it!) I thought it was about time for another round of messy buns hairstyle inspiration, since it's the perfect casual look for weekends. FTC Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links, which means we’ll receive a small referral fee from purchases at no cost to you. You can read our affiliate … [Read more...]