I've been watching lots of Korean-style makeup tutorials on YouTube recently, and I'm beyond inspired! Their skincare is fascinating to me because Koreans in general have absolutely beautiful skin. As far as makeup applications go, their techniques are some of the best in the world. Can you tell I'm a huge fan? The K-Pop style is a unique subculture of its own, so I thought it would be fun to venture into the world of Korean-style makeup by shooting my own K-Pop tutorial.K-Pop Korean-Style … [Read more...]
Salon Visit Gone Wrong? Here’s how to Fix Bad Bangs
After taking years to grow out my bangs, I did a very typical girl thing and decided to have a few wispy bangs added in. I surfed Pinterest for days and excitedly took a couple screenshots to show my stylist. I'm not sure if she was having a bad day, or what, but she CHOPPED my bangs. They definitely came out much shorter than I wanted, and she cut more than the "wispy" look I requested. I came home from the salon and tried to even them up, and now I'm learning how to work with them while they … [Read more...]
At-Home Microdermabrasion vs. the Dermatologist’s Office
Modern technology is a great thing, isn't it? I particularly love how it's changing the skincare industry. For example -- did you know you can replace expensive dermatologist exfoliation treatments using at-home microdermabrasion devices? For the next few weeks, Daisy and I will be testing out pmd Microderm to see where it ranks on the list of the best at-home microdermabrasion devices. Then we'll report back on our findings! (So far, I've gotta admit we're both loving it.)The Best At-Home … [Read more...]
Carli Bybel Deluxe Palette Tutorial for Green Eyes
Calling all green-eyed beauties! I created this Carli Bybel Deluxe Palette tutorial for green eyes just for you. If you haven't seen Carli's second palette with BH Cosmetics yet, it's absolutely gorgeous. The shades are neutral like in her first palette, but they colors go above and beyond! I'm so excited to experiment and create tons of pretty looks with it.FTC Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links, which means we’ll receive a small referral fee from purchases at no cost to … [Read more...]
Prom Makeup Tutorial for Brown Eyes
My friend Kira and I got together to create this fun prom makeup tutorial for brown eyes. The eyeshadows are gray and smokey with burgundy/plum undertones, so it's definitely more of an evening look! We both think it would look really great with a red dress -- especially with the deep red lipstick as a finishing touch.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 policy here. … [Read more...]