06.06.2013
VIDEO: Under 5 Minute Makeup Routine

Here’s a weird fact: I really only started wearing makeup toward the end of college.  Ok, with the exception that I did, occasionally  wear the super classy white eyeliner on my eyelids during high school.  Oh yeah, I did that.  So sure…now that I actually DO have to wear makeup, my routine is usually under five minutes…mostly because I’m lazy and always running late.  In this video, I show you my not-so-secret under five minute routine (FOUR minutes, to be exact!) that will give you the bare minimum as far as coverage, and not looking like a beast.

In the video:

COVERGIRL and Olay Simply Ageless Serum

Clinique Even Better Foundation SPF 15

Urban Decay Naked Palette

Urban Decay 24-7 Glide-On Eyeliner Pencil

COVERGIRL Lash Blast Clump Crusher Mascara

Physician’s Formula Happy Boost Bronzer

 

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05.30.2013
May favorites

It’s time for May Favorites!  Truthfully, I still have a LOT to learn about making YouTube videos, but I genuinely do enjoy making my monthly favorites videos.  Ha, my manager would be so proud!  It’s not that I’m uncomfortable in front of the camera (quite the opposite, actually), but I have absolutely no eye for editing and/or filming.  So there’s that.  I’d much rather be in my pajamas, hair in pony tail, zit cream on face, writing a blog post.  Truth.  With that said, I digress, and present to you…my favorite things for May!

1. Bath & Body Works Rome Honey Suckle Amore 2-in-1 Superfruit Body Scrub and Wash: I’m a sucker for anything Italy…and clearly, a scrub and body wash in one is kind of awesome.

2. Kiehl’s Skin Tone Correcting and Beautifying BB Cream SPF 50: I’m obsessed with all things Kiehl’s so I was pretty excited that they came out with a BB Cream…with SPF 50, obviously.

3. Man Up by Ross Mathews: You need to read this.  Enough said.

4. Black Box wine: I’m late to the box wine party but guys, this stuff is GOOD.  A perfect summer staple.

5. Blow out by Mika Fowler: I love a good blow out and I’m so excited for the amazing stylist, Mika Fowler, who recently went to the Kim Vo salon.

And, if you haven’t already, please subscribe to my YouTube channel!

05.17.2013
Cheers to that with mary and leah from AFabLife.com!

http://youtu.be/kHm2HeLc4G8

Do you have a bitch face?  Is there someone in your class trying to cheat off of you?  Need some cheap date ideas for your college boyfriend, apparently whom you’re “courting”?  These are just a few of the burning questions that I help Leah and Mary answer in this week’s edition of “Cheers To That.”  I love these girls, and you will too…so make sure to subscribe to their channel stat.  And also check out their blog, AFabLife.com…today, my spring beauty must-haves are up on the site!

04.18.2013
April Favorites!

It’s April favorites time!  Here are the products that are really making me smile this month:

Blackheart Beauty skull nail polish: The bottle alone is brilliant.

Jouer Cosmetics Tinted Lip Balm in “Bellini”: I’m loving this glossy lip balm…also, of course, named after one of my favorite cocktails.

Herbal Essences Shine Collection Shampoo: Hi, 1997.  This is Jamie…and I miss you.

Narciso Rodriguez For Her perfume: Hands down, my go-to fragrance…and it’s pretty irresistible at that.

LATHER Coconut Foaming Body Scrub: It actually smells and feels like coconut, which I love.

 

 

 

03.04.2013
St. Patrick’s Day Beauty Products! (Irish Girl-Approved)



Growing up with fair skin wasn’t easy, to say the least.  I can’t even tell you how many summers I spent in the shade, slathered in sunblock, watching my friends rub baby oil on their skin and soon after get the sexiest golden tan that you could possibly imagine.  It’s a simple fact: being pale with freckles wasn’t desirable when I was a teenager; however, now, at almost 30, I am SO GLAD that I was born with freckled, Irish skin that I was given.  Why?  Well, for one, I look way younger (and age slower) than everyone else and it’s really just now that I’m starting to appreciate that little fact.  Sure, a nice tan makes you look thinner, but that’s what spray tans are for…I digress.  With St. Patrick’s Day coming up, I got to thinking about my fair-skinned beauty tricks that I’ve learned over the years, mixed with a little Irish makeup fun.

Don’t forget to subscribe to my YouTube channel! My manager has been giving me tips and my videos are definitely getting better, if I do say so myself, haha.

Featured in the video:

Neutrogena Beach Defense Water + Sun Sunscreen SPF 30: a MUST for everyone. Learn more about their Helioplex Complex HERE.

Fusion Beauty PrimeResults Anti-Redness Primer: This primer is great for fair, Irish skin since rosacea is quite common.  The primer has claims that show 50% reduction in overall redness after only six weeks.

Lancome Flash Bronzer Anti-Age: Every pale-skinned girl needs a good self-tanner!  I’m a longtime fan of Lancome’s tanning products; they don’t streak and they give a natural bronzy glow.

Sue Devitt Hydrating Marine Minerals Eye Palette in “Green Isles”: Probably the prettiest green eye palette that you’ll ever find.

COVERGIRL Liquiline Blast eyeliner in “Green Glow”: If you want a subtle green eyes look for St. Patrick’s Day, this bright green eyeliner is the way to go.

Physician’s Formula Shimmer Strips Glam Hazel Eyes mascara: Gold mascara? YES.  It reminds me of the whole “pot o’ gold” thing that used to make me so excited as a little kid.

02.27.2013
Three Questions With Coco Rocha

Coco Rocha is one of those effortlessly chic and amazingly NICE super models that you actually want to be friends with.  I never thought I’d say that about a supermodel…or ANY model, for that matter, but after chatting with the Banana Republic Mad Men Collection (available starting TODAY!) spokesperson, I’m totally #TeamCoco.

Q: What’s your favorite piece in the Banana Republic Mad Men Collection?
A: (This dress here)  It’s a bold statement…you want to be the person everyone’s looking at going ‘wow, where did you get that from?’

Q: What advice would you give yourself five years ago?
A: Five years ago…that’s not that long ago, but still far enough…I think about being a model and the jobs that I chose, I didn’t have a voice for myself…I think that I could’ve reassured myself that you know what, what you’re doing IS ok, you know what? Go for it.

Q: What are your top three favorite beauty products?
A: I’d have to say, it’s all makeup-related.  I wear makeup every single day, even to the grocery store, so I’m not that model that doesn’t wear makeup.  I’d have to say eyeliner, you can do a lot with it.  Cover up, because I am very, VERY fair so my freckles come out (she loves L’OREAL Magic Smooth Soufflee) and a good contour cream.

See the FULL INTERVIEW HERE.

Me, in the same dress Coco is wearing…yeah, GREAT decision. LOL.

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