Summer’s right around the corner—and it just wouldn’t be complete without the obligatory sun warnings and sunscreen reminders. Now listen, before you all moan and groan over the ‘SPF-is-your-friend’-spiel you think is coming, let me just say… I feel you. Up until a few weeks ago, I, too, was a non-believer. Sure, I would wear sunscreen when I’d go swimming or when I knew I’d be in the sun for more than a couple of hours, but other than that, it just never crossed my mind. I always thought, hey… I’m only 22, my skin is fine and I have a fountain of youth sitting in my backyard which pretty much means I am invincible.
But not really.
Could you blame me for not wanting to wear SPF on the regz though? We all know it’s for our own good, but c’mon… who actually likes the heavy, greasy feel of sunscreen on their face? Definitely not me. But that was before my beauty epiphany of sorts. Michelle recently asked me to test out some sun and skincare products, and I swear I’m not trying to be dramatic or anything, but it was a pretty big deal. Keep reading »
If you’re like me, you have a closet full of discarded Halloween props. Angel wings, a pitchfork, cowboy hat, cat ears and more than a few of those sequin eye masks. (What can I say? I like the classics.) But if you’re itching for something more creative, something more distinctly 2011, then I’ve got 10 celebrities you could most definitely channel.
All you need is a wig and some crazy makeup shades… Keep reading »
Remember when buying mascara was as simple as strolling through the drugstore and picking up whatever Maybelline New York or CoverGirl product happened to be on sale that week? The decision was pretty much: Waterproof or Not Waterproof. Brown or Black.
Things are so much more complicated now. Not that I don’t still love the brands I wore in high school—but they’ve morphed into high-tech magic wands that share retail space with dozens and dozens of equally impressive-sounding formulas. Lengthening! Volumizing! Curling! Plumping! Defining! Vibrating! Growth-enhancing!
It’s enough to make your brain hurt. But you know what? I swear to you that the mascara itself is only the first hurdle. Sure, it’s important to choose the right prodz (especially if your lashes are long but fine, and I’ll get to that in a sec). But the way you apply it can make a HUGE difference. I’ve collected a ton of tips over the years from makeup artists, brands, a reader and even my own mother (thanks Mom!), so today’s post is dedicating to helping you brush up (!) your technique. Keep reading »
