My Top 5 Makeup Brushes

One of the most highly asked beauty questions I receive is what makeup brushes to buy to start out. Many quality brushes can be a bit pricey, so I will address both luxury and drugstore brushes I have found to work the best and last the longest.

I'm going to rank 1-5 based on what you must have in your collection (#1) to what you should have (#5). So keep reading to find out!

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My Everyday Makeup Routine

I've picked up some new products in the past few months that I have come to love and use on a daily basis. This has been my no-fail makeup routine that compliments well with my paler skin for the winter.  This may seem like a lot of steps to some people, but to anyone who knows me, that's just what I always wear. It's not that I am embarrassed in my natural skin, I just enjoy putting on makeup :)

To find out the product list and what I use them for, read after the jump!

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A Classic Makeup Look

One of the most simple, classic and beautiful makeup looks is the red lip, winged black liner and wavy/curly hair. Think Marilyn Monroe-esque. I recreated this look, of which I was never able to master until now! I have hooded eye lids, making the "wing" be nearly impossible. I discovered a way to do the wing to suit my needs. I keep my eyes open when I initially create the wing.

To find out what products I used, read after the jump!

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How To Prep Your Lips For Lipstick

I was never someone who wore lipstick until this past Fall when I fell in love with the look of berry lips. Lipstick always scared me if I'm honest. The bold, opaque color, the fear of it smearing on my face or getting on my teeth. Sounds silly now, but we've all been there.

While I still have a small lipstick collection, I have found ways that I like to make the most out of my lipstick, which you can read about after the jump!

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MAC, Tarte and Urban Decay Haul

With giftcards from Christmas, what else would I spend them on than makeup?! I got all products that I've been eyeing FOREVER and never convinced myself to buy...until now that is.

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Favorite LIP products of 2012

HAPPY NEW YEAR!! May 2013 be filled with more blog posts :).... and happiness, good health and success of course! 

In the year of 2012, I have used both drugstore and luxury products. I have provided my favorites from each category to fit your budget. First I did my favorite face makeup products and eye makeup products. Now for lips...

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Favorite EYE Products of 2012

In the year of 2012, I have used both drugstore and luxury products. I have provided my favorites from each category to fit your budget. First I did my favorite face makeup products and now for eyes...

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