Category Archives: Lookbook

Dose of Colors Desi x Katy Collection, “Hot Fire” Liquid Lipstick Swatches

A bit of a quickie post today since I’m still getting all my ducks in a row from having my family from New Jersey visit for a week. The Dose of Colors Desi x Katy Collection is absolutely beautiful and I love supporting those two because they’re truly fantastic makeup artists and beauty vloggers! I have Hot Fire Liquid Lipstick for you today, which is a really bright orange-based red. Read More

MAC Girls “Fashion Fanatic” Palette Makeup Look

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MAC recently came out with a brand new collection called Girls. They are essentially “personality palettes” with different shades and styles to them. I was sent Fashion Fanatic, which ironically is the most me out of all the palettes in the collection. The palettes all have 8 eyeshadows and a highlighter in them. I used mine to create this heavenly purple eye look that has a lot of shimmer to it. Full details inside! Read More

Wet n Wild Midnight Mermaid Collection Swatches // Fall 2017

I raced to get swatches of the brand new Wet n Wild Midnight Mermaid Collection up for you guys. This collection dropped yesterday via the website and it crashed big-time due to traffic. The whole collection is basically shimmer and duo-chromes suspended in darker bases. That highlighter, however, is a must-have in my book and I predict that it will be the hottest item in the collection. Full swatches inside… Read More

New for 2017 // NARS Precision Lip Liner Swatches

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NARS has recently released an entire collection of budge-proof, matte lip liners in twenty-six shades. Yes, twenty-six! There is very much a shade for every occasion and skin tone. NARS Precision Lip Liners have an ultra precise tip so you can easily line your lips without coloring outside the lines. I also noticed when swatching these that they glide really smoothly against the skin for being pencils. I have tried countless pencil lip liners and these feel really seamless upon application.  Read More

Highlight Cosmetics Matte Liquid Lipstick, Swatches & Review

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Highlight Cosmetics reached out to me and asked me if I wanted to try a couple of their Matte Liquid Lipsticks. I was sold on trying the product because of the healthy ingredient list each lipstick contains, including turmeric, green tea, white tea, sea kelp, and a benefit peptide to keep your lips healthy and moisturized. Matte liquid lipsticks can be really drying on the lips, not just while you’re wearing them, but also in the days after wearing them. I’ve had many formula’s just completely wreck my lips and make them chapped for a week after wearing them. Highlight Cosmetics has a gorgeous formula that feels really luxurious and actually made my lips look nicer. I’ve got swatches and my thoughts inside! Read More

Casual to Dressy Summertime Style with Ashley Stewart

[This post is sponsored by the PRIMP Network. All opinions are my own.]

Being above average in height and a true size twelve has proven to be challenging in the past. Many times the clothes just don’t fit wonderfully or you’re left with a very limited selection of styles. This can be especially hard in the summertime when all you want is an adorable wardrobe full of pieces you can take from daytime to the nighttime and back again.

I’ve partnered up with Ashley Stewart, where they offer a wide assortment of fashion items including extended sizes (up to size 32 and testing to include sizes 34 and 36), wide width and wide calf shoes, and exclusive online styles. There are 89 stores across the United States with a fast growing e-commerce forum. New fashion items are added every day, and the pieces are both trendy and sophisticated. Right now, Ashley Stewart is offering 40% off all full price styles with the code PRIMP40. Even if you’re not a size 12-32, they have incredibly cute accessories like sunnies and handbags that are worth checking out. Read More

Spice Up Your Bathroom // DIY Spa Shelf Tutorial for my Cetaphil® Moisturizing Cream

[This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #GentleHydration #CollectiveBias]

Target is my wonderland of one-stop shopping. I go there for one thing and end up purchasing items from 5 different departments. Recently, I was shopping for some of my favorite skin care items, including Cetaphil® Moisturizing Cream, and I dreamt up some ways I could spice up my bathroom to make it more spa-like.

My skin has been in utter chaos mode with the weather going from warm to cold and back again in a matter of days. Cetaphil® Moisturizing Cream has been keeping my body and face hydrated and comfortable through the weather changes. I keep my big jar of product in my bathroom front and center on display because I reach for it so often. Since I believe your home should be your haven, I came up with a quick, easy, inexpensive way to jazz up your bathroom shelving. I’ve got the full tutorial inside of how I went from “plain jane” to “spa by the beach.”  Read More