With the heat in full swing, you can’t afford to pile on the makeup and have it sweat off your face after just a few hours. That’s why you need to devise a new, fresh, makeup routine that will stay on all day and won’t feel caked on. This quick and easy summer makeup look is one of my favorites and the one I tend to wear most during the summer months. Step 1: Prep Prep your skin by starting off with a clean face. Apply a light, oil-free moisturizer and massage it in circular motions. Once the moisturizer has completely melted into the skin, apply a good primer which will ens...

This summer is apparently the hottest summer ever recorded  in the history of the Earth, so our skin and hair are taking a heavy beating. To make sure everything stays put and that you stay cool, I’ve compiled a few stay cool summer essentials that should always be in your bag. Ditch the Small Bag…Get a Bigger One Small bags are not very practical…well, at least not for me! I tend to carry so many things in mine that I need a good sized bag to accommodate everything. Plus, bigger bags look much better and add a little something something to your outfit. Keep Hair Elastics a...

Congratulations to “neonsunsets” for winning the MAC to the Beach giveaway! You were randomly selected through twitrand.com! You will get 3 MAC to the Beach products shipped directly to you from MAC: 1.To the Beach powder blush in Get-Away-Bronze 2.To the Beach bronzing powder in Golden 3.To the Beach tinted lipglass in Splashing Thank you to all for participating, and keep your eyes open as I will have more contests very soon! Again, thank you guys for following and retweeting, and let me know in the comments what you would like to see given away next time and I might just be abl...

It’s time to put away your neutrals, and start experimenting with bright, glittery colors! Summer always puts me in the mood to try bright, unexpected colors, and you’d be surprised at what a huge pick-me-up a little color can do for you! Lately I’ve been obsessed with greens probably because of all the beautiful foliage around me, but also because green eyeshadows bring out the green specks in brown and hazel eyes (which I have), as well as green eyes which make them stand out even more. This look is actually pretty easy to achieve and it’s perfect for day or night as...

Hey guys! Gear up for summer because I’m doing a giveaway next week and it’s going to be a good one! I’ve decided to do a MAC To The Beach giveaway because 1. everybody loves MAC, right? and 2. it’s summer so the To the Beach collection is just perfect! This giveaway will only be available to those in Canada and the United States so make sure you keep your eyes peeled sometime next week when I will be posting it! Don’t forget to check back or click on the Twitter link to the side to follow me and get updates! ...

During the humid months, you might not want to go on the super dark side with the smoky eye, but you can play with different looks for a summery smoky eye. I  love this summery smoky eye because it incorporates a shimmery, earthy tones that look natural but still dramatic. So here’s how to get the look! Start off with a clean lid and apply a primer to hold everything in place. Swipe on a shimmery champagne shadow to your lid. For the crease, use a dark brown shadow and use a blending brush to blend it all in. Add more color if you need to. Finish off by lining top and bottom lashes wit...

It’s all in the nude this season as we’ve seen so far from shoes to makeup, and everything in between, nude has become the staple color this summer. But whether this trend lasts or not, there is one thing we’re sure of: nude lips, are here to stay. There’s something very ethereal about nude lips, especially when paired with sexy, smoky eyes. The first thing you need to think about when doing nude lips is the rest of your makeup. Usually, nude lips look best with a smoky eye or some heavy mascara, so don’t be afraid to pamper your peepers before starting. ...

Natural, barely-there makeup is very in this season, but that still doesn’t mean that there is no makeup involved. The art of perfecting a natural, no-makeup look is quite simple actually and doesn’t require a lot of work. Not only is it chic and professional but it’s a breath of fresh air from the usual done-up look. Step 1: Prep Before layering on your foundation, make sure your face is thoroughly cleansed and moisturized. Look for a moisturizer with an SPF to minimize premature wrinkles and sun damage. Step 2: Prime Once your moisturizer has settled in, continue with a fo...