Spring Fresh: (5 minute natural and glowy makeup routine)

5 minute natural & glowy makeup routine

When I need to throw myself together quickly I opt for minimal makeup, focusing on lush lashes, glowing skin and sheer, rosy lips.  This is one of my favorite looks for the spring and summer and can easily be glammed up by using … Continue reading 

Happy Things

Essentials for a quick & natural yet radiant look

It’s been a great week!  I’ve been hitting the gym regularly, I joined the Tone It Up membership program for healthy recipes and workouts (check out their site!  Tons of great free workouts and recipes too!) and my blog got … Continue reading 

Beauty of the Month: Jade of Kissable Complexions

jade kissable complexions

I am so excited to introduce you to the beautiful Jade.  I discovered her amazing beauty website, Kissable Complexions, through Pinterest and we have become blog friends!  She’s an incredible makeup artist and I look forward to reading her blog every … Continue reading 

Simple, Ultra Black Smokey Eye & Luminous Skin (Perfect Look for Valentine’s Day!)

Black Smokey Eye with NYX black Jumbo Pencil & MAC Beauty Marked 5

With Valentine’s Day this week, I wanted to share my favorite sultry makeup look!  I only wear this for special occasions/nights on the town.  Details on how I got this look below!  Also, to get soft, romantic curls I followed … Continue reading 

Everyday Natural Makeup Look With My New Urban Decay Naked Basics Palette

Everyday makeup look

I’m completely infatuated with YouTube beauty tutorials now, specifically Tiffany D, Tanya Burr, Michelle Phan and Carli Bybel.  Tanya Burr recently did a gorgeous date night eye makeup tutorial that inspired my look in today’s post.  She paired it with a bright fuchsia lip … Continue reading 

Everyday Makeup Look: Golden Bronze Eye and Pink Lips

Golden Bronze Eye

I love gold eye makeup.  I think it’s flattering on everybody and can be worn day or night.  Here’s a look I wear frequently during the day.  It can easily be darkened for nights out by applying deeper browns and … Continue reading 

Smokey Eye with the Urban Decay Naked 2 Palette (And The Perfect Pale Pink Lip!)

Smokey eye with urban decay naked 2 palette

This weekend we had my work holiday party so I wanted to glam it up a bit.  I used my Urban Decay Naked2 Palette for the entire look. I love this palette.  It’s perfect for natural, daytime looks and it … Continue reading 

Happy Things

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TGIF!  This week has been full of work, friends and healthy food (trying to get back into a good routine after all the holiday indulging!).  Here are some highlights in pictures! {Jon captured this moment of Bo snuggled up to … Continue reading 

New Makeup Crush: NARS Lip Colors!

NARS

{NARS Lipsticks in Belle de Jour and Roman Holiday, NARS Lip Gloss in Turkish Delight} I’ve always been a fan of NARS but hadn’t tried their lipsticks and glosses until recently.  I fell in love with the Chelsea Girls lip lacquer … Continue reading 

Beauty of the Month: Shay Lorentzen, Portland Trailblazers Professional Cheerleader & Esthetician

Shay Lorentzen

Happy Monday you guys!  I neglected my little blog over the holiday but I’m back now!  I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving, I certainly did.  I have some delicious (and skinny–duh!)  recipes to share with you this week that I … Continue reading