Tutorial: Glammed Up New Year's Eve

New Year's Eve is such a glamorous night. All the parties, dress, fireworks, champagne, and promise of a new year. I love going out with Briam and being able to share the beginning of a new year with him. We talk about our resolutions, watch the fireworks, and normally get some kind of ice cream. It always feels like a refreshing way to start your new year off right!

For those of you who are looking for a more glamorous look to rock on your NYE night out, then you've come to the right place! This look is inspired by all of the gold and black decor your normally see around this holiday. Not to mention, it's quite sexy and very dramatic! 

Korres Face Primer, Korres Foundation, Maybelline Cover Stick, and Garnier Anti Dark-Circle Roller

Korres Mineral Foundation, Elf Beach Beauty Palette Bronzer 1, and Ulta Blush in Adore 

NYX Jumbo Eye Pencil in Milk, LORAC Sparkle Pencil in Midnight, bh cosmetics California Collection Palette in Malibu, and Ulta Eyeshadows in Camel and Bone

Rimmel Glam Eye Liquid Liner and Benefit Bad Gal Lash Mascara

Duo Lash Adhesive and Sephora Mink Lashes

Ulta Lipsticks in #215 Raisin and #218 Good Year For Wine and Sephora by O.P.I Shiny Dancer

To see the full video tutorial, click here!

Tutorial: It's Almost Christmas!

Something about sparkling gold and vibrant red makes me think of Christmas! And that's exactly where my inspiration for this look came from! With a dramatic gold eye and a bright red lip, you are guaranteed to be a holiday bombshell this season! Perfect for any last minute Christmas or Holiday parties that you may be going to! Or even to look a little sexy for your man! 

Korres Face Primer, Tarte Amazonian Clay Foundation, Maybelline Cover Stick, Garnier Anti Dark-Circle Roller, and Benefit Watt's Up Highlighter 

Korres Mineral Foundation and Pixi Beauty Bronzer in Subtly Suntouched 

Maybelline 24hr Color Tattoo in Bold Gold

Urban Decay Naked Palette - Virgin and Naked

Urban Decay Naked Palette - Half Baked and Darkhorse 

Ulta Extreme Wear Gel Liner in Perfection, Sephora Atomic Volume Mascara in Ultra Black, NYX Jumbo Eye Pencil in Iced Mocha, and Starlooks Khol Eye Pencil in Obsidian 

Duo Lash Adhesive and Sephora Showstopper Lashes

Ulta Lipstick in 200 Red Carpet Red, Ulta Brilliant Color Lip Gloss in #11, and Sinful Colors Nail Polish in Sugar Sugar

To see the full tutorial, click here!

Ipsy Unboxing: December 2013

I love getting my Ipsy bag every month! It's something that I truly look forward to! This month I was especially excited because I figured it just had to be amazing because of the holidays! And let me tell you, it was indeed amazing! Everything was full size! $10 for 5 full size products and a makeup bag! Heck yeah! To see what I got in this month's Ipsy bag, keep reading! 

To see the unboxing video, click here! 

Tutorial: Festive Holiday Look

For me, there's a wonderful feeling that I get each year whenever the holidays are around. It can be described as an overwhelming amount of joy and happiness, all whilst being quite humble. I love the holidays. It used to be about the presents and food, now it's all about family. Each year Briam and I do something different. Sometimes we go to his family's house, my parents house, or we just go away together. Nothing makes me happier than being with the people I love. 

For this look, I was inspired by the cranberry and gold hues of my parents house when my step-mom decorates each year. It's always so beautiful. Most of these products are pretty affordable and are easy to find! Don't have something? Swap it out for what you do have! Or put it on your holiday wish list! 

Makeup Forever HD Primer, Tarte Amazonian 12-hour foundation in Light, Maybelline Cover Stick in Light Beige, Garnier Anti Dark-Circle Roller, Flat Top Brush, and Beauty Blender 

Korres Mineral Foundation in Warm Light, Pixi Beauty Bronzer, Powder Brush, and a Contour Brush

Maybelline 24 Hour Color Tattoo in Pomegranate Punk, Loreal Infallible Eyeshadow in Bronzed Taupe, Loreal Infallible Eyeshadow in Iced Latte, Ulta Eyeshadows in Lustre and Firework (Third and Sixth) 

Urban Decay Naked 2 Palette in Foxy 

Starlooks Khol Eye Liner in Obsidian, NYX Jumbo Eye Pencil in French Fries, Rimmel Glam Eyes Liquid Liner, and Maybelline Illegal Lengths Mascara 

Ulta Lipstick in 225 In The Buff and Sinful Colors Nail Polish in Ruby Ruby 

Chloe + Isabel Necklace 

To see the full video tutorial, click here!

My Updated Makeup Collection

With my ever-changing collection, I felt it necessary to do an updated makeup collection post! It can be hard to use all of these products because I tend to find my favorites and forget others. I do my best though! I try to keep an "everyday" tray so it makes applying makeup before work or what not much easier. Hope you like my collection! Have something that I do too? Love it? Tell me!

My "Everyday" Makeup Storage

My Makeup Brushes

All the Nail Polishes 

My Makeup Desk that Briam Built 

Mini Storage Tray 

Random Hair/Nail Storage

Hair Tools

Tanning Spray, Dry Shampoo, Setting Spray, and Brush Cleaner

Hair Things

Face Makeup 

Eyeshadow Palettes, False Lashes, and Single Shadows

Eye Liners, Color Pencils, Shadow Pots, and Gel Liner Pots  

Lipsticks, Lip Glosses, and Stains 

Butters, Stains, and Chapsticks 

To see the full tour and overview of my makeup collection, click here!

Get Ready With Me: Wedding Chic

I love weddings. Not only am I beyond happy for the blissful couple, but it makes marriage seem more real for Briam and I. Because the wedding was for a good friend of his, I think it makes him see that settling down and "putting a ring on it." I gave up the idea of getting married at Disney just because the price would be outrageous. A girl can dream though! I still consider myself a princess because one day I'll marry my prince. 

Well that's enough of me babbling about my fairy tale ending, let's get into this look! For the wedding I wore a beautiful midi dress from Anthropologie, some jewels from Chloe + Isabel, and shoes from Charlotte Russe. No need for a purse, that's what I have Briam for! I curled my hair, tousled it around, and spritzed with hairspray. Keep scrolling to see what I used for my makeup!

Smashbox Photo Finish Primer, Exuviance Skin Caring Foundation in Blushing Beige, Exuviance CoverBlend Concealer, and Garnier Skin Renew Anti Dark-Circle Roller

elf Beach Beauty Bronzer and Blush and Korres Mineral Foundation in Warm Light

Maybelline 24hr Color Tattoo in Barely Branded, Ulta Eyeshadows in Pearl, Zephyr, Bloom, Wisteria Lane, Plum Noir, Au Naturel, and Naked, Ulta Extreme Wear Gel Liner in Strut, and Maybelline Mega Plush Mascara 

Ulta Lipsticks in 221 Dare to Bare and 223 Wild Honey and Sinful Colors Nail Polish in Nirvana 

To see the full tutorial on YouTube, click here!