beauty – Braving Balance

Smooth Like Honey

On my way back from Italy (flying solo) I had the option to upgrade to a higher class ticket for a fraction of the price. With 10 hours staring me in the face, I did it. Once on the plane, they give you a little gift bag of goodies to get you through the flight.Continue reading “Smooth Like Honey”

Brow Business

Truth: You need to be filling in your brows.Yes, you. Your brows are awesome, you say? You should still comb them, and fill in the blanks.Especially if you’re doing anything that’s captured on film. As the years have passed, my opinion of must-do make up essentials has shifted. I used to think that if you onlyContinue reading “Brow Business”

Half & Half

When going with the bright colors of a springing-into-summer wardrobe, sometimes it’s nice to have a subtly-glam nail color (it’s gotta sparkle, right?!) I used OPI- Samoan Sand (which is the perfect nude nail tone) & OPI for Sephora- Is She For Reel after applying two coats and allowing it to completely dry… don’t rush!! IContinue reading “Half & Half”

Coral Crush

1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 This hue is hot this summer, gracing magazine covers and actresses alike. Some of my favorites can be found here. Embrace the bright and bold. work-it girl.

I’m melting..

So you transitioned your wardrobe, you’ve done your spring cleaning, and now with the rising temps, your face is melting off… Summer makeup can end up being like the classic scene from Oz-land if you’re not careful. Here’s some tips to help beat the heat this spring and summer. Wear primer Primer is essential forContinue reading “I’m melting..”

Spring Cleaning: Don’t forget your makeup bag!

The season change is always a difficult time for me. I’ve slowly adjusted over the past 3 years (now living in a place with actual season changes) to transition my wardrobe. But there’s something about spring that just makes me want to purge. I took advantage of not having J around this weekend and went.Continue reading “Spring Cleaning: Don’t forget your makeup bag!”

Geometric nail art.

I.am.loving these things. This little beauty is from Essie’s nail sticker collection. I don’t think I have ever been complimented on something more in my life. When headed to MIA, i was left with no time for a mani/pedi, and while picking up some last minute essentials at Walgreens, these beauties caught my eye. IContinue reading “Geometric nail art.”

NYFW: beauty

So I’m not much of a runway watcher when it comes to fashion. I love flipping through magazines to see what’s hot for the upcoming season, and seeing the images from various shows. I’m sure if i was invited to go see a runway show in person i wouldn’t think twice, but for now- myContinue reading “NYFW: beauty”

Lip prep

Happy Valentine’s Day! One of my favorite parts of V-day… sweet kisses. Whether it’s your first kiss or 10,000th, soft kissable and moisturized lips are a must. Lush lip exfoliator. If you don’t want to purchase a lip exfoliator like above, a rough mixture of sugar and coconut oil would work just as well. Rub allContinue reading “Lip prep”

Gilded tips

I’ve been really into yellow gold lately. It seems this metallic tone is once again back in full force in the jewelry world, and taking front and center. I had shellac on my nails for a few weeks now, and after a soak off and regular mani last week, my nails have felt brittle. IContinue reading “Gilded tips”