Introducing Nath Attack
No disrespect intended I’ve always felt frustrated that many women’s magazines and websites approach fashion, beauty, and style from a superficial perspective. I know what you’re thinking: but makeup...
View ArticlePacking Light: What’s in my Dopp Kitt
Carry-on Fly I just got my red Sephora clutch organizer in the mail the other day. It’s no longer available at the sale price of $11, but you can pick it up in black - choose the clutch. It’s very...
View ArticleChristmas is Coming: The Under $25 Beauty Gift Guide
Tell Santa what you want for Christmas My mom came up with this article subject, although she wanted it to be $10 and under. Oops. One of the faults of nice makeup is that it alters your sense of...
View ArticleI Hate Frizz: The Avocado Lemon Coconut Hair Mask
My hair has been gradually getting wavier, which is awesome, but one annoying downside is the corresponding frizz. This weekend I had a very lazy Saturday – I woke up at 9 but stayed in bed til noon,...
View ArticleTwo Amazing Deals on Eyeshadow Palettes You Don’t Want to Miss
The Perfect Warm-Toned Shimmery Palette If you’ve been looking for a deal on high quality eyeshadow palettes, look no further. I was scrolling through Sephora’s sale page (such unusual behavior for...
View ArticleOCC Lip Tars: My New Favorite Lipstick. Plus a DIY Tinted Balm Tutorial!
Queen, Clear, and Grandma My favorite lip product of the year was Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetic’s Lip Tar ($16), an innovative, customizable lip pigment. Don’t be thrown off by the name – they aren’t...
View ArticleChapped, Flaky Lips? Make A DIY Lip Scrub With Kitchen Ingredients
All you need I love winter for many reasons – skiing, football playoffs, crisp mornings, and of course, hot toddies. But I hate how chapped my lips get, even when I am diligent with constant lip balm...
View ArticleEasy DIY Nail Art: Galaxy Nails Tutorial
And Earth is just a tinny speck of glitter. I’ve always been a fan of galaxy nails, but I was worried it would be too complicated. I have pretty terrible fine motor skills, which is one reason I’m...
View ArticleManicure Mondays: Two-Tone Metallic Scotch Tape Tutorial
I love rose gold and silver together My order of three nail polishes from Zoya has arrived, and I’m so happy with them so far. I usually go for the cheapest nail polish possible, but when I saw their...
View ArticleMy Makeup Organization Secret: Less Than $15 and You Already Own It!
The full spread As my makeup collection grew, keeping it organized became almost impossible. Where was that lime green loose shadow I need right now? Probably buried beneath a hundred powder-covered...
View ArticleKind of a Big Deal: My New Favorite Eyeshadow Palette is on Sale (Again)
Look at those shades! Last Christmas I bought myself BareMineral’s The Star Treatment palette on sale from $40 to $25. I don’t often get makeup as a gift, in part because I love to do thorough research...
View ArticleWant a Free Beauty Birthday Gift? Check out Sephora’s VIP Present This Year!
I didn’t spend a cent on this! Do you like getting beauty presents for your birthday? In theory it’s great, but I really enjoy researching products and making sure my (too large) collection stays...
View ArticleNew Article on The Billfold!
I don’t only write about makeup – check out my article on grocery shopping (yes, I’m a nerd) at the Billfold:...
View ArticleEasy and Fun At-Home Facial (for when you don’t have the $ to go to a spa)
Cleanser, exfoliator, mask, serum, and face oil: all you need! Last year I bought heavily discounted visits to a few estheticians in San Francisco as a treat to myself. All three facials were relaxing...
View ArticleMy 5 Favorite Things I Read This Week
Real talk: I’m a compulsive reader. It can get me into trouble when I’m trying to finish something (damn you, Internet, bottomless pool of words!). But the upside is constant inspiration, and I thought...
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