I'm always on the hunt for a new contour palette. You could say I have an obsession. I came across the Too Faced "Cocoa Contour" palette yesterday and had to grab it. I won't lie, the chocolate scent definitely had my attention, but the shades in this palette were also unique and pleasing.

I immediately went home, took off my makeup and reapplied it (…

I'm a huge fan of the professional brand "It's A 10". Never heard of it? You may have seen it displayed at your local salon. If you haven't tried it, you're missing out! This brand is created by stylists, and tested by stylists. Each product has to do 10 things, and must be given a 10 point rating before it's released to the public by their board of stylist testers. Pretty amazing…

Summer is all about fun, bright, and natural looks but sometimes you just have to switch it up and try out something new! Check out this vampy, mysterious yet in trend look with purple hues and an eye catching violet lip!…

Love simplistic yet glamorous looks? Want something wearable yet fun this summer? Check out my "Burnt Orange" tutorial! This look is perfect for any summer occasion, yet simple enough to be appropriate for a wedding, work or family outing!  There are so many amazing looks out there this summer, yet some just aren't realistic when it comes to…

KMS California is a professional brand of hair styling products  that's been around since 1976! Created by passionate biochemists inspired by the idea of new and innovative hair care regimes, KMS has a product for every hair type, style and haircare concern. The products are created by stylists for stylists and of course the everyday client! All KMS products are gentle enough for daily use on color-treated…

Marrakesh New Professional Color Care Line Review!

I love, love, love Marrakesh by Earthly Body hair care products and recently they launched an entirely new line of shampoos and conditioners reminiscent of their successful oils which I'll also review soon! Marrakesh is a naturally derived product line that started out creating high quality serums, elixirs and body oils for both hair and skin.…

Looking for a unique look? Search no more! This galaxy inspired look is sure to get attention and yet is wearable for day or night. I combined elements inspired via photography of the galaxy with nude accents to bring you this exciting yet totally doable look this summer!…

I really wanted to play around with something simple yet fun for spring! This is a perfect transitional look out of cool winter tones into more fun, vibrant shades for warmer months! It's also versatile and could be worn to various events.

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I usually don't go for drugstore palettes, but this one caught my eye. I needed a palette with some bright colors because I ran out of one of my vibrant, older Urban Decay palettes and decided to give the Hard Candy "Aphrodisiac" Eyeshadow Palette a try. This is part of Hard Candy's "Top Ten Trendsetters" palette line, and "Aphrodisiac" features some fun neon tones and a few shimmery neutrals so you get to try out the best of both worlds from the…

From the over the counter/order only "Wen" product line, to new professional products like Keracolor's Clenditioner, and Matrix's Cleansing Conditioners, the new trend of going shampoo free, or using product that cleanses AND conditions simultaneously has exploded in popularity. Each brand and product has it's ups and downs, and of course there are various reasons why you would or would not want to adopt a shampoo-less regime. I'll explain it all for you…

I wore this classic, glam inspired look with a hint of violet in the eyeshadow on Valentine's Day and it was a hit!

PRODUCTS USED:

• Urban Decay Eyeshadow: Buck - Fawn Brown Matte ($18.00)…

Love chocolate? Most people do! No matter your relationship status this Valentine's Day, there's always time for chocolate. I decided to create a look inspired by chocolate tones and brown neutrals instead of the popular pinks, pastels, reds and whites you see during Valentine's Day!…

Not sure what cosmetic palette to go with for your big date on Valentine's day? Check out these fun and fresh options, inspired by celebrities on the red carpet!

1.) Whip out your handy Urban Decay Naked 3 Palette ($58.00) and apply "Liar" to the top lid, blending outwards and the bottom lid blending in. Then, in the…

Physicians Formula is a drugstore brand that always comes out with new and exciting natural beauty products with typically amazing results. Their new Argan Wear line of blushes, bronzers, powders, BB creams, facial oils and foundations has immediately spurred interest in major magazines, beauty websites and the general cosmetic community! The mixing of such a luxurious oil and the actual cosmetic product is not new,…

Drugstore and retail store eyeshadow palettes can be hit or miss. Some aren't as pigmented as these look, some don't blend. Some are almost as expensive as name brands yet work as if they were $1! Some are close to $1 and work almost like name brands. Decisions can quickly go very wrong or very right. But in the end, no one wants to waste their money on a palette that doesn't deliver.



Physicians Formula is a drugsture brand…

Digging this dramatic nude eye I created? I'll show you step by step how to achieve this look! It's the perfect amount of dramatic yet still suitable for day-night, and simple in 5 steps!

PRODUCTS USED:

Kat Von D Liquid Liner…

From the runway, to photo-shoots and magazine fashion adds - new 2015 beauty trends are washing over the world of cosmetics, hair and fashion! Check out some of these new 2015 hair trends, cosmetic trends and palettes!

"Bare Faced" Beauty Palettes

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I have always been a nail biter. When it comes to bad habits, that was mine, and no matter how I hard I tried, I could never seem to grow my nails out. It wasn't really a big deal because I've always been in the dirt building something, or knee deep in art supplies, honestly long nails just got in my way - but when I got into the beauty industry my fingers were always in clients' faces; I didn't want them to see…

There aren't many drugstore products that I absolutely love and would trust on set and off, but Revlon's Photo Ready series is one of the few drugstore lines that I adore!

Today I'll be reviewing Revlon PhotoReady Liquid Foundation Makeup. This foundation is one I've used for quite a while personally and on my clients, so I'll give you an in depth review…

As many of you know I am constantly changing my hair! Recently I changed my dark shade of violet based brunette to this blonde shade!

How did I do it? Multiple steps which you can check out in my previous post here: Bleaching Hair Blonde FAQ &…