#motherhood inspired
It’s my favourite time of year again, Halloween! I don’t know what it is about dressing up but it really gets my creative juices flowing again. This year, I have a few new looks to inspire you including this glamourous Marilyn Monroe Halloween costume.
Want to wear lipstick but hate having it smudged all over your face when you remove your mask? I’ve been on a search to find lipsticks that are mask-proof, smudge-proof, kiss-proof, and drink-proof and I’ve found 5 different drugstore options that you’ll love! These highly pigmented lip colours last all day long and pack a lot of bold, beautiful colour. You’ll be able to remove that mask with confidence and give people your best smile! See which brands made the list…
Do you know how to highlight and contour your face? Want an alternative to layers of heavy makeup? I stumbled upon SEINT Beauty cream foundation palettes two years ago. It’s a makeup system where you apply ONE layer of makeup while still achieving great foundation coverage and sculpted definition. Think of it as Paint by Numbers Makeup. The highlight, contour, and blush (a.k.a. “HAC”) palettes are completely colour-matched to your skin and act as your base foundation. Read on to learn how to order and my tips on how to apply makeup in all the right places on your face!
A skin cocktail: the order of products that you put on your face, in this case, to achieve dewy glowing skin! Here are my favourite products that I use in my morning skin routine before applying my makeup. Give your skin a boost of Vitamins A, B, and C, plus Hyaluronic Acid, and nourishing plant-based oils. This skincare routine is ultra-hydrating and also protects against sun damage. Check it out!
I’ve been on a mission this month: to find you the BEST DRUGSTORE MASCARAS in 2021. Some people swear by high-end, expensive makeup brands of mascara but I know that there are many great options in your local drugstore or supermarket that don’t have the hefty price tag. I personally put multiple tubes to the test and narrowed it down to 6 mascaras that I promise you will love. Read on to find out which one might be right for you! [Read more…]
In the dead of winter, I really start to notice my skin looking dry and dull. Add in sunspots, fine lines, and wrinkles and it’s become quite the challenge to get the coverage and glow that I once had! As we age, we have to spend a little more time on our skin but it’s still possible to get beautiful skin that radiates under makeup. It’s easy and I’m inviting you to give it a try! Here are eight flawless foundation application tips that you can incorporate into your daily makeup routine.
Have you watched it yet? The Queen’s Gambit is a 7-part mini-series on Netflix that became a “word of mouth” hit after debuting last October. Not only was it a fantastic show, but it also provided a glimpse into the eclectic fashion, style, and decor of the 1960s. Need a little mid-week pick-me-up? Try this easy, Queen’s Gambit makeup and hair tutorial!