"Pink Lace" Nail Art

Hello beauties!! It's Mani-Monday aka the only reason to love Mondays, imo, sooo, I've prepared a simple, romantic hand-painted nail art inspired by fishnets and lace. I played with proportions and shapes, incorporating some lacy half moons and French tip patterns and added some glittery studs to dress up the design and hide imperfections. I just love the way this mani came out and really hope you enjoy and try it out for yourselves!!

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Beauty Basics: Defined Brows & Fall Style

Hello loves! Today's post is all about clean, simple beauty, focusing on the basics: groomed brows, fresh skin and casual, cozy separates. Truth be told, these types of looks are my go-to favorites and make me feel the most comfortable and beautiful. As a part of today's feature, I've prepared a step-by-step pictorial-tutorial of my current brow routine, as well as a fall-ready outfit of the day.

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Fall Neutrals & Go-To Basics: Makeup & Fashion

Hi beauties! It's "Neutral Makeup" season and I find myself reaching for my Motives Mavens Element Palette more often than any other. The Element has the perfect compilation of Autumn-appropriate shades for day or night that result in fool-proof smokey eyes every time. This palette is by far my favorite neutrals palette out there and I love to pair it with classic styles and outfits. Today's post is highlighting just that, featuring a cool-toned neutral smokey eye and my go-to denim on denim outfit of the day + bonus "neutrals with a twist" nails.

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"Grungy" Fall Makeup & Fashion

Bonjour mes amis!! There's something about the early fall season that puts me in the mood for cozy flannels and a grungy color palette. Come October, I'll be well over the trend and back to my usual mix of nudes and brights, but for the meantime, I'm all about embracing autumn in its full glory. Today, on ze blog: soft, velvety smokey eyes paired with matte lips and a modern twist on a throwback outfit inspired by the 90's music scene. It's taking me back to my school days and how I wished to have looked if I were an adult at the time! 

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Lancome Fall Collection Makeup Tutorials & VIDEO

Hello my loves!! It's that time again -- time for a new VIDEO tutorial!!! In this edition, I'm featuring Lancome "French Idole" 2014 Fall Color Collection inspired by shimmering jewel tones and the iconic sophistication of Parisian style. I've prepared two eye looks via a video tutorial using the "Golden Sage" palette (look pictured above) and a pictorial tutorial using the "Olive Amour" palette, so let me know which one you like best. Keep reading for all the details, this is my most jam-packed post of the season and I hope you like it!

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High-Drama Fall Makeup & Style

Hi beauties! Fall is approaching faster than ever, especially here in New York, and I'm so ready to amp up the volume and whip out the rich tone color palettes. This week, I'm in the mood for deep reds, burgundy and wine shades on the lips, as well as smoldering lash lines and high-drama cat eyes. In this post, you'll find a few of my favorite looks that I've worn throughout the last week or so, incorporating all my favorite fall trends, centered around the theme of High-Drama fo' yo mama.

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RECAP: Vegas Nay Stardust Tour

Hello my darlings!! I'm back after a long trip and am slowly but surely getting back into the swing of my regular posting schedule. As you may know, Lee and I spent a few days in LA for the NYX Awards and then traveled to Las Vegas for the first ever Vegas Nay Stardust Tour!! Both events were hugely successful and today's post is a detailed photo recap of our Vegas trip and the Stardust Tour where Lee and I participated as featured guests and presenters. 

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