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taking makeup application beyond your fingertips

it’s a big one0

This month, I turned 40. It felt only slightly momentous and more like just another day. Another day to be grateful for what I have, what I have accomplished and hope for what’s to come. Entering this new decade, I … Continue reading

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sephora strays away set of 4 mini tweezers0

these caught me eye in the ever-problematic sephora beauty on the fly section yesterday. (i swear, between that and the target dollar zone, my checking account is going down in flames.) i’m obsessed with their tiny size and tip variation, … Continue reading

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2016 taught me0

how is it possible that we are on the verge of 2017? i swear it was january just 5 minutes ago. time passing at the speed of light aside, here are ten beauty lessons learned in 2016: trust your brows to benefit. … Continue reading

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a few good things2

i cannot pretend life isn’t crazy. transitioning to a fast-paced full-time office gig and four hours commuting daily has basically turned my reality upside down – but there are still so many bright spots, beauty and otherwise. 1 – my … Continue reading

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deskside0

i’ve had my eye on this nate berkus mirror ever since it popped up on rue magazine. it just seemed like something i needed for my desk – because swatching is serious business, and i’m a bit tired of popping … Continue reading

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packing a daily makeup bag1

i’m starting a new job on monday – and it’s been a good long while (five years to be exact) since i have commuted into an office daily. when considering this change of pace, obviously the very first place that … Continue reading

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make up for ever ultra hd invisible cover foundation4

why is the perfect primer so impossibly hard to find? while the clarity of my skin has dramatically improved, i still find myself fighting an unsightly texture fiasco that can only be attributed to my inability to drink an appropriate … Continue reading

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pretty gifty: my mark. favorites0

last month i joined the amazing women of avon, some of the best beauty editors in the business, mark. brand ambassador lucy hale and celebrity makeup artist kelsey deenihan for breakfast in nyc. they debuted all of the gorgeous new … Continue reading

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loft fringe pouch0

i spotted this perfectly bohemian pouch over on my friend meg biram’s blog and i knew instantly that it had to be mine. i’m fresh off of the amtrak after four long days in nyc and if living out of … Continue reading

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bevee trifold sidekick0

** taking a brief break from beauty to share one of the best accessories to come into my life in a long while. ** i used to be this very organized person. never missed a beat, never would have dreamed … Continue reading

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