Do you ever have those days when you know you're going to be out and about most of the day and you aren't going to have a ton of extra time to touch up your makeup? Well, then you need my 3-step face that stays PUT! Hey, I'm a natural makeup kinda girl, so this is not about ...read more
Well groomed, well defined brows can literally change the whole look of your face. And even if you weren't born with those lush, full brows that are all the rage these days that doesn't mean there aren't some tips and tricks to help your brows be the best that they can be! Once ...read more
Have you ever noticed that with the holidays come some superb reasons to dress up? Not that you need a reason. I've always been the kinda girl who dresses up just because. Don't get me wrong, being a very busy mama means that you can definitely find me in low key gear a LOT, ...read more
I'm a mom, so naturally I have no shortage of odds and ends in my bag on any given day. Now a good many of the items you'll find in said bag are for my kiddos. Food pouches for the three year old, wipes for hands, faces (you name it) for everyone (even mama uses them sometimes), ...read more
Every mom needs a go to eye palette...For me, that eye palette is currently the Bobbi Brown Shimmering Sands Eye Palette. It's a gorgeous mix of shimmery and matte shades that I've found myself turning to time and time again. If you're anything like me, spending a ton of time ...read more
I always love trying out the latest beauty trends...Don't you? The looks that grace the runway aren't always wearable for our everyday life as busy mamas, but there is usually at least a little nugget of inspiration that you can grab from a beauty trend and make your own. Take ...read more
Want a long-lasting look? Make sure to check out our favorite summer eye shadows and tips for staying fresh looking even when it heats up. FeaturingBuxom Stick Around™ Eye Primer Bobbi Brown: Long Wear Cream Shadow Stick Laura Geller: Baked Marble Eye Shadow Duo Rome/Milan ...read more
Like most busy mamas, I don't always get enough sleep, which can make my rather purple undereye circles even more noticeable! Thankfully, my professional makeup artist friend introduced me to corrector a couple years ago. Using concealer was already part of my makeup routine, and ...read more
Spring cleaning is good for the soul--I truly believe this. There's something so renewing and revitalizing about ridding your home, your closet, your drawers, and your life of clutter and junk. (You don't realize how much stuff you've accumulated until you whip out the label ...read more
Now that spring is here and and summer is on its way, I bet you're going to want to sport a bright, bold lip aren't you? Orange(ish) hues are BIG this season and the last thing you want when you're rockin' a super saturated color like that are flaky lips...or dehydrated lips as ...read more
Who has time to put on a full face of makeup in the morning? Not this mom. It's a miracle I have a minute to brush my teeth and run a comb through my hair most days. Eye shadow is just not top priority when you have a screaming infant and a "tantruming" toddler demanding your ...read more
You've got your outfit all picked out, ironed and ready to go: a "Kiss Me I'm Irish" tee—or perhaps a mint-colored cashmere sweater... St. Patrick's Day is approaching, and you've got the green garb to prove it. But before you get dressed and crack open a Guinness, allow us to ...read more
If you asked me what my go-to makeup look is no matter what season we're in, I would have to say it's a bold, bright lip. And that's probably because my eye makeup skills aren't quite where I'd like them to be. Haha! I can, however, handle a subtle neutral eye application. Then ...read more
After 33 years, I've finally set my everyday (...and night!) make up routine down and while there will always be room for change and fun looks to experiment with here and there, I'm excited that my beauty drawer is one I can finally rely on when my plans call for either a bronzy ...read more
one | two | three Here we go! Are you ready for the holidays? I mean - are you really ready? Surprisingly enough, I'm getting close! Evidently miracles do happen every now and again! I've got travel plans booked, to-do lists made, and I've even started purchasing a few gifts ...read more
If I had to name one beauty product that I can't do without at this point in my life, it would definitely be concealer. I do believe my sweet little cherubs have given me permanently dark under eye circles and since I don't want to look like I'm ALWAYS exhausted, putting on ...read more
Did you know that today is National Lipstick Day. And if you know me, you know I love my lippies. Even if I don't have time to put on makeup, you'll rarely catch me leaving my house without at least a bit of concealer and lip color on. Whether we're talking about lipstick, lip ...read more
Moms are always on the look-out for stylish tips on how to stay up-to-date. Celebrities often like to give their spin on the latest trends in beauty and fashion. Their behind-the-scenes advice can inspire you to make a change. Whatever your preference may be from classic to ...read more
Create a pretty, everyday look for your eyes. Three steps. Easy. In this video we're showing you how to use simple washes of color to create a makeup look for your eyes that is fresh, pretty and will last all day. Makeup professional, Evy Drew shares her tips with me in this ...read more
