Ever wondered why breakfasts and brunches are often associated with warm, cozy feelings? It’s because taste is a memory.
Beauty
Every girl (or boy) who is into beauty knows that makeup is candy for grownups. Playing with every color and type of glitter is a lot of fun—it can be pretty easy to get caught up in every trend and hyped product in the market. The next thing you know, your drawers are filled to the brim with products you never even touch.
We’ve all been there – cruising through the mall or a department store, fully engrossed in the beauty of makeup. With such a diverse plethora of cosmetic selections, it’s not hard to get lost in trying out various items to see what works for you. Or if you’re like some of us who just love to swatch products and beam at the color payoffs.
Let me tell it to you straight: I’m not the biggest fan of pink makeup.
There were times in the past when I avoided a certain shade of blush or a lipstick simply because I felt the shade was too “pink” for me. For a long time, I shunned the hue out of my sight for fear of looking too girly. It turns out that I simply didn’t know how to apply the color on myself, as I learned it was more about the technique of application than the product itself.
We’ve all been there: You go out and buy a new foundation only to get home and realize the shade you thought was a perfect match is so not. Whether you weren’t able to get color-matched by a professional or just didn’t really know where to begin, an unpleasant encounter with foundation has happened to the best of us. It makes sense—with such a variety of formulas and finishes, the shopping experience can feel more intimidating than almost anything else! But that doesn’t mean that you should shy away from the process; in fact, you should embrace it. Here are some tips on how you should be shopping for foundations:
The holidays are the perfect time to bring out your best beauty looks forward. No look can be too shimmery or too bold, because festive times call for an extra festive face. This doesn’t mean spending two hours on your makeup, though! Holiday glam is more than just the intricate eye looks you see on Instagram. The most show-stopping ones are actually the simplest, and even those who aren’t eyeshadow-savvy can pull them off. In fact, here are seven you can rock to your next party: