Even though I had more time on my hands two years ago before becoming a mother, I wasn't nearly as productive—the primary reason being that I didn't have to be. Sure, I had a ton of my plate, but nothing like I do now, between the blog, The Shop, and Sloan, to name just a few ...read more
I've been having so much fun on Snapchat, and love the ability to share more candid, of-the-moment video content, like how I did my makeup on New Year's Eve. Because of its ephemeral nature, we get a lot of questions about products and requests for the ability to reference snap ...read more
I've documented my obsession with sugar cookies over the years many times (here, here, and here). They're cute, customizable, and everyone loves them, so they're one of those desserts everyone should master. My first few times decorating cookies with royal icing though, were ...read more
I'm a huge fan of false eyelashes for special occasions. They add just a bit of drama and I always find myself exuding a different (perhaps coquettish?) kind of energy when I have them on. The main problem is that applying them properly is quite tricky. To make matters worse, I ...read more
Since I posted these pictures on Monday, I've gotten numerous requests to do a tutorial on the fishtail braid. While the concept isn't complex, it just takes a while for your hands to get into the right rhythm. Plus, I think the messier it looks, the better. With that being ...read more
I'm all about easy hairstyles for the beach that are quick, but still stylish. I've been doing some sort of variation on a braided bun for years, since it keeps the hair out of my face and at the end of the day, I have tousled waves that require no extra work. The best part is ...read more
The first time I applied liquid eyeliner, it looked like I had been in some sort of brawl. My cheeks were smeared black, my eyes were flooded with inky fluid and my eyelashes were fused together in one giant clump. It was not pretty. With just a bit of practice though, I now can ...read more
For most of my life, I've wanted thinner hair. When little girls in my class secured their entire head of hair with a single little clip, I suffered from headaches whenever I wore pigtails. Over the years I've slowly learned to appreciate my hair, especially when I can turn a ...read more
I've been wearing my hair in some sort of messy updo for most of my life. While it's certainly a simple way to battle a bad hair day, I've surprisingly received numerous requests to see just how it's done. It helps to have hair that hasn't been washed for at least a day and the ...read more
A few weeks ago, I posted this make-up tutorial and received follow-up requests for a lesson on how to create loose waves. I've heard about a million different ways to curl your hair, but this five-step process has proven to work the best. ...read more
Last week, when I posted these images, I received numerous requests for a make-up tutorial. I'm no make-up artist, but I've mastered a smoky eye to my liking. Here are my steps for creating the nighttime look: Products: Mascara: Define-a-Lash Mascara Eyeliner: Clinique Kohl ...read more