It goes without saying that lipstick plays an integral role in completing most outfits I put together. It's the final touch that 'pulls together' a look—and I'd go as far as to say it even improves my mood. It's hard to believe it's been five years since I came across MAC's ...read more
About a year ago, I was running late while trying to get Sloan out the door to school. I made sure she looked pristine, but I practically ran out of the house without brushing my teeth and subsequently threw on an old sweatshirts, jeans, and slides. But once I got into the car ...read more
I don't ask for a lot of my lipsticks—I'm not picky between gloss and matte options, can get away with a pretty wide range of hues, and am far less selective about which brands I experiment with than I am with other beauty products. The short reason is because lipstick is far ...read more
Valentine's Day has always been one of my favorite holidays. Every year, I make an effort to do something small that makes me feel like my best self, whether that means waking up extra-early to make heart-shaped pancakes for Sloan or buying myself something feminine and ...read more
The morning I wore this lipstick to work, I threw it on while walking out of my apartment. I dabbed a little on my bottom lip, rubbed it in with a finger, and hoped for the best—which was especially risky, since I'd never worn it before. But when I walked into Emily's house, the ...read more
I've always loved the idea of using one product for multiple uses—it's a fail-safe way to keep my cosmetics drawer in check and create a lovely, cohesive look. The simplest way to do this, I've found, is to use the same stain on both your lips and cheeks. Somehow, it doesn't ...read more
In January, I'm all about a dark lip since I've found that wearing a dark shade has the singular ability to take a cozy knit from boring to alluring. In researching a new dark lipstick to buy for the season, I came across countless recommendations from beauty editors proclaiming ...read more
I have a pretty large arsenal of lipsticks (see my favorite lipstick colors), but in the fall, I like to update with a few fun new colors in an effort to brighten up the cozy neutral wardrobe I usually shift into. Here are the five that are on trend for the season that I’m ...read more
I'm guilty of impulse purchases at the drugstore (candy, household items, etc.) but my greatest weakness is beauty products. I'm a sucker for the bold marketing claims companies plaster on their packaging, so I put six products to the test to see if they really lift, plump and ...read more
As a rule of thumb, when I wear lipstick, I'll usually skip eyeshadow. And the same goes for when I have color on my lids, I prefer to swipe on a simple gloss. But I think there’s a way to wear both so they complement each other and create a cohesive look. I’ve been ...read more
I wear lipstick on an almost daily basis, but only started using it a few years ago. I found the entire process intimidating - from picking the right color (these are my favorite five), applying it without looking like a clown, to having it stay put for more than 10 minutes. ...read more
I usually wait until the last minute to start thinking about holiday gifts, but I love discovering one good beauty product that I give to several people. I usually rely on them as stocking stuffers or toppings to other gifts because though they're small, they pack a major ...read more
