May 2018 Favorites + Reflection

May 2018 Favorites + Reflection

May was a lot more chill than the previous couple of months so I found myself really spending some time on self-care. I read a lot, watched some good TV, and visited my family in Michigan again. It felt like…

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BeautyCon Makeup Haul

BeautyCon Makeup Haul

While I was at BeautyCon NYC, I got a ton of free samples and I bought a few things for really great deals. I left with so many beauty products that I wanted to share what I got. I’ve used…

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A Look Inside BeautyCon NYC

A Look Inside BeautyCon NYC

During grad school I had this awesome professor who taught beauty advertising. She was a brand manager at L’Oreal and I learned so much from her about the beauty industry. One thing I remember her telling us is that if…

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March 2018 Favorites + Reflection

March 2018 Favorites + Reflection

Last month was full of blessings. I had a somewhat rocky start to the year, but it was all leading up to one of the biggest moments in my life. That sounds dramatic, but it’s true! Long story short, I…

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NYLON Box Review #3

NYLON Box Review #3

This review is way, WAY past due. I actually received this box back in September and got caught up with so many other things that I never posted it. But, although it’s super late, I figured I could still share…

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January 2018 Favorites + Reflection

January 2018 Favorites + Reflection

January has come and gone and this year I decided to do something I’ve never done before. If you watch a lot of YouTubers or read other blogs then you have probably seen other influencers round up their monthly “favorites.”…

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MY HAIR TRANSFORMATIONS OF 2017

MY HAIR TRANSFORMATIONS OF 2017

So last year I didn’t do this, but I decided to do it again this year (here is the one from 2015) because my hair went through A LOT of changes in 2017. I am known to change my hair…

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First Impressions: Kat Von D Beauty

First Impressions: Kat Von D Beauty

First Impressions I honestly wasn’t that familiar with Kat Von D until I heard of her cosmetics line. I debated trying it for a while, but I kept putting it off because the lipsticks are $21 each. However, one day…

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NYLON Box Review #2

NYLON Box Review #2

My second NYLON Box was just as cool as the first. It had a lot of unique products that I wouldn’t have picked out on my own. Once again, the aesthetic and curation was spot on and the little guides…

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A Look Inside CurlFest 2017

A Look Inside CurlFest 2017

This past weekend I attended CurlFest for the first time. For those of you who don’t know what that is, it’s basically a magical gathering of  women and men of color embracing their natural hair. Hosted by Curly Girl Collective,…

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Ipsy Review #23: “Summer Friday” May Glam Bag

Ipsy Review #23: “Summer Friday” May Glam Bag

After about a year of receiving monthly Ipsy bags, I decided to cancel my subscription for now so I can try something else. This was my last bag that I received and I was pretty pleased with it! It was…

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Ipsy Review #21: “Très Jolie” March Glam Bag

Ipsy Review #21: “Très Jolie” March Glam Bag

This was one of the best ways to kick off spring! I totally loved this bag. The products were perfect for a fresh face that’s ready for some warmer weather and the bag itself was probably one of my favorites ever.…

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Ipsy Review #20: “Much Love” February Glam Bag

Ipsy Review #20: “Much Love” February Glam Bag

Today is the day that I’m catching up on my glam bag reviews! I will be posting February, March, and April throughout the weekend in order to get back on track. I have tons of other photos, advice, and opinions…

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Ipsy Review #19: “Metropolis” January Glam Bag

Ipsy Review #19: “Metropolis” January Glam Bag

New Years, my birthday, January was a pretty exciting month for me so I hoped for a pretty impressive glam bag. And I was lucky enough to get one! I actually loved all of the products and it’s probably because…

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Ipsy Review #18: “Carpe P.M.” December Glam Bag

Ipsy Review #18: “Carpe P.M.” December Glam Bag

This glam bag is so freaking cute and perfect for New Years. I love the theme and the products were a pretty good mixture of new things. Here is what I got: REN Clean Skincare Glycol Lactic Radiance Renewal Mask…

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