Clinque Take the Day Off Cleansing Balm What I liked: The Performance: When I have a full face of makeup, I put this stuff on and it takes […]
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Moving Toward Mauve
A good mauve can go a long way! I mean, that is simply my opinion, but I feel like it should be a fact. The pinkish color with […]
Lorac Skinny Palette- Nude
Like I don’t have enough neutral eyeshadow palettes, right? I know a billion other girls can relate. Between all 3 Naked palettes by Urban Decay, my customized MAC […]
What’s in My Weekend Getaway Makeup Bag?
My husband’s family lives in Cleveland, so we take quite a few weekend trips. (5 hour drives!) I remember the first time we went for the weekend. I […]
July Ipsy & Water Park Day Trip
Last weekend, Brett and I joined Mell and her family at a small, local water park that happens to be at the halfway point between both of our […]
The Nudes Palette (With Swatches)
When I first saw a picture of The Nudes by Maybelline, I knew I wanted it. In all honesty, I didn’t need ANOTHER nude eye shadow palette, but […]
Review: First Aid Beauty Purifying Mask
First Aid Beauty Purifying Mask with Red Clay What I liked: The texture: This is a sticky, gel-like texture that feels cooling when applied. I liked it a lot. […]
Boscia BB Cream Light
Boscia BB Cream Light I had every intention of using my garage sale money to pick up some of the Diorskin Nude BB Cream over the weekend. […]
Review: Glamglow Powermud Dualcleanse Treatment
Glamglow Powermud Dualcleanse Treatment What I liked: The scent: This product smells of apples! It’s probably one of the strangest scented masks I have ever used, but it was […]
Plus Size Outfit & New Hair Cut
Do you guys love my haircut?! I sure do…I just think it’s so chic and a bit edgy. I’ve colored it since the weekend, so I can’t […]
Plus Size Casual July 4th OOTD
If you’re like me, you are just casually hanging out today. No concrete plans except that I am going to be based out of my Mom & Dad’s […]
No Buy UPDATE & Haul?
Seems kind of like an oxymoron to have a haul mixed in with my NO BUY update, but let me explain it to you all! First of all, […]
PCOS Symptom Synopsis: Acne Concealing & Cover Up
Blog 8 in Series: PCOS If you don’t know what PCOS is, then please take the time to read the first post in this series, which can be found here. This post […]
PCOS Symptom Synopsis: Beginner’s Guide to Acne Prevention
Blog 7 in Series: PCOS If you don’t know what PCOS is, then please take the time to read the first post in this series, which can be found here. Walk in […]
Review: Sally Hansen Brush-On Hair Remover
On the left in these pictures, you see a picture I posted on my last blog of some hair removal tools. I LOVE the Sally Hansen Spray-On Remover […]
Spray Tanning Tips for the Plus Size Gal
Both pictures include VERY minimal amounts of the SAME makeup. Both pictures were taken in the SAME spot, same lighting, same time 1 day apart. I got lash […]
Neutral Mac Eyeshadow Palette
Woo-hoo for completed MAC palettes! I can honestly say I had never really cared to do this before, but lately I have had a really specific look […]
Glam Glow Thirstymud Hydrating Treatment
Being a victim of dry skin is rough. (Punny, huh?) But really, it is. It makes applying makeup an absolute terror. It makes you look like you […]
Red Lips & Heavy Lashes
I just thought I would show you all this make up look from the other night because I am totally in love with it. You know what […]
New: Revlon ColorBurst Balms
Just when you guys didn’t think I could review or show you any more lip stuff, here comes more! (And I have a ton more to show […]
Review: Naked 2 by Urban Decay
It only makes sense that by the time I actually get around to purchasing the Naked 2 palette by Urban Decay that they would come out with […]
Using New Makeup
No, guys…these pictures haven’t been edited at all. It’s seriously my makeup that is making me look flawless and glowy. I’ve used a bit of the newest products […]
NARS Guy Bourdin One Night Stand Cheek Palette
NARS Guy Bourdin One Night Stand Cheek Palette This palette is one I couldn’t resist. There had been others I’ve seen and let go, but not this […]
Review: YSL Babydoll Mascara
YSL Babydoll Mascara The thing I love the most about this mascara is the smell. I know that sounds crazy, but I can’t be the only one […]
Elixir ColorSensational by Maybelline
If I had to choose one drugstore makeup brand…heck…ANY makeup brand to buy for the rest of my life, I would choose Maybelline. I feel like they have […]
Rockateur Blush by Benefit Cosmetics
Benefit Cosmetics is famous for their gorgeous, pinup-esque packaging and marketing, with one of their most iconic products being their boxed blushes. I had never been compelled to […]
Brush Bath: How to Clean Your Makeup Brushes
Do you ladies wash your brushes at least once a week? I don’t. I know, SO GROSS…but I forget to! (My bad.) I probably do it every 3-4 […]
Glam Glow Super-Mud Mask
Glam Glow Super-Mud Mask I get probably 20-25 samples per month. I usually try 2-5 of them per month. However, I was super excited to see a […]
Mani Monday: Red, White, Blue & I Do
Red, White, Blue & I Do In honor of my favorite holiday, Independence Day or the 4th of July, this week’s mani is red, white & blue. How […]
The Righteous Butter by Soap & Glory
The Righteous Butter by Soap & Glory Every time I go to Sephora, I hold the Soap & Glory products and think about purchasing them and then […]
Casual Plus Size Yankees Outfit
“I hit big or I miss big. I like to live as big as I can.”—Babe Ruth Ladies, it’s baseball season. Of course, baseball season for a […]
What I Wore to Meet My Husband for the First Time
Did I go on a date last night? Kind of. Not technically, but it was my first time hanging out with someone new! You know how you want […]
Michelle Money Inspired Curls
Literally, one of my favorite people on this planet is Michelle Money. Another favorite is Laura Armstrong. So when they started MM and L, I literally became their […]