Cape Chic OOTD

 Once again, an unusually warm day upon us. Putting all global warming concerns aside, I must say that I do like this weather. I favor cooler weather and this was one of those days where you can be effortlessly stylish without worrying about being too cold.

Not Your Typical Smokey Eye

Makeup trends will come and go but in my opinion, a smokey eye is the sexiest look you can rock. Smoldering eyes paired with a neutral lip will never fail. It goes with almost any going-out outfit and it can be tweaked in so many different ways to suit your mood.

Colourpop Cosmetics Review Part 1: Supershock Shadows

The people I follow on Instagram are like 85% fashion and beauty related. I just love looking at people's different pages and seeing the immense talent some people have. There has been some buzz about Colourpop Cosmetics because they have awesome products but what's even cooler is that their stuff is super affordable. Starting at $5! I started following the brand on Instagram and I was immediately convinced to do some shopping. I ended up getting some of their shadows and lippe stix and liners.

Shimmery & Cozy FOTD

This look features warm, soft colors and a bright "pop" in the middle of the eye.   I love this look because it is pretty wearable. It is a look you can wear out with a touch of glam but it is not too overwhelming. The colors are nice and cozy. Weird word to use to describe this but that's the vibe I get from the crease and lip colors.

Cut Crease & Glitter Liner

This is a fun party look that is perfect for New Year's Eve. Cut creases are my kryptonite. Out of all the makeup techniques, this is one is the most difficult for me. It's because I have hooded eyelids and I have to draw the crease a lot higher than my natural one so it can show up. And all that blending! A big shout out to you if you can conquer cut-creases with ease!

Give Yourself The Gift of Beautiful Brows! (Photo Tutorial)

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I have reviewed Billion Dollar Brows before HERE and their Bestseller's Kit, which contains everything you need, for beautifully groomed brows. Now that I have a better camera, I can post a better pictorial! And what's even better is that one of my readers will have the chance to win  one of these kits!

Reinventing The Selfie With The GlamST App

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The best part of executing the perfect makeup look is taking a selfie and posting it on social media to show off your handiwork. My favorite part of social media sites like Twitter is all the cool people I've met that share the same interests as me. Now there are apps dedicated to beautyholics like me! I love technology!

It's All Black & White

A  quick OOTD post on what I wore for a night out. It wasn't dreadfully cold, only in the lower forties. Plus I was wearing a long coat so it wasn't so bad.

(Not So Secret) Secrets for Better Skin (Guest Post)

I didn't exactly win the hereditary lottery. I have oily skin and humongous pores and I break out from time to time. I've tried just about every cleansers, toners, serums and creams that promise younger-looking and glowing skin. While others work to some extent, some are just complete wastes of money. One thing I've learned, you can take good care of your skin without spending a lot of money or time. In fact, most of what you can do to improve your skin, you may already be doing. Here are simple habits you can adapt for great skin.

OOTD: Oh What A Winter Wonderland

To face unafraid of the plans that we made
Walking in a winter wonderland

"Winter Wonderland" -Dean Martin

FOTD: Holiday Glam

I am on a roll with the makeup posts! I've been refining my technique and plus I purchased a new camera. This makes taking photographs a lot more fun. You can actually see the colors accurately. I no longer have  lighting struggles or have to wait for daylight to capture that one perfect picture.

FOTD: Berry Smokey Eye

I was inspired by beauty guru Desi Perkins (@desimakeup on instagram) for this look. I immediately felt in love with it and felt that this is perfect for a party look. It can even be worn out on a regular day with the colors blended out more for a softer effect. I love the use of the colors and how they complemented my skin tone. Thanks Desi for posting this wonderful look!

How To Make The Winter More Bearable

There’s no denying that, for those who live in one half of the globe at least winter is well and truly on its way. We can kiss goodbye to those long, hot lazy days of summer and say hello to cold weather, rain, snow, dark nights, even darker mornings and frostbite.

Don’t worry, it’s not all doom and gloom. Some people actually enjoy the winter months and find it a welcome relief after being so hot and bothered through the hottest months of July and August. It’s a time for hibernation, sitting by the fire with a cup of steaming cocoa and watching movies.