Top 5 Eyeshadow Palettes

Despite owning a lot of eyeshadow palettes, for some reason I had never dedicated a video to my favorite palettes in my makeup collection. In this post I'm going to be showing you my all-time favorite eyeshadow palettes for every budget and color preference. There're palettes that are a complete steal and others that will be great everyday investments. I even made sure to include options for people who love neutrals and more colorful options, as well as those who prefer matte to shimmer. And as always, you're going to be getting a lot of information in this post and swatches so you know what to expect.

Full Face Highlight Challenge

Who hasn't dreamed of wearing nothing but highlighter? I know I have! A few weeks ago 18 year-old aspiring MUA Mariya recorded a full face makeup tutorial using nothing but highlighters. And as you can probably imagine, the video quickly went viral thanks to Buzzfeed and social media. Now this isn't exactly an everyday look, but it's so much fun to play around with makeup. Participating in this challenge reminded me of why I fell in love with makeup in the first place. It's very easy to play it safe, but experimenting with new trends or techniques can be a ton of fun. I definitely have Mariya to thank for encouraging the makeup community to have fun and embrace their inner disco ball.

Review | NYC Lovatics by Demi Lip & Cheek Tint

After posting my review about the NYC Lovatics by Demi Eyeshadow Palette a few weeks ago, I got asked on YouTube and Snapchat if I had any plans to review the Lip & Cheek Tint. Well here's that review! When I first saw the NYC Lovatics by Demi Lip & Cheek Tint it immediately reminded me of the TONYMOLY Delight Tony Tint and Benefit's iconic Benetint, so I will be making some comparisons to see if this is potentially a dupe. I will also be showing you how you can use it on your lips and cheeks since it is much different to a powder or cream blush.

Review | NYC Lovatics by Demi Eyeshadow Palette

Urban Decay has unleashed the beast otherwise known as the Naked palette dupes. It seems like every brand from L'Oréal to Covergirl has jumped on the bandwagon and have released their own version of the beloved neutral palette. NYC is the latest brand to release a neutral palette and they enlisted their spokeswoman, Demi Lovato, for the release. The new Lovatics by Demi Eyeshadow Palette contains 12 eyeshadows with a variety of undertones and finishes. You have a little bit of everything in this palette, which is an amazing thing considering Lovato's diverse fanbase.

100% Drugstore Holiday Makeup

Here's my second holiday look of the season. For today's look I created a green smokey eye for the holidays using nothing but drugstore makeup. Everything from the brow product to the actual brushes used are incredible affordable, and many can be found at your local drugstore. In my regular tutorials I tend to use a combination of drugstore and high-end makeup, so it felt so nice creating something entirely out of drugstore makeup. This more dramatic makeup is perfect for more glam Christmas dinners, or you can wear it with to your family's dinner if you happen to like smokey eyes. I really loved how this look turned out and I really hope that you do as well.

Everyday Makeup Tutorial

I was getting requested to do a natural everyday look recently, so I decided to film another chatty tutorial walking you through what I normally do! On most days I just want to even out my skin, add a sheer wash of color on the lids, and then finish the look up with a bright lip. I didn't use a ton of product on my skin, but I did want to do a dark bold lip on this occasion. The lip color can be easily substituted for a nude lip or sheer gloss based on your preference. I also have to mention that this tutorial is a very quick one, if I wasn't filming this video I would be able to do everything in about 10 minutes which isn't too shabby.

Walmart Summer Beauty Box

It's time for a brand new Walmart Beauty Box box! This time around we're going to take a look at the summer beauty box. In case you're new to my blog let me quickly explain this service to you: the Walmart Beauty Box is sent quarterly and it retails for $5, so you'll only be spending $20 a year on the subscription. This box happens to be one of my favorites because it's not only incredibly affordable, but it features a nice mix of products that are readily available and also very generous coupons. I have to say that the summer box happens to be one of my favorite Walmart Beauty boxes that I've received so far! The items I received in this box will definitely come in handy when I go up to San Francisco in a few weeks.

1940's Makeup Tutorial

A few weeks ago Abby, one of the YouTubers that inspired me to start making videos, contacted me to see if I wanted to do a collab. The challenge: Create a video inspired by a decade. Since I have been told several times that my features remind them of old actresses/1940's style women, then I decided to do something inspired by the 1940's. In my newest tutorial I'm going to walk you through the look I created so you can achieve a very feminine and retro look yourself. As I previously mentioned, this video is a collab, but not a regular collab- it is a big one! Myself and six other YouTubers are part of the #DecadesCollab, all the links will be listed down below.

Neutral Valentine's Day Look

Valentine's Day makeup usually feature red lips and rosy cheeks but this is no ordinary Valentine's Day look. As you may know I've been a fan of neutrals for a while, but recently my love for neutrals has reached an all-time high. You may recognize this makeup look if you follow me on Instagram because it was the same look that I wore on Christmas Eve. For me this is a perfect look for any occasion because you can wear anything without having to ask yourself "will this go with my outfit?" This makeup tutorial is in collaboration with Betzy of the channel Betzy Carmona so if you want to see a more sultry look for Valentine's Day just go ahead and watch her incredible tutorial. Now let's take out all the neutral makeup from your collection and let's get started.

Color Scheme | Peach

You might be wondering why I'm posting about peach colored makeup as we head into the fall but when it comes to makeup I'm not one that follows the "rules." Peach makeup is flattering year round so I decided to dedicate a blog post entirely to my favorite peachy colored items in my makeup collection. There's some great blush options options that will pair very nicely with a cat eye. Peachy nudes lip products are the perfect companion to a dark smokey eye. And if you're looking to try out any dark lipsticks this fall, then a soft peachy eyeshadow will let your lips be the main attraction. Peaches might not be in season at the moment but the following products are definitely very fresh.

The Big Summer Beauty Haul

Guess who's been shopping? This girl right here! My biggest problem with having a job is knowing that I have money to go shopping with. It happens every time I have a job but I felt like getting one last beauty haul up before I go on my makeup ban. Yes, that's going to happen real soon. In this haul you'll get a good mix of drugstore and high end products, and even some very interesting stuff from Mexico.

Nails of the Day | Clashing Colors

During my recent quick trip to Walmart I was wandering around the makeup aisles (as always) when these two colors caught my eye. I don't need any more nail polish but I just couldn't just pass up on these fun and vibrant shades. I've been keeping my nails very basic with one nail polish pretty much all summer, but today I switched it up by wearing not one but two bright colors. The results are bright and in your face but I think I can get away with clashing nail polish colors during summer.

Outfit of the Day | Relaxed

If you've been following my blog for a bit then you'll know that my style is extremely basic and comfortable. I love basic pieces like this new polka dot top from Tommy Hilfiger because I can wear them multiple ways. I actually picked up this top at Costco which may sound a little hard to believe but they've been carrying some really cute items recently. Nevertheless I'm going to be showing you yet another relaxed outfit idea that is perfect for going out to the mall or for a little photo shoot on a very windy day.

Bronzers and Contour Shades for Fair Skin

Picking the right bronzer or contour shade can prove to be a bit difficult for those who have pale or fair skin. Why? Because most bronzers will go on orange on our skin and there can only be one Snooki. I have shared four shades that are not orange and can be used both as a bronzer or contour shade. I will also shade the ultimate bronzer bargain with all of you (*hint* it's by a brand that a lot of use just walk right by at the drugstore).