The Only Lip Product You Need This Summer

One and done.

When I come across a great product that you can't necessarily find everyday, I obsess over it. This lip balm is one of those products. Part of Trish McEvoy's Bronze Glamour Collection, the Essential Lip Balm is the one and only lip product you need to get you through the hot summer days. Needless to say, it is an absolute beauty essential. Whether you are rushing out the door, or looking for a pop of color on a beach day, this balm will complete any beauty look. You don't even need a whole face of makeup for you to look fresh faced with this product! It'll be worth the $28, I promise. You can thank me later. Xoxo Steph

Trish McEvoy, Essential Balm

Natural Makeup Look

Makeup will always be one of my loves. I find that it is one of the best ways to express yourself. I usually go for the more bold look - cat eye, contour and shadow. Today I wanted to try something different and try to go for a more natural look. Although I used most of my everyday products, I didn't go as heavy on the hand as I usually do. I substituted all eyeliner for a darker eyeshadow, even on my bottom lashes and think I will continue with this look for when I don't feel like putting on a lot of makeup. If you guys like this look and want a full tutorial video, let me know, I would be more than happy to do one for you all. I hope you all enjoy and all products are listed below!
Xoxo Steph
P.S. Sorry for the horrible quality,  I tried my best to capture the best effect of this look!

Foundation: Coverfx , Blush: Nars in Torrid, Eyebrow Pencil: Laura Mercier , Eye Shadow: Urban Decay , Mascara: L'Oreal 

Perfect Fall to Winter Lip Colors

Hello loves! It is quickly changing seasons. It seems like in a blink of an eye it changed from summer to fall. Guess what that means?! New lip color trends!! (EEK!) If there is something that I cannot live without its definitely color on my lips; whether a nude, pink or a burgundy during the winter, I can't live without them. I have three main colors that I think are the perfect transition to full on winter lip colors. And they are…. (drumroll please)…..

#1 Guerlain Rouge Authomatique 161 Cherry Blossom

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This shade of pink is the perfect shade to wear for girls who don't like to cake on a lot of makeup everyday. It is so neutral and makes your lips look (not to bright) but brighter than your natural lip. It for sure is one of the early fall transitional lipsticks. Being a college gal, I love wearing neutral but yet noticeable makeup and this is the perfect fit. 

#2 Yves Saint Laurent Rouge Pur Couture Vernis A Levres in Rouge Laque

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This glossy but matte lip stain is by far the most genius lip color I have ever experienced… and.. it's matte! Yes, it says glossy stain but by the time you put it on it is completely matte and stays on ALL DAY, I mean it. The slanted brush makes it so much fun to apply and yet makes your lip look perfection in a matter of seconds. This is truly a fall color. When you see articles that say, "What's your perfect red lip color?"… it's this one. 

#3 Mac Matte Lipstick in Sin

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When it hits Thanksgiving break, you can bet I will be wearing this lipstick. It is my go to color for the winter and definitely a must have for beauty obsessed girls (much like myself). This burgundy color will look good on anyone, no matter what skin color. It automatically gives you a dramatic yet stylish and trendy makeup look. You can even play up your eyes with a slight smokey eye. My personal fav of any season.. I can't wait to put this color on. It's like the equivalent of Essie's Wicked nail polish, except better. 

These are my three favorite lip colors for this time of year! Don't be afraid to take chances and change up your look every season, that's what makeup is for ladies! I hope you all are having a fabulous week. Comment for any suggestions, questions or hello's. 

Xoxo Steph 

Makeup Of The Day - MOTD

Girlies! How is everyone doing?! Hopefully starting off the week with a bang. I found the perfect makeup look that will look good on everyone. It is so simple but yet looks like it could take forever. I personally wear this look maybe 90% of the time. It is my go-to look. And all of the eyeshadow is from the original Naked palette so you don't need five different eye shadow brands to go to!

Step 1: Apply Benefit's Stay Don't Stray eye shadow primer all over your lid. This makes your eye makeup stay all day without flaking all over your face (especially if this look includes sparkly eyeshadow).

Step 2: Apply the shade Virgin from the Naked palette on the inner corner of your eye to make your eye color pop. 

Step 3: Apply shade Naked from the Naked palette all over lid. It is a natural color but still gives it a matte finish. 

Step 4: From middle to outer lid, apply the shade Sidecar to give it a little bit of a shimmery look so it doesn't look painted on. This is always one of my steps in every makeup look that I wear. 

Step 5: On the outer lid apply the shade Buff and in the crease apply the the shades either Smog or Dark Horse. Smog will give you a lighter smokey eye while Dark Horse makes this smokey eye less dramatic and more natural. 

Step 6: For eyeliner, I use the Nars Precision Pen. Make a small cat eye line and fill it in as thick as you want. Depending on my look for that day, a thinner line makes it look more natural. A thicker line makes it more dramatic but can also make your eyes pop more. 

Step 7: I use L'Oreal Voluminous mascara. This mascara is such a must-have. Even a ton of the makeup gurus on youtube use this mascara and swear by it. Make sure to shake the mascara wand back and forth at the root of your lashes to make them look longer and more voluminous (its's a trick that is similar to teasing your hair). 

Step 8: Go show everyone how fabulous you look. Let me know what they say. 

Xoxo Steph 

Beauty Buzz

Hi there girlies! I woke up this morning craaaving to try new beauty products. I've always tried different things but especially wanted to know what favorite products you guys have!
I did a whole post on my other blog, Stylebug, about all of my favorite makeup that I usually wear everyday.
So just leave a comment with your favorite products, I'd love to hear from you gals and try new makeup!
Have a great day ladies
xoxo Steph