If my mom and aunts have taught me one thing in my life, it was to take care of my skin! Whether it be on your body or face, you only get one set for your entire life so you better nurture it. (I can hear my mom and aunts clapping as they read this.) My aunt Patti always made sure I took off my makeup every night - she says this is a MUST- and my mom says to invest in a good sunscreen and apply it religiously. I have to say, I trust everything they say because my mom and her two sisters all look ... VIEW THIS POST
Voluminous Ponytail Tutorial
One of my favorite ways to wear my hair is up in a high-pony! But sometimes, a plain old ponytail just isn't glam enough for a particular look or event. My go-to is a teased ponytail, which I did a tutorial for here but when I really want to kick it up a notch and add even more drama, I opt for a double pony. This technique brings your pony from blah to bam - seriously! It adds length, volume, and style without any extensions or heated styling tools. All you'll need for this look is: a ... VIEW THIS POST
My Favorite Liquid Lipstick: Kat Von D
Ever since liquid lipsticks came onto the market a few years ago, I've been on the hunt for the perfect formula. One that isn't too dry but is still long-lasting and comfortable on the lips. If you're not familiar with liquid lipsticks, they're basically a melted down traditional lipstick that is made for lasting color and matte finish. The application style is similar to a lip gloss - packaged in a tube with a doe foot applicator and thin formula. Unlike a lip gloss, liquid lipsticks are much ... VIEW THIS POST
DIY Lip Scrub
There is nothing worse than having dry, chapped lips! Especially during winter, it can be so hard to keep your lips feeling fresh and smooth but I've found the ultimate solution. After making this scrub, and seeing how simple it was and how well it worked, I wanted to slap my former self for spending a countless amount of money on different scrubs and lip treatments. I love that this one has only 3 simple ingredients! This way, it's easy to make and you know exactly what's going into your body. ... VIEW THIS POST
Subtle Smokey Eye – Makeup Details
I have been getting a lot of feedback from you guys on Instagram lately (if you don't follow me, my username is @thelaurenjaclyn) which I love! My posts about beauty products and makeup looks always seem to be really popular so I am going to incorporate more things like that! For this look, I decided to do a really subtle smokey eye that is SO easy. Even if you are a beginner with makeup, you can definitely achieve this look! I am going to be listing all of the products I used so that you can ... VIEW THIS POST