T-rex Karen says, “Gaaar! Do your highlighting first, and then do your contouring and/or bronzing.” Actually…I was meant to be doing air quotes in this picture, but I think it looks a lot more like I have T-rex claws. For starters, there’s going to be a lot of “and/or” in this post, so I apologize in advance. Buuut, the next time you don your war paint, try this: if you do any highlighting and/or contouring and/or bronzing (see?) try doing your highlighting before your contouring and/or bronzing, because the buy matters! It make a difference. ADVERTISEMENT This is probably a...

I drink coffee out of this mug every morning, as well as every morning it makes me smile. The kitty is all, “Oops, I’m sorry! before I can do that task for you, I’m gonna requirement to have my coffee first… I’m sure you understand.” ADVERTISEMENT Anna Oh, who was one of the interns on makeup as well as charm blog during my pregnancy leave earlier this year, produced this beautiful design. Anna’s an illustrator as well as all-around awesome chick who rocks her winged liner like WHOA. I have a four cup coffee maker, as well as this version...

sometimes I just want to be a poreless alien babe… A couple weeks back I was at a drag show, as well as a queen named Kylie Minono was passing shots of vodka to the people seated behind me. She apologized for reaching over me as well as told me that vodka can sink into your pores. “But wait, do you even have any? Girl, what do you utilize as well as where can I get it?” Well, you can get it at Ulta! It’s a $29 pressed translucent powder aptly named Bye Bye Pores (which you’ve probably heard of by now)...

wearing the new $59 NARS 413 BLKR Cheek & Lip Palette Another beautiful day, another beautiful NARS cheek palette. Whoops! I misspoke. I implied to say, “another beautiful NARS cheek and lip palette,” because the new NARS 413 BLKR Cheek & Lip palette doesn’t only include blushes. It also comes with a beautiful matte lip pencil. ADVERTISEMENT So what is heck is a 413 BLKR? Is it a secret pager code, or the code to a hidden door at NARS headquarters, where if you type it on the keypad, François Nars answers the door and says, “Bonjour ma chère! have...

I have a horrible habit of only wearing browny/goldy/bronzey eyeshadow. I’m kind of a one-trick pony when it comes to that. ADVERTISEMENT But it’s good to break out of your routine every now and then, so I decided to try using some mauve and taupe shades, and I loved it! Obviously, I’ve used mauve and taupe before, but I just forgot how pretty they can look! I was super happy with how this look turned out, so I thought I would document it and share the products I used. NARS sheer glow foundation has crawled its way back into my...

My dearest fans and felines, They say April showers bring may flowers, and ain’t that the truth. I’ve been enjoying the blooms in my neighborhood, along with the tall grasses and the leaves on the trees. ADVERTISEMENT I hope that you were able to spend some time outside this weekend. I spent a good amount of time enjoying the terrific outdoors, trying to best my kitty skulking abilities; however, due to my assistant’s allergies and her constant sneezing, I haven’t been able to sneak up on anything. It’s so hard to find good help these days. But I’m not mad....

have a peaceful Monday You might be wondering, “So what in tarnation is this Monday Poll thing anyway!?” Well, it isn’t exactly a poll. It’s much more of a continuously evolving (devolving?), somewhat random list of questions I’ve been putting out to readers every Monday morning for the past eight (!) years. (It’s like a kickstart for your brain.) I’ve always delighted in reading your answers in the comments, and I hope you delight in reading mine. Can’t stop/won’t stop! What charm products are you guilty of hoarding? GURL, you know I love me some foundation. I’ve got a drawer...