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Ever wanted to know how to achieve the perfect makeup flatlay for Instagram? Here are 5 steps on how to do so! Now, there is no right or wrong way to to do flatlays of makeup but I figure I'd provide some tips and tricks if you're wanting to get into flatlays. Flatlays are a fun way to show off products and their packaging. I personally love doing flatlays more than doing actual makeup looks because they're way more fun for me. Don't get me wrong, I love doing makeup looks but the process of extracting the photos, editing, making the captions, and uploading is just too much for me with my busy schedule. But without any hesitation, let's get into it! TIP #1: FILLING EMPTY SPACE The point of a flatlay is to capture the eye and capture the beauty of the product shown. Empty space (obviously) doesn't attract the eye and make your actually look at the photo.  Though the product above is displayed very neatly, there's so much empty space...

Seriously, don't. Your empty mascara wands can help out in a big way! See how you can help out animals in need. Shoutout to Twitter for showing me this honestly. Back in March of 2017, a Facebook page named "Love What Matters" posted about why we shouldn't throw out our old mascara wands, but instead donate them! This is amazing program is genius and who doesn't love to help out animals? Appalachian Wildlife Refuge started a program called Wands for Wildlife  that helps local wildlife get cleaned up. Essentially you can take old mascara tubes that have expired, gone dry, or have completely run out of, clean them up, and send them to the address they’ve provided. The benefits of getting the wands clean is for the Appalachian Wildlife Refuge to clean larvae and eggs out of animal’s fur. The video of the little ducky getting brushed with the mascara wand is so CUTE , it makes me want to cry, but like happy tears. The people at Appalachian Wildlife R...

Black Friday and Christmas is coming around the corner real quick. Here are my recommendations for gift giving this holiday season! Getting gifts for your friends, your family, and maybe even yourself can be stressful. So I felt that I should make it easier by recommending some great gift/gift sets for the most loved people in your life. Obviously gifts don't make the holiday special (it's the people that do) but it doesn't hurt to show them your appreciation. So let's get into it! For your lipstick junkies Smashbox Be Legendary Lipstick & Lip Mattifier Set - $22 This kit comes with 6 mini Smashbox bullet lip sticks and a min Smashbox Insta-Matte Lipstick Transformer. Smashbox liquid lipsticks and lipsticks are amazing. Maybe you're unsure of what shades someone likes but you're definitely sure they do not live on the more adventurous side of things; this is perfect for you. This gift set offers a wide shade range of flattering nudes a...

I'll be sharing some of my absolute favorite tips and tricks on how to achieve the best natural look for ANY occasion! My own little natural look ♡ Back to school season is back for a lot of us and frankly, we aren't always going to go to class in full glam. Maybe you just want a super natural, flawless finish look that isn't too out there but you can't nail it  just  yet. Well in this post, I'll be sharing some of my all time favorite tips and tricks to get that enhances your natural features. So let's dive right in! no-makeup makeup look: Another term to describe a natural look that really enhances someone's natural beauty TIP #1: TAKING CARE OF YOUR SKIN / HYDRATE I know it's so cliche, but taking care of your skin is key to a natural, no-makeup makeup look. For me, I hydrate my skin like crazy by drinking tons of water. I purchased a 30 oz Yeti tumbler cup to take to school and my goal is to drink it all before the end of the school day...

I'll be discussing my tips and trick on how to shop smart and savvy at Ulta, while saving some money! Whether you're a newbie or an expert shopping at Ulta, some of you guys might be missing out on how to get the most bang for your buck! I've previously talked about the Ulta rewards system and how  I prefer  it over Sephora's. That'll be a key aspect in your savvy money saving adventures at Ulta. With that in mind, let's get into it!  TIP #1: SIGN UP FOR ULTAMATE REWARDS This will be your LIFE SAVER and your bank's bff! Unlike Sephora, where you save up points just to get sample sized products, Ultamate Rewards allows you to save up points to get cash off your next purchase. When you sign up to be a rewards member, you get exclusive offers (that I'll go further in depth about), get a free birthday gift, and earn x2 points per dollar spent. Once you've spent $450 USD, you become a platinum member, which I have successfully accompli...