Holiday Nails!

The winter weather got you feeling down in the doldrums? What better way to cheer up than with a fresh manicure. This holiday season I've been spicing up my manicures with festive polishes and glittery accent nails - reds, greens, metallics, and SPARKLES!

Winter Skin Care Routine

Winter is in the air, and with the dropping temperatures, I’ve winterized my skin-care routine.

Fall/Winter Lipsticks

For Autumn and Winter, deep reds and royal purples, have been the trending lipstick colors. You can imagine my excitement, when running out to purchase these glam shades. However, this excitement immediately turned to anxiety when I realized wearing these vampy lippies to class or work might be a little too bold. Imagine that – me the lover of vibrant colors and striking prints, afraid to be bold?!

Help me! I'm SHINING! (Products for Oily Skin)

Is your skin slicker than a skating rink? Does your face look like you've used vaseline as a facial moisturizer? Your pores making you look like you're sweating butter (giving butter face a new meaning)? Trust me I've got oily skin jokes for days . . . but the truth is I've been "blessed" with oily skin, and for those of you like me, know that you're not alone. 

Though I love to shine bright like a diamond (literally and figuratively speaking), I prefer to keep the oil slicks at bay. I thought I'd share with you, some of the products I use and love for combatting the greasy. . . 

Sephora's 8 HR Mattifying Moisturizer Sunscreen

Even with oily skin, I've learned that moisturizing is extremely important. After cleansing and toning, I make sure to moisturize. Used alone or under makeup, this moisturizer fails to disappoint. Not only does it keep me shine-free all day, but it also works as a sunscreen . . . badabababa I'm lovin' it!

BECCA Ever-Matte Poreless Priming Perfector

After moisturizing and before foundation, I always use a primer. Trust me when I say that BECCA's Ever-Matte Poreless Priming Perfector is AH-MAY-ZING! For a night on the town, I use this primer to keep my skin matte and looking flawless (like Beyonce of course). Yassss, now you know I love that! 

bareMinerals Prime Time Foundation Primer

For everyday wear, bareMinerals Prime Time is my go-to primer. Paired with my bareMinerals Matte Foundation with Broad Spectrum SPF 15, this light primer helps keep me matte for hours. FABULOUS!

Clinique Stay-Matte Oil-Free Makeup

Oily skin and makeup can be well . . . vewy scewy, but with Clinique's Stay-Matte makeup fear not! With this foundation I don't have to worry about breakouts and not only is it oil-free, but it keeps me oil-free for hours. Great for a night out or when I'm looking for a full-coverage look. FACE BEAT!

NYX Cosmetics Matte Finish Makeup Setting Spray

Last but not least is this little gem! I actually picked up this Matte Finish Spray as a last grab at my local Nordstrom Rack (also available at ULTA), and I love it! Not only is it affordable, but it keeps my makeup in place with you guessed it . . . a matte finish! Perfect for ALL THE TIME! 

Last Words . . . 

Stay beautiful and remember, you'll be thanking the powers that be for your oily skin when you're 80 with no wrinkles! But until then I hope this helps :)