Drugstore Neutral Makeup Look ♥

Most of the time when using makeup, I end up using products I’ve purchased at Sephora or Ulta. What most people don’t know is that when you start off with makeup you don’t need to use high end products. Sometimes drugstore products are actually better than the high end version, believe it or not!

I decided to create a look using only drugstore products so that you guys can see the results. It looks exactly like it would even if I used high end products 🙂 Most of these products are holy grail products that I continue to repurchase because they are just that good!

PRODUCTS MENTIONED:

♥ Sonia Kashuk Eye On Neutral 02 Palette
♥ Sonia Kashuk Eye Quad (Bronzed Beauty 50)
♥ Maybelline Age Rewind Eraser Concealer (50 Neutralizer)
♥ Sonia Kashuk Dramatically Defining Longer Gel Liner (Ebony)
♥ Maybelline Baby Skin Instant Pore Eraser
♥ Covergirl Ready Set Gorgeous Foundation (310 Classic Tan)
♥ Estee Lauder Double Wear Concealer (Medium Deep)
♥ Revlon Nearly Naked Pressed Powder (Medium/Deep)
♥ Sonia Kashuk Twist Up Eyeliner (Onyx)
♥ Revlon Photoready Bronzer (100 Bronzed & Chic)
♥ Sonia Kashuk Chic Luminosity Bronzer (Goddess)
♥ Sonia Kashuk Beautifying Blush (03 Sunset)
♥ Maybelline The Falsies Volum Express (Black Drama)
♥ NYX Lipstick (LSS642 Miracle)

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 xo, Jess ♥

Winter Night Out Makeup ♥

Although it is Winter time and most of us just want to stay in bed all day under the covers, some of us still have events to go to or just want to go out and have a good time with friends! I decided I wanted to step away from the neutrals for a while and do something fun and colorful especially for those type of nights!

I used some of my favorite palettes from Urban Decay and Sonia Kashuk that are oldies but still goodies.

PRODUCTS USED:

♥ M.A.C Paint Pot (Painterly)
♥ M.A.C Matte Eyeshadow (Soft Brown)
♥ Sonia Kashuk Jewel Of An Eye Palette (Blue Shade)
♥ Urban Decay Smoked Palette (Evidence, Black Out, Kinky)
♥ M.A.C Mineralize Eyeshadow (Sea & Sky)
♥ Urban Decay Electric Palette (Chaos, Gonzo)
♥ Maybelline Ultra Liner Waterproof
♥ Maybelline The Colossal Volum Mascara
♥ Sonia Kashuk Twist Up Liner (Onyx)
♥ Makeup Forever HD Foundation (
♥ Cover FX Bronzer
♥ Sonia Kashuk Chic Luminosity Bronzer (Goddess)
♥ M.A.C Pro longwear Blush (Stubborn)
♥ Estee Lauder Double Wear Concealer (Medium Deep)
♥ M.A.C Frost Eyeshadow (Naked Lunch)
♥ NYX Lip Liner (Pinky/Rose)
♥ M.A.C Satin Lipstick (Pink Nouveau)

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xo, Jess ♥

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A few days late but, happy New Year!

I wanted to make sure I started this year out on a positive note, so I made sure to enjoy my last day of 2014 to the fullest and start completely fresh in 2015. I’m not one to usually make resolutions because let’s face it, I never actually stick to them but this year I’m doing things a little different.

Last year had many ups and downs but I grew from them all. It was a year of discovering truths, becoming more independent, and learning to let go and let God. I began 2014 not in the happiest way because I felt unaccomplished with myself and where I was in life. Slowly but surely I began to do little adjustments to my lifestyle and as the year went on I began to enjoy life and become genuinely happy. Of course there were a few rough patches, but I came out of last year with more gratitude for life than I’ve ever felt.

Although I am still not where I want to be and it makes me feel a little disappointed sometimes, I am making it a point to turn that around this year. I am going to try the hardest I’ve ever tried to make my dreams come true and that includes putting 100%  into this blog and other things in my life that will help me prosper.

With that said, my new year’s resolution this year is to live. I want to live life to it’s fullest, I want travel, I want to love, I want to genuinely enjoy my life. It will not be easy, but I will make those changes and by the end of this year, I vow to be where I want to be in life, happy as can be. I encourage you all to try to actually live your life this year. It is truly a great feeling when you genuinely love life and feel immense gratitude for being here.

I hope you all have an incredible new year and thank you so much for sticking with me this year!

lots of love
xo, Jess

Easy Quick Makeup For Glasses ♥

As you all may know, if you follow me on Instagram or Twitter, I have recently been dealing with an eye infection. Because of this, I haven’t been able to film any makeup videos, since I can’t really put too much makeup on my eye area. I decided to show you guys what I’ve been doing for the past week or so makeup wise while having to wear glasses.

This look is also perfect for those of you who like a more natural look, or for my younger babies who are still in middle school/high school, and are looking for an everyday look.

I hope you guys enjoy this post. Hopefully I’ll be better soon, so I can do the videos and posts I have planned

PRODUCTS USED:

♥ Anastasia Beverly Hills Dip Brow Pomade (Brunette)
♥ Sonia Kashuk Hidden Agenda Concealer Palette (Medium)
♥ Kelley Baker Brows Eyebrow Powder

♥ Benefit Porefessional Primer
♥ Covergirl Ready Set Gorgeous Foundation (310 Classic Tan)
♥ Garnier Skin Renew Anti-Dark circle Eye Roller
Urban Decay Naked Loose Setting Powder
♥ Estee Lauder Double Wear Concealer (Medium Deep)
♥ Cover FX Bronzer
♥ Sonia Kashuk Bare Illuminating Bronzer (Goddess)
♥ M.A.C Prolongwear Blush
♥ Too Faced Candlelight Highlighter
♥ M.A.C Prep + Prime Highlighter (Bright Forecast)
♥ Ben Nyr Banana Powder
♥ M.A.C Fix +

♥ Tarte Lights, Camera, Lashes Mascara
♥ L’Oreal Colour Riche Balm

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xo, Jess ♥