February 24, 2017

How To Depot Single Eyeshadows

February 24, 2017/ Emily Ray

I've been a makeup fanatic since early high school. Whenever a school dance was fast-approaching, my Dad would take me to the MAC counter and I'd tell all the Sales Associates about the dress I planned on wearing. The associates would give me suggestions on which shadows and lip colors would pair perfectly, and my Dad would help me pay for them. By increasing my makeup collection like this a few times each year, my passion for makeup has also grown more and more over the last 12 years.

December 20, 2016

Budget-Friendly Glam Box Makeover

December 20, 2016/ Emily Ray

Have you been slacking on throwing up some holiday decorations or aren't feeling quite so festive? Need an easy and affordable gift for a friend, but stumped on what to get them? This easy project can apply across the board! You know those trips to Target where you start wandering the store aimlessly? I know, that's pretty much EVERY trip to Target.

November 29, 2016

3 Steps to a Better Selfie: Affordable DIY Ring Light

November 29, 2016/ Emily Ray

I just love a well-lit photograph. Do you remember taking your senior pictures in high school? I'm sure your photographer had an amazing photo studio to take all of those perfectly lit wallets that you handed out to your friends. I'm an amateur when it comes to snapping pics, and I've always wondered how my favorite beauty YouTubers get such smooth, shadow-less light for their Instagram pics.

October 24, 2016

Step-by-Step Guide: Hollywood Vanity Mirror

October 24, 2016/ Emily Ray

Ladies, what does your makeup area/getting ready room look like? Does your desk look like it got hit by Hurricane Lip Gloss? What about the lighting in your room - can you clearly see the makeup you're applying? While my makeup room has an ample amount of windows, it has pretty much ZERO overhead lighting. I've always wanted a Hollywood vanity mirror, but WOW are they expensive!