A good lipstick is key to confidence and at least looking like you have your life together (JK. But really.) and as soon as March hits you'll find me reaching for my brighter, pink-y toned lippies. (why is that such a weird word to say in a sentence) Maybe it's a southern thing? (Reese Witherspoon taught us well)

Anyway, I'm all for splurging on high end, but my favorite lip colors always end up being drugstore. SO I've rounded up five of my picks for best spring/ summer colors:

Let's start with a couple of NYX colors: I first tried out Summer Breeze last year and it quickly became a favorite. Its matte finish leaves a fresh pop of pink, without being too overpowering. Strawberry Milk is a lighter tone, but the brightness factor is upped, along with pigmentation. This whole color screams spring, am I right? PS NYX staying power= magic.

Two of my favorite Maybelline colors for the warmer months are Faint For Fuchsia and Shocking Coral. The fuchsia is such a great bright pink that makes anything pop. It's a nice pigment and of course I love the creamy matte finish. Shocking coral is a sharp pink made for days spent poolside, or to instantly brighten up any outfit. The staying power on pretty much all Maybelline lipsticks are always great, as well.

And then we have elf's Dash of Pink, a rich matte "red pink" tone that's perfect for when you need a color that says "I definitely didn't wake up late today." It's subtle yet gets the point across and while you may need to reapply a couple times throughout the day, its pigmentation is a good one.

OK, time to tell me your picks! Do you swap out your lipsticks with the seasons or are you more of a "anytime, all the time"? xo,

Two Minute Brow Routine

I don't know about you, but some of my favorite posts to read are routines. Makeup routines, morning routines.... gimme all of 'em. (Maybe it's because I'm nosy? LOL)

SO. Let's talk my brow routine. I'm not one of those gurus with super fab eyebrows 24/7 by any means, but I have gotten a pretty tried-and-true (for me) routine down. The best part? It takes TWO minutes. (give or take a few secs) My brows are always one of the last things I do, and usually by the time I get to them I'm pressed for time, which is why I need something simple but that still looks put together.

I prefer pencils over powder because I feel like you have more control and it's not as harsh, and Anastasia Perfect Brow pencil is my favorite. Its spoolie on one end is necessary since the "prep step" is brushing up the brows. 

After I'm all bushy-tailed, I lightly trace just the tip of the brows upwards with the pencil, then go in and lightly line the entire bottom. I know a lot of people line the top as well, but I've found for my face it looks too harsh & too big almost. So, just the bottom it is. I feel like lining is the trickiest part and once that's over all you have to do is fill in the gaps. (Just remember to ALWAYS go up, not sideways.)

Once everything's been filled, I like to brush up one more time. I learned from Lauryn that doing a sideways brush risks looking too "done." The upwards stroke really gives a more natural, I woke up like this vibe, which brings me to the gel. Y'all know my love for Great Lash clear mascara- it's a do-it-all. I've never used an actual brow gel because this stuff works just as well. A little goes a long way and again, angle the brush up! 

Last step is just adding some highlight under the brow bone. (and I also like to go on top for good measure) The highlight color from my contour palette does the trick! And voila.

To recap:

1) To prep, brush brows upward

2) Lightly trace tips of brows in

3) Line bottom of brow & then fill in any gaps

4) Brush upward once more & seal with a gel

5) Highlight brow bone

BAM. Now spill your routine! What are your favorite tools? Powder VS pencil? Let's chat about it.

xo,

Previously on Pretty Little Liars... Burn This

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This week's PLL saw more totally threatening A threats (for real. Horror movie material with this one, right?) and random Sara Harvey pop-ups.

+ First, I feel like we should talk about the notes from A that Aria found in her parents' wedding photos. How much sense does it make that none of the guests would've seen the cards on the table and freaked? A is ballsy, I'll give 'em that.

+ Why does Sara Harvey seem to show up at every corner? And why do the girls never just call her by her first name? Do they think we'll forget? So many questions.

+ From the looks of the failed bridal shower game, Hanna hasn't really shared much about Jordan with the girls. Or anyone, really. Hmmm.....

+ I've always had such mixed feelings on the whole Aria/ Ezra thing. I mean, I used to think "eh okay" because he didn't know her age when they met. But then (way) back when it was revealed he met her on purpose for book research...... yikes. ANYWAY.

Enough about my thoughts.... tell me yours! OH and how do you feel about this whole Caleb/ Toby rift?? Just let bros be bros, man.