My Lipstick Collection: Purples — by Nichole C. on

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In connection with the whole Use It or Lose It  program, and seeing as it is a new year, I figured I would start taking a good look at m...

The Best Black Lipstick? — by Unknown on

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 purchased by me  I forget exactly how I stumbled upon Portland Black Lipstick Co. , but my jaw dropped once I did. I bought a bunch of ...

Nyx Macaron Lippies. I Love Them. — by Nichole C. on

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The internets have been aflutter lately over wild lipsticks. Amanda has posted not one , but two  wacky lipstick hauls (how out of characte...

Ipsy Bag: June 2014 — by Nichole C. on

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I should really call this "A Tale of Two Bags" this month. My original bag arrived reeking of perfume and beach spray, so they se...

I Think I'll Call It "Champeal" — by Unknown on

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...or maybe not.  The new NYX Macaron Lippies were so much fun that I decided I wasn't ready to stop with Chambord that night.  I order...

My Picks from NYX Macaron Lippies — by Unknown on

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Believe it or not, I used to be so into makeup that I wanted to be a makeup artist.  I wore it every day, had a job selling it (at The Body ...

Scouting Expedition: Ulta Beauty — by Nichole C. on

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Ulta (and Sephora) are amazing places. Full of wonder and merriment...and makeup. I can't seem to get out of there without looking like...

My First Makeup Tutorial: Eight Product Makeup Challenge — by Nichole C. on

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A long time ago, I did a little challenge . I was only allowed to use eight products for a full face of makeup. It was fun, and challenging...

A Slightly Belated Cyber Monday Haul — by Nichole C. on

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Like most people, I dread the shopping malls after Thanksgiving. (Especially after working there.) I tend to do most of my shopping online ...

Pinspired: Makeup Edition — by Nichole C. on

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I've done a lot of "pinspired" manicures in the last year and change. This time, I decided to try doing my makeup inspired by...

Look of the Day: Attempting Fall Trends for Daytime — by Nichole C. on

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Fall is the season of new, more wearable (for me), makeup trends. One of the big trends for fall seems to be gray eyeshadow. And happily, ...

Look of The Day: Eight Product Challenge — by Nichole C. on

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A while back, I decided to challenge a few friends to a very limiting challenge: eight products only. It may seem like a lot, but it's r...

As Promised: Julep Supernova Mystery Box Swatches — by Nichole C. on

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You all know, by now, that swatching is not my thing. So know that, by spending an entire afternoon  swatching, it means I love you people....

Ipsy Bag: September 2013 — by Nichole C. on

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Seems like only yesterday I was ranting about my Augustember bag...and with good reason. I received September's bag only 9 short days af...

Look Of the Day: Last One with Long-ish Hair — by Nichole C. on

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This is my last "Look of the Day" post with any hair that requires styling. A few Saturdays ago, I got my hair done...and decided...

Cashing in my Ulta Rewards Points — by Nichole C. on

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Ulta Beauty, like Sephora, has a rewards program. Unlike Sephora, you can use your Ulta Rewards points for pretty much anything...not just d...

Look of the Day: Ariel Envy — by Nichole C. on

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The Disney palettes from Sephora are all the rage right now. Ariel is the newest (and last) princess to get her own palette. The steep $55...