Everday Makeup in the Fall

Does anyone have a go-to makeup look specifically for autumn? I feel as if most people do, including myself. For some reason, fall seems to call for more heavy bronze shades of eyeshadow and dark red lipstick. It just fits very well for the time of year. 

I have come up with my very own fall makeup tutorial that I would like to share with you. If you’re looking for a whole look or if you just need a few ideas, I hope this will help!  

Face

First, I put moisturizing foundation cream by Laura Mercier and use my beauty blender (sponge applicator) to blend it all over my face. Then, I use a radiant concealer by Too Faced to blend the color and cover spots or lines under my eyes, on my eyelids, and over my upper lip.

Once the creamy part is all done, I use a medium tan powder foundation by bareMinerals and brush that all over my face and neck with a a large contour brush from Tarte. Using another product by Too Faced, I brush "Love Flush Blush" pink blush over my cheekbones. To make it more natural, I blend it using the same brush that I use for my powder foundation. 

Eyebrows

Since my eyebrows are dark and thick, I like to fill them in to make sure they're perfectly lined. Most people use an eyebrow pencil to fill them in, but I actually use a dark brown eyeshadow from a mini Naked Basic Urban Decay palette and fill my brows using a thick, tiny eyeshadow brush from bareMinerals. It works super well and makes my eyebrows one of my best features!  

Eyes

The next part is the most creative part of doing makeup: eyes! So first, I like to put some eyeshadow over my eyelids. I like natural colors for eyeshadow, but I also like to have a little fun. For fall, I like to use sparkly gold or bronze eyeshadow to match the yellow/brown leaves on the trees. I use one of my favorite eyeshadow palettes from Urban Decay which consists of mostly bronze, silver, and gold shades. Depending on my mood or the occasion, I like to use either “Half Baked” gold or “Chopper” bronze. 

For mascara (after curling my lashes with an eyelash curler), I first start with a "Supervision" lash premier by Urban Decay which I put over my lashes and wait two to three minutes before I put the volume mascara on. Once I've waited long enough, I put "Better Than Sex" mascara by Too Faced and put over both my upper and under eyelashes until they look long and layered. 

Lips

Finally, we add a bold color on our lips! Depending on the occasion or time of day, I like to either use my red lip stainer by RealHer and red matte lip crayon by treStiQue together or my creamy neutral brown "Liptensity" lipstick by MAC Cosmetics. 

To finish the look, I use my "Make Up For Ever" setting spray from Sephora, that way my makeup stays fresh and still for hours. All done, and now you’re ready for the perfect fall day in a pumpkin patch or at a fancy dinner event!

Did this tutorial help at all? Do you still need more ideas or tips? Let me know in the comment section!  

SHOP THE LOOK

System Professional

Disclaimer: This post is NOT sponsored by System Professional. This is just a review of mine that I wanted to share as I really do like these products, and all my opinions are honest!

Nothing feels better than a trip to the hair salon. It's so nice to get it trimmed, colored (which I highly thank my crazy talented hairdresser Molly Strover for making it a beautiful auburn balayage), and styled for the final touch to make it picture worthy. You can't help but feel like a celebrity walking out of the salon waiting for paparazzi to snap pictures! 

Haircare is so important, especially if you have long, thick hair like mine. It can be a pain in the ass to take care of. Imagine trying to blow dry your hair for twenty minutes and the ends are still wet. No joke, it's a struggle!

But you can avoid frizzy or puffy long hair by taking the time to treat it with good shampoo and conditioner products. Molly tried out some brand new products by System Professional on me to see if it would work well with my hair, and the results were better than expected! Here are two of the products she used, and one that I have yet to try out myself: 

Smoothen Shampoo

It's the perfect shampoo if you have dry, untamed hair that tends to get frizzy in humidity, which mine is keen to. You'll immediately notice the results after using it when you blow dry it and feel the soft, smooth texture. If there's anything us ladies with thick hair need more of, it's smooth hair that's easy to treat! 

Hydrate Conditioner

A healthy cream that is great to moisturize hair with on a daily basis. On the System Professional website, it is suggested to apply 1-2 pumps of the conditioner after shampooing and drying the hair with a towel. For better results, leave the conditioner in for thirty seconds before washing it out. If your hair tends to be more dry, it's recommended to combine the hydrate conditioner with a smoothen conditioner to improve the softness. Another great perk about this product is that men can also use it!

Hydrate Mask

This is the last product sample that I received. I haven't used a hair mask before, and I'm very excited to try it out. What you're basically supposed to do is put it in your hair after shampooing and leave it in for five minutes before conditioning it, which then you can save time in the shower by cleaning and rinsing your body, shaving your legs, etc. You're also supposed to use it only once a week, it's not mandatory to use it every time you take a shower. I think hair masks are great for anyone with long, thick hair, so I'm ready to try it out. If this hydrate makes my hair more soft and more manageable to style, then I'm definitely going to keep using it. 

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I can't wait to start using these products more often, I already love how smoother and stylish my hair feels (especially with my new color!) If you have any questions about what I used and about System Professional as a brand itself, comment down below or check out System Professional where you'll find tons of other hair products for all different types of hair textures (although you may want to talk to your hairdresser before you consider buying a product and see what they suggest would be best for you). You're guaranteed to find the one that's right for you! 

Purple Dip Dye

You guys, this may be the most rebellious thing I have ever done ... 

Okay, maybe not the most rebellious thing, but it definitely is a little out of my comfort zone! This is for sure the craziest thing I have ever done with my hair. My mom said she was going to start nicknaming me Prince/Purple Rain! Rest in peace. 

Of course, as you can see I did not dye my entire hair purple, just the ends (as to why it's called "dip dying"). I love my natural brunette hair and I'm not brave enough to completely dye it all. For a while, I've been looking at photos on Pinterest with girls' dip dyed hair in different colors from the rainbow (some with rainbow dip dyed tips!) and I thought it looked like a good idea for me to try out for the summer. I originally wanted to dip dye my hair hot pink since it is my favorite color, but then I saw a few pictures of Selena Gomez with purple dip dyed hair and it looked so good on her. Plus, we practically have the same hair color so it makes sense.

I think purple was a much better decision because it blends so well with my dark hair and it's a lot easier to color. I kind of feel like a mystical fairy or mermaid. Or Nymphadora Tonks from Harry Potter! 

In order to make sure that the purple doesn't fade out completely, my hairdresser Molly gave me a conditioner by oVertone specifically for purple hair. It's important to use daily in the shower, especially after shampooing. Although if you have thick hair like me, you probably don't need to wash it every day. It may also be a good idea to have gloves for a backup just in case the bright color makes your hands stain. The conditioner works so well because it keeps the fantasy-like hair bright, it's like a normal conditioner but for bright colors, includes color-depositing formulas, is damage free, and is even vegan! 

It's definitely going to take me a while to get used to having my hair a bit purple, but I do not regret my choice one bit. I got a chance to be bold and to have a little fun with my hair, plus Molly got to have her fun with coloring it! I want to give a big S/O to her and to M.C. Hair Consultants for giving me this new hairdo just in time for summer, I can't wait to go to the beach with my new black one piece bathing suit, sunglasses, and this bright rockin' new due! 

As for my fellow readers, I encourage you to start this summer with a little dare! That doesn't mean that you have to dye your hair a crazy color. It can be as simple as traveling to somewhere new or even reading a book genre that normally wouldn't interest you. Whatever you can do to step outside your comfort zone a little bit, I promise it can be the most freeing and bravest step in your comfortable lifestyle! 

Conditioner: oVertone

Hair & Skin Routine

Everyone has different textures, colors, lengths, and thickness when it comes to hairstyles, so I can only say what products have worked best for me and what could work best for you. The same goes for skin! Although not exactly the same, but you get the jist of it. 

For quite some time, I wished for a different hair color like red or blonde. I wasn't sure how I felt about my brown hair (probably because it's the same color as dirt). I also got bad acne in high school, so bad that I had to get prescribed to a medicine that would prevent my face from breaking out.

But as I've grown older, I finally have learned to love my hair for what it is. I love the color (I think it looks more like chocolate rather than dirt!), I love how long and thick it is, I love how well it styles, I love how it looks with my skin tone, and I can't imagine having any other hair color. I am also proud of my soft and healthy skin that now barely gets bad acne. I use many different types of products for my hair and skin, and they all have work spontaneously for me and should work for you. 

Shampoo & Conditioner: Sebastian Penetraitt

My very talented and creative hairdresser gave me shampoo and conditioner from Sebastian Penetrant as a graduation gift, and I've been using it for almost two years now. My hair has been more healthy than ever, especially since it can last more than twenty-four hours which means I don't have to wash it as much. It works really well with my long, thick brunette flow and can for any type of hair. 

Where To Buy: Ulta

Dry Shampoo: Living Proof

I would seriously use any Living Proof product for my hair any day. Using dry shampoo is tremendous because since I have long and thick hair, I don't need to wash it every single day. I actually read somewhere that it's not healthy to wash hair everyday and it's best to do it only three to four times a week. If it weren't for dry shampoo, I would have to wash my hair every single day! 

Where To Buy: Living Proof

Styling Gel: Sebastian Potion 9

I don't use mousse, so styling gel is the first option for hairstyle. I usually put this on after showering, but what's great about this gel is that you can also use it when your hair is dry to give it more style and glow. What's better than more style and glow? 

Where To Buy: Ulta

Hairpsray: Bumble and Bumble Shine On

If you have thick hair and want the style to last all day, I definitely recommend this hairspray. I've actually owned this product for a few years and I started using it again recently, and I like it more than other hairspray products that I have used. It also smells good and fresh, so that's a bonus! 

Where To Buy: Sephora

Body Wash: Dove Purely Pampering Sweet Cream and Peony

I think all Dove products make skin 10x softer than any other body wash product. You've probably seen their commercials, it's provides the true fact that it works and feels much better than soap bars, which just makes skin more dry. Another positive about Dove body wash that I love is that it comes in various flavors that are all very sweet. My favorite is the Purely Pampering Sweet Cream and Peony, a perfect of two of my favorite scents: vanilla and flowers. 

Where To Buy: Target

Face Cleanser: Neutrogena Pore Refining

I love using Neutrogena products for my face. This specific cleanser has been dermatologist-tested and is said to all pore and dead skin in only half a week. is a little hard to wash off, so I use it in the shower which helps if I do it in the morning and I don't have to use my regular face moisturizing lotion. 

Where To Buy: Neutrogena

Face Lotion: Neutrogena Healthy Skin

My moisturizer for both the morning and the night. It does a really good job at keeping my face soft and healthy, which also has thankfully prevented acne. It's nice because it's an intense yet gentle cream that helps protect the entire face. It can also be used as a sunscreen! 

Where To Buy: Neutrogena

Eye Cream: Neutrogena Healthy Skin

Believe it or not, but eye cream is extremely important for your skin. It prevents eye bags, aging, puffy eyes, dark circles, and wrinkles. It's definitely worked for me, especially for my tiny eye bags. Using it should make you look young always. You'll probably still look 20-years old at 50! 

Where To Buy: Neutrogena

Body Lotion: Anything from Bath & Body Works

It's impossible to choose just one favorite lotion, they all feel good and smell amazing! If I had to recommend my most used one though, it would have to be A Thousand Wishes. I've used it for so long and I love the floral scent. It's perfect to use all year round! 

Where To Buy: Bath and Body Works

Facial Clay Mask: Freeman Feeling Beautiful Avocado & Oatmeal

This is the only face mask I have ever used and the results are so good. The instructions say to leave it on your face and neck no longer than 10-15 minutes before it dries up, then wash it often and both features become super soft and shiny. Plus, it's avocado and oatmeal flavored, two healthy and fresh flavors that are great for skin! Of course, you still need to eat fresh and healthy foods to keep your skin just as healthy. 

Where To Buy: Ulta

LUSH Cosmetics Bath Bombs

For Christmas, my sister's boyfriend and I gave each other gifts for the first time! I got him a nice glass featuring Cleveland and its popular attractions/trademarks, and I think he really liked it. For my gift, he got me one of the coolest beauty products I have ever received: bath bombs from LUSH Cosmetics! Not only do they create bubbles for warm, relaxing baths but also colorful water. What's more cool than that?!  

I got two bath bombs. One is named Intergalactic which is like bathing in a galaxy far, far away. The neon colors and sparkling cosmos make taking a bath like an interstellar experience! I couldn't figure out the name of the other bath bomb, but it is very rainbow-like turned into a flattering hot pink. 

I first tried out the pink. I was super excited to use the galaxy one, but I decided to wait to use that last. At first, I thought it was going to turn into all rainbow bubbles (which it did for a few minutes), but then it dissolved into pink water. It still looked super cool and felt so relaxing! Pink is also my favorite color, so that's a bonus. 

I finally got to use Intergalactic which I saved best for last. I've seen so many good reviews and cool pictures on social media, so I was super excited to give it a try myself! I never liked the idea of going into outer space, but feeling like I am soaking up warm water in deep space sounded pretty soothing and cool! 

I tossed the bath bomb into the tub and it dissolved from regular water into neon colors and sparkly bright navy blue. It's hard to tell that there's glitter in the water shown in the pictures, but I can guarantee it was there and very out of this world! 

If you want to buy your own creative bath bomb or look for other beauty hygiene products, check out LUSH Cosmetics at www.lushusa.com and see what awesome handmade products that they have to offer! 

Intergalactic - LUSH Cosmetics

Pink Bath Bomb (Unknown Name) - LUSH Cosmetics - similar bath bomb

Not With a Frizzle, But With a BANG!

That's right, I got my bangs cut once again! 

I think by this point I have decided to make trimming my bangs shorter and more fringy an annual thing right before Christmas since I have been doing it for the past three years. Plus, I missed my bangs and was ready for a change! 

I believe that blunt bangs are a must-have for the winter because it's the best fashionable season that allows you to wear hats, coats, boots, etc. It's also best to get it cut for winter since you're face won't be as sweaty unlike summer. Also not only does it look great with every outfit but also every hair length, long or short. Bangs is a style that any girl can really pull off, and even make you look younger!

Despite how fun they are so fun to style, it can also take more work which is kind of annoying, especially if you have thick hair like me. I would say that it would be best to blow dry them first thing after getting out of the shower, and don't forget to use a rolling brush when doing so. If they still are frizzy after blowing drying, you can use a flat iron to make them look more styled. 

And if the fringe look isn't what you what, side bangs are also very well in the fashion trendsetting! 

Beauty Haul

I'm very excited about starting my first YouTube channel for my blog! I decided it was the right time, despite how busy my school schedule is. I figured so many people gain more attention on YouTube for whatever they're trying to promote, and I saw many bloggers that I followed had their own channels. I've always been a little nervous about starting a YouTube channel, but at the same time I really wanted to. So I finally made the bold decision to go for it. They say if you're dreams don't scare you, they aren't big enough! 

For my first video I decided to go with something simple and related to my website. I saw many fashion/beauty bloggers make videos on hauls, which basically meaning showing off new products. So I got together some new makeup, skincare, and hair products and made a marketing-related video out of it! Here's how it turned out:  

If you liked the video, please go on YouTube and give it a thumbs up and subscribe as well, that way you can keep updated to new videos!  

Lip Stainer: Smashbox

Lipstick: Tarte Cosmetics

Blush Cream: Smashbox

Blush Foundation: Ulta Beauty 

Mascara: Sephora  

Eyeshadow Palette: Ulta Beauty 

Lotion: Ulta Beauty 

Face Mask: Ulta Beauty

Dry Shampoo: Target

Auburn Hair

I'm been in such a good mood lately, or maybe I should rather say a "fiery" mood! I just got my hair colored in auburn for the upcoming fall, and I am so in love! The highlights were done by my lovely multi-talented hairdresser, Molly Strover, at M.C. Hair Consultants and Studio MC. I am so happy I took the brave route and went for a color that I have never tried before. Now I may never want to highlight my hair again! I may have to eventually, but for now I'll enjoy it as it is. So for my first beauty blog, I want to discuss hair color! 

First off, let me just start off by saying that I've always admired red hair. I think the color red in general is a very confident color, which is what I talked about in my last fashion blog Bold Red. There's so much fierce and beauty in that color, which is why I enjoy wearing it. At age fifteen, I became very obsessed with Emma Stone's fiery locks. Now as an adult, I'm obsessed with Julia Roberts's glamorous hairdo in Pretty Woman. So my inspiration for the hair color was kind of a combination of both. Also let me say that brunettes do not have many options when it comes to dying hair, highlights are much more doable. Blonde and rainbow colors don't necessarily work in dark hair very well, and there's nothing worse than dark roots and colored hair combined. I also prefer brunette hair over any color for me, even ginger. I like the idea of keeping my natural tone, but I want to be adventurous as well. These auburn highlights are perfect because they still show dark brown in the scalp area. The red brings a perfect contrast to the layers, not too bright nor too dark. I may now have to be called a brunette redhead! 

I do want to give a few tips for coloring hair, whether you are coloring it yourself or have a hairdresser to do it for you. If you want small highlights, use some metal foil to dye the parts you want and leave a few bits of natural color. If you want all of your hair colored, just paint the dye all over, and don't leave any pieces uncolored. Then either you or your hairdresser will tell you to wait about thirty minutes to wash out and blow dry. Afterwards, you should wait at least twenty-four hours to wash again in the shower. If you can wait a little longer, forty-eight hours is even better. Also, don't be alarmed if you see some your hair color come out while in the shower, that's just extra dye. It's common, especially with red hair. It almost kind of looked like someone was murdered in the bathtub! 

I hope this was helpful to anyone considering highlighting or dying their hair for the fall, and feel free to leave any questions in the comment section. Now in the meantime, I'm going to enjoy feeling like Vivian Ward for a little while!