REVIEW | MAC Cosmetics Nutcracker Sweet Collection Photos and Swatches

In case you haven't seen the buzz online, the latest collection from MAC Cosmetics is out-of-this-world adorable! Nordstrom released all the Nutcracker themed products online before they hit the counters, but they are already sold out of the Face Compacts. Luckily, but none of my top picks are sold out yet! I have swatched every single product to help inform your purchases so please do check them out after the jump! xo

HAUL | Best New Fall/Winter 2016 Beauty Launches ft. Tom Ford, Lancome, Louboutin and more

Although my recent obsessions are nude lipsticks and styling my short hair, there have been so many new Fall and Winter products that I've been collecting and enjoying. I rounded up all my favorite beauty launches because they're totally worth putting on your radar!

ESSENTIALS | What's On My Vanity, Fall 2016

So the question I get asked most often by women is, "What are the products you truly can't live without?" This is an honest look at what I keep on my vanity tray — but none of it is new or totally picturesque since this is stuff I really do use daily. I suppose I could have called this a holy grail post, but the fact is that I change HG products at least a couple times a year since technology is always improving. But let's dive into my essentials!

REVIEW | My Jewelry Collection ♡ Photos + Video

In case you missed the announcement, I launched my very own jewelry collection with my friends at Motif! There are a total of six pieces, each designed with love, care, and thoughtfulness. Since most of you have probably caught teasers on social media, I wanted to share the photos that I shot with my talented friend Sharon here.

More after the jump!!

REVIEW | Shu Uemura x Murakami Holiday 2016

Takashi Murakami is one of the most celebrated Japanese artists in the world. He collaborated with Shu Uemura for their Holiday 2013 collection, so I have been waiting season after season to see another masterpiece theme! This Holiday 2016 release is all about cosmic love, making this colorful and cheerful collection worth sharing. Check out my top picks after the jump!

FAVORITES | Best of September 2016 Beauty + My Jewelry Collection Preview

My first video back from abroad was naturally a favorites episode! I spent a lot of time in the humid climate of Asia so many of my picks are great for those of you with oily skin and flat hair. More importantly, though, I was finally able to share a big project that I've been working on. On October 5th, I'll be releasing my very first jewelry collection! 

Please download the Motif app so you can be notified first if you're interested in any of the pieces below. The collection launches October 5th, 2016!

S E P T E M B E R  F A V O R I T E S

Tom Ford HD Eyeliner in Black

Armani Eye Tint in 23 Camel Smoke

Louboutin Matte Lipstick in Rococotte

Miriam Quevedo Platinum & Diamonds Serum

Oribe Dry Texturizing Spray

Dior DreamSkin Cushion SPF 50 in 020

Sunday Riley Martian Mattifying Toner

Supergoop Sunscreen SPF 50 Mist

M A K E U P  W O R N

please click here for the complete list

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