Author: Alyssa
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My Fave Bougie and Budget-Friendly Lipsticks to Shop for on National Lips Appreciation Day

If there’s one thing I can never have too much of, it’s lipstick. I have a drawer filled to its max capacity with 50 shades of pinks, peaches, nudes, and reds. I don’t discriminate either, as my collection features everything from $2 lipsticks to $70 ones. I can’t help it, it’s a makeup item that…
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Bite-Size Beauty Reviews: Kosas Foundation, Glow Recipe’s Watermelon SPF & More
With people returning to the office after nearly three years of remote work (can you believe we’ve been in the pandemic that long?!), having a reason to get dolled up and put your best foot forward is exciting. Because let’s be real, loungewear and pajamas have ruled our wardrobe for far too long. I say…
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Honest Review: Fenty Beauty’s Pencil Liner, Glow Recipe’s Lip Balm & More

Okay, so I know we’ve all gotten to a point where we don’t need any more makeup, skincare and so on. However, if you’re a beauty devotee like me, then you know that new launches can be oh-so tempting. I mean, any time Fenty Beauty announces a new lineup of products, I’m counting the days…
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Valentine’s Day Fashion That Will Give You Heart-Eyes

It’s finally that time of year… …Valentine’s Day! It’s been a hot-minute from my last post, and I wanted to come back feeling the love (pun intended). Out of all of the holidays, I truly enjoy dressing up in theme during this time of the year. (Halloween is also up there!) For this, I decided…
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Fenty Beauty’s Trophy Wife Collection: Honest Review

‘Tis the season to glow. When it comes to highlight, I’m someone who loves the subtle look, especially for everyday wear. I’m a lit-from-within kind of gal and stick to my three go-to products: Hourglass’ Ambient Lighting Palette, Charlotte Tilbury’s Hollywood Flawless Filter or Becca Cosmetics’ First Light Priming Filter Face Primer. However, there are…
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10 Work Shoes That Are Both Chic and Comfy

I’ve been on a shopping kick lately… filling my closet with cozy, colorful sweaters, flowy skirts and, of course, shoes. From houndstooth-printed flats to the perfect black booties, I’m definitely getting into the fall spirit. And it’s a known fact that shoes are my weakness, but no matter how cute or chic they may be,…
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11 Dry Shampoos That Actually Work

Big hair, don’t care! While I’m not a dry shampoo die-hard, I do love a hair product that can keep my hair looking full, luscious, and not greasy. Which brings me to my confession time: I wash my hair every night… sometimes it’s twice a day. I can already hear the screams, because I know…
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11 Purses That Will Add a Pop of Personality to Your Fall Outfits

Just because summer is coming to a close doesn’t mean your accessories can’t be fun, vibrant and over-the-top fabulous once fall arrives. If you’re anything like me, I usually default to black and neutral clothes once September hits. However, I like to add a pop of color with my jewelry, shoes and handbags. Since I’ve…
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Ranking New Foundations: From Pat McGrath Labs to Flesh Beauty and More

If you’re a beauty devotee, then you’ve seen the countless foundations that have launched in the last few weeks. From Pat McGrath’s much-talked about collection to Laura Mercier’s newly formulated (and beloved) tinted moisturizer. Luckily, I’ve been able to get my hands on some of the latest and greatest (thanks PR peeps!). However, while many…
