Dirty Girl Braid

Hello, lovelies! It's Tuesday. Haven't washed my hair since...Oh, I don't know, Saturday? If you haven't yet checked out Always late, never "oily" part 2: Hair, then you must! In addition to dry shampoo, one great way to hide it (especially if you've just started training your hair not to need so many washes) is to braid the front! Such a simple way to look like you tried really hard...but you didn't. You're just hiding the grease because you were lazy...but maybe don't tell people that, yanno?

RHONJ Smokey Eye

I am a shameless Bravo reality fan and, if you're being honest, so are you. Lately I've been "whoopin it up" enjoying OC Housewives, but nothing beats the ladies of New Jersey. Maybe it's because I'm Italian, or maybe it's because I'm genuinely concerned about the Giudice's legal issues. Either way, I need to keep up.

Since the season premiere is tonight, one thing I feel needs to be addressed is the makeup on the lovely Melissa Gorga. Her smokey eye last season was out of control. And while I don't think it's something she should've worn grocery shopping or while hanging out in her sweats, there's something to be said about how great she looked. Do you, girl. Who am I to judge? She owned it. And I absolutely can't wait to see how she rocks it this season.

In honor of the new season premier, here's my version of Melissa's smokey eye. I debated a glitter eyeshadow to replicate her reunion look...but we all know how much drama that stirs up. Best not go there...

Always late, never "oil-y" part 2: Hair

Ironically, although I've pretty much stopped washing my hair...I'm still always late despite all the time I've been saving.  You read that right - I have gone from a daily hair washer to a bi-weekly washer.  Worked out everyday?  No problem.  Sweat?  Doesn't matter.  Slept in a dumpster?  Still works.  Although hopefully you didn't actually do that last part.

Always late, never "oil-y" part 1: Skin

...See what I did there?  Oily?  Cause it should've been "early" but I did a play on words?

Okay, I'll stop.

Corny pun aside, I usually am late.  And I used to be terribly, terribly oily too.  This issue was one that I thought I would forever suffer from.  My combination skin has forever left me both peel-y and slick.  Cute, right?  A few things have helped, but my current everyday fix for my oily combination skin is
the Hourglass Veil Mineral Primer Broad Spectrum SPF 15.  I purchased the jumbo 2 oz size shown above, if that's any indication of how serious I am about this primer.  The other sizes are pumps, so it may look different than mine if you opt out of the jumbo.  It keeps my makeup on throughout the day and controls my oil without drying me out like other mattifying primers/lotions/potions can do.  Did I mention it's water-resistant?  You're welcome.

*Note:  Some people complain that it leaves a white residue.  I found this to be true when I tested it on my hand, but this has never once been an issue on my face.

Another easy fix for the summer when you're laying out with/without makeup is MAC Matte, an oil control gel (that they call a cream) that goes on like silk.  Actually, when I first tried it on my fingers I thought I would hate the feel of it, but it was actually silky, smooth, and truly did mattify my skin.  And it lasted!  Between this and the Hourglass primer...I can't tell you the last time I've used an oil blotting sheet.

Be sure to also check out Part 2: Hair!

Self-Tanner Tips

So, you've purchased self tanner...Now what?

Tan Talk

Old lady at CVS talking the ears off of the store employee about self-tanner.

Me:  Excuse me...are you talking about self-tanner?

Lady:  Yes, I am!

Me:  You need to go online and buy Million Dollar Tan.  And you need to properly moisturize so it lasts longer and you don't flake.  It's the best and you just need to trust me.  I know.

Lady:  I NEED TO WRITE THIS DOWN.  Does anyone have a pen???  Thank you!

Nude Lippies

If loving nude lipstick is wrong, then I don't want to be right.

...And if you know me, then you know I don't normally like to play favorites with my lipsticks.  But I will share with you the top 10 nudes that I tend to gravitate toward the most...
I apologize, I tried to narrow it down to 5 but just couldn't.  You understand.

I know this is beyond ridiculous, but before you go all judgey-wudgey on me for having as many nude lipsticks as I do fingers, think about how much you will thank me for sharing these great picks.  Then ask yourself, "How many black t-shirts do I own?"  I collect nude lipsticks like I collect black t-shirts - I never ever stop.  Also, you'll have to forgive me for only swatching these on my arm.  There's truly nothing more awkward than taking lip selfies.

These are in no particular order...no favoritism, remember?

errday eye

It's 6am.  Just kidding I'm pressing snooze.

Okay, regroup.  It's 6:20am.  Rolling out of bed....shower if I didn't the night before...definitely not washing my hair...wash my face...moisturize...alrighty I guess it's time to look like a person.  Which seems like a difficult task considering my under eye bags are larger than my Louis.  My go-to eye look?  I use 3 subtle shadows...