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• 2014: The Year Of Improving My Budget

  

  During the last few months of 2013, my friend I were looking to find an apartment in NYC. It was at that time I realized I needed to improve my budget if I... Read more

  Posted on 17 April 2014 LIFESTYLE

• Review: Nars Radiant Creamy Concealer

  

  If there is one beauty product I never really had a preference for, its concealer. I think I may have bought the same drugstore concealer for years and I never... Read more

  Posted on 15 April 2014 LIFESTYLE

• Spring Dresses for $25, $50 and $100

  

  Happy Spring! Its finally starting to warm up, which only means one thing: its time to revamp your wardrobe! If you're like me, you may have already begun makin... Read more

  Posted on 14 April 2014 LIFESTYLE

• 2014: The Year of Good News?

  Hello! I am so sorry for the lack of posts this year but it’s all for good reason! So many things have been happening and I’ve been so overwhelmed with life tha... Read more

  Posted on 12 April 2014 LIFESTYLE

• Review: Clinique Take The Day Off Cleansing Balm

  

  I was in need of a new makeup remover, and after seeing Siobhan's post about the Clinique Take The Day Off Cleansing Balm ($28.50, Sephora) I knew I had to... Read more

  Posted on 14 January 2014 HAIR & BEAUTY, LIFESTYLE

• Golden Globes: Best and Worst Dressed

  

  This was an especially fun Sunday night because it was the Golden Globe Awards! I generally don't tend to watch award shows, but I do enjoy indulging in the... Read more

  Posted on 13 January 2014 CELEB, ENTERTAINMENT, FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• The 52 Week Nail Challenge: Week Two

  

  As week two of 2014 comes to end, I wanted to share what color I had on my nail this week! I chose Essie's Sole Mate, a nice deep plum shade! I like to keep... Read more

  Posted on 12 January 2014 FASHION, HAIR & BEAUTY, LIFESTYLE

• Happy 2014! Presenting The 52 Week Nail Challenge Week One

  

  Happy New Year! Sorry for the lack of posts to end 2013, but 2014 is here and that means new beginnings!So, to kick off 2014 I decided to take some inspiration... Read more

  Posted on 11 January 2014 LIFESTYLE

• Review: Origins Eye Doctor

  

  Everyone always says its important to have a skincare routine even if you're young, because the better you treat your skin now the better it will treat you... Read more

  Posted on 30 November 2013 LIFESTYLE

• Drugstore Haul

  

  I really can't step into a store without picking up a few random things and this drugstore haul is no exception!I picked up the L'Oreal Magic Lumi Highligher pe... Read more

  Posted on 29 November 2013 LIFESTYLE

• My Holiday Wishlist

  

  Well now that I'm officially in the holiday spirit (who am I kidding?! I've been in the holiday spirit the second I saw Starbuck's red holiday cups!) I thought... Read more

  Posted on 26 November 2013 LIFESTYLE

• Happy One Year!

  

  Photo Credit I can't believe I almost missed this but my little baby blog is one year old today! Yes, one year ago I decided to make the switch to A Brunette... Read more

  Posted on 25 November 2013 LIFESTYLE

• Review: YSL Rouge Volupté Silky Sensual Radiant Lipstick

  

  Eep! I finally made the plunge on purchasing a high-end lipstick! Can you believe it took me this long?! I've been fawning over these YSL lipsticks they day the... Read more

  Posted on 20 November 2013 LIFESTYLE

• What's Inside: November Birchbox

  

  Its that time! My November Birchbox is here!Let's take a look at what's inside... DDF Amplifying Elixer is a translucent formula that transforms skin, boosting... Read more

  Posted on 19 November 2013 LIFESTYLE

• Mani Monday: Essie's 2013 Winter Collection with Swatches

  

  It should come as no surprise that as soon as I saw Essie's Winter Collection I went out and snatched them all up! When I first saw these shades I was drooling... Read more

  Posted on 18 November 2013 LIFESTYLE

• Review: Bobbi Brown Rich Chocolate Eye Palette

  

  So as you may have seen in my Sephora haul post a few weeks ago, I picked up the super sleek palette from Bobbi Brown. I'm always on the lookout for a nice... Read more

  Posted on 12 November 2013 LIFESTYLE

• Review: Origins High-Potency Night-A-Mins

  

  Its no secret that I am an Origins junkie! I tried the brand after reading different reviews on a bunch of different products so I'm usually willing to dish... Read more

  Posted on 29 October 2013 LIFESTYLE

• Review: Origins Never A Dull Moment Cleanser

  

  After reviewing the Origins Checks and Balances Cleanser I realized I haven't done a proper review on my favorite Origins cleanser! Low and behold, here it is! Read more

  Posted on 26 October 2013 LIFESTYLE

• Review: Clarisonic Mia

  

  I have been waiting so long to write this review, so I apologize for its lengthiness but its worth it! I know so many people who SWEAR by these Clarisonic... Read more

  Posted on 24 October 2013 LIFESTYLE

• Favorite Fall Nail Shades

  

  New seasons means new favorite nail polish shades! Check out my favorite fall picks below! L to R - Recessionista, Cashmere Bathrobe, Skirting the Issue, Sexy... Read more

  Posted on 23 October 2013 LIFESTYLE