A budget is important during the holiday season. Gift giving can be expensive. But there are great gift items that don't have to put you in debt and will be appreciated. Here are some gift ideas under $20 and best of all offer FREE SHIPPING! To shop just click on the image! \ CANDLES  Everyone loves candles! Why? Because candles not only smell good, but they are great for stress relief. Many of the scents you that see today offer great therapeutic benefits. Candles also provide individuality for each person, with scents ranging from apple pie to rain to dirt! Yes dirt!  Candles make ..read more

Seems like just last year's holiday season just ended and already the 2021 holidays is just around the corner. This year will be especially busy since many brick and mortar retailers are reporting shortages. But don't worry the online retail community is ready to supply you with no stress ideas. Here are some easy gift ideas that will make your holiday shopping and gift giving easy for her!   CANDLES Candles have become more popular than ever! Candles make great gifts because each one can be tailored to her. Is she a glam girl? Then maybe a perfumed scent is for her. Does she work a beac ..read more

So you want to up your nail game but are hard pressed to know which you should choose press on nails or acrylics. Here are the reason why you may want to choose press on nails. COST     For clear and simple acrylics, they will usually run you around $60 dollars. If you are looking for special designs, trends or addition nail art expect to pay as much $150! Then comes the maintenance. That means going in to see your nail tech every two to three weeks to fill in the growth. The cost runs about $30-$35 dollars.   Quality press on nails will run you between $10-$20 dollar ..read more

So what is the point to using a lip liner? That is probably the most asked question regarding this makeup product. It is a really simple answer. Lip liners can make your lips look bigger and fuller WITHOUT the need for surgery or fillers. If you have thin and uneven lips a lip liner can help you create a puckered-up look. The second most asked question is how do I use lip liners. The steps below answer that question. But first, lets help you learn how to pick the right lip liner  for the effect you want.  CHOOSING THE RIGHT COLOR What color should ..read more

Summer means so much from vacays to cookouts to enjoying those long nights. But summer also means hot weather. That hot weather plays a huge role in what makeup looks will survive the day. Here are some easy looks to beat the heat.   FOCUS ON YOUR EYES Your eye look can vary during the summer depending on if it's a day or night look. For daytime, don't go too dramatic. Keep it natural and simple especially if you are planning to be outside a lot. It will be a fight to keep your makeup look consistent when the summer heat will be working it's way through the layers on your face makeup. It ..read more

Eyeshadow colors can be intimidating. They can range from simple nudes to colors that seem impossible to work with. If you are a beginner it is not only about mastering which colors represent your comfort zone but also learning technique.  Nude colors seem to be the easiest to start with and will give you time to master which eyeshadow look compliments you the most. LN BEAUTY CREATE YOUR OWN EYESHADOW PALETTE When choosing a nude eyeshadow palette look for one that has a combination of  matte and shimmer shades that are sure to become your everyday basics. Matte eyeshadows are the c ..read more

First no matter your hair type...your hair is beautiful. Yes it can seem like it has a mind of its own. Their are the days you have nothing planned and your hair looks amazing then on that friends night out you wonder.what happen to my hair? Our hair can makes us happy one day and literally throwing it in a bun out of frustration the next day. But knowing your hair types helps in learning how to manage it. We have four hair types: Straight, Wavy, Curly and Coily.  STRAIGHT HAIR Straight hair has no natural curl. Straight hair may be fine, coarse, thick, or thin but they still have curl ..read more

So you have decided to up your makeup game and start using eyeshadows. You got your first palette and it is filled with all kinds of colors from nudes to bright pinks. Now what do you do?   UNDERSTAND EYESHADOW TYPES  There are different types of eyeshadows but the matte and shimmers are usually the ones found in eyeshadow palettes. What is the difference between matte and shimmer? Basically one is on the sheeny, glittery side which is the shimmer and ,  the other matte has more of a flat finish. Can you use both shimmer and matte on your eyes? Yes always m ..read more

It is the same cycle. You have acne. You put on makeup to cover the acne. Then your acne looks even worse or breakouts flare up. So you add more makeup thinking it will hide the breakouts. So what is the real answer? Yes. Makeup is causing you more acne.    If you struggle with acne, there’s a good chance you prefer to cover it up with makeup as much as you can. There are so many beauty products that it’s actually pretty easy to with items like foundations, powders and concealers. But unfortunately, many of those products actually make acne worse, or cause even worse brea ..read more

You just purchased your favorite mascara. But you still have your old one sitting in your makeup bag. You look at it and its still looks like it's okay...but is it? That depends on when you purchased it.   Like all makeup products, mascara does have an expiration date. This date starts from the first time you use it. Once it has come in contact with your lashes it has be infected with bacteria. Replacing your mascara regularly is crucial for avoiding eye infections. Sometimes you can easily notice the formula getting clumpy or starting to smell funny, signaling it’s gone bad o ..read more