Glam Guidance

Whether it's for a quick errand or a fabulous night out, the one thing that always happens before I head out the door is my beauty routine. Most of the time I like to keep my look polished and simple for a daytime look - no crazy colors here - but if it's a night out then you know that I will be getting full on glamorous when it comes to the beauty department. Here are some of my favorite products, tips, and tricks to keep you glam all day and into the night!

The "All Natural" Look

Step Inside My Closet - Glam Guidance featuring bareMinerals, Bella Pierre, Benefit, Dior, Kat Von D, Maybelline, Pacifica Beauty, Tarte, Target makeup, makeup tutorials

I am among the majority of people who almost feel naked when leaving the house without just a touch of make up on my face. For a simple errand or a quick bite to eat, I gravitate towards this go-to incredibly fast make up routine!

1: Starting with my favorite foundation, bareMinerals Bare Skin, I use just 3-4 four drops for my entire face for coverage. I'm not exaggerating when I say that a little goes a very long way with this foundation. When first using it you may think that only 4 drops for a maximum is ridiculous, but for my skin at least, this is just enough coverage for nothing to get too cakey.

2: Using the new Target exclusive Pacifica Power Of Love Coconut Infused Mineral Eye Shadow Palette, I use the color Soul for my whole eyelid. This soft color gives just a touch of coverage for your eyes so they don't go completely untouched, plus the since the eyeshadow is coconut infused, it's a little bit creamy so it's easier to apply.

3: Using the Dior waterproof eyeliner pencil in black I like to tightline my eyes. I learned through Ingrid Nilsen (my Youtube Beauty role model!), about tight lining and have been using it ever since. Tightlining your upper eyelid gives the illusion of thicker eyelashes and gives more definition to your eyes without applying too much eyeliner. To tightline, lift your upper eyelid and trace your inner lash line. Voila! Thicker lashes. After tightlining I like to use my Benefit Roller Lash Mascara to give great length to my lashes. If you want to give a fuller rather than longer look, I suggest Pacifica's Stellar Gaze mascara in Supernova. The thick brush makes for thick lashes!

4: The last step to this almost natural look is a bit of color for your lips and cheeks. I like applying Tarte's dollface blush lightly to my cheeks. Apply just enough so you have light rosy cheeks. For lips, I use my Maybelline gloss in color The Elixir (095) which gives a light glimmer to your lips.

The "Polished" Look

This look I use is for a casual day out. Honestly, this is the look you'll see me in almost everyday because it's so easy and simple - and because I've gotten the whole process down to a science. This look incorporates all of the products and steps above, with just a few more products and steps incorporated!

1: After foundation is appliqued, I lightly swipe on probably the most reliable bronzer out there, Hoola by Benefit, to give depth and more appearance to my cheek bones. Tarte dollface blush is applied and then as a little glittery touch and finish, I apply the Hourglass ambient lighting powder in Mood Light all over my face lightly. It gives an illuminating look to your face and has captured my heart.

2: For eyes all I change is the color to Crush from my Pacifica coconut eyeshadow palette. This color gives a little bit more depth to your eyes as we increase in the dramatics of each look. Tightline your eyes and apply mascara. For a light upper eyelid lining, I use the Kat Von D Tattoo Liner. This goes on so smooth and I usually can get a perfect line with one swipe...what every girl dreams of, am I right, ladies? For my lower waterline I use the Dior waterproof eyeliner which I use just to make my eyes pop even more! I keep my lashes laced with Benefit's Roller Lash!

3: For lips, I am in love this lipstick in color Burlesque from Bella Pierre. It's the perfect day time pop for the warm weather and gives your look a pleasant and girly appearance!

The "Glam" Gal

1: Going off all the foundation methods seen above, nothing is changed here except swapping out Tarte's blush for Bella Pierre's. This is so handy because this can actually double as a lip color as well!

2: For eyes I like to make the classic smokey effect with colors Falling Star and Luna on my eyelids. Smokey eyes are the first thing I always think of when someone mentions a glam or exciting look. It gives so much personality and mystery to the eyes, and is just so fashionable! I do a small cat eye with the Kat Von D Tattoo Liner. Don't forget the coat of mascara!

3: For lips I can go down to routes. I sometimes gravitate to a light lip and let my eyes have the spotlight, while other times I like to deepen my shade of Burlesque from Bella Pierre and add a coat of Maybelline's The Elixir gloss to give them a shiny pink pop!

After all the make up that is put on my face, I wipe it all off with Pacifica's coconut water cleansing wipes. Just two wipes can get all my make up off!