One of my sisters’ weddings is this weekend and I am excited to be doing her hair and makeup. We want to keep the look ethereal, curly and romantic. While we are not doing the exact style from these photos, I couldn’t help but be inspired from these images of ethereal hair. I can’t wait to show you how it turns out! ♥

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The other day, I was lucky enough to be treated to a custom facial at Skin Body Lounge. Putting it lightly, it was the best facial I ever got and the best hour+ I have had in weeks! I noticed the serenity and cleanliness as soon as I entered, both of which are very important characteristics in a spa. The facial started with cleansing, several masks and treatments, steam to open my pores and even included microcurrent. I left feeling like I had never looked better and am still feeling relaxed from it (even amidst all the stress of moving and the holidays). I highly recommend making a trip in if you are in the LA area (or make an appointment for next time you will be). ♥

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Not everyone was born with bold brows like the lovely Camilla Belle. If you were, well you can just shut up! I die for bold brows, which is why I decided to give you a bold brows how to! Having structured eyebrows provides framework for your whole makeup look – and even makes you look better sans any other makeup. Now, pay attention and say “bold brows” three times fast!

You will need a spoolie (or a used and washed mascara wand), an angled brush, brow powder, brow pencil and clear mascara. I am currently using the Vanitymark brow kit in “blondie”. Note: brunettes should use pencils/powder a shade lighter than their hair color and blondes should use pencils/powder a shade darker than their hair color.

Step 1: Make sure your brows are shaped and trimmed (if you don’t do yours regularly – see a professional).

Step 2: Comb your brows up with the spoolie to make them appear full.

Step 3: Using your brow pencil, fill in the sparse areas with light strokes.You can also add a little height to the arches with the pencil (remember – light strokes).

Step 4: Take an angled brush and using the brow powder, continue filling in the brows. You can go a little outside “the lines” of your brow to make them fuller. Don’t go too crazy!

Step 5: I like to take the brows in a bit toward my nose as well using powder.

Step 6: To keep brows in place, lightly swipe on clear mascara or brow wax and voila!

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I love a good updo to relief the summer heat, but I also love an updo to keep hair out of fall layers. Its always frustrating to get hair caught up in layers of scarves, sweaters and jackets. Braids are a fun way to spice up a normal updo and add fun texture. Here is some pinspiration for your weekend – don’t be afraid to try some out! ♥

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I have been on a roll of wearing all nude on my nails and toes lately. While I didn’t want to abandon my fave nude shade altogether, I thought I would mix it up a little and add something you know I am obsessed with: ombre. You can use any metallic color you desire – here I used a silver metallic nail shade over the nude. Check out the metallic ombre mani how to below!

You will need your  nails colors, a top coat, and a makeup sponge.

Step 1: Start with trimmed, shaped nails with a base coat. I like to use Nailtiques Formula 2 since my nails are thin.

Step 2: Paint 2 coats of the nude shade on your nails. I used Essie Sand Tropez.

Step 3: After nails are dry, paint a line at the top of the nail (it doesn’t need to be perfect).

Step 4: Before the line dries, take the makeup sponge and tap it over the metallic shade, taking some of the color down the nail slightly. Add another line of metallic polish to intensify the effect and repeat, leaving more at the top this time.

Step 5: Apply top coat and voila!

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