I recently snagged some new makeup brushes and couldn’t be more excited to use them. However, I still keep all my makeup and brushes in a giant travel case. I decided I need a simple holder for my brushes so that they don’t get all smushed which will shorten their life. I thought about just using some mason jars or small vases, but feel they wouldn’t look as modern as I would like. I am on the hunt and it is my goal to get this tackled over the weekend. Here are some ideas. What do you keep your makeup and brushes in? ♥

I love these Bodum drinking glasses, I may have to repurpose them for brushes:

This skull glass from Urban Outfitters would be a fun addition to my bathroom counter:

This simple black lines on this drinking glass from Anthropologie add just enough interest:

These Jonathan Adler glasses are a fun pop of color, or I could do just the white:

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I teased about it here, but now it’s official! The Mal Pearson app Style It Social has launched! Style It Social is a place where you can get genuine, honest, and helpful style and beauty advice. You can upload outfits and receive comments from other users and even hire stylists. Stylists include Mal Pearson herself, other celeb fashion gurus, and fashion bloggers (including yours truly)! Check out the commercial below and hear more about what Mal says about the app here! Stay tuned for tons of giveaways to celebrate the launch of Style It Social. Now head on over to the iTunes app store to become a part of the community! ♥

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I have gotten a few requests for a how to of the messy side braid I was wearing in this post (and this one). It is so easy and one of my favorite go-to options when your hair is flat or just a bit too dirty to wear down.

Step 1: Part hair to one side.

Step 2: Tease the crown of your hair using a fine tooth comb.

Step 3: Pin hair over to the parted side using a bobby pin or two.

Step 4: Braid hair (can be regular braid or a fishtail braid).

Step5: Mess up the braid a bit by pulling apart the sections and hairspray to set.

Voila!

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I found this fabulous new take on a ponytail over at The Beauty Department and just had to share. I am definitely going to rock this style over the weekend. Plus – her hair color is inspiring me to up the ombré factor on my own locks. Octavio, here I come! Happy Friday! ♥

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Here is a how to for a flawless face of makeup. My version uses Bare Escentuals, which I use for my everyday face makeup. I show the colors I use here, but of course, sub in the colors for your skin tone.

Step 1: Start with a clean face with moisturizer. Squeeze a small dab of Prime Time primer and rub evenly all over your face.

Step 2: Take the SPF 20 Multitasking Minerals and apply using a concealer brush to under eye circles and any other skin imperfections.

Step 3: Using the Full Flawless Face Brush and your foundation color, swipe on the foundation all over your face in a circular motion. A little goes a long way.

Step 4: Using the Flawless Face Brush (for lighter coverage) sweep on a light layer of warmth all over and extra in the hollows of your cheeks for definition. I find that this warm skin color looks good on just about any skin tone and gives a natural looking glow.

Step 5: Take your favorite blush (mine is NARS Orgasm) and swipe onto the apples of your cheeks. Find the apples by smiling:)

Step 6: Set makeup by adding a light layer of Mineral Veil using your Flawless Face Brush.

Step 7: Filling in brows is a must! They provide the framework for a finished looking face. I use a pencil about a shade lighter than my hair color so it doesn’t look too harsh. You can also use brow powder.

Step 8: Set brows using clear mascara. This last step not only keeps brows nice and tidy, it promotes brow growth in the right direction.

Voila! Now move onto your eye makeup or even just a swipe of mascara! ♥

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