BEAUTY UNDER THE STARS
It’s always a treat when you’re a fan of a beauty brand and you get to meet the founder, who turns out to be a complete sweetheart! I recently had the pleasure of attending an intimate dinner at the...
View ArticleGET COLOURPOPPED
Like many other beauty junkies, I’ve recently discovered ColourPop as an emerging beauty brand that’s making all the right moves. Incredible colors, fantastic formulas, no animal testing… They’re as...
View ArticleCOLOR CRAZE
Photo by Matt Sayles/Invision A little while ago I had the opportunity to work with Alcon to promote the AIR OPTIX COLORS contact lenses, but this wasn’t any ordinary project: I got to work with Scott...
View ArticleA MATTE REVOLUTION
Matte lip colors are the hottest makeup item right now… Everyone is making them. But you can leave it to Urban Decay to do it right. They’re about to release 9 shades of their Matte Revolution...
View ArticleSUMMER MAKEUP PICKS
Summer is a time to step out of the usual neutral makeup zone and into bright, lively colors. Coincidentally, summer also happens to be a time when events come by the dozen! Pool parties, BBQ’s, and...
View ArticleNEW MAKEUP HAUL
Shopping for makeup has to be one of the most fun experiences! It’s the retail therapy that makes me feel like a kid in a candy store. So when Kohl’s sent me a gift card to go shopping through their...
View ArticleSUMMER TO FALL MAKEUP (GIVEAWAY!)
Summer’s almost over and we’re slowly transitioning into autumn. (Though in southern California it still feels like we’re right in the thick of summertime!) With September upon us, it’s just a matter...
View ArticleMUST-HAVE MAKEUP TOOLS
We talk so much about makeup— what the best products are, the best lipsticks, the best eyeshadow palettes— but how often do we talk about the tools that actually get that makeup onto our pretty mugs?!...
View ArticleREVIEW: AT-HOME HAIR COLOR
FTC: In partnership with Clairol. If you’ve been following me for a while you know that one of my biggest hair issues is gray hair! Over the years the amount of grays scattered through my dark hair...
View ArticleTURKS and CAICOS
Turks and Caicos has always been on my list of places to travel to. Ever since I read that Eva Longoria had her honeymoon there and saw the breathtaking pictures, I’ve been in love with the place! So...
View ArticleHOLIDAY makeup TUTORIAL
Did someone say holiday makeup?! The holidays call for a jazzier-than-usual makeup look, so I put together a combo that I don’t typically pair: Dramatic eyes and dramatic lips! I’ve always shied away...
View ArticleSUMMER MAKEUP picks
Summer is a time to step out of the usual neutral makeup zone and into bright, lively colors. Coincidentally, summer also happens to be a time when events come by the dozen! Pool parties, BBQ’s, and...
View ArticleNEW YEAR’S EVE makeup TUTORIAL
New Year’s Eve is right around the corner, and while you may have the perfect sparkly sequined gown or LBD to wear for the night, do you know what you’re doing with your makeup?! I’ve always been a...
View ArticleMY NEW HOUSE: room tour
I’m so excited to finally be able to share this with you guys! I’ve been documenting part of the renovation and decorating process on Snapchat, but I finally finished my guest house which I’ve turned...
View ArticleMY valentines
It’s funny because I sat down to write this blog post, and my intent was to write about my tablescape for the Valentine’s Day dinner I hosted last night with my college roommates… But after watching...
View ArticleMY makeup: GIVEAWAY
YOU KNOW WHAT TO DO!!! GOOD LUCK! The post MY makeup: GIVEAWAY appeared first on Miss Maven.
View ArticleMY STYLE… remixed
If you ask anyone what style means to them, chances are the majority are going to have some variation of this answer: Style is expression. From the shoes on your feet to the jewels around your neck,...
View ArticleREVIEW: PERMANENT hair reduction AT HOME
We all have different styles and opinions when it comes to beauty and fashion; but one thing most of us can agree on is that hair removal is pretty much an essential part of any woman’s beauty...
View ArticleLOVE IN CAPRI
When I was in college, we took a trip to Italy during the summer before my senior year. We toured and performed in Venice, Florence, Rome, and finally took some time to vacation, finishing out our...
View ArticleMY CUSTOM GLOW
It’s officially summer! The sweaters and jeans are packed away, and I’ve busted out my mini dresses and shorts for the next few (sizzling hot) months. Summertime is always my opportunity to recommit...
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