3Steps timeline RSS2017-04-22T10:30:02+0000Tutorial + Photography by Amy Nadine, Graphic Design by Eunice Chun Yes, I’ve shared a lot of mascara application techniques over the last six (!!) years here on TBD. But this one is probably my favorite! And I can’t stop doing it. On. Everyone! It allows you to really get at the base of the lashline and stamp the roots AND it is the quickest way to flare out the lashes, including the inner and outer ones. And don’t worry; you can bend it right back to return it to the tube. If you don’t want to try it with a mascara that you splurged on, try it on a drug store beauty first until you’re hooked! Here’s how: FAVORITE MASCARAS: I used this Skinny Mascara ($$) because it’s a British cult favorite of mine. I also love doing this technique with this multi-sided mascara wand ($$) (look for the numbers 1 & 2 written on each side of the handle so you know the order to use each side). This budget-friendly favorite ($) is MADE for this technique! **Note: For our makeup enthusiasts, this is the luxury palette ($$$) I used to smoke out her eyes in step 8. And this is a more affordable version ($)! Read more here

]]>2017-04-22T10:30:02+0000Photos & Post by Eunice Wearing: Dogeared Layered Necklace in Gold, Luv AJ Belt This past weekend, I attended Coachella for some weekend fun in the desert. As you guys may already know, this festival always brings in the coolest fashion and looks. I got a chance to stop by the #WinterBumbleland party and find some of the coolest accessories and hairstyles that I was inspired by. Here are some trends I noticed during Coachella this year that I feel will set the tone for the rest of the year: Space buns (saw lots of of these) Glitter on the hairline Layered jewelry Statement belts And as always… braids, braids, braids! Below are some of images I snapped at the Bumble party to (hopefully) serve as festival look inspiration for the future festival-goers here! Are you attending any festivals this year? What are some of your favorite accessories or hairstyles for festival season? Please share them below! P.S. I was so inspired to try these “space buns” myself that I actually wore this hairstyle on Day 3 and added some glitter with the help of Kristin Ess’ Hair Spray. First spray, then add glitter! P.P.S. Grab a group of friends and layer your wrists with these adorable Dogeared “You & Me” friendship bracelets! These bracelets complement with the wristbands perfectly. (more colors are available here) Read more here

]]>2017-04-20T10:30:02+0000Tutorial + Photography by Amy Nadine, Graphic Design by Eunice Chun The last thing we want is to look super made up at a festival. But it’s also the perfect occasion to rock something fun! So here are three easy and quick ways to get out of our comfort zones without looking glammed up: METALLIC ROSE: I used this matte metallic liquid lip stain ($$) in Happi because I couldn’t find an eyeliner in the shade I wanted. I used this super user-friendly eyeliner brush ($$) to apply it. OMBRE MAUVE: I added this matte liquid lip stain ($$) in Soft Lilac on top of the metallic rose shade, using the same eyeliner brush. First I applied one coat from the halfway mark to the end of the wing, then after it dried, I added another coat to the last quarter of the wing. SILVER FLASH: I used this silver glitter liquid liner ($$) in Glam Rock by applying it all over the upper and bottom lids then blended it with my finger to make it more effortless. How will you be rocking your festival look this year? I’d love to know in the comments below! Read more here

]]>2017-04-13T10:30:03+0000PHOTOS + POST: KRISTIN ESS We’re kicking off a new series on TBD and I am very excited start things off with one of my all time favorite women, Ashley Tisdale. In the last year she’s launched a new makeup line, a new website, a new music series on her youtube channel, all while creative directing at Signorelli and killing it at her own company, Blondie Girl Productions. As if she wasn’t busy enough, she’s heading to Coachella for the first time this year. I figured we should talk about those things AND create some pretty desert vibes while we’re at it. First of all, your skin is looking pretty poreless right now. What are your current skincare favorites? Hydration – I drink two liters of water a day! I also am adamant about washing my face morning and night, I like the CETAPHIL CLEANSER, and a good eye cream, but what I learned from my dermatologist is that the less products the better. Your new ILLUMINATE BY ASHLEY TISDALE PALETTE is stunning and I know that because I own it (I’m also excited to say that you may or may not have named one of the colors after me! OMGOMGOMG)! What’s the story behind this palette? It was one of my favorite palettes to create. I really wanted to step out of my comfort zone and do a lot more color, like purples and blues. I wanted to make sure it was different from the BEACH GODDESS and NIGHT GODDESS. When naming the eyeshadows I was inspired to name it the Goddess palette because I feel like the people who inspire me and my life are all goddesses. So of course there had to be a Kristin! What are you listening to on repeat right now? Stay, by Zedd and Alessia Cara. Who are you most looking forward to seeing perform at Coachella? Also have you ever been there before? This is my first time at Coachella, I’m so excited! I’m really looking forward to seeing Lady Gaga, and just taking in the entire experience. Talk to me about your YOUTUBE CHANNEL! I love the music sessions you... Read more

]]>2017-04-08T10:30:03+0000Photos/Post: Kristin Ess We love a sleek, tight bun around here but sometimes you want to ease up and go a more relaxed route, ya know? Problem is, a lot of people try to create an undone look and the hair kinda just comes undone. But I got you, my boos. There’s a secret little trick I’ve been using for the last 20 years and it has always helped me get that perfectly imperfect look with little to no effort. Every time I put one of these undone hairstyles on my IG page I get lots of “But how???” comments. Well, let me show you the easiest trick in the book… HAIR PREP: Start by giving the hair a little hold and texture. The more texture and support the better when it comes to undone looks. We prepped Emily’s hair with THIS MOUSSE ($$) from root to middle and then THIS SEA SALT SPRAY ($$$) on wet ends. (PS: I also love THIS ONE ($) as more affordable alternative.) Rough dry the hair with no brush, just your fingers. I always use THIS BLOW DRYER which does most of the work for you. THE TRICK: Tie a SMALL CLEAR ELASTIC ($) toward the ends of your hair and use it as your anchor. Leave out whatever amount you want to appear to have fallen out. In other words, if you want just a little bit of fall out (like this bun below), put the elastic more toward the ends of your hair. If you want it to look more like the ponytail (pictured at the bottom of this page), you’d put the elastic up a little higher, leaving out more hair. Once the elastic is in place, twist your bun and pin it in place but let the tail part drop out. Spray with a MEDIUM HOLD HAIRSPRAY ($$) for extra support! THE POINT: You’ll use the small clear elastic as your anchor to keep the whole thing from falling apart. You still pin around the bun as you normally would but this allows you to have those pieces drop down and not have your entire bun unravel. Here’s a look a little further back. And here’s a photo of it when you put the elastic up higher an... Read more

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