Beauty & Fashion

Maybe you've had a hard day and decide to indulge in some self-care, or maybe you’re on a mission to revive yourself for 2021 by doing some things to make yourself look and feel a little better. I finally get that self-care alone time and find myself scrolling through tutorials & IG stories from self-proclaimed beauty gurus and wondering, "Wait, do I need these products their slanging at me?" I know I'm not alone in wanting to keep things simple, or not having the time to do a 15 step routine every day. I mean who honestly does? Instead of wasting time or our hard-earned money, I have turned to some of the greatest beauty gurus and asked them what...

I was taught how to do my makeup once when I was 17 by my mentor Carley McCord Ensminger. I still do my makeup the exact same way with almost all the same drugstore products at 25. In my years competing for Miss Louisiana, I learned how to go from no makeup and wet hair to stage and television ready in under an hour. When you learn the basics, not a lot needs to change as time and events change. Here’s a few guidelines I stick to that save me time and money as a single mom that I’ve carried from my pageant days: 1. Keep it simple My friends are always surprised when they see how small my makeup stash actually...

In the age of body inclusivity and self-love, why are we still facing a size inclusion issue?! It is not rocket science, and I’m sure I’m not the only mom who has had to embrace extra pounds since giving birth! There are so many reasons these days to have a little extra meat on our bones, and for some reason, even though designers have seemingly embraced a curvier body, many stores still aren’t carrying the size. It is so frustrating to get excited about a shirt or pair pants only to find they only go up to large or x- large. The question is why?! I do not want to order my clothes online all the time. If a buyer can...

I am in no way a fashion/ beauty blogger kind of mom. Clothes (shoes) are my passion, but when it comes to makeup I just go with easy. However, I have found some products that have improved my skin and my confidence. #1. The Ordinary - High Spreadability face primer I am a little embarrassed to admit that before a month ago I never used a primer before applying my makeup -_-  but now that I have discovered it, I am a huge fan and my makeup is so much smoother.  $7.90 at Sephora  #2. ColourPop Eye Shadow Palettes  Over the years I have tried quite a few eye shadow palettes, but these by far are my favorite. Not only are the themes...

Having painted nails is one of the few self-care indulgences that I've consistently participated in for years. There's something about having my nails done that makes me feel just a little bit sunnier. Occasionally I enjoy a mani/pedi with a girlfriend, but since having children, I can't really seem to find the time (or can't justify the cost) to take a trip to the nail salon. Most of the time I paint my nails at home and, fingers crossed, no one asks me for a snack before they're dry. During the COVID-19 quarantine, any type of self-care became pretty scarce. People are embracing their longest, gray locks, unmanicured brows, and trips to the nail salon ceased to exist for many,...