It's time for a little beauty edition of my favorite things, so I've rounded up a few of the beauty items (think hair, makeup, and skin) that I've been using and love, plus a few on my wish list this season; a.k.a., the shopaholic confessions. Read on to check out my favorites - including why . . . Read the Post
These Are the Must-Have Beauty Products in My Fall Bag
This post has been sponsored by Burt’s Bees in partnership with Ahalogy. All thoughts and opinions are my own. Thank you so much for supporting the sponsors that make Glitter, Inc. possible! I've been waiting on the arrival of fall a little too excitedly. Once those temperatures start to drop, . . . Read the Post
Messy Bun Upgrade: Put a Velvet Chignon Bow On It
I am a serial bun wearer. I wish I could muster the energy to get more creative with my hairdo, but mostly, first thing in the morning, I just want coffee. Between getting Scarlett ready, the dog outside, and that life-giving cup of coffee in my hands, my hair typically falls in last place. It's not . . . Read the Post
Brunettes: Here’s How to Easily (and Subtly) Lighten Your Hair at Home
I partnered with John Frieda® Hair Care to bring you this sponsored post. Thank you so much for supporting the sponsors that make this little blog possible! I’ve been dreaming about going a bit lighter with my hair color for summer, but with a packed schedule (hello, huge move!), and a very busy . . . Read the Post
The Two Hair-Saving Brushes You Never Knew You Needed
How I've gone through life thus far without these two hair-saving brushes boggles my mind, but heck, I've found them now, and I'm going to share! So without further ado, the two life-changing brushes you never knew you needed in your beauty arsenal: The Wet Brush and an Olivia Garden Vented Ceramic . . . Read the Post
How to Do Your Own At-Home Spa Pedicure
This post has been sponsored by Amopé. All thoughts and opinions are my own. Thank you so much for supporting the sponsors that make Glitter, Inc. possible. There are a few surefire beauty tricks for summer that I've always tried to keep up with, no matter how busy I get: loads of sunscreen, . . . Read the Post
How to Get Perfect Date-Night Eyebrows (the Easy Way!)
This post is sponsored by European Wax Center® through their partnership with POPSUGAR Select. While I was compensated to write a post about European Wax Center®, all thoughts and opinions expressed herein are my own. Thank you so much for supporting the sponsors that make Glitter, Inc. . . . Read the Post
Must-Have Spring Beauty Products
This post is sponsored by BabbleBoxx.com on behalf of Single Edition Media. Thank you so much for supporting the sponsors that make this little blog of mine possible! Read more about our site, privacy, and disclosure policies here. Just before the big move, while we were home in Miami (visiting . . . Read the Post
Trending in Beauty: Popsicle-Stained Lips
Guys, I'm officially obsessed with this spring and summer lipstick trend: a soft, popsicle-stained flush for the most perfect, no-fuss lips. The miracle formula is Glossier's newest, Generation G. No lipstick in the history of lipsticks looks or feels like this. The new kind of lip color gives you . . . Read the Post
How to Get the Festival Back-to-Nature Beauty Look
Hello, warm weather, ice cream cones, festival vibes, dresses, and sandals. Festival season is in full swing this spring, and I'm channeling that back-to-nature feel in today's post. Target Beauty has been teaming up with some incredible beauty brands, and so many new products are perfect for . . . Read the Post
How to Get Red Carpet Ready at Home
I don't know about you, but I'm a huge fan of awards season. I always tune in to the red carpet and the show, and usually I'll throw together a special celebratory dinner or snacks to munch on during the festivities. My husband has actually even gotten in on the fun, and is starting to remember . . . Read the Post
My New Winter Beauty Routine
Today I've partnered with Moroccanoil to share my updated winter beauty routine. Being new to winter (seriously, there's just no such thing in sunny Miami), winter weather has been tough on my skin and hair. When the rest of the world was complaining of dry winter skin, I was lathering on more . . . Read the Post
Why You Should Wear Black Nail Polish
I have worn the color black as a neutral nail polish for years. I actually wear black nail polish almost exclusively (with a bit of red, maroon, nude, and glitter mixed in to my manicure repertoire here and there.) Don't get me wrong: sometimes it's fun to paint your nails in more festive colors for . . . Read the Post
Beauty Spotting: Side Braids (and how to get the look!)
Can we talk about hair for a minute? I'm a mom and I have crazy long hair. And no plans to cut it. I've actually been asked on several occasions whether I intended to go for the big chop. My answer is always unquestionably a resounding, "no." Maybe someday. I won't deny that I've seen a few . . . Read the Post
How to Get the Perfect Ponytail Every Time
Are you ready to have your mind blown? You know how any time you pull your hair into a ponytail, regardless of the effort, hairspray, and even teasing involved, by mid-day, your ponytail starts to droop? Of course it's the weight of your hair that starts to drag your hair down - and here's the . . . Read the Post
Labor Day Beauty: Goodbye Summer, Hello Fall
This post is promoted by Target (a brand that I love!) Goodbye summer, Hello fall! (Well, almost.) Summer's fun and all, but goodness, I love fall. Cozy scarves, pumpkin patches, boots, pie ... what's not to love? (And this year, for the first time ever, we're getting our first real fall ... . . . Read the Post
Get the Look: Glam Waves
I have and always will love classic beauty. Though beachy waves are all the rage - especially come summer time - the glam wave, a nod to a more vintage throwback style, is my go-to, and will be on the top of everyone's beauty do's come fall. Plus, if you're searching for a look that will never go . . . Read the Post
Summer Beauty: What to Pack for a Getaway
This post is promoted by Target Style. I love taking little weekend vacations away - whether it's a few hours to the beach, or up to my parents' house in Maine, far from the city. We actually have some great things planned in the month of August (can't wait to show you more), but until then, I . . . Read the Post
Tiny Tattoos Out and About
I've always had a thing for tiny tattoos. Admittedly, I am boring. For too boring for a tattoo. I mean, I don't even have my ears pierced for goodness sake. (I know, I am the last girl in the world without pierced ears.) But there's something about the tiniest of tattoos - a little bit edgy, a . . . Read the Post
5 Beauty Essentials to Shimmer this Summer
This post is promoted by Target. The summer sun can be harsh. We've only been in North Carolina a few weeks, and already I'm amazed at just how hot it can get here. Don't get me wrong, Miami was hot (year-round), but the sun just beats down on you here in North Carolina. In the midst of the . . . Read the Post
The Best Nail Polish Colors for Summer
Hi, I'm Lexi, and I'm a nail polish addict. Though I had an inkling before, this became all too clear to me just last month when I was sitting on the floor with my mom and Aunt packing/cleaning through my stuff for our big move, only to discover I had about ... oh, I don't know ... two hundred . . . Read the Post
Summer Beauty: How to Wear Natural Blue & Coral
This post is promoted by Target (a brand that I love!) I love makeup, especially the classics: cat eyes, creamy skin, a swipe of red lipstick. My sister happens to be amazing at applying makeup and I regularly refer to her for, well, everything. My mom is quite the opposite, barely wearing a . . . Read the Post
Beauty Trend: Sombré, a.k.a., Subtle Ombré
I am a big chicken when it comes to hair color. (More on my hair "coming of age" story, here.) I've worn my same wavy-forced-straight brown hair since high school. (Hi. I'm a hair iron addict.) Hair dye seems both intimidating and far too much of a commitment for a perfectionist like me. Roots make . . . Read the Post
Spring Nail Polish, 3 Ways
This post is sponsored by Target. It can get a bit overwhelming always trying to update your wardrobe for each new season. Plus, when warmer season's tend to take their time exiting the building (ahem, I'm looking at you, winter), it's hard to jump right into warmer seasons trends. Cue nail . . . Read the Post
