Back n' Fab

Hey ya'll! Back from the horrible tragedy that I like to call finals week; and a fun filled 21st birthday.
St. Patties Day + 21st B-Day = Hot Mess to the MAX.
Guaranteed I've accumulated at least 20 stories from all the weeks I've been away from my keyboard, but really... 21st birthday... I don't remember half of them.
So, let's just pick up from the latest story from last weekend.

I don't know if I've mentioned this before, but people scare me. Especially the idiots driving around me. Now, I've run over a curb or two in my life time, but really this particular woman I'm about to describe literally ran over a complete division (median) in a parking lot (she's either an idiot, or on the fast track to a DUI). Anyway, I watched this action occur while I was walking to my own car.
She stepped out of her car to inspect the damage, and I couldn't help but assess what I saw.
If she wasn't drunk, she should have been.
And that goes double in the make-up area.

Heard of the walk of shame? Miss "I just ran over a median" DEFINITELY just had the ultimate walk of shame. Between the smeared lipstick that lightly stained her lips to the black mascara chunks running down her cheeks, you could tell.
Now ladies, I'm not saying don't go out and have some fun. But, when it's time for you to actually enter the real world after a night of rolling around in someone else's sheets, take a look in the mirror before you walk out the door.

Take a piece of toilet paper, wet it, and get that s**t off your face! You've already done some regrettable things so rubbing some wet toilet paper on your face shouldn't be a huge fuss.
You won't look fab. But, hey, better than looking like Miss "I just ran over a median".

Oh, and by the way, don't run over any medians...

Stay classy guys! Well, as classy as you can.

(Oh and heads up... get dressed first too?) 

Fab/Drab Makeup or People?

As I write these, I realize how much people's personalities and actions influence my reaction on their appearance. I can appreciate a nice face and fabulous makeup as much as the next girl, but when you're an a** it's nearly impossible to ACTUALLY appreciate that beauty.
Beauty on the outside is nothing without beauty on the inside.
I'll be signing off for a bit, so let me leave on a note that does not involve me trying to make myself feel better or cutting someone else down for the giggles.

Makeup is fabulous. It makes people feel beautiful. But it's not the end all, be all to beauty!
Beauty comes from within. Keep a positive attitude and positive vibes will be given to you in return.
I know it sounds cheesy, being a natural self- deprecator,  I thought it was at first too. But, I thought, hey why not? And started beefing myself up every day. A compliment here and there. A sarcastic "I'm all that attitude". It all helps you train your brain, until you really do feel those things about yourself. And you DESERVE to feel good like that. All the time!

So, don't just take my word for it. Get a journal and make yourself write something positive down every single day. Whether it be a great quote you heard, a story from a friend, or just a nice compliment that you feel you need to hear. Write it down, and soon enough you'll really mean all of it.

Once you've got that attitude. Go ahead. Literally beef yourself up with some makeup. But always remember, YOU are beautiful. The makeup doesn't create beauty, it enhances it.
So, even out that skin, pump up those lashes, and color those lips.
Enhance.
Believe.
And there's no telling what you can achieve!
(I love Dr. Suess by the way...)

And with that, I bid you all farewell, my loves.
But, I shall return, so keep a look out!

Much love.
And as always, stay FAB <3 nbsp="" p="">
-Kayla

Is narcissism fab? Pt.2

I'm sorry, but I'm giving myself another shout out. It's been a rough, rough few weeks. And, frankly I deserve it!
I'm generally pretty self deprecating by nature, which is why I try to act like I'm far more into myself than I really am (like I said before). It's like my way of making myself feel better about who I am. Looks, personality, life choices, etc. Always try to find the positives.

Anyway, this shout out is going out to my lips. I've been told many times here in Georgia that I look "mixed," aka a mixture of black and white. Which I'm not. I'm full blooded Italian. (So, I suppose I can see where they get that idea.) Fitting the stereotype, I have some full lips. Not crazy full, but definitely not in need of lip plumpers; and I'm totally proud of this. I feel like I pull off lip colors really well and can get away with just some lipstick and mascara and call it a day. (Thank you, thank you. No applause, please.)

My go to lip brand is *drum roll please* RIMMEL. Again. They're lipsticks don't leave your lips feeling dry after a few hours and totally keep the color looking fresh for at least half the day. It's a great product. I tend to get my coral and pink shades from them; while my more "outrageous" shades come from Wet n' Wild (guess the name alone screams "outrageous"). They have my current favorite shade in stock right now; I like to call it "Nicki Minaj Pink," based on the shade Nicki always seems to wear. I think it's beyond fabulous and really makes a statement. Especially on a nice pair of lips like mine.

Thank you for putting up with my me, myself, and I attitude.
Feel free to spew some stuff back at me, so I have to listen to you talk about yourself (seriously, sometimes I think I should have become a shrink).

Much love.

(Duck face? PSH PLEASE)

Is narcissism fab?

Let's face it, we're all a little narcissistic. You have to be; gotta love yourself for someone to love you back, right?
Well, I'm no different. Of course I have my bad days. But, pretending you're far more into yourself than you really are can boost your self esteem for real. Hence my sarcastic attitude and self compliments.
So, here it goes, a post about me.

I'm pretty proud of my lashes. They grow pretty long on their own and really make my eyes pop. And, well, I know how to work em'. Let's just say these eyes have gotten me an iPhone 5 for $10. Well that and the fact that I'm an Advertising major; it's my job to sell things. Anyway, simply put, my eyes are my favorite part about myself.
Even on my "fat days" I can always say, "hey girl, calm down, you got yoself sum beautiful eyes!" (Definitely say it in a voice like that. It seems to me, that this entire generation of males speak/type like that.)
Since this is about me, I don't even have to be creepy and ask about my secret, because I know it!
It's all in the mascara. And, although I love MAC, there is no way I would actually buy any of it. My go to mascara is Rimmel Lash Blast. It's literally just a normal straight brush in a black tube adorned with the Rimmel logo. And guess what; it's 2 bucks!

Get yourself to Target. Pick up a 2 pack of Rimmel mascara for 4 bucks and have a fab look like me.
Narcissistic rant complete.

Yes, I Photoshopped my eyes making em a BIT whiter. It's finals week y'all, aka I forgot how to sleep.

Woah, I spotted a fab amongst the sea of drab.

Y'all. (Yes, I say y'all now. It's obviously a sign that I need to move out of Georgia.)
So Y'ALL, today was a rare day. I didn't go to Starbucks AND I didn't hate on everyone. Anyone happen to see a flying pig today?
With my new found sense of positivity, I actually managed to find a girl who had makeup that I envied.
Guess where I saw her...
At my favorite Chinese take-out place! (And no it wasn't the inherently angry Chinese lady who always takes my order. Seriously, is it me, or are all the ladies at those places always ready to snap?)

So, this girl. She was SO pretty; nearly a Mila Kunis look-a-like. Congrats to this girl for the fabulous genes alone.
She was waiting for her food and I just did a quick scan of her face and what she seemed to have applied. (Unlike the other time where I just stared at a random girl's lips... I'm so awkward.)
I'm not 100% certain what she did, but her bronzer caught my eye the most.

It was perfectly brushed on, in the perfect spot, in the perfect shade. Granted, I'm pretty good at getting that right myself, but this just seemed to be on a whole other level.
I would have asked for her secret, but 1. I've realized that's actually kind of weird, and I'm trying to cut back and 2. I was starving and couldn't even put a sentence together.

This just goes to show, on a good day I can find someone out there who really impresses me.
Take a tip from her; no matter where you go (Chinese take out or real restaurant) ALWAYS go out looking the most fabulous way you can!

ROCK ON MY CHICK-A-DEES (Patiently waiting for Easter :D)

(#Selfie #Imprettygoodwithmybronzer/blush? #Lovehashtags)

SCAD Drab.

I apologize in advance to my SCAD girls (and guys?) who actually know what they're doing when it comes to proper beauty care. But, for the vast majority of art school freaks, makeup is not exactly a priority. Yes, I said freaks. Sorry, I'm not sorry for that one. I can give you a prime example of the travesty of art kids and makeup. Basically, you get an emo-scene-goth-vampire. It's terrifying.
One girl had this look down to a T.

I kid you not, her foundation was white; white and thick. Her eyeliner make it look like she was punched in both her eyes (I hope she at least got Chris Brown's autograph after). And the atrocity of a color she put her lips made her look like a dead cartoon character. Now pair that look with the 50 different shades of pink and black she had in her hair, with the one blue dread.
Yes, welcome to a day in the life at SCAD. I couldn't even look at her long enough to give you a more detailed description.
But, put it this way, at that moment, I was ashamed to know that I'm associated with this insane bunch.

Word to the wise, if you want to be a vampire, be an extra in Twilight. And, please, keep the makeup on the set. Otherwise, you'll look crazy and I can't even give you a step by step way to fix this mess other than to say, scrub off that crap and put absolutely no makeup on.
Watch a youtube tutorial or two and then try again. No need to stay looking so drab.
You're welcome.
(FINALS HAS LEFT ME WITH NO HEART FOR ART STUDENTS ANYMORE. IM SORRY.)

Dear Women in my eye line, EW. DRAB.

WARNING: I am a professional people watcher. You don't want to walk into my line of vision. I WILL judge you; you are a book and I'm looking merely at the cover. We all do it.
My initial cover overview will let me know if I want to continue reading or not.
I could tell in about 5 seconds that I would never make it to page one with this particular woman.

I was in Zoe's Kitchen. My new fav lunch spot (they know me by name; it's so sad). I spotted my target. It was all her fault for cutting me in line.
Now, I'm sorry, but I have no respect for someone who draws stars next to their eyes as if it's "cutesy" and "tattoo-ish". No, it's dumb. Either make it permanently stupid, or use your eyeliner on your EYES like you're supposed to. 

This woman had me annoyed right off the bat. 

It's was one of those moments where everything she did would annoy me; "UGH, look at her picking her table like she owns the joint!" 

(Yeah, "cutsies"still pisses me off.)

Anyway, her makeup wasn't even THAT awful, stupid, but not awful.
I think the fact that she cut me made me turn "stars" into "what a stupid, atrocious monster"!

(A well deserved title for a cutter.)

The only lesson to learn here is: even if you have fabulous makeup skills, they can be easily masked by an awful disposition. 

So, don't be a cutter or I'm deeming you drab. Take that lady!
(I've had about 2 Monster Energy drinks... I'm bound to snap at any moment. Don't mind me.)  

(NOT AMUSED)

Everything I see is Drab.

I think it's that time of the month, because everyone I see has first made me mad because they can't blend their eyeshadows and then sad because I'm being such a b***h for no reason. Yeah it's about that time. Anyway, I'll just tell you about one girl in particular that sent me over the edge.

I went to apply to work at the Lancome counter in Dillards (I know they should've hired me on the spot right?) And the woman I spoke to for information had THE weirdest eyeshadow going on. It was a mix of a teal green and bubble gum pink. Does that even sound like an appealing color combo?

So colors aside, the way she put them on her lids was absolutely ridiculous. She didn't blend, she just put them in rectangular patches, one after the other. Like a checker board of sorts.

It was at that point I realized that I needed to manage that counter. And as my first order of managerial status I would teach the employees how to handle the makeup they were trying to sell.
Now my only issue is finding time to apply.
Wish me luck!
And remember to stay fab <3 br="" nbsp="">

Starbucks. FAB.

Well, I'm a Starbucks junkie. The first step is admitting you have a problem right?
Living at Starbucks has given me the opportunity to further enhance my people watching skills. Call me a creep if you want, but the checkers tutor wearing the bath robe is quite hard to look away from.
He doesn't wear makeup though, so no need to give you the secrets behind his beauty regiments.
The woman sitting next to bath-robe-man though, happened to have the coolest color lipstick on!
It wasn't red, it wasn't coral, it wasn't pink. Honestly, I don't know what color it was, but it was fabulous. I stared at her lips for a while trying to use my art school knowledge to decipher the color. But as I got lost in trying to choose between magenta and plum, I noticed she was staring right at me. It wasn't a look of disgust or confusion though. Just an intent moment of eye locking. It was the weirdest moment of my life between another female and myself. Anyway, I tried to pretend I wasn't the creepiest person ever and just asked her what brand her lipstick was, and she told me the coolest thing!
She made it herself!
She took old lipsticks, melted them, put the melted contents in a form and then let it harden. I was shocked, and SO intrigued. There was nothing else behind the process though. Just as simple and knowing what colors to mix and making sure you had a mold that would give it some shape.
Cool right?
I tried it myself, and have not quite mastered it yet (I'm not one to get things right the first time).
So I encourage you all to try it yourselves. Take the ends of some old lipsticks and go to town.
One day you may have some creep in Starbucks staring at your lips too.

Get a little cray cray; it's fun. 

No Face. Drab?

Not every person enjoys putting on a full face. It takes precious time and energy to get yourself looking bright and cheery. But ladies, why not take a couple seconds to enhance that nature beauty?
I know very few people who can pull off a bare face and have no bags or imperfections. One of my co-workers is among this group of few. She has beautiful skin. Toned, clear, and has no need to bog her pores down with foundation. Tali, has that bare faced glow and many of us wish we were born with.
She literally wears some gloss and calls it day and looks absolutely fab. From her awesomely urban style down to the shaved head; Tali has that it factor. Her makeup choices only add to her fortune.
She's the perfect example of learning to work with what you've got. If you've got THE skin don't ruin it. If you don't, whip out some BB Cream, and make it glow like no body's business!

Bare-faced Heidi. 

Even models aren't afraid. 

Fabulosity Walking.

Although, I know a thing or two about applying make-up, I'm always fishing for tips from ladies out there with flawless make-up. As you all know, I work in a small clothing boutique, which brings in all walks of life. And, I am not shy when it comes to talking to each customer who walks in. I mean, it's my job. The other day, when I worked the closing shift, a young woman walked in looking beyond effortlessly flawless. From her pulled back messy bun, to the the casual oversized sweater, to the airbrushed perfection of her make-up. She probably thought I was the biggest creeper ever, because I could not stop staring at her face. I was in shock. Her bronzer perfectly contoured her cheek bones, while gentle sweep of blush accented the apples of her cheeks. Perfection. I kept thinking "Damn, what am I doing wrong?" And so, I finally snapped out of my trance and asked her to tell me her secret.
It was the most ridiculous answer I've ever received; "Um, I dunno, I just do it."Like, I'm sorry m'am, but what does that even mean? There's  got to be a process to this fabulosity. But she literally could not tell me. I guess some people just have that magic touch. Or are really just that dense. Either way. Don't be afraid to ask people for some tips if you admire their look! You can look just as, or even more fab, than them!

(The source of my stories.) 

Tragic Blush Drabulosity.

Rosie red cheeks. What girl doesn't want that little pop of color? It's cute and really adds a glow to any lovely ladies already beautiful face! But, it becomes a problem when you apply too much blush OR apply it in the complete wrong spot. 

You're probably thinking "huh? There is no wrong spot!" 

Oh but there is my dears. 

For example; the other day I encountered a woman in Kroger. She gave me nasty looks while I handed her my Kroger Plus Card. (Sorry you hate your job, but I do not appreciate, nor do I accept your nasty looks, m'am.) So I quickly deemed her Ms. Nastypants for all the nasty looks. Childish? Maybe so, but I was just acting accordingly. Anyway, Ms. Nastypants, is a prime example for this lesson on blush. It looked like a child drew all over her cheeks with a red Crayola marker. (Luckily those markers are washable with water.) 

Not only did she apply at least 50 coats too many; she also had it all concentrated in little circles under the apples of her cheeks. I didn't even know what to make of this sight other than, birthday clown, maybe? (If you couldn't tell, I really was not a fan of her.)

Take a lesson from Ms. Nastypants. DO NOT apply 50 coats of blush! 

Find the proper color for your skin tone (lighter for light skin, darker for dark skin) and gently sweep the color on the apples of your cheeks. I like to smile a little while I apply it, so I can target the apples directly. Make sure you blend it all out along your cheekbones. Avoid streaky blush lines though, or you'll have to do your whole face over again. (Ain't nobody got time for that! Still relevant right? )

As long as you are kind and gentle to your brush it will treat you right in return; giving you a nice glow and warmth that Ms. Nastypants will never achieve! 

Go ahead girl, make those cheeks pop! The ones on your face, of course. 

Heck, make the other cheeks pop too; you're fab!

A Tale of DRAB Lipstick.

It was a typical, slow day at work, when all of a sudden woman walked through the door. A pale woman wearing BLACK lipstick. I literally thought Elvira had come to steal my soul. Luckily, this woman was not actually coming to reap souls. She turned out to be one of the most perky people I've ever met. (You know, one of those people you want to slap for being so nice?) It's funny how the scariest people always turn out to be the nicest.

Although I was beyond glad to interact with a decent human being; I could not stop staring at those deathly black lips. I couldn't even be sassy and tell the woman that she looked like the Grimm Reaper; I mean, how do you tell the nicest person ever that they look like a terrifying mess?
I just couldn't do it. So, I let her walk out of the store to face the rest of the world like that.
I won't let you guys down though!

Choosing the proper lip shade for yourself is incredibly important. One shade off, and you could look like a hot mess; or my new Elvira friend (I don't really know which is worse).
Here's an easy guide to keep in mind when you're standing amongst 100's of shades of lipstick.
(Of course there are always exceptions. But, sometimes it's good to play it safe.)

1) Pale Skin = Pale Shades
- Dark shades will make you look more pale. You are lucky though, not many people can pull off a pale shade without looking they have chalk on their lips.

2) Medium Skin = Bright Colors or Dark Shades
- You are pretty lucky, you can pull of a variety of different shades. Test em' out.

3) Dark Skin = Dark Shades or Quirky Colors
- You could probably pull off that black lipstick with the right wardrobe. And you're super lucky because those crazy bright purple shades that you see will look totally fab and make your lips pop!

Keep this in mind, play it safe, and you'll have a fabulous winning shade each time.
Bye bye Elvira. Hello Elle Macpherson!

The Drab World of Pimples.

PIMPLES.
What can you say about em'? They're gross and always seem to pop up at the exact time you don't want them to. It's inevitable. Most of us get pimples due to stress, oily skin, or bad eating habits. But, Cami, a friend of mine, is cursed with a constant influx of pimples. It's actually beyond drab.
I've known this girl for a few years and this outbreak just starting happening a few months ago. The poor thing went from nearly clear skin to "woah, I didn't even know you could get a pimple there."

As gross as it is, she doesn't stress (obviously that'll just add to the problem) she just uses a few simple tricks to both get rid of those little buggers and cover up the stubborn ones.
Wanna know Cam's secrets?

They're so easy, a cavewoman could do it (Lame? My bad).
Anyway, start out with a basic salicylic acid wash. I know many people claim it's not good for your skin, but guess what, it gets the job done! After washing your face, apply spot acne treatment cream to the single pimps on your face. The ingredients should make those pesky pimples disappear over night.
If you wake up with some stubborn suckers left, never fear, you can cover those!

^ Your solution ^
We both live by this stuff. Physicians Formula Mineral Correcting Concealer. Apply them 1, 2, 3 and your face will look clear as a baby's bottom.
So, when you feel like a pizza face, don't stress and eat a bag of Mini Snicker candies. A simple 1, 2, 3 and you'll be pimple free!
Get bad with your fab self!

Eye Baggage Drab.

We all have baggage. And I'm not just talking about the emotional kind. I'm talking about those lovely bags we carry around underneath our eyes. They're stubborn aren't they? Almost as stubborn as the airline attendants that weigh real baggage.
As a college student, sleep and I are not exactly on good terms. Aka I am an expert on baggage. Some days I look like I'm walking around with an incurable illness. It's literally the epitome of drab.
But, after a few years of "WOW, are you okay? You look a little sick." I've finally mastered covering up those stubborn sacks.

How?
A fantastic combination of BB cream, concealer, and powder. Sounds like a lot, but these products are actually incredibly light and give you an airbrushed glow.
Begin by squeezing out a dab of your BB cream of choice (I suggest Loreal). Rub it on like moisturizer. Then whip out the concealer (I suggest a cream version). Dab your finger in the product and gently tap a layer over those ugly bags. Blend, blend, blend. Then sweep over a layer of translucent powder on your entire face to reduce the shine of the creams. This will keep your face in place all day.
Once you've applied these simple products you can apply whatever other fabulous make-up you want.

Rock it out, girl! No more baggage holding you down!

Eyebrow Arching Fabulosity.

Okay guys, let's try a quick game.

Google a picture of your celebrity beauty idol; in my case Mila Kunis. Now take your index finger and place it over their eyebrows. Not looking so beautiful anymore, huh? 

Shapely eyebrows are an incredibly important aspect of your face! 

Of course, most of us are not blessed with thick, perfectly arched eyebrows. I actually have the complete opposite of this myself. "Thin, un-contoured random hairs above my eyelids" is probably the best description. Apparently these thin eyebrows run in my family, so I had no choice but to learn how to combat this curse. Luckily, it's super easy to get those perfect Kardashian brows. (Basically, my brow pencil is my best friend. No shame.)

For those of you just starting on your eyebrow contouring journey, try using some tape. Tape your brows off just like you would your cat eye eyeliner and use the same coloring book idea; but keep it nice and light. Don't want to get that caterpillar look. (Andy Rooney much?)
It's as easy as finding your brow shade, sticking on tape, and going to work.

Once you're comfortable getting the contour right, do it with out the tape boarders. You'll be surprised how your hand remembers the way to your perfect shape.
Soon enough you'll be a pro with some absolutely fab brows that'll blow those Kardashians out of the water!

(Or, if worse comes to worse, pluck those brows out completely and compensate with some ivy. JK!)

Clumpy Lashes: SO Drab.

Let's just cut to the chase; clumpy lashes are gross. Plain and simple.
I'm an associate at a small boutique for women's clothing; aka I stand there and judge people as they walk through the door. (Oops, my bad, ladies.) I've seen some really... interesting... people come through those doors. One woman in particular looked like she had spiders crawling from her eyes. Seriously, her mascara was THAT clumpy. I really just wanted to hand her some makeup remover and reapply the mascara for her. Instead, I casually hid behind a mannequin and stared at her like she was one of the 7 Wonders of the World. After she left the store, another customer approached me and asked if I saw "that."Apparently associates aren't the only people judging everyone else in the store. (Score! I'm not a total jerk.)

After this encounter, I started to check out people's lashes on a daily basis. I had no idea how many people walk around with this clumped look. Apparently some people strive for this effect in hopes that it will make their lashes appear fuller. To those of you taking this approach, please, just stop.

A good rule of thumb is to make sure you only do 2, and I mean ONLY 2, layers of mascara. It will keep your eyes looking fresh and light. If you're looking to add the appearance of fuller eyelashes, just do a light layer of black eyeliner on your lash line before applying your choice of mascara. This will give the appearance of full, long lashes without having to purchase expensive lash serums.
Stick to those basic tricks and you will always have perfectly full lashes that won't have you looking like queen of the spiders.
If you're feeling bold, try applying a colored mascara that compliments your eye color. It'll make those eyes sparkle and pop which, of course, is completely fab!

DRAB

 FAB

Eyeshadow Drab.

Many people claim that the eyes are the windows to the soul. And, like a curtain adorning your
window, eyeshadow adornes your eyes. Unfortunately, we were not all born with flawless-non-oily
skin; so getting eyeshadow to stay put on those beautiful "windows", all day long, is nearly impossible.
My mother and I are both cursed with the dreaded eyelid-oil-slick. It's really quite the tragedy; nearly as awful as Romeo and Juliet.

After testing every over priced eye primer Pinterest could suggest to us, we discovered the eye primers were only adding to the problem; they're far too greasy to apply to an already greasy surface. Thus, my mother decided to attempt a powder foundation as a primer. She applied the powder and brushed on her go-to purple shadow. After spending the entire day outside in the South Florida heat, she walked inside to a fantastic surprise. Her eyeshadow was exactly where she left it!
The days of the purple oil slick were finally over.
Of course, I assumed since it worked for mommy dearest, it would have to work for me as well.
Wrong. So very, very wrong.

The powder only dulled down my normally glitzy hues and left my lids looking like a runner's t-shirt from "The Color Run."(The epitome of drab.)
Obviously, I needed to continue my hunt.  I tried everything in my makeup bag that I doubted in the past and, what do ya know, I FINALLY found a solution.
Covergirl concealer. This light product made the perfect primer for my lids. It keeps my hues bright and well blended for the entire day; what more can a girl ask for? (Well, maybe some chocolate.)
So, for those of you out there suffering from eyelid-oil-slick syndrome; pull all your eyeshadows out of storage. It's time for YOU to rock that fab smokey eye you've been dying to try!

Cat Eye Fab.

Meeting up with old friends is like opening up Forrest Gump's box of chocolates; you never know
what you're going to get. Luckily, my last encounter with an old friend did not have me slipping
into Forrest's running shoes. We met for a quick lunch date and after the initial "hey I've missed
you hug," I did the womanly thing and checked out her outfit. (I mean, really, we all do it.) Classic
jeans, simple top, cute pink blazer, black flats, and a long cog necklace. She's the same Katie;
forever girly and forever exuding a captivating glow.

Anyway, after an overall wardrobe assessment, I move on to the makeup situation. It was flawless!
And, when I say flawless, I mean absolutely perfect-cat-eye-flawless. Achieving that perfect cat eye
"flip" is quite the daunting task, so of course, I needed to know her secret.

And what's Katie's secret?

Use tape. Yes, simple Scotch tape. Tape off the area where you want the eyeliner to be applied and
simply color in the lines! Who knew coloring books would serve an actual purpose one day?
And, hey, why not take another tip from the Crayola book and try some brightly colored eyeliners too.
A boldly blue cat eye is definitely an attention grabber and totally fab.