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The Best of the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale

The Nordstrom Anniversary Sale is here, and to help you navigate the overwhelming number of available items this year, I have rounded up my top picks. From beauty to style, this is the best of the best.

Two Beauty Favorites Worth the Hype

By: makeup_by_makena July 11, 2021July 13, 2021

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Dewy skin and plump lips are always in, and I found two beauty products perfect for acheiving that look that are truly worth the hype.

My Take on JLo Beauty | That JLo Glow 4-Piece Kit Review

Like many of you, I am always striving to attain glowy skin, and if anyone embodies youthful, radiant skin, it’s Jennifer Lopez, who recently created a skincare line. In pursuit of the glow and curious about the hype, I purchased the JLo Beauty That JLo Glow 4-Piece Kit.

10 Quick Tips for a Lifted Makeup Look

If you love a classic cat eye and youthful, lifted face makeup, then these ten tips are for you! This look is soft and wearable, timeless and easy — perfect for everyday glam, special occasions, and everything in between.

My Natural Glam Makeup Routine | The Perfect Spring Look

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, and this rosy pink look is perfect. Although this year’s holiday might look a little different, taking time for myelf by doing my makeup always makes me feel my best.

Drugstore Makeup Starter Kit

Whether you are new to makeup or hoping to spend less money, this drugstore makeup starter kit is the ultimate guide to budget-friendly beauty.

Six Makeup Procucts to Transition from Summer to Fall

Although I am all for using as many makeup products as possible, lately my makeup routine has become more predictable as I find myself reaching for the same items. Keep reading to find out which products I have been obsessed with as we transition from summer to fall.

Classic Full Glam Makeup + Tips

{FACE} In addition to a good skincare routine, an expertly applied base is essential to a ‘flawless’ makeup look. Although I used a full-coverage foundation, I added a few drops of a glowy primer to sheer it out a little and made sure to work in multiple thin layers rather than one thick one. I…

A Love Letter to the Tom Ford Soleil Glow Stick| Review

When I found out I was chosen as editor-in-chief of my school’s magazine, I decided to buy myself a congratulatory present: the stunning, luxurious, and absolutely incomparable Tom Ford Soleil Glow Stick — spoiler alert: I love it so much I bought two!

A Modern Take on ’60s-Inspired Makeup

The ’60s provide endless inspiration when it comes to makeup, and one of my recent purchases — the Natasha Denona Mini Retro Eyeshadow Palette — inspired me to create my own modern take on an olive green eye look.