Author: Kate

I was washing my hair with a new (to me) shampoo recently and thought, “I need to write a blog post gushing about some of the things I’m using and loving lately!” So here we are! I really love this shampoo. I pair it with Pureology Hydrate conditioner ( my most loved, most used, always […]

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I have struggled to find a great drugstore pink lipstick that I love. And trust me, I have LOOKED. The L’Oreal lipsticks have way too much fragrance for me, and other brands’ soft pinks tend to either look mauve or too brown on me. I have, though, found a handful of wonderful pink lipsticks from […]

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I feel like I’m jumping the gun here a little bit but I’m going to go ahead and share my top 8 beauty discoveries of the year. Why eight? Because K8’s Top 8 sounded better than K8’s top 10. Without further ado, I give you my top 8 beauty discoveries of the year! Osea Body […]

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A few years ago I commented to my hairstylist that my blonde seemed to be turning brassy and dull faster than usual. “Well, it almost looks like it’s burnt,” he said. And it was like a lightbulb went off in my head. It did look burnt. And it made sense that despite using treatments and […]

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Eyeshadow palettes are better than ever with high performing shades, combinations of shimmery finishes and matte basics, and even an inclusion of creams! These are a few palettes I have and love. Read why I like them in the caption below each photo. Patrick Ta Major Dimension III palette is full of matte shades that […]

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Without a doubt, this is my personal favorite length of hair. It’s quick and easy to style, I have options of different things I can do with it, and I love the look of a shoulder-grazing bob on me. It’s cut on a gradual, slight angle getting a little longer towards the face. There is […]

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I take my beauty recommendations very seriously. I don’t recommend things unless I’ve had time with them, and I always try to give enough context for the recommendation so you can make an informed decision about whether or not a product is right for you! I have been interested in ALL the beauty things since […]

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The radiance! I’m obsessed! I did my makeup for family photos using so many of my favorites from Sephora. The full lineup includes some long-time loves as well as some new products that are just incredible (look at the colors in the Makeup By Mario Ethereal Eyes palette!!). The key to radiant, beautiful makeup is […]

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It feels like a never ending stream of new and improved skincare products and methods, and while I love to try new things, there are a few things that have been consistent for me for the last little while. Below, I’m breaking down what I do, and don’t do, to my skin! Always: wash my […]

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I love wearing cream eyeshadow, not only because it’s easy to apply but also because it lasts all day. It creates a really beautiful base for layering powder shadows on top of it, but can also be worn alone. Below is a list of my favorite colors and formulas of cream eyeshadow: Laura Mercier Au […]

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