Beauty Guru on a Budget - DIY Ring Light for $15

So I've been wanting a ring light for ages now because I know the lighting in my videos.... well it sucks.  Its yellow and just blah.  The cheapest ring light I could find (amazon) was about $80.  This girl currently doesn't have $80 to spare.  So here's my DIY version that I think works pretty darn good. 

What you'll need and where you can find it:

• wreath frame - http://bit.ly/2lidK8P or http://bit.ly/2rx9Dv4
• aluminum foil
• LED rope lights - http://bit.ly/2qY9ke2
• zip ties/cable ties - http://bit.ly/2rI3lqR

I didn't think I need to link the aluminum foil... just saying.

What to do:

1. Wrap the entire wreath frame in foil.  You can go around as many times as you'd like.  For extra security add some tape to the back of it so the foil stays put.
2. Using a cable tie, attach the end (not the pluggable part) of your rope light to the outside part of the wreath.  (See video if thats confusing).  You can double up on the cable ties at this part.
3. Continue wrapping and securing the rope like with the cable ties around the wreath frame.
4. Leave enough dangling at the end so that you have a long enough cord to plug in (I have to use an extension cord for the extra length).

I know.... as easy as that sounded, it still took me a year to actually get around to doing it.  In all honesty, you can find all the items at the Dollar Tree except for the lights.  

Wish or Miss (Hit or Miss) Review of Eyebrow Tint from Wish.com/Wish App

First thing's first, I believe I am addicted to Wish.com.  There's just everything I could ever want!  Buuuutt, as we all know, that also means that these items are not always what they seem.  So here's my review of the "Mu Brow Gel - Eyebrow Tint"

Now in the video I do mention that I don't know how long the product lasts and I feel it necessary to mention that the listing for it does say 3 days.  

If you don't have time to watch the video then heres the deal:

The eyebrow tint does work.

It lasted about two days for me as by the third morning I couldn't see much of it left on my eyebrows.  So if you dont mind reapplying the product every few nights then its worth a try.  I would also suggest it if you are planning a quick trip and want to forgo the extra eyebrow grooming tool.

Bow Tie Nails!

I love bow ties... for guys, for girls... I think they're super cute!  I am also obsessed with nail art.  Here is the SIMPLEST AND CUTEST way to create bow ties on your nails!

Let's talk concealer

  

Why are there so many colors?!

So let's talk about corrective concealers.  Corrective concealers are generally the small circles colors on the right of the above palette.  They usually come in green, yellow, purple, and orange.

You maybe thinking, I'm not an alien! My skin tone is in the brown family! There is a crazy, yet reasonable explanation for this.

First we need to know what complementary colors are.  Complementary colors are colors that when paired they create a neutral color.  They basically cancel each other out.  Here is a cute little color chart:

Your complementary color is the color directly across from it.  So for example:

Red and Green

Blue and Orange

Yellow and.... anyone? anyone?  Yep! Purple!

Okay, so what does all this even mean?  I mean, again, I'M NOT GREEN OR PURPLE!  Yes, young grasshopper, but what color is your acne usually? Or if you accidentally bang your forehead on a table when you dropped your pen, what color is your bruise?  See where this is headed?

So.... lets starts with the one that corrects acne and scars.... 

Green - correct acne and scars

Orange - corrects veins and super dark circles (if they are more of a blue tone)

Purple - corrects any type of yellow tinge to the skin (sallowness) 

Pink - corrects and brightens any greyish coloration to skin, (its not on the chart, you're welcome!)

Yellow - corrects bruises and dark circles (if they appear more of a purple tone)

So hopefully this helps you to figure out what to do with all those extra colors in your concealer palette that has been sitting there. 

Stiletto Nails

I have ALWAYS kept my nails square shaped, but yesterday I decided to try Stiletto shaped nails.  Now its not exactly stiletto in that my nails were a bit short so they are not as pointy.  I'm still unsure of how I feel about them.

Simple 'V' French Manicure

Here's a tutorial I did on my youtube channel for a simple but super cute manicure.

All you need is:

• Base Coat


• White Nail Polish


• Pink/Sheer Nail Polish


• Rhinestone (optional)


• Top Coat

All of the directions are in the video.  Enjoy!