Ombre Nail Tutorial

When ever I am on Pinterest or Instagram I always see pictures of beautifully done ombre nails that look as if only a professional could have done them. In reality they aren't hard to achieve at all! Here's what you'll need:

• A make-up sponge
• White nail polish
• Two to three colors you want to be in the ombre
• Top coat 
• Elmer's glue
• Paint brush

This step is going to seem really strange, but trust me! It really helps in the end. Using your paint brush, dip it into the Elmer's glue and apply thin layers around your nails.

Next, apply the white polish until it is almost opaque. It doesn't have to be completely solid because it is just acting as a base. Let the glue and the white polish dry before moving onto the next step. 

Now take your make-up sponge and apply the colors you are going to use darkest to lightest. When you are applying the first coat onto the sponge you may need to put multiple coats because the sponge absorbs the paint. 

Apply the paint to your fingernails. To make it opaque repeat the last step and this step several times on each nail. 

After the nail polish has completely dried, remove the glue by peeling it up. This should remove most of the paint that would have been on your skin. Clean up any extras with a Q-tip and nail polish remover. 

Apply a top coat and you are done! 

Gap Haul!

Beauty Busters: Does Honey and Olive-oil lighten your hair? Follow-up

A few months ago I began lightening my hair with a honey and olive-oil mixture that I read could lighten your hair within a few uses (You can find that post here.) I found that it really does! After only two uses my hair was beginning to lighten. Of course it won't work as fast as a boxed dye, but it is much better for you hair and you can have a lot more control over the color. I personally think that this process is great to add highlights for the summery months. 

After one use. 

After two uses. 

Ariana Grande Inspired Makeup

Cookies in a Mug

If you liked my brownies in a mug post then you'll like this one! Here's what you'll need for Cookies in a Mug:

• 1 tbsp butter
• 1 tbsp sugar
• 1 tbsp brown sugar
• 3 drops of vanilla
• pinch of salt
• 1 egg yolk
• 1/4 cup flour
• 2 tbsp of chocolate chip (or other mix in)
• Your favorite mug

First, melt your butter in your mug. I put mine in the microwave for about 30 seconds then stirred the rest to melt it. 

Next add both sugars, vanilla and salt. Mix it in until it is a smooth consistency. If there are any clumps left it will be awkwardly left in the cookie. 

Now add the flour, egg yolk and mix until it is a cookie dough texture.

Now add your chocolate chips or other add in. I used butter scotch chips. Mix them in until they are evenly distributed. Pop your cup in the microwave for 40-60 seconds. 

Just wait for your cookie to cool a bit and BAM! You have a cookie that only took about five minutes. Enjoy! 

Dazzling White Teeth Whitening Pen

While on a trip to the Dollar Tree, I was in the cosmetics aisle and saw the Dazzling White Teeth Whitening Pen and I decided to try it out. It comes in a twist up brush applicator that is easy to apply. I definitely noticed a difference after one use. After using it a few more times, my teeth are about 3 shades whiter. It does say to rinse off thoroughly, but I still noticed sensitivity in my gums. To fix that I only have been using one a week or every other week and I no longer have sensitivity. I would definitely recommend this product to anyone who is looking into at home teeth whitening for very little money.

Blindfolded Make-up Challenge w/ MaydayRae