Alyssa Morin

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My Fave Bougie and Budget-Friendly Lipsticks to Shop for on National Lips Appreciation Day

My Fave Bougie and Budget-Friendly Lipsticks to Shop for on National Lips Appreciation Day

If there’s one thing I can never have too much of, it’s lipstick. I have a drawer filled to its max capacity with 50 shades of pinks, peaches, nudes, and reds. I don’t discriminate either, as my collection features everything from $2 lipsticks to $70 ones. I can’t help it, it’s a makeup item that adds extra oomph to my look and gives me an instant confidence boost. I know I’m not alone in that…

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Bite-Size Beauty Reviews: Kosas Foundation, Glow Recipe's Watermelon SPF & More

Bite-Size Beauty Reviews: Kosas Foundation, Glow Recipe’s Watermelon SPF & More

With people returning to the office after nearly three years of remote work (can you believe we’ve been in the pandemic that long?!), having a reason to get dolled up and put your best foot forward is exciting. Because let’s be real, loungewear and pajamas have ruled our wardrobe for far too long. I say that as I write this post in an oversized T-shirt and leggings, which only further proves my…

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Honest Review: Fenty Beauty's Pencil Liner, Glow Recipe's Lip Balm & More

My honest thoughts on the latest beauty drops: Fenty Beauty pencil liners, Glow Recipe's lip balm & more

Okay, so I know we’ve all gotten to a point where we don’t need any more makeup, skincare and so on. However, if you’re a beauty devotee like me, then you know that new launches can be oh-so tempting.

I mean, any time Fenty Beauty announces a new lineup of products, I’m counting the days until it hits the online shelves. But I digress.

Luckily, I still work in the world of beauty so I usually…

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Valentine's Day Fashion That Will Give You Heart-Eyes

It’s finally that time of year…

…Valentine’s Day!

It’s been a hot-minute from my last post, and I wanted to come back feeling the love (pun intended). Out of all of the holidays, I truly enjoy dressing up in theme during this time of the year. (Halloween is also up there!)

For this, I decided to skip  the typical lingerie route because there’s already enough of those lists going around. Instead,…

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Fenty Beauty's Trophy Wife Collection: Honest Review

I got my hands on Fenty Beauty's Trophy Wife Collection. Read all about my thoughts, here:

‘Tis the season to glow.

When it comes to highlight, I’m someone who loves the subtle look, especially for everyday wear. I’m  a lit-from-within kind of gal and stick to my three go-to products: Hourglass’ Ambient Lighting Palette, Charlotte Tilbury’s Hollywood Flawless Filter or Becca Cosmetics’ First Light Priming Filter Face Primer.

However, there are times when I want to switch things up and…

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10 Work Shoes That Are Both Chic and Comfy

Shoes are my weakness, so I found 10 pairs that are oh-so-cute and extremely comfortable!

I’ve been on a shopping kick lately… filling my closet with cozy, colorful sweaters, flowy skirts and, of course, shoes.

From houndstooth-printed flats to the perfect black booties, I’m definitely getting into the fall spirit. And it’s a known fact that shoes are my weakness, but no matter how cute or chic they may be, my number one rule is that they have to be comfortable. I hate when I buy a…

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11 Dry Shampoos That Actually Work

For those days when I want my hair to have some va va voom... these are the dry shampoos I use!

Big hair, don’t care!

While I’m not a dry shampoo die-hard,  I do love a hair product that can keep my hair looking  full, luscious,  and not greasy.

Which brings me to my confession time: I wash my hair every night… sometimes it’s twice a day. I can already hear the screams, because I know that I’m breaking a cardinal sin in beauty. However, when I decide to skip a day or when I need some va va…

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11 Purses That Will Add a Pop of Personality to Your Fall Outfits

Just because summer is coming to a close doesn’t mean your accessories can’t be fun, vibrant and over-the-top fabulous once fall arrives. If you’re anything like me, I usually default to black and neutral clothes once September hits. However, I like to add a pop of color with my jewelry, shoes and handbags.

Since I’ve recently shared a shopping roundup of statement earrings, I thought it would be…

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11 Statement Earrings That Will Make Any Outfit Pop

If you know me, you know I’m always rocking flashy earrings. It’s the one thing I cannot leave my house without. I feel naked when I forget to put on studs, drop earrings or my hoops.I know it sounds crazy, but it’s true.

Here’s the thing: I’m not really a jewelry person. I don’t do necklaces, and I have my one bracelet, watch and ring that I always wear. For me, earrings are the one thing that I…

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Date Night Makeup That Will Have Everyone Green With Envy

Since having a new work schedule (I work Saturday through Wednesday now), I’ve valued my date nights a lot more. Going out for dinner, getting drinks or hanging out with my husband is a lot more precious to me since I’m working most of the day on weekends. So when we both get a chance to wind-down and do something together, I appreciate that time a bit more.

With that, that means I also like…

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16 Exclusive Beauty Products to Shop During the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale

It’s Christmas in July—or at least that’s what it feels like when  the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale kicks off.

For card members, you can already shop the retailer’s glorious offerings—from beauty exclusives to designer pieces, shoes and more. But if you aren’t are card member, fret not. The deals and steals are available for everyone from July 19 through August 4. However, come August 5 the prices…

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Beauty Products That Were Total Game-Changers For Me

Beauty Products That Were Total Game-Changers

As a beauty devotee, I often get asked what products changed the game for me. And while many makeup and skincare goodies have wowed me, there are a select few that truly made a difference in my routine.

For me, it was finding items that not only made me excited to use but that also significantly changed my skin. These products are essential to my beauty routine and feel more like needsand not…

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I Recreated Becky G's Fiery Makeup Look From Her ColourPop Collection

A makeup look inspired by @iambeckyg's ColourPop photo shoot

When Becky G announced her collaboration with ColourPop, I literally screamed. At this point, it takes a lot to get me excited about makeup (not only do I have a lot, but in recently years, everything has been same).

And as a fan of her music, I couldn’t wait to get my hands on her fiery collection. But aside from the fabulous lipstick shades and poppin’ higlighters she released, what mesmerized…

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Luxury Makeup Products That Make Me Feel Like I'm That B**ch

Sometimes, you just need to treat yo’self!

With that said, I’m here to be a bad influence on your bank account, because today I’m sharing my fave luxury makeup products. From eyeshadows to lipsticks and blushes, these are the key items I use when I want to feel ultra-glam and ~extra~ as hell.

While some of the shades aren’t anything crazy, there’s something about the pigment, the packaging and…

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Face Washes That Actually Get the Job Done (Unlike KylieSkin)

Face Washes That Actually Get the Job Done (Unlike KylieSkin)—Yes, I went there.

Who knew a face wash could cause so much controversy?

Last week, Kylie Jenner took to social media to show off her latest beauty product: KylieSKin Foaming Face Wash.

Harmless, right? Wrong.

All hell broke loose when she shared a videodemonstrating the skincare product. She not only washed her face for about 5 seconds (a no-no!), but she used a Snapchat filter the whole time, which defeated the…

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Sephora's Beauty Insider Sale: 12 Products I'm Adding to Cart

It’s the most wonderful time of the year… for beauty lovers, that is!

Starting May 2nd, Sephora is blessing its customers with its spring Beauty Insider sale. If anything, now is the time to stock up on your fave face creams, concealers, eyeshadow palettes and more. If you’ve lusted after a lipstick or fragrance, the Sephora Beauty Insider sale is the perfect excuse to make them yours.

For VIB…

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Fashion Dupes: 3 Shoes That Are Just as Gorgeous as the More Expensive Ones

Fashion Dupes: Shoes that are just as gorgeous as the more expensive ones.

Hi chicas, Nothing makes me happier than shoes. With shoes, you don’ have to stress about your size – like, my size has remained the same since jr. high. Awesome, right? Whether I’m rocking chunky block heels, sparkly sneakers or classic black flats, shoes put me in a great mood. I get so giddy when I add a new pair to my collection. While I believe you should invest in shoes and purses, I don’t…

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