Away We Happened: Episode 1!

Away We Happened is finally here! The very first episode of the project I have been working on with Wong Fu Productions and AT&T is finally up at AwayWeHappened.com. This has been a new adventure for me since this is the first time I've done any real acting (Does playing "Puck" in A Midsummer Night's Dream in high school theater count? lol.) and I am so anxious, nervous, and excited to share it with you!

To give a bit of insight into the concept of the project, here is the Trailer with the Wong Fu guys explaining how the series will work:

You guys watch the video, go to awaywehappened.com and submit your suggestions for what should happen in the next episode, and vote on which plot you like the most! Then our team is going to write, film, edit, and upload the next episode in just a few days. As of this moment, I have no second script in hand and have no idea what will happen next!!!

I know you are waiting to see episode 1 so... *drumroll*

Here it is!

My heart was racing so hard watching this video for the first time since it's as much of a surprise for me as it was for you. Still totally in disbelief and such an honor to be working with such talented and wonderful people.

Now I'm leaving Boulder today for a stop overnight in Vegas on my road trip, then onward to LA! I'll be looking forward to reading all of your comments as I make my way West. :D

Did you enjoy it?? What do you think should happen next?


Let me know down below and I'll see you guys very soon!

Sigma Paris Palette Tutorial & Vlog!

Hey everyone! I am writing this blog entry in Boulder, CO which is the first stop on my roadtrip out to LA. The mountains are absolutely beautiful here and this little mini-vacation reminds me of my trip to Paris last year with Sigma Beauty.

As many of you know, the Paris Palette was just released which is so exciting because I had a hand in developing it. I shared more pictures and swatches in this post but now I can share with you a makeup tutorial and vlog video as well! Today's look is a "pop of teal" which is a mostly neutral look with a bright eyeshadow that is framed on the lid. It's actually a very fun and surprisingly wearable look for Spring and Summer so I hope you enjoy the tutorial!

Click below to see the Behind the Scenes and Tutorial as well as more photos!

Heart 2 Heart: Makeup

Happy Bloggers With No Makeup Day! I'm aware that this tradition was probably a short-lived one for most, starting two years ago (see my previous Heart 2 Heart posts), but I've found that sticking with this day for the last 3 years has not only given me strength and encouragement, but also a greater hope that youtube and blogs can really make waves of positive impact. As much as I love makeup, I love encouraging women to love themselves even more.

The concept is that today, we share with the world our bare face. No eyeliner, concealer, mascara, foundation, lipstick, or whatever else it is that we hold dear to our makeup pouches. I've found that this annual "holiday" has made me grow as a person and there are few things that I've done as a blogger that have been as rewarding as being open about my imperfections.

Video and my makeup history below.

Sigma Paris Palette: Info & Swatches

Hey guys! Today I get to reveal a project that has been several months in the making, the Sigma Paris Palette! As you may remember, I took a trip to Paris last year with the brand (here and here) but it's taken until now to perfect and finalize all the elements of the project. 

I, along with 6 other amazing gurus on Youtube (xteeener, MakeupByTiffanyD, macNC40, petrilude, xsparkage, and DulceCandy87), all got to contribute our feedback into nearly every aspect of the palette from the packaging to the brushes to the shades in the palette themselves. We each were assigned a Parisian monument and creatively developed our own shade of eyeshadow based on the location. 

It's been insane trying to keep everything a secret since I wanted to wear it so many times and create tutorials for you, but at last, I get to share my pics of the actual product inspired by the City of Lights!

Inside you can see the large mirror, 8 eyeshadows, 2 blushes, highlighter, and 2 brushes included in the palette. This is quite a large palette and there is thickness to it which is unfortunate, but it accommodates the width of the brushes included.

Here's a better look at everything included. It's amazing how all the shades work together even though we each came up with our shades independently.

Lots of eye candy close ups and swatches after the jump!