Boxy Ladies

I so rarely ever use filters on my pictures— I’ll edit the brightness and sharpness a bit but I don’t put a whole filter on. Usually. But I was taking pics the other day and accidentally used one and I was like, “Holy hell, I am BEAUTIFUL.” (So modest, even in my head.) But while I love these first two pics, I know they aren’t real. My skin isn’t that blurred and I have some big WTF lines on my forehead. I don’t fault anyone for using filters or editing pictures— there is really an art to it, and one I’m trying to improve. But we just can’t let ourselves lose sight of what’s real, because that’s beautiful, too. ✨✨✨ . . . #selfie #motd #fotd #makeup #nomakeupmakeup #editing #filter #realtalk #makeupjunkie #Makeuplover #beautyblogger #eyeshadow #lipgloss #creamblush #creambronzer #dewyskin #highlighter #instagram https://www.instagram.com/p/B21rt0fH_I9/?igshid=aribosyzhchl

I was SO excited to use all these bronze-y tones today. ✨✨✨ That shadow in the black compact was one of @patmcgrathreal ‘s first single shadows from a very early release called Bronze 005 Cream. I also love that @hourglasscosmetics Scattered Light shadow in Foil and the @urbandecaycosmetics Heavy Metals liner in Starfire. I used them alllll today, in conjunction with the @natashadenona Biba palette. And then I failed to get a selfie. 🤦🏼‍♀️ just trust me, it was gorgeous. . . . #hourglasscosmetics #urbandecay #patmcgrathlabs #flatlay #makeup #makeupflatlay #eyeshadow #bronze #scatteredlight #heavymetals #eyeshadowsingles #eyeshadowtoppers #metallicshadow #eyeliner #glitter #glitterliner #makeuplover #beauty #beautyblogger https://www.instagram.com/p/B2xi87RnQmZ/?igshid=45ksppntl6zc

Yes, I think I need more rodeos, thank u. https://www.instagram.com/p/B2sPxLmHIUF/?igshid=jpxlv9ctglex

If you missed the insta stories, I’d like to remind you that I have a very giant (and kinda mean) cat. His name is Franklin and he pretends he is tough. I have to give him heart meds twice a day, and it’s... difficult. ... Also, I like White Claw. 🤷🏼‍♀️ https://www.instagram.com/p/B2eo8KuHiRb/?igshid=i5he8d534uoi

A group I work with had an “80s Day” and I asked no follow-up questions, just immediately went home and dig up my Barbie record earring from my jewelry archives. (Sadly only the one remains.) I didn’t go ALL out because I had other stuff with other departments who weren’t doing dress-up themes, but I still had fun. 💁🏼‍♀️ . . Also got a chance to wear the purpled in the @anastasiabeverlyhills x @jackieaina palette, which I don’t wear very often! 💜💜💜 . . #motd #fotd #makeup #selfie #anastasiabeverlyhills #abhxjackieaina #abh #jackieainapalette #jackieaina #eyeshadow #eyeshadowpalette #highlighter #lipgloss #doseofcolorslipgloss #blonde #lob #blondehair https://www.instagram.com/p/B2QBd8Anzm-/?igshid=1n4iyvs5y1db8

You may have noticed that posting on this feed (and regular blogs) slowed down. It was due to a combination of things - stress from my job but also just general makeup fatigue. However, the @anastasiabeverlyhills x @jackieaina palette caught my eye and has been inspiring me so much. The color palette is just so interesting and fun, and I want to just DIG INTO IT whenever I see it. . . The packaging is just so fun and gorgeous, but the shadows are just so beautiful. The pinks/red are totally my vibe but the shimmers are just ALL so gorgeous and I want to BATHE in them. . . I am really into the browns in this palette— Credit is a dark brown that has a touch of purple, which mixes so nicely with pinks, but also coordinates so well with Lituation, the taupe-y shimmer. Edges and Ginger are great shades for a neutral eye or warming up something a bit more dramatic. (Like with Sponsored, what a fantastic multi-chrome brownish green shimmer!) . . I swatched Trust Issues by itself because some of the pinks got in it and made it look more pink when it’s really more of a translucent gold. ✨✨✨ . . #eyeshadow #makeup #eyeshadowpalette #makeupjunkie #beauty #beautyblogger #makeuplove #makeuptalk #makeupoftheday #makeuplover #abh #anastasiabeverlyhills #abhxjackieaina #jackieaina #swatches #swatchlove #makeupinspo #makeupinspiration https://www.instagram.com/p/B2M5Pvsgs7U/?igshid=153cnrv4v313d

I’ve been having fun playing with the new @colourpopcosmetics Exes and Oh’s palette so I had to snap a few casual (well-lit) selfies. (Portable lighting is key. Bonus points if it’s the shape of a cat, like mine.) I’ll probably post another lewk in my stories so make sure you check there, too! ... Lewk deets: I used Stay Golden (mauve-y rose, not gold at all) in crease. Then I used Easy Go (metallic red) all over the lid. Added Smitten (duochrome orange-y pink) in middle of lid. I used Reckless (plummy Brown) along bottom lashline, and a bit on the outer corner of lid, blended out with Stay Golden. ... Also featured, my fave lipgloss by @doseofcolors in Almond Butter. More on that in a future post... ... ... I’m cracking myself up bc I keep saying “lewk.” #cantstopwontstop ... #eyeshadow #makeup #colourpop #exesandohs #eyeshadowpalette #makeupjunkie #beauty #beautyblogger #makeuplove #makeuptalk #makeupoftheday #makeuplover #fotd #motd #lipstick #lipgloss #highlight #blush #bronzer #foundation #concealer #dewy #glossy #doseofcolors https://www.instagram.com/p/B2C8Ef-H04q/?igshid=idsgbxubaf4p

I’ve been having fun playing with the new @colourpopcosmetics Exes and Oh’s palette so I had to snap a few casual (well-lit) selfies. (Portable lighting is key. Bonus points if it’s the shape of a cat, like mine.) I’ll probably post another lewk in my stories so make sure you check there, too! ... Lewk deets: I used Stay Golden (mauve-y rose, not gold at all) in crease. Then I used Easy Go (metallic red) all over the lid. Added Smitten (duochrome orange-y pink) in middle of lid. I used Reckless (plummy Brown) along bottom lashline, and a bit on the outer corner of lid, blended out with Stay Golden. ... Also featured, my fave lipgloss by @doseofcolors in Almond Butter. More on that in a future post... ... ... I’m cracking myself up bc I keep saying “lewk.” #cantstopwontstop ... #eyeshadow #makeup #colourpop #exesandohs #eyeshadowpalette #makeupjunkie #beauty #beautyblogger #makeuplove #makeuptalk #makeupoftheday #makeuplover #fotd #motd #lipstick #lipgloss #highlight #blush #bronzer #foundation #concealer #dewy #glossy #doseofcolors https://www.instagram.com/p/B2C8Ef-H04q/?igshid=idsgbxubaf4p

Ok, I’ll admit it. I bought this @colourpopcosmetics @ultabeauty exclusive Exes and Oh’s (❌ & ⭕️) palette for the packaging. But I think this is going to be one of those palettes I get a lot of use out of, even tho it looks similar to things I have already. The shimmers are actually really interesting and give this palette a fun twist. Not your basic champagnes here. 🙅🏼‍♀️🙅🏼‍♀️🙅🏼‍♀️ . . Check my Stories to see this in action on my eyeballs. 👀 . . . #eyeshadow #makeup #eyeshadowpalette #makeupjunkie #beauty #beautyblogger #makeuplove #makeuptalk #makeupoftheday #makeuplover #colourpop #colourpopcosmetics #exesandohs https://www.instagram.com/p/B1_z91SnXP1/?igshid=156zstc2hs4ad

I call this one, “Trying To Take A Good Makeup Selfie In An Uber.” 😂🤷🏼‍♀️ . . I’ve been fairly uninspired by makeup lately and have no time to blog anymore but I fell in love with the @anastasiabeverlyhills x @jackieaina palette as soon as I saw it and knew I needed it in my life. My Uber photography does not capture how gorgeous my eye look really was. (Seriously, I was so proud of how great it came out. It was touch-and-go for a minute there.) if you are considering this palette, you can be assured it blends like a dream and has colors you really can’t find anywhere else. Congrats, Jackie! You made a bombass palette! . . . Also: ▪️ @toofaced Born This Way Foundation in Pearl ▪️ @beccacosmetics bronzer from the #khloexmalika palette + highlighter in Vanilla Quartz ▪️ @hourglasscosmetics blush In Iridescent Flash ▪️ @doseofcolors lipgloss in Just BAEcause (best lipgloss formula EVER. Periodt.) . . . #abhxjackieaina #abh #jackieaina #motd #fotd #selfie #uberselfie #eyeshadow #beccacosmetics #doseofcolors #toofaced #makeup #makeupjunkie #semiretiredblogger https://www.instagram.com/p/B16f0pHnGfI/?igshid=149jvrjasi73y

I have really been loving my @fabfitfun box! This month, I got a ton of awesome stuff!!! Do y’all get FFF??? . . . ▪️ Plush Ultra Soft Plaid Scarf- super soft, and I might wear this in my Christmas card pics! ▪️ @amikapro strand perfect ceramic styler- does anyone else think that if you just get the right tools, you’ll magically be good at hair? Maybe it will work this time. 😂 ▪️ @baublebar Y’all know I live for a BaubleBar Ear Crawler. But can only wear on one ear at the moment! ▪️ @skinvolve Body Boost Gel - I got some lotion from this brand previously that I love and this stuff seems cool! You are supposed to use it pre-workout? I’ll try it. 🤷🏼‍♀️ ▪️ @humanandkind body soufflé smells so freaking good. Can’t wait to use it! ▪️ @aveda Damage Remedy Daily Hair Repair- I’m platinum blonde. Need I say more? ▪️ @harperari Exfoliating Sugar Cubes- these look really neat- you grab one and take it in the shower for extra exfoliation. Those tubs of exfoliating stuff can get so messy. ▪️ @katespadeny lunch tote- I mean, so freaking cute. ▪️ @wander_beauty Baggage Claim Gold Eye Mask- these look so luxurious. Hello, self care! . . . #fabfitfun #wanderbeauty #harperandari #humanandkind #aveda #plush #amika #katespade #skinvolve #lifestyle #hair #makeup #skincare #selfcare #subscriptionbox #beautyblogger #sortof #lazyblogger https://www.instagram.com/p/B1kNv1gnMKa/?igshid=4yi7soh1hs92

Serious. https://www.instagram.com/p/B0i1-TDHq5m/?igshid=1xcd8vkvdtckp

Running out of Ear Real Estate, but at least I can wear AirPods now. 🙃 https://www.instagram.com/p/BzyvYeYHSJN/?igshid=2fs36t3owszo

Pretty sure this is my most re-purchased skincare product of all time: @esteelauder Advanced Night Repair 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻 https://www.instagram.com/p/BzuBETFnXoy/?igshid=1mvalqgvvonhw

Sleeves for dayzzzz. Thanks, @letote !!! ✨✨✨#fashion #ootd #bellsleeves #dallaspride #brunch https://www.instagram.com/boxy_ladies/p/ByPAquNntfu/?igshid=1tu0vyl5fv24v

This is the ❤️RED❤️ palette of my dreams - the @colourpopcosmetics #MainSqueeze palette. Gorgeous, BRIGHT red tones. Everything the Urban Decay Naked Cherry palette was missing. It’s just so, so juicy and bright. 🍉🍉🍉 . . . #colourpop #colourpopcosmetics #mainsqueeze #eyeshadow #redeyeshadow #eyeshadowpalette #ilovemakeup #makeupjunkie #beauty #beautyblogger #eyeshadowswatches #beautybloggers https://www.instagram.com/p/ByB9tT_HWOa/?igshid=1ekqp46mmgod0

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