She was a beautiful paradox. Full of strength, yet quiet with silent charisma. She was something that the world never could categorize her because she was in one all her own. Labels were nothing new to her, she thrived on being what people least expected. The thrill of being unexpected was invigorating for her. She was a beautiful paradox.
Huda Beauty Mercury Retrograde Eyeshadow Palette Review
Huda Beauty released her new Mercury Retrograde Palette for this holiday season. Inside of the purple packaging, there are cosmic shades named after the chaotic state of Mercury Retrograde in the world of astrology. The shades in the palette reflect the array of color combinations inside, including buttery metallics, high-shine shimmers, and multi-reflective eyeshadow pigments. The balancing of cool and warm tones contrast in the most beautiful way.
This new release is unlike anything this brand has ever done in my opinion. Huda Beauty has always been a company to test the limits of creation within the beauty world, but this palette in my mind is one that is essential for its versatility and variety it brings to any makeup look.
Inspired by the cosmos, the range of 18 eyeshadows was built behind the belief that the world outside of our sight exists. My favorites from the palette include Libra, Galaxy, Off-Balance, Haze, Nebula, Gold Glitch, and Hot Mess. All of these shades bring their own unique twist to an otherwise normal, neutral eyeshadow palette. Mercury Retrograde makes a bold statement. The intense color complexity allows a person to express themselves through the art of makeup. Expressing yourself through a creative outlet such as cosmetics can really improve your overall appreciation for the craft itself. If you are a beauty-lover like myself, I would highly recommend giving this a try. You won’t regret it.
Manifesting Your Dream Life
The Universe works in mysterious ways. For many years now I’ve been of the belief that if you ask the universe for what you want, believe it can happen for you, you will in due time receive that wish. Ask, believe, receive has been a method of manifestation that I have found works wonders for me in my life. The Law of Attraction states you are what you believe, and this you will attract into your space. Manifestation came into my life when I was at my lowest. Attracting positivity into my life became essential at that time. I began visualizing the best version of myself and became her.
Dreams I wrote down and left up to the unknown soon became a reality after releasing expectation, things began to align. My mindset shifted no longer focusing on what I lacked, but rather what I had to gain. The Law of Attraction helped me find what I really desired in my life, and this idea became the visualization for my new reality. I started researching this in the last few years when I heard about the art of manifestation, and from that day I was hooked. I started designing dream boards and lists of what I envisioned for my dream life. When creating my collage of ideas, I thought of my biggest aspirations and what aesthetically suits my lifestyle currently. From there, I began trusting the timing of my life and things started falling into place perfectly.
The Law of Attraction led me to dream bigger and to do better in the present. It’s really that simple. As long as you believe you can achieve greatness and have the mindset to do so, great things will begin to happen as long as you believe.
Meeting Stassi Schroeder Next Level Basic The Definitive Basic Bitch Handbook
Stassi Schroeder is most known from Bravo’s hit show Vanderpump Rules. She is most well-known for her bold personality and having no-filter in her own life. After seven seasons of heartache and adventures in West Hollywood Stassi explores her Next Level Basic side to her personality, embracing her inner basic bitch. SUR Restaurant & Lounge is best served with disaster-filled nights full of drama, but that doesn’t stop Stassi Schroeder from being the queen of the lounge & the Hollywood area.
Her empire continues to rise as she runs her own podcast Straight up with Stassi and has transformed her once small fashion blog into a professional archive with a specialized style section with the latest trends styled by Stassi herself. This section includes style tips, makeup favorites, and much more. In her newest novel, the New-York Times Bestseller tells fans about growing up before her life hosting Vanderpump Rules on Bravo, finding her passion as a stylist/writer in the fashion world, and how this small reality show turned big.
Meeting the Vanderpump Rules star was an ultimate dream of mine. Being a fan of the show for so many years I was ecstatic when I had the opportunity to meet her in person. She’s always been one of my biggest inspirations within the industry for embracing everything that she is, especially her inner basic bitch. Her strong presence always inspires me to become a better version of myself in chasing my own dreams for the future.
A major theme discussed in the novel was female empowerment/being your own #GirlBoss in the world. To some, this may sound intimidating, but it is of my opinion that similar to Stassi’s if you do not make your presence known in the world it may be lost if you do not claim your strength/independence in this world. This left me wondering the question “If you don’t make a statement in this world, then who are you really?” Stassi shares stories of how independence among women is so undervalued in today’s world. Stassi spoke at the Woman of the Year Summit for Glamour Magazine promoting her new novel stating that independence is intimidating to those who cannot handle a strong woman’s presence. That to me is a total #GirlBoss moment in itself. She stands strong showing the world that the qualities some may define as ‘bitchy’ are the same attributes made to find your own pathway in life, creating a life that you love.
Stassi Schroeder Glamour Magazine Women of the Year Summit Article
Huda Beauty The New Nude Palette Review
Reinventing the color nude has been outdone by Huda Beauty in her New Nude Palette. Over decades, the soft neutral has been thought of in a simplistic way only being defined as one shade rather than many. Huda Kattan was determined in her revamped cosmetics line to create a feeling of empowerment when investing in her dream. As a makeup artist in the industry, Huda Beauty launched at Sephora companies across the globe in 2013, making her one of the world’s newest influencers/entrepreneurs to newly define the beauty world. What was once a dream suddenly appeared as a reality for this influencer.
When I see an artist that has an eye for design seeing the product makes me appreciate the value of their craft so much more! Creativity in it of itself continues to amaze me with Huda Beauty. Every element that is made is created with the intention of greatness. As a brand, that is exactly what is expected.
The New Nude palette was designed to encompass sensuality, sexiness & empowerment for the individual using it, bringing a sense of passion to the makeup look you are looking to achieve. Inside the palette comes eighteen pigmented shadows including mattes, multi-reflective shades, shimmer-drenched glitters, and metallics. Rosy hues, dark mattes, and glittery sparkles dominate this palette. This has become my favorite palette out of my collection recently after experimenting with the gorgeous, pigmented shades.
The New Nude Palette for me has been the greatest form of self-expression when applying my makeup in the morning. I would highly recommend this to anyone who is just starting out in the makeup game or someone who is a makeup pro. The New Nude has a place for everyone who wants to exude happiness & confidence in the way they feel on the inside allowing themselves to shine on the outside.
