Of all the things I stocked up on in the pre-pandemic days, I’d have to say that I was most proud of having enough makeup and skincare products to last me a couple of months…because that’s how long I initially…
My Sephora Beauty Insider Picks
Better hurry—the Beauty Insider sale at Sephora is going on now. And, like a true beauty aficionado, I wasted no time over the weekend heading to my local store and stocking up on my beauty must-haves. So, what did I…
A Mid-Month Update
So far, April has pretty much felt like a blur (and the month isn’t even over yet). Between sporadic snowstorms, sandwiched between days that have some thinking that spring is on the way, I think we’ve all had our fill…
Blogger Spies, Tries, and Buys
Blogger Spies, Tries, and Buys by vanessa-living-in-steil featuring nars cosmetics Lately, I’ve been finding tons of things to add to my online shopping cart (ahem, I mean, wish list). Some of the items have seen a rapid status…
Summer Polish Colors to Love
If there is one thing I love as much as wearing a cute outfit, it’s having a fresh coat of polish on my nails. During summer, a coral color works wonderfully — OPI’s Hot & Spicy is my shade of…
Beauty on a Budget
Beauty on a Budget by vanessa-living-in-steil featuring nars cosmetics Save: Foundation//Eye Shadow// Eye Liner// Mascara//Lipstick Splurge: Foundation// Eye Shadow// Eye Liner// Mascara//Lipstick I’m packing my bags again for a quick trip to Rhode Island for the rest of the…
Makeup Bag: Spring Edition
NARS Tinted Moisturizer//Neutrogena Color Stick//Bobbi Brown Highlighting Powder//Formula X: Cupcakes and Cashmere Edition//John Frieda Sea Salt Spray//L’Oreal Brow Plumper I am itching to switch up what’s in my makeup bag. And with the official arrival of spring in a few…
Valentine’s Day: Sweets, Treats, and Surprises
Valentine’s Day: Sweets, Treats, and Surprises by vanessa-living-in-steil featuring valentine coffee mugs Valentine’s Day is almost here. And any holiday that encourages the consumption of sweets is A-okay in my book. So while I’ll be indulging in some decadent desserts…
Must-Have Makeup Shades for Fall
Must-Have Makeup Shades for Fall by vanessa-living-in-steil featuring leaf home decor Happy fall! Does it feel like fall in your neck of the woods? We have been blessed with that lovely in-between weather — the early morning chill…
Gift Guide: For Her
With slightly more than two weeks until the holidays, I’m rounding up some of my favorite gifts this year. If you haven’t started your holiday shopping (don’t worry, you aren’t alone), here are some gifts any woman would love. …