Kathleen Tower

Introducing Sephora Formula X

Introducing Sephora Formula X

Stop the presses – Sephora is phasing out their entire Sephora by OPI collection! Don’t worry, though. Sephora plans to introduce something bigger and better. Something that can only be described as X.

Manicure Monday: Red, White & Blue

Manicure Monday: Red, White & Blue

For the 4th of July, I thought about trying to recreate the flag.  When it comes to the American flag, however, I really think that Betsy Ross did it best.  Creating tiny, intricate stars and perfectly balanced stripes is no easy task, especially if you’re downsizing it to your fingernail.  There are so many options […]

A Beauty Review: Lancôme Color Design Sensational Effects Eye Shadow

A Beauty Review: Lancôme Color Design Sensational Effects Eye Shadow

Lancôme Color Design Sensational Effects Eye Shadow in “It” List ($19) A deep, matte black shadow. Warning: this shadow is black.  Perhaps the deepest, darkest, truest black shadow I own.  Which is why I absolutely love it. I use this shadow mainly to set my black gel eyeliner.  I always like to set my eyeliner with a similar shade […]

Manicure Monday: Watercolors

Manicure Monday: Watercolors

Admittedly, I’ve been getting pretty technical with my manicures lately. From chevron to tribal print, some of these manicures really require a steady hand.  With today’s manicure, that’s not the case.  While the look may have been inspired by the gorgeous paintings of Monet and Cézanne, you don’t need to be a famous artist to […]

A Beauty Review: FIX Malibu’s Wish Wash

A Beauty Review: FIX Malibu’s Wish Wash

I don’t know about you, but when I think of facial cleansers, I think of a clear liquid or gel-like substance. When I heard about FIX Malibu’s Wish Wash Exfoliating Powder Wash — yes, a powder cleanser — I was immediately intrigued.  As a beauty fan, when I hear about a new or different kind of product, I […]

Manicure Monday: Bold Ikat

I typically base my beauty look on what I’m wearing that day or where I’m planning on going.  Obviously a more natural look is appropriate for work, or I can spice it up if I’m going out.  This week, I was so inspired by what I was wearing that I created my manicure from it! […]

A Beauty Review: mark. Please Hold Eye Primer

A Beauty Review: mark. Please Hold Eye Primer

mark. Please Hold Eye Primer ($9) Thankfully, I don’t often have problems with my eyeshadow creasing, so trying eye primers was never the first thing on my list.  As a lover of all things beauty, however, I need to know how different products work, so I decided to give primers a try.  Boy, am I glad I […]

Manicure Monday: Alumni Pride

Manicure Monday: Alumni Pride

June is a big month for seniors, both in college and high school.  For the high school seniors, you’re graduating and starting a new chapter in your life – college! It’s an entirely new experience from high school – your college is your home. Speaking from experience, your college comes to mean much more than […]

Manicure Monday: Matte Tribal

Manicure Monday: Matte Tribal

If you’re looking for a fun, impressive manicure, look no further.  Tribal print manicures can be pretty impressive, but also pretty hard to accomplish.  The amount of detail involved can prove tricky for even the most accomplished manicurist.  Have no fear – I’ve found a solution.  All you need for this manicure? Your favorite polish […]

Manicure Monday: Spring Designs

Manicure Monday: Spring Designs

My manicures are my form of art. Whether through colors or designs, manicures are how I express my style or current mood. I’m not impartial when it comes to my manicures, though – I definitely pick favorites. One of my absolute favorites was my galaxy manicure. On the other hand, there are manicures that aren’t […]