GLAM 356

I am a Columbus girl through & through. 

I'm from a small suburb on the southeast side, 

and I love all things country 

but I have always been a fan of big city lights.

Two of my best friends and a couple of my old cosmetology students are

from the Mansfield area, which introduced me to my current obsession. 

There is a store there called Posh Beauty. I had heard so many amazing things about it. The store is a little boutique with clothing accessories, and the owner has even created her own make-up line. As a stylist this sounded like heaven. A one stop shop! However time and life never allowed me to make to Mansfield for pleasure, so I was never able to visit the place. 

This year my beauty prayers were answered! 

They opened a location right here in Columbus! 

It's called Glam 365 & is located in the heart of the Short North!

My mom and I enjoy everything about the place when we go. 

I had the best experience this past weekend and just HAD to share!

Sunday I made an appointment with one of their beauty master minds they have on staff

to get a FREE, yes I said FREE makeover. I was getting my maternity photos done and wanted

something soft an natural looking, but different from my everyday beauty routine!

I was blown away at the quality of these cosmetics. 

It wasn't until I got pregnant that I really started thinking about what went on my skin. 

And with my baby coming within the next week or so, my mom brought up the point about

my skin being against hers a lot & how I don't want harsh chemicals on her beautiful baby skin.

As Kendall, the make-up artist was applying mine she was so helpful and informative. 

Telling me what was in the products, and teaching me how to apply it! 

All the products felt so light weight, with coverage. But I could still see myself underneath. Meaning some of my freckles still showed through and it looked very natural. I fell in love with the foundation instantly! I actually couldn't leave without it! It was only $35, which in comparison to major beauty companies isn't bad.. however I know it is a leap from drugstore prices, but it was worth the investment. 

First of all how cute is this packaging?

Secondly, take a look at the ingredients:

No Petro- Chemicals, Gluten Free, No Parabens, No Phthalates, No Sulfates, 

No Synthetic Fragrances or Dyes, Cruelty Free & Made in the USA

One of the major things my mom and I learned during my make-up lesson is none of their products contain "Talc" which is a mineral combined with chemicals that is found in 90% of foundation (liquid or powder) lines. It can also be found in paint, paper, and ceramics. This substance will actually clog your pores, which is why it is in most make-up lines so that it is able to give you that "full" coverage look. So needless to say if it is in paint, why am i putting it on my skin??? And who wants clogged pores? 

They have a full line from primers, to foundation, blushes, bronzers, shadow pallets, brow pencils, liners, mascara, to lipsticks & glosses. They even carry their own skin care line! & Everything smells SO AMAZING!! Which if you love it as much as I do, don't worry they sell their signature fragrance in candles to take home or a variety of perfume lines you can choose from!

That's not all with this place, I am telling you it is a little slice of heaven right her in Columbus Ohio. 

Their accessories are to die for! So on trend and so much to choose from! There is something for everyone. Their clothes are AMAZING! From dresses, to skirts, leggings, and shirts! The best sweaters, scarfs and bags! I discovered these bamboo shirts there that are so soft & so comfy! They have the best graphic tee's and we were told while we were there over the weekend that THIS week they were getting in their own line of graphic tees! So of course I will be going back to snag some of my own!

They even carry this line by Heather Thompson called "yummie".

It's a shape ware line that is full of tanks, leggings, jeans, undergarments and more!

I will definitely be purchasing some of these items post baby!

http://www.yummielife.com/heather-thomson

All the girls are so helpful and nice that work there. I had actually entered a giveaway they were doing on their facebook page, which you can find if you click here. I ended up winning an adorable gold polka dot scarf  & the cutest pair of stud ear rings!

I love giving back to small business, and not large corporations when it comes to items like these!

So if you are in town, and in need of anything I have mentioned or just want to have a good time 

Check out GLAM 356 located at:

988 North High Street

Columbus Ohio

If you live more north and are closer to Mansfield here is the facebook for their first location:

https://www.facebook.com/PoshBeautyFulLife

Either way check out the website to learn more about their amazing products! Spoil yourself!

You will not be disappointed. I don't see myself every buying another kind of foundation and I am already looking forward to building up my own collection of their line!

http://smartbombcosmetics.com

Enjoy !

xoxo,

Molly

10 minute make-up

Today I am going to walk you through my 10 minute natural make up "look" routine!

This is my go to on my days off work or when I just don't have enough time to allow for a full face! 

I am sure once motherhood begins I will be using this routine more often than not! 

Step 1; 

Moisturize ! 

I prefer this over a face primer. 

Foundation just needs something to stick to and I am a fan of that "dewy" look so the more moisturized your skin is, the more dewy and sun kissed it will appear. 

My go to moisturizer is the sephora brand for $24

Step 2:

Foundation ! 

My current obsession is actually a drug store foundation, by loreal called true match "lumi" foundation. 

It's great for all skin types and adds to my dewy look! Always make sure you extend your foundation down onto your neck & chest. Especially when trying to achieve a natural look. You don't want any lines whatsoever. 

I got my foundation at Walmart for $10, but honestly whatever you use will do! My secret is to apply it with a brush! It leaves a more flawless finish. 

Step 3:

Brows !

If you have followed my blog from the beginning then you know how serious I take my brows! They make or break a face application! To see how I apply mine click here. 

Step 4:

Blush / Bronzer or BOTH! 

When I'm in a time pinch I like to use the same brush and mix my bronzer and blush and apply them both at the same time. 

My favorite duo is by E.L.F. & is $3 at target!

Step 5:

Liner & lashes ! 

Most days I apply liner. I alternate between a pencil and a gel (that is applied with a brush). 

For this look however I only used my pencil in the outer corners of my eye and smeared them inwards with a q-tip to get a more "lived" in softer line. I didn't extend it all the way to keep my eyes looking wide open & fresh!! Just took the liner to the middle of my bottom lashes. 

The pencil I used is $4 from ulta. It's the Nyx brand that you can find at most beauty stores. 

As far as my lashes are concerned I used the newly famous and oh so #trending

Younique 3D moodstruck fiber mascara ! We now sell it at my salon for only $19.99 most distributors sell it for $30! So if you are local, stop on in to Irelands Spa & Salon II to get yours today! You won't be disappointed. If not, find someone who sells it & snag yourself a set! It's super easy to apply!

First you use your normal mascara (I'm still old school and love the maybeline mascara in the pink & green tube) 

Let that dry, and then apply the 3D mascara gel! 

Then immediately apply the 3D fibers to help extend and thicken your natural lashes. 

Lastly reapply the 3D gel to lock the fibers onto your lash! 

You can repeat these steps as many times as you like until you get the look you are trying to achieve! 

Each step should only take you a couple mins, making this an easy 10 minute or less make-up application! 

Xoxo,

Molly.