MYRTLE BEACH LOOKBOOK

This past weekend, June 24th to the 28th, my boyfriend and I took a mini baecation to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. 

We decided to do it road trip style instead of flying. Let's just say, we can cross that off our bucket list - but it probably won't be happening again any time soon. If you're from Jersey, you know from Jersey to SC is a little over 10 hours, not including rest stops. It was quite the adventure, you could say. 

We did so many fun activities like Ripley's Aquarium, mini golf, and going to an alligator farm.

If you'd like to see our vacation vlog - just click HERE.

Since we were constantly on the go and it was like 100 degrees there (well not really, but it sure felt like it) - it was hard to keep up with OOTD pictures, but I did manage to get pictures of two of my favorite outfits from the trip, courtesy of my amazing boyfriend.

For more information on the outfits, just scroll down! xo

This outfit I wore on the second day of vacation.

We were going to go to the alligator farm, mini golfing, and to Ripley's Believe it or Not.

I decided to go with this simple outfit of just a plain white T and some shorts because it was very hot outside. Yet, I knew that inside Ripley's, it may be a bit chillier with the air conditioner on, so I threw the plaid top around my waste just in case. 

I added the Adidas because I knew we would be doing a lot of walking that day (I was right - ouch did my feet hurt).

My accessories were my favorite part of this outfit. Chokers are SO in right now so I had to incorporate one into this outfit. Chokers will definitely be taking over this summer so buy as many as you can now before they sell out! My favorite store to find some good ones is definitely Windsor. 

I didn't think just the choker was enough so I also threw on a black cord necklace and they go together perfectly. 

Everything is linked below!

Sunglasses: Quay Australia x Desi Perkins Collab in High Key Black

Blog Post on these sunnies HERE.

White T-shirt: HERE.

Plaid Top: HERE SIMILAR.

Shorts: HERE.

Shoes: HERE.

Chocker: HERE.

Black Cord Necklace: HERE.

Cross Body Purse: HERE SIMILAR.

This is the outfit I wore on our last day on vacation.

We went to a really fancy Italian restaurant so I decided to dress it up just a little bit while still keeping the casual feel.

To me, a white tube top always gives off a simply effortless semi-fancy vibe, especially with the long gold knot necklace I threw on top.

The bright coral high waisted shorts really threw this whole outfit together. You always need a pop of color during the summer months, especially when you're working with white and black articles like my tube top and sandals. 

Finally, I have been wearing these black sandals non-stop. They go with everything and anything and they are super comfortable.

I will also be doing a YouTube video on this makeup look right here, a simple dewy summer bronzed tutorial, this week - so look out for that!

Everything is linked below!

Tube Top: HERE SIMILAR.

Coral High Waisted Shorts: HERE SIMILAR.

Black Sandals: HERE.

Necklace: SIMILAR HERE.

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QUAY AUSTRALIA X DESI PERKINS COLLAB

Recently Quay Australia and YouTuber, Desi Perkins, came out with an amazing sunnies collab. 

The collab consists of four gorgeous sunglasses: High Key Black, High Key Gold, TYSM, and On The Low.

Once I saw these sunglasses in Desi's preview video, I knew I had to have them all.. However, the way my bank account is set up, I had to settle for just one pair.. For now.

I had the pleasure of being able to purchase High Key Black (pictured above and below). I've been a subscriber and loyal fan of Desi for a while now and I had yet to purchase my first pair of Quay sunnies so when I saw Desi was coming out with her own line, I had to jump on that. 

The sunglasses released Thursday, June 9th, 2016 and they are releasing for the last time online tomorrow, Tuesday, June 21st, 2016 at 9AM PST (12PM EST). However, Desi assured us that they will be sold in select stores that sell Quay sunnies. WHEW!

When I first got my sunglasses in the mail, I was so excited to try them out. They are perfect for no-makeup days, when you just roll out of bed in the morning and throw them on for that "i'm not trying but I still look cute" look. 

I recently went to Pennsylvania with my boyfriend for the weekend and brought minimal makeup with me, so these sunglasses saved my life. They're big, but not too big to the point of becoming overwhelming. 

Each pair is $60 plus shipping and tax. My total came out to $65.00 all together. 

Not bad at all for such gorgeous fashionable sunnies. 

I already know these will be my most used and favorite sunglasses for this summer.

If you have the chance, I highly recommend getting your hand on a pair of these sunglasses!

Congratulations, Desi Perkins!

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KIM KARDASHIAN CANNES 2016 TUTORIAL

Welcome back loves! 

Last week was the Cannes Film Festival and I saw on Makeup By Mario's instagram the look he did on Kim Kardashian and I fell in love. It was so simple but yet so elegant and I knew I wanted to recreate it for you guys with a little twist - this tutorial can be used for any eye shape but I focused more on people with hooded eyes, like myself. I will have another video up later on this week, so be on the look out for that! If you guys would like a tutorial on how I did my hair in this video (although it was pretty quick and easy) let me know down in the comments! If you guys have any other celebrity inspired tutorials you'd like me to recreate from Cannes or the Billboard Awards or any ideas in general, let me know on my social media or down in the comments! :) Have a wonderful week and Happy Monday XO

P.S. If you recreate this look or any of my other looks - i'd love to see them! Hashtag #glambykait on Instagram or tag me so I can check them out XO

Everything You Need to Know  →

Urban Decay Naked Skin Concealer 

Sigma E38 Brush

Kat Von D Eye Palette - Colors: Latinus in crease & Shax for the wing

Covergirl The Supersizer Mascara

KoKo Goddess Lashes

Smashbox Photofinish Primer Oil

Urban Decay Naked Skin One & Done Perfecter

Benefit Hoola Bronzer with the Nars Ita brush and Mac 109 brush

Makeup Forever HD Concealer in Y23

Laura Mercier Translucent Setting Powder

Airspun Loose Face Powder to bake

Anastasia Beverly Hills So Hollywood Highlight with Morphe M310 brush

Urban Decay All Nighter Setting Spray

Kylie Cosmetics Dolce K Liner with Literally lipgloss

Urban Decay small shader brush

Sephora smudge brush

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HOBOKEN #OOTD

Today I went to Hoboken, New Jersey to take a tour of Artist Makeup Academy (check previous blog post for details on the school) and I decided to dress it up a bit to make a good impression. It was a bit chilly so I had to throw on a jacket but I made it work. For all outfit details and some makeup details from today, keep scrolling!

Body Suit: Windsor Here

Jeans: 2 years old from Forever 21

Boots: Call It Spring Similar

Belt: Target

Bomber Jacket: Windsor Here

Foundation: Urban Decay Naked Skin One & Done Perfector

Brows: Anastasia Beverly Hills Dark Brown Brow Powder Duo

Lashes: KoKo "Goddess"

Highlight: Champagne Pop by Jaclyn Hill x Becca

Lips: Candy K by Kylie Cosmetics

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HUGE ANNOUNCEMENT: ARTIST MAKEUP ACADEMY

Hello Beauty Lovers,

Last month I made the decision to attend and become a Artist Makeup Academy student. For those who have never heard of this school, it is a wonderful, well-known beauty school in Hoboken, New Jersey run by amazingly talented makeup artists. Tons of celebrity makeup artists and YouTubers have attended this academy for events, workshops, and also just to stop by and say hello. To name a few like Carli Bybel and Hrush. As soon as I saw the Artist Makeup Academy instagram, I knew this was the school for me and taking a tour and talking with the girls there today just validated that even more. They made me feel so at home and so welcome, like I had known them all forever. I even got to meet my future teacher and she was a sweetheart. I am starting in September and I could not be happier or more excited. I know this is the right decision for me to expand my makeup knowledge and help me pursue my passion as a makeup artist. I highly recommend all of my subscribers and readers to check this school out if you are in the NJ area. I will keep everyone updated on my journey at this school once I start. 

Their contact information:

Website: http://www.artistmakeupacademy.com

Instagram: artistmkupacademy

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#MOTD - MY CURRENT FAVORITE LASHES

Hello Beauties!

My current favorite lashes definitely have to be the KoKo Queen B Lashes! Available HERE. They have been my most used and go-to for the month of April. They're dramatic and wispy but also light weight in my opinion. They don't make my eyelids feel heavy or give me a headache like other dramatic wispy lashes seem to do. Highly recommend getting your hands on a pair before the sell out again, they go quickly! About to stock up on about 3 more pairs myself. I love how they make my eyes look bigger than they naturally are. They say smaller eyes should stay clear of big dramatic lashes, but I like to go against the rules. I actually think and say the opposite. Smaller eyes tend to look larger and more awake and open with larger dramatic lashes. Step out of your comfort zone and give these a try. Want to know what else I'm wearing on my face? Check out below!

Primer: Smashbox Photofinish Oil

Foundation: Urban Decay Naked Skin' One & Done Hybrid Complexion Perfector Broad Spectrum SPF 20

Contour AND Eyeshadow: Benefit Hoola Bronzer

Concealer: Makeup Forever Ultra HD

Highlight: Becca x Jaclyn Hill Champagne Pop (Now Permanent)

Brows: Anastasia Beverly Hills Dark Brown Brow Powder Duo

Lashes: Queen B - KoKo Lashes

Lips: Dolce K lipliner with Literally Lipgloss from Kylie Cosmetics

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SEASIDE HEIGHTS, NJ - #OOTD

Today was an absolute beautiful day in NJ. About 70 by my house and a high 65 down by the beach. My boyfriend and I decided to take a drive to meet my family down at Seaside Heights Boardwalk for some lunch and dinner. This is what I decided to wear since I knew it might be a little chillier as the sun set. I will link everything I can find down below and if not I will link similar items. I hope you all had an amazing weekend! Can't wait to do even more OOTD posts this season.

Long Sweater Vest: Forever 21

Something Similar: Here

Long Sleeve Crop Top: Here

Jeans: Similar Here

Adidas Original Sneakers: Here

Ray-Ban Sunglasses: Similar Here

Purse: Here

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ROOM TOUR 2016

Everything You Need to Know  →

Silver Vase & Silver Twigs: Home Goods

Linnmon Table Top: Ikea - Here

Alex Drawers: Ikea - Here

Tobias Clear Chair: Ikea - Here

Vanity Mirror: Home Depot - *in store only*

4 Chrome Vanity Lights: Home Depot: Here

Light Bulbs are 60 wyatt natural daylight bulbs: Home Depot

Crystal Ceiling Light: Lowe's - Here

Beauty Blender and Brush Holder: Home Goods

Fake Vanity Flower Pot: Home Goods

Original Beauty Box - Here

Tabletop Vanity Mirror: Bed, Bath, & Beyond - Here

Body Length White Framed Mirror: Target - Here

Duvet Comforter Bed Cover: Target - Here

Pillows: Target & Home Goods - *in stores*

Bracelete Bar: Target - Here

Similar Ring Tray: Target - Here

Nailbutton Headboard: Target - Here

Plus Shag Rug: Target - Here

Hayworth Jewelry Armoire: Pier 1 - Here

Silver Candle Stand & Sparkly Candle: Home Goods

Fake White Roses: Home Goods

Porcelain Owl: Home Goods

Both Candles - White Gardenia and White Sand Beaches: Bath and Body Works

Picture Frames on the Walls: Home Goods

Picture Frame on Night Stand: Home Goods

Tabletop Lamp Base: Target - Here

Lamp Shade: Target - *in store*

Perfume Tray: Home Goods

Bedside Table: PBTeen - Here

Dresser: PBTeen - Here

Wall Crown: Kirkland - Here

Black and White Flower Pictures: Target - *in store*

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MAKEUP FOR YOUNG TEENS

Tonight my little 15 year old sister had a sweet 16 so she asked me to do her makeup. She wanted something smokey but not too over the top, so I gave her a nice subtle brown smokey eye using the Morphe 35O palette. Perfect look for someone her age going to a sweet 16! Everything else I used will be listed below.

Face:

Rimmel Stay Matte Primer - Here

NYX Color Correcting Palette - Here

Maybelline Fit Me Matte & Poreless - Here

Benefit Hoola Bronzer - Here

Urban Decay Naked Skin Concealer - Here

Nars Sin Blush - Here

Becca x Jaclyn Hill Champagne Pop - Here

Anastasia Beverly Hills Dark Brown Brow Powder Duo - Here

Eyes:

Lorac Eyeshadow Primer - Here

Morphe 35O Palette - Out of Stock Currently - Here

Covergirl the Super Sizer Mascara - Here

Lips:

Candy K from the Kylie Jenner Lip Kit - Currently Sold Out

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MARCH FAVORITES

Hi my loves! I'm back.. Again! Sorry for always going MIA. School is finally winding down to the end so it's getting pretty busy but I will be uploading a Kylie Jenner Lip Kit and lipgloss swatch and review with drugstore dupes, either next weekend or the following. Depending on when I get all my colors in the mail! I'm so excited. 

Everything You Need To Know →

Smashbox Photofinish Primer Oil: Here

Clinique Beyond Perfecting Foundation + Concealer: Here

Best Damn Beauty Lip Mask: Here

House of Lashes Bombshell Lashes: Here

Maybelline Great Lash Mascara in Clear: Here
Benefit Hoola Bronzer: Here

Neutrogena Makeup Remover Hydrating Wipes: Here

Ray-Ban Aviator Sunglasses (similar): Here

Adidas Superstar Casual Shoes: Here

I Took a Pill in Ibeza - Mike Posner

Work from Home - Fifth Harmony

Don't - Bryson Tiller

Panda - Desiigner 

Acquainted - The Weekend

Seen on me →

Top: Forever 21 - Similar: Here

Bralette: Windsor - Similar: Here

Lipstick: Dose of colors Stone Here

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GRWM SOFT GLAM FOR HOODED EYES

Everything You Need to Know:

E Y E S →

Lorac Behind the Scenes Eyeshadow Primer

Lorac Pro Palette using light brown, nectar, and mocha

The Covergirl Super-sizer Mascara

House of Lashes Temptress Lashes

F A C E →

Clinique Moisture Surge

Smashbox Photofinish Primer Oil

Clinique Beyond Perfecting Foundation in Buttermilk

Makeup Forever HD Concealer in Y23

Kat Von D Shade & Light Contour Palette in Subconscious 

Airspun Loose Setting Powder to Set my concealer and bake

Lorac Blush in Flaunt

Anastasia Beverly Hills So Hollywood highlighter mixed with

Laura Geller Gilded Honey highlighter 

Urban Decay All Nighter Setting Spray

L I P S →

Colourpop Teeny Tiny

B R U S H E S →

Morphe 330

Sigma E38

Urban Decay Flat Definer 

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