beauty & a blog

It's hard to believe that beauty & a blog is now officially ONE years old!!! I was feeling pretty nostalgic on New Year's because last year I had the opportunity to go to the Rose Bowl.  Not only was I warm in California (like WHAT are these negative 50 degree temperatures?!) but I also got to watch my beloved Bagders in the biggest game of the season.   http://parisnightsandnewyorklights. tumblr.com/post/71375360010 Naturally, I traced back my very first blog post to help me reminisce of the days of Santa Monica Beach and trying to navigate West Hollywood in 5 inch heels.   It was titled "We're Doin' It Live" in honor of our adventures in Cali.   We had absolutely no plans.  We just went for it.  And we had the time of our lives.   Our only goals were to not get lost and to not die.  Miraculously, we managed to pull both of those off.  Maybe it was because of the couple's advice we shared our taxi from the airport w...

Make 2014 your most stunning year yet with Monica's beauty favorites.   Urban Decay Naked Basics Pallet    Perfect neutral pallet of eye-shadows. Very bendable &pigmented. Can be worn from day to night. Maybelle Baby Lips in Cherry Me   Moisturizing lip balm with a sheer tint of cherry red- the perfect balm with a touch of color. Revlon Lip Gloss in Berry Allure   Covergirl Lash Blast Mascara Coats every lash with fullness and volume. Will look beautiful on everyone! Covergirl Flamed Out Mascara   Exploding with volume. This mascara works especially well on the bottom lashes because of  its smaller applicator. L'Oreal Paris Voluminous Mascara Sonia Kashuk Bronzer in Golden   Lightweight gorgeous bronzer will have skin glowing. Will work with every skin tone to achieve a beautiful sun-kissed glow. L'Oreal True Match Lumi Light to medium coverage, designed for dry/normal skin &...