Roxy Tries

What tools you use to apply your makeup can make a difference in how your makeup looks and applies to your face. Finding that sweet spot where your skin looks flawless and perfectly blended, can have everything to do with what brush or sponge you use. If you're a beginner, you may be overwhelmed by the number of brushes you can use for applying makeup. Morphe is a company that got their start from launching affordable, easy to work with, yet high-quality makeup brushes. Some of these brushes I've had for years and they've still maintained their shape without shedding. Here are my top 10 brushes and 2 sponges I use to complete any makeup look. Beauty Sponges I'm a huge fan of using a damp beauty sponge to apply any liquid base, such as foundation and concealer. I'm a dry girl, and I no longer deal with my foundation and concealer settling into fine lines or clinging on to dry patches (especially around my nose). At one point, I seriously thought my fa...

I'm hosting a girls' night makeup party at my place on Cinco de Mayo - the perfect opportunity to make my oh-so-yummy "skinny" margaritas. Margarita's may be my favorite drink of all time, and there's no way I'm going to settle with pre-made margarita mix. One thing I hate about pre-made margarita mix is how sweet they are. My recipe cuts the sugar in half, without sacrificing any of the flavors. This fresh mix is great for a crowd or for yourself. The mix stays good for two weeks in the fridge - although I have a hard time believing there'll be any left! Here's how I like to make my margaritas: Ingredients 2 cups lime juice (2 1/2 pounds of limes) 2 cups water 1 cup agave nectar sparkling water silver tequila orange wedges lime wedges for garnish I prep the limes by rolling them on the counter to loosen up the pulp. I cut all the limes in half and use a citrus hand press juicer over a liquid measuring cup. Once I'm don...

With spring and summer upon us (finally, Minnesota!) that usually means baby shower season. Buying a baby shower gift when you aren't a parent yourself can be an intimidating experience. I take pride in being a good gift giver myself, but looking back on some of the baby shower gifts I've given in the past, I've realized I may not have given the best gifts to help out new parents. It's easy to get sucked into the cute little baby clothes and trendy baby toys - while there's nothing wrong with giving those items as gifts (I know I received some that I really loved!) everyone else may be thinking the same thing. Shopping from a parent's registry is definitely a great place to start, but from my experience, I used my registry mostly for my big ticket items (great group gift idea!) to receive a discounted priced once my registry expired. I did get help from mom friends of mine to create my registry, but I still forgot items that I didn't even think I needed. ...

If you're anything like me, you have different makeup routines for different occasions. I have everything from my, quick I need to leave the house makeup routine (aka bb cream, concealer, and chapstick) to my full-on, 2-hour glam sessions (where I somehow use every product and brush I own). My makeup routine for work is the look I go for the most. I've had the same job for the past nine years, and it's taken me until now to realize every step in my routine has a rhyme or reason. The brands may change, but the products and how I use them remain the same. I work in hospitality at Target Field - the home of the Minnesota Twins. During home games, I want my makeup to look fresh, bright, and like I took the time to put on a glam face. I'm on my feet running around during the game, so I don't want my makeup to melt off my face especially during those hot summer days. I feel I have accomplished that, and let me tell you, this routine has been tested plenty of times. Thi...