Hello loves,

It’s time to turn out the lights, light those sensual candles from Bath and Body Works you’ve been dying to try, and put on your sexy time playlist because we’re about to get a little scandalous.

No but really, we’re about to go to the sexier side of things and discuss lingerie. Something I’ve never been comfortable in until I had to come out of my comfort zone when I performed in a production of The Rocky Horror Show. Prancing around in a tutu, fishnets, and a corset will definitely change you. Embrace it.

The site Adore Me has some of the most beautiful lingerie pieces and sets that you can mix and match to fit your liking and personality. Whether it’s sweet and flirty, or dark and sultry, they have something for all of your tastes.

Being a fan of the darker and edgier looks I gravitated towards anything black and lacey. Some of the pieces I picked out were the Annmarie and the Jacquelyn.

Then of course, I had to pick out a corset, the Heidi was absolute perfection! A perfect dupe for the corset I rocked while on stage for Rocky Horror so I was right at home in this. Corset’s are amazing for showing off your figure and accentuating your curves in the best way. Adore Me caters to women of all shapes and sizes.

Given the fact that I love a good smoky eye, that’s exactly what I would pair this with. Something bronzy, with the right hint of darkness to accentuate the eyes, and of course topped off with my signature winged liner and a pair of lashes.

The lashes I’ve been using recently are the ones from the i-Envy line from Kiss. They’re so comfortable and they add the right amount of drama to your look.

For lips, I would go for one or two ways. I would either go for my go-to red lip or keep it neutral with a darker nude.

Two of my favorites!

To amp up the look, I would either add- a comfy flannel and thigh highs or- a black, lace shawl. It represents my style completely: cool and comfy, and dark and edgy.

Forget high waisted shorts, pair that with some lingerie and you're good to go & literally just LOOK at Naya Rivera in that flannel. 

That’s honestly all I need, just put on Do I Wanna Know by the Arctic Monkeys and I’m good. Because if the lingerie is coming out, I’m staying in *insert smirk emoji*

Head over to Adore Me's sexy lingerie page check out their collections and mix and match your favorite picks to create a look just for you!

Till next time,

Caitlin Bea

My pick for January is the lovely, Caitlin Bea, better known as Glamourista16. I discovered her channel through another YouTuber, Sarah Belle, when they spent the summer together in LA last year. I’ve been following her ever since! Caitlin is a beauty and lifestyle vlogger from Minnesota, she has a variety of videos from tutorials, study and organization tips, sorority recruitment tips, style videos and more. If you’re a college student, you need to start watching Caitlin now because her college help videos are amazing to get tips from on how to stay organized while managing being a college student.

Caitlin’s style is edgy yet girly, the outfits she puts together have the perfect mix of comfort and trendy. Like me, a lot of the items in her wardrobe are as dark as my soul but she has a personality like a ray of sunshine. Caitlin has her own clothing and accessories collection on Markkit, it has everything from rompers, cross-body bags, sweaters, spiked earrings and more PLUS you can use Markkit to buy the things from her collection as well as other YouTubers collections.  Aside from vlogging, she also loves art, and she’s posted a few things on her Instagram so definitely check it out.

Caitlin has become a permanent part of my day, especially since I added her on Snapchat (her name is caitbea add her- like now). Definitely check out her channel and give her some love! Tell her I sent you!

Her latest video:

You can find Caitlin Here:

Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/glamourista16

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/glamourista16

 Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/caitlinbea

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Glamourista16/115859131843567

Markkit: http://mymarkk.it/cbc 

Hey everyone!

January was full of amazing new things for me; it’s also my birthday month! I turned 22 this month and yes, I blasted 22 by Taylor Swift all day.

I had quite a few favorite things for this month so let’s get started!

Beauty:

Urban Decay Naked 3- I got this for Christmas and I can’t stop using it. I love all of the blush tones and rose gold colors, it’s absolutely beautiful!

Nars Velvet Mattelipstick in Cruella- Anyone that knows me knows that I’m obsessed with red lips, especially matte red lips. This lipstick comes in a crayon stick and it’s quickly become a part of my beauty staples. It wears very comfortably.

Kat Von D Everlasting Liquid Lipstick in Lolita- This is the perfect mauve-y nude lipstick! It goes on smooth and dries to a matte finish. It’s not uncomfortable to wear and it’s long-lasting. The name itself had me sold.

Anastasia Brow Wiz- This is worth all the hype. I don’t know why it took me so long to pick this up but I haven’t put it down since. It’s a quick way to fill in your brows and keep them neat all day. The pencil is thin so it helps to create hair-like strokes for that natural look.

Urban Decay PrimerPotion- I don’t know why it’s taken me this long to get this primer, it’s absolutely amazing! It goes on so smooth and makes my shadows look vibrant and stays all day- even through cheerleading and zumba!

Cake Batter Chapstick- Y’all…this smells so good! I always keep lip balm on me, especially with how cold and dry it is currently. The cake batter balm makes your lips smooth and seriously, the smell is amazing. Go get some!

Taylor by TaylorSwift- This perfume has become my signature scent. It’s slightly floral and sweet, but it’s not too sweet. It has the perfect blend of musk and sweetness.

Fashion:

“Bow Hard for GoHome” tank from Kiss My Southern Sass- This is one of the most comfortable shirts I own aside from my sorority tees. I wear it all the time whether I’m lounging around, going to class-whatever. KMSS has comfy, oversized tanks and those are my favorite things to wear. If you want to get your own use code “MikaylaAnderson” for a discount.

Music:

Taylor Swift 1989- The entire album is my favorite because I listen to it almost every day. It’s not even an issue.

Sia- Elastic Heart- This song is so beautiful, it has a great beat and the video is interesting to say the least.

Lorde- Yellow Flicker Beat- I listen to this every single day. I first heard this song when I heard the The Hunger Games: Mockingjay soundtrack and I’ve been obsessed ever since. This song makes me feel like I’m a warrior princess and I can start a rebellion.

Movies:

Into the Woods- OH MY GOD. This was everything I could have imagined. I wanted to see this because the play itself hold a place in my heart because my first leading role was in a production of Into the Woods as the Baker’s Wife so I knew I had to see this. The cast was spectacular and the music…let’s just say I sang along to every single song. I have no regrets.

American Sniper- This is a recent favorite, I saw this last weekend with my parents and literally bawled my eyes out. Such an amazing film, Bradley Cooper never disappoints. It's a must-see film.

Okay guys, those were all the things I loved for the month of January. What were some of your favorites?

Hello everyone!

Hope you all had an amazing Christmas. Here's a little OOTD from Christmas day.

Hope you all continue to have an amazing holiday season and a Happy New Year.

What I'm Wearing:

Sweater: Ross

Leggings: Ross

Boots: Fashion Metro

Watch: Charming Charlie

Nails: Wet N Wild "Fields of Greens"

What's On My Face:

Brows: NYC Brow Pencil

Eyes: Too Faced "Joy To The Girls" Pallet

Liner: Maybelline Line Stiletto

Lips: Wet n Wild Mega Last Matte lipstick in "Cherry Bomb"

Y’all know how much I love my tags so of course I had to do the Winterlicious Tag! If you’re unfamiliar with this tag then first, where have you been? Second, definitely head over to YouTube after this and check out some of my favorites do this tag.

Now, let’s get in to it.

1.      Favorite winter nail polish? Anything red! I wear a lot of dark cranberry and maroon colors during the winter. Right now I have on Red Carpet by Sally Hansen, it’s a true red shade with glitter- perfect for the holidays! Also, Field of Greens by Wet n Wild is a beautiful green glitter polish with flecks of gold. I’m wearing that on my accent nail.

2.      Favorite winter lip product? Caramel Crème lip butter from Nivea! It makes my lips smooth and soft and it smells AMAZING! It’s the perfect winter scent and it protects your lips.

3.      Most worn winter clothing piece? Oversized sweaters and my fleece vest from L.L. Bean.  I love being comfy and warm and I’m a sweater junkie! They’re so easy to style so they work with just about everything. My fleece vest is so warm, I love pairing it with my red flannel.

4.      Most worn winter accessory? SCARVES. I have a bunch of scarves, in many colors and I still can’t stop buying them. Especially blanket scarves- so cozy!

5.      Favorite winter scent/candle? Favorite scent to wear in the winter is Sensual Amber from Bath and Body Works. It’s a warm, musk scent that just makes me feel so comfy. I love darker scents all the time but specially in the winter. Candle- Twisted peppermint! Perfect holiday scent!

6.      Favorite winter beverage? Caramel Brulee frappes from Starbucks. Dear Lord, those are delicious.

7.      All time favorite holiday film? Home Alone, How the Grinch Stole Christmas, A Diva’s Christmas Carol aaaaand The Nightmare Before Christmas. Perfection.

8.      Favorite Christmas/holiday song? Anything from the Glee Christmas albums tbh. Also, My Only Wish This Year by Britney Spears!

9.      Favorite holiday food/treat? Those sugar cookies with the trees/snowmen on them. They’re my favorite all times of the year.

10.  What’s your favorite Christmas decoration this year? Our lighted wreath is pretty awesome If I do say so myself.

11.  What’s at the top of your Christmas list? Chris Evans.

12.  What are your plans for the holidays this year? Spend time with my family and friends.

Alright so that’s it! I tag all of you reading this, do this tag and send me a link. I’d love to read your answers.

December Style Spotlight

Nicole Guerriero

November and the beginning of December were absolutely hectic. Preparing for finals, writing papers, finishing up projects all while having like five mental breakdowns a day can really wear you down. Ah, the joys of being a college student. But, now that that’s over with, let’s get to my pick for December Style Spotlight: Nicole Guerriero!

Nicole is a YouTube beauty guru with amazing style- seriously. Girl rocks a top bun like no other *insert hair flip emoji*. Also, can we just take a moment to appreciate her brow game? Cause it’s strong. With her ever-changing style and electric personality, Nicole’s videos are a pleasure to watch. Her tutorials and “get ready with me’s” are fun and easy to follow which makes following along a breeze. I’ve followed a number of her tutorials- especially the hair tutorials (seriously, can I just have a fraction of your fabulous-ness?).  She explains things in a way that’s easy to understand and tells you about the products she’s using in order to give the viewer a complete inside look into what’s happening. Nicole has an intense collection of lip products, a girl after my own heart! When I’m in need of some new products for my collection, I go to Nicole, it’s like she’s my beauty bestie.

I can already tell you I plan to recreate some of her looks for the holidays. Her obsession with all things glitter comes in handy quite often but especially around this time of year when you want to glam up your look. Definitely check her out!

Her latest video:

You can find Nicole Here:

Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/nguerriero19

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/nguerriero19

Blog: http://www.naturallynicole.com/

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/nguerriero19

A little OOTD from Thanksgiving.

This is my favorite time of the year: sweater weather, boots, dark lipstick- love it!

Outfit:

Sweater- Fashion Metro

Tank- Old Navy

Leggings- Forever 21

Boots- Fashion Metro

Watch- Charming Charlie

Earrings- Charlotte Russe

Face-

Eyes- Wet N Wild Comfort Pallet

Mascara- Maybelline "The Rocket"

Liner- Maybelline "Line Stiletto"

Brows- Elf Brow Kit in Medium

Lips- Wet N Wild "Cherry Bomb"

It’s that time of the year ladies, the holidays are approaching and fast. Time to put down your gingerbread latte from Starbucks and pick up a hot glue gun because it’s time to get ready for the Tacky Christmas Party you’ll inevitably be invited to. Time to prepare yourself and get to work crafting the perfect tacky party ideas because, just because the theme is “Tacky Christmas” doesn't mean it can’t be cute. Here are some fun ideas to help you get ready for your party.

 1.    “Holla” if you love Christmas.

2.  “Bow” down. *insert hair flip emoji*

3. "Oh Christmas tree, oh Christmas tree.”

4. On Dasher, and Dancer and Prancer…”

5. Wrapped to perfection.

6. Tinsel Town

7. Channeling your inner Frosty.

8.  Ornament headbands are all the range in the North Pole.

9.  Rudolph, the red-nosed top bun.

10. Hobby Lobby’s gonna be running low on green tulle this year but it’s so worth it.

Bonus: Tacky Christmas Lever: Expert.

Hope these can spark some inspiration for you at your next Christmas party. The only star in the room won't be on top of the tree, it'll definitely be you *hair flip*

It's almost time for the Kiss My Southern Sass annual Cyber Monday Sale! It's our biggest sale of the year and we have a lot of big things planned for y'all. There will be surprises, contests, and giveaways going on all day on Monday, Dec 1st. so make sure to keep an eye out on our social media to know when these things are happening!

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To know when our special deals are happening!

Here's a couple of details on what's happening over on kissmysouthernsass.com for Cyber Monday:

Cyber Monday trumps Black Friday 100%.

Online shopping is a way of life.

Anytime I can stay at home and shop from the comfort of my room and keep my pajamas on and snack on Taco Bell at the same time, I'm all about it.

So while everyone else is renacting The Hunger Games in the middle of a shopping center trying to tackle old ladies because they grabbed that sweater you had your eye on, I'll be sitting in my room like this:

Love y'all! Happy shopping and may the odds be ever in your favor.

Hey y’all. So fall is by far my favorite season. The leaves changing, the wind gets crisper and pumpkin spice ERRYTHANG. Those of you that watch Leighann Says on YouTube have probably seen her do this and she inspired me to do the tag myself right here.

Fall Beauty Faves:

-          Face product- Nars Radiant Tinted Moisturizer. It’s pricey but it’s so nice on the skin. It gives your skin the extra moisture it needs in the colder months and provides nice coverage.

-          Cheek product- Wet N Wild Color Icon blush in Berry Shimmer. Perfect color for the holidays. It gives your cheeks a rosy flush like you’ve just come in from playing the snow, plus has a bit of shimmer so it’s like having a built in highlighter.

-          Eye product- Too Faced “Joy to the Girls” pallet. It has amazing colors, perfect for creating holiday looks (hence the name). A good mix of mattes and shimmers and the shadows are extremely pigmented.

-          Lip product- Milani Color Statement lipstick in “Black Cherry”- This lipstick is my go-to fall/winter color. It’s a deep, blackened red color, the perfect vampy color for this time of year. Goes on smooth and has a nice smell.

-          Hair product- Pantene Moisture Renew Shampoo and Conditioner. It helps keep my hair nice and moisturized so it can stand against the cold. It smells amazing and keeps my hair shiny and smooth.

-          Fragrance/candle- Perfume, I’ll have to go with Sensual Amber from Bath and Body Works. It’s warm and cozy and scents like that are my favorites year round honestly, but especially around this time of year. Candle- Literally anything from Bath and Body Works. Especially the candle Leaves- OMG.

-          Nail polish- I love deep reds and “Cherry Jubilee” from Avon is such a great pick.

Fall Fashion Faves:

-          Trendy clothing item- Oversized sweaters! It’s literally like walking around in a comfy blanket that’s acceptable to walk around in public with.

-          Comfy Clothing Item- Sweatpants and my Christmas pj pants. I live in those around this time of year.

-          Shoes- Riding boots and combat boots. I wear them with almost everything.

-          Accessory- Scarves. I have so many scarves and I’m not even ashamed.

Fun Favorites:

-          Halloween or Thanksgiving- HALLOWEEN. I am always the happiest on this day. Halloween is by far, my favorite holiday. Nothing but pumpkins, candy, horror movies and costumes- it’s everything I love!

-          Favorite festive food and/or drink- Food, definitely turkey and stuffing (yum!) and pumpkin pie. Drink, Pumpkin Spice anything and Gingerbread lattes. #noragrets

-          What’s the happiest part about fall for you- Basically just being able to bring out my favorite comfy clothes, spend time with my family and the way everything looks outside. The scenery is always so beautiful.

-          Who do you tag- All of YOU.

If you do this tag, let me know! I’d love to read your answers.

October Style Spotlight

Sarah Hawkinson

My pick for October is the lovely Sarah Hawkinson. Sarah is a beauty and lifestyle vlogger on YouTube. Her channel focuses on makeup, style and Sarah also features videos on psychology, which is a topic she’s enjoyed for years and what she’s currently studying at Sacramento State right now. Sarah also has a second channel called Possessed by Horror where she reviews horror movies and discusses her favorites.

Sarah’s style is one of my favorites on YouTube. It’s cool and edgy but it’s still laid back. She’s one of those people that can look effortlessly cool and I’m like “damn, can we go shopping sometime, because I want some of your awesomeness to rub off on me?” Sarah’s been a favorite of mine for a while now because she combines the two things I love most which are: fashion and horror. My life revolves around the two and having someone that shares those passions is amazing. Like, If I could spend the day with her and watch movies, shop and talk about life- I would be beyond happy.

Sarah’s a genuine person that cares about what she loves and her viewers which is a quality I love. Her videos are relatable and her personality shines through. Definitely check out both of her channels.

Her latest style video:

You can find Sarah Here:

Twitter: http://twitter.com/#!/sarahmhawkinson

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/sarahhawkinson

Second Channel: http://www.youtube.com/possessedbyhorror

Blog: http://sarahmhawkinson.blogspot.com/

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Sarah-Hawkinson/120713121361785

Happy Halloween, boils and ghouls!

Hope you're all having a wonderful holiday, make sure you eat lots of candy and watch a lot of scary movies. At least, that's what I'll be doing.

In honor of my favorite day of the year, I created this clown look inspired by my old pal Twisty the clown (American Horror Story fans stand up!)

This was all things I had in my collection already. 

The white, black and red face paint were cream products that I bought from Party City a couple years back. 

Process:

Apply a white base around the face, not going too close to the edge to create a mask-like appearance.

Build up to desired intensity and then set with a powder (baby powder works).

Use black eye shadow and using a brush (or whatever you have handy) create the shape you want around your eyes. Be creative!

Use the black cream to color the shape in and then set with the black eye shadow.

Use red to create a noes and apply to your lips to create that signature clown smile.

The wounds:

This is totally optional but if you want to create wounds along side your mouth (or anywhere else) just follow these steps:

Apply a layer of liquid latex in the area you want the wound (I found mine at Party City.)

Tear strips of tissue paper (no straight edges- the more jagged the better) and place on top of the latex. Apply another layer of latex on top of the paper.

Let it dry. Once dry set it with powder to prevent it from sticking to itself.

Use tweezers to pick open parts of the tissue to create an open wound.

Paint the inside of the tears with black and red to give the appearance of a deep wound.

Add blood and voila!

If you recreate this look send me pics! I'd love to see it.

Stay spooky,