#FOTD: inspired by kermit the frog (green makeup look)

It's not easy being green...but life seems pretty wonderful for beloved icon, Kermit the Frog. There is a new Muppets themed rollercoaster in the works at Walt Disney World, The Muppet Show special received positive reviews and high ratings, and tomorrow is Kermit the Frog's birthday. Well, sort of. May 9, 1955, was the first time that Kermit appeared on television screens. Since my obsession with all things Muppets remains, it seemed like an appropriate time to create a makeup look inspired by this important character. This Kermit inspired #FOTD post is focused on green, green, and more green.

love it or leave it? lauren conrad

Lauren Conrad remains a style icon. Recently, there was a Laguna Beach reunion that aired exclusively on the Roku Channel. Thankfully, our television set came with the Roku Channel already included, so watching the reunion was a breeze. The reunion special included the cast members from season one of the show and there was all sorts of behind the scenes information shared. As someone who was seriously obsessed with Laguna Beach when it aired (and then The Hills), it was nice to "go back to the beginning." This love it or leave it? post is dedicated to the outfit Lauren Conrad wore on the red carpet for the reunion. 

current favourite accessories.

Options are always nice, especially when it comes to accessories. There are all sorts of pieces in my collection, but there are certain ones that I have been reaching for more often in the last several weeks. The start of a new season often results in slightly different choices for one reason or another, so this post is dedicated to some of my current favourite accessories.

more beyond the gates inspired makeup looks.

Last summer, there was a post here on the creation of beauty is art. about the soap opera that I watch, Beyond The Gates. I described having an alarm set on my phone each weekday at 1:58 p.m. so I could watch the new episode. Thankfully, that alarm is no longer set, because the soap opera moved to a streaming service in my country. That has made it much easier to access. There is no more relying on an inconsistent antenna signal and I can watch the new episode whenever it fits into my day. While the way that I watch Beyond The Gates has changed, my love of the show, the fashion, and the makeup has remained. Every now and then, I take screenshots of Instagram posts or makeup featured in an episode with the intention of making it my own. On that note! This post is dedicated to even more Beyond The Gates inspired makeup looks.

recent thrifted finds (music and movies)

It is almost impossible for me to leave a thrift store empty handed, especially when there are sections dedicated to music and movies. Well, there is one thrift store near me that is entirely dedicated to music and movies. This is not a place that I am able to visit often, because I am simply unable to hold back seeing so many wonderful items. (Music, movies, and television shows are all weaknesses of mine. I find so much comfort in the words and stories of others.) After several months away, there was a random visit that resulted in an armful of media. It is time to take a closer look at some recent thrifted finds.

new in: modelones gel nail polish forty piece set

The shift to at home gel nails has been a total game changer for me. Adding the OPI GELement LED Gel Lamp and Modelones Gel Nail Polishes to my routine has made such a difference. I love that the gel nail polish dries immediately and the manicure lasts for at least two weeks without issue. Beauty that is low maintenance is always preferable! After having a positive experience with the six piece set from Modelones, the decision was made to add a few more colours to my gel nail collection. (It is nice to have options.) In the end, a forty piece set from the brand seemed to make the most sense in terms of cost and colour preferences. This post is dedicated to all of the items included in the Gel Nail Polish set from Modelones. 

2 looks 1 palette: poisoned forest eye and face palette (wet n wild)

What eyeshadow palettes have you been reaching for lately? For me, it is the Poisoned Forest Eye and Face Palette from Wet n Wild. This is something that was purchased ahead of spooky season, but has been in heavy rotation ever since. There is something about the colour story that speaks to me, no matter the season. Since it is something that I use at least a few times a week, it seemed right to create a 2 looks 1 palette post to highlight some my favourite shades in this drugstore palette.