So today I'm just going to go on a little rant of something thats been bothering me a lot lately. So I'm very much aware of the lack of knowledge that is presented within the media addressing the topic of animal cruelty being such a big part of our everyday lives. It's hard for me to get genuinely upset about the ignorance that most people have towards this subject when the reality of it is that no one really gives a shit. I'm not saying that if you buy makeup that is tested on animals that you are satan's child, but what I am trying to say is that although it is wrong (and that is universally agreed upon for the most part), it is not represented as an important issue or topic that give us as humans a reason to get passionate about making a change. If you look at the topic of gay marriage for example, you will see 2 distinct sides that people stand on of how they believe things should be. On one side you have the activists who protest and stand up for everyones right to be able to love and marry whoever they want, regardless of their gender. On the other side you see the conservative old fashioned way of thinking that homosexuality is wrong and should be stopped. This is just one of the important issues being constantly followed through media, which shows how black and white issues like these are when it comes to who stands for what. Don't get me wrong, thats great. I love to see Americans of all ages actively participating in bettering our society by standing up for what they believe in. But unfortunately, with issues like homosexuality playing such a big part in the evolution of our generation, many (also important) issues like animal rights are overlooked. Maybe its the fact that it doesn't directly affect us, and thats why we turn the other cheek, or maybe it's that if we did stand up it would affect us and how we shopped, making it harder to simply buy a product without worrying about how it was made. To be honest, this is a selfish way of thinking. I'm not saying that to be rude, but I'm saying it because I know how it is first hand. I have always had a strong passion for makeup, and therefore I loved to shop at MAC and other big makeup companies. When the cruelty of animals used to produce these products was brought to my attention, it affected me greatly. At first I mostly just thought about how wrong it was, but I didn't change where I shopped right away. I thought about how hard of a transition that would be, and just decided not to think about it. It then got worse, and I couldn't stop thinking about how awful the conditions where for these innocent animals, and I knew I had to do something. Once I made the change, I felt so much better about myself. I know this is a lot to ask of people at this day in age, just because of all the other things there are to worry about in this world, but I do ask that this issue is brought to attention. Spread the word, increase awareness, and make this problem known. After all, it's 2015 people, come on.  

All About Mascara

One of my favorite must-have makeup items would have to be mascara. I absolutely love trying out different products and trying out new ways to apply them to achieve the best look for my eye shape. That is something to keep in mind when shopping for mascara- what works for one person may not work for you, being that the shape of your eye may require a different technique or simply that your eyelashes may be a different thickness and length than someone elses. For me, I have eyelashes that can easily be buildable depending on my choice in mascara, which for that I am fortunate for. After trying out many different ways of applying mascara, I have over the years found a look that has worked great for me. Keep in mind that my eye shape is more round, so if yours is different this may not be the best way for you. Heres what I do: I start with curling my eyelashes (which is something everyone should do!) to make them appear longer. The trick with this is to curl them right at the base of where your eyelashes start, so that way they go straight up to instantly look bigger. That usually does it for me and works well with the look I try to achieve, but if you want more volume then I would suggest following curling your lashes at the base with curling them once again at about the middle of your lashes, so they curl much more. I then start with a volumizing mascara and evenly coat each lash with mascara which will act as a base. I tend to use a mascara with a brush that is thicker, just so I know every lash is being covered. I also make sure to start at the very base of where the lashes start and work my way up, as well as coating both the front and back of the lashes which will instantly give a more volumized look. This may cause clumps, but that is okay because the next step will take care of that. I then take a lengthening mascara, and I tend to chose one with a brush that is thinner with bristles that can comb through the lashes easily, which remove clumps and make them look more even. I once again apply this to the front and back of my lashes to evenly coat each one. Keep in mind that if you do not achieve your desired look, that this step can be repeated more than once to build on the length. Also, be careful not to put too much on, as that can create a spidery look before you even realize it. Hopefully these tips helped!