Charlie Tamara Piper

I normally wear contact lenses, but every now and then I like to switch it up and wear my glasses. But have you ever noticed that glasses tend to rub the foundation off the sides and bridge of your nose? Glasses marks can get even the best of us and it's one of my makeup pet peeves. But thankfully, there are ways to keep your glasses from ruining your makeup. Consider the Fit and Shape of Your Glasses Heavier or larger frames will invariably rest on more of your face and stand a good chance of disturbing the makeup underneath. Loose-fitting glasses can also cause your frames to slide around more than they should. Consider smaller, lighter frames that fit more snugly on your face to minimize the risk of your glasses rubbing off your makeup. Tip: Place, don't slide, your glasses onto your face - and lift your glasses off when it's time to remove them. Sliding your glasses on or off is a surefire way to effectively rub your foundation right off.  If you do...

Well, hello there! You've found my blog! I hope you'll find this space helps you find the best foundation, maximize that twice-a-year Sephora sale, or fall in love with a new nail polish color to add to your collection. I'm not an expert in beauty, organizing and crafting, but these are some of my favorite things to do. I've gone through a lot of trial and error and along the way picked up knowledge and tips that have worked for me. Friends and coworkers have asked me for advice on finding ways to make lipstick last all day or for my thoughts on the newest mascara. I've taught friends how to wrap a present perfectly every time and I've logged enough hours at The Container Store to have picked up a thing or two on how to make my tiny New York City closet space work for me. I've toyed around with the idea of starting a blog and with some encouragement from my friends, here we are - we've got lift off! I've got a lot of ideas for posts and I hop...