How do you take your blog photos???

Hello All!! As a fairly new blogger, I have come across some problems that I didn't foresee. The most annoying and frequent problem is lighting while taking photos.

I have my own successful business and it really is difficult for me to take my blog pics while there is excellent lighting, because I'm at work during those times. So, usually I wait until the weekends to get that perfect afternoon lighting. Even so, I have to take my pics near a window and that sometimes isn't always the best option.

How many of you bloggers out there use a light box? Did you buy one? Did you make one? Do you use other sources of light or don't use a light box at all? How to you get your photos looking good?!!!

HELP!

I borrowed these photos from amandascookin.com. She has an awesome photo tutorial on how to make your own light box. She even has some photos of images that she took with and without the light box.

Check out her site!

Photo taken from amandascookin.com

Photo taken from amandascookin.com

WINNER! Sigma Flat Top Brush!

I'm back! The honeymoon was wonderful, I'll post some pics soon :)

I used random.org to choose the winner. There were not that many entries, but that meant more chances for you guys to win :)

The winner of the Sigma Flat Top Brush is (drum roll, please)................

Steph xox

Stephanie Cummins

Congrats Stephanie!!

Review & Giveaway: Sigma F 80 Brush! - CLOSED

I'm getting ready to go on my honeymoon, but before I go I decided to do a little review on the F 80 brush by sigma. When my husband and I got married, we never went on our honeymoon. It's been two years, but better late than never!

I did receive this brush as an affiliate, but I'm going to give you my honest review!

When the brush initially came out, I noticed its resemblance to the Everyday Minerals flat top kabuki. I love that brush! It is fantastic to use with mineral makeup, but I never though about using it for liquid foundation.

Above is the Sigma brush. It is very dense and extremely soft! It is just lovely on the face and it allow you to buff in your foundation beautifully. This is what makes this brush stand out. The bristles are made of synthetic fibers and the softness is incredible.

I have been reaching for it every time I put on tinted moisturizer, foundation, or even my Origins Vita Zing.

As you can see, the two brushes are very different lengths. The bristles of the EM brush are also a tad bit longer than the Sigma brush. I personally prefer the longer handle of the Sigma brush.

The handle of the EM brush is made from a sustainable bamboo handle.

On the left is the Sigma brush and on the right is the EM brush. They are very similar as far as denseness. Because the Sigma brush has shorter bristles, I think it's easier to use with liquid foundation. I really just made up this theory but I think the longer bristles of the EM brush allow more buffing for mineral foundation. I did try the EM brush with liquid foundation but the results were not as great as the Sigma Brush.

I hope you enjoyed this little review and comparison. I prefer the Sigma brush over the EM brush for liquid foundation. I think the long handle is sleek and it really matches all of my other sigma brushes. Also, because the brush handle is long, I'm able to store it with my other brushes. I usually just store my EM brush in a bin on my vanity.

RULES: In order to win this brush from Sigma please comment down below. You MUST be subscribed to my channel using blogger. One comment per person, please. Also, please let me know what is your favorite type of brush. The winner will be picked next Sunday at 11:59pm using random.org. The winner will be notified and must respond within 24 hours. This giveaway is also for international subscribers. I will give Sigma your information and they will send the brush directly to you. Thank you and see you next week!

CLOSED

Self Tanner Series: Kate Somerville 360 Tanning Towelettes

Hi Everyone! This is a continuation of the self tanner series that I've been doing for the past month...

SOMERVILLE360° TANNING TOWELETTES WHAT IT IS: TOWELETTES CONTAINING PARABEN-FREE SELF-TANNING FORMULA TO GIVE YOU A QUICK AND EVEN APPLICATION WITH NO STREAKING.

WHAT IT DOES: THESE HYDRATING TOWELETTES WILL PRODUCE A UNIFORM, NATURAL-LOOKING GLOW ON THE SKIN WITHIN TWO TO FOUR HOURS WITH ONE EASY APPLICATION. FOR A DEEPER TAN AND TO MAINTAIN YOUR GLOW, USE ANOTHER TOWELETTE AND REAPPLY AS NEEDED.

My experience: I am a self tanner junkie and this is one of the best products I have tried. I love how easy the application is, you just open up the package and pull out the towelette. You can then use the towelette to wipe all over, or in sparing places. I personally like to use it on my arms and legs. But you can use it on your midsection or even on your face! The results are always great natural looking color! The only problem I had with it was when I used the towelette and then I went to wash my hands, so that I did not end up with classic self tanner orange hands. Well I accidentally let water run down my wrist slightly. So when I woke up I had a stripe on my forearm. So needless to say I learned from my mistake and was careful the next time I washed my hands after applying the product!

Has anyone tried this product? Or have you been wanting to try this product?