Kentucky Makeup Junkie

a beauty and lifestyle blog

Adjusting to the New Normal

Home School and Home Work Life Balance

I don’t know about you guys, but adjusting to the new normal of working from home full time and full time homeschooling has been nothing short of HARD. Anyone else in the same boat? Life has been hard and weird for so many in different ways this year, but school/homeschooling has added a difficult layer to an already crazy year. Welcome to the new normal they say! Here are some tips/thoughts to help balance your mentality (and sanity!) surrounding being at home and dealing with homeschooling.

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KMJ 4 Year Blogiversary!

An update into my blog and some new adventures!

HI friends! I am SO very excited to say that today is the 4 year blogiversary of Kentucky Makeup Junkie! I can hardly believe it! It’s been a super fun journey, and I am honored that you have been on it with me. I wouldn’t even still be here without you guys following along! I just wanted to fill you guys in on a few new ventures. Plus, I’d love to get your thoughts and feedback on a few things!

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June 2020 Beauty Roundup!

Happy summer, friends! I’ve been sharing lots of beauty content over on instagram, so now that it’s July, I wanted to share some of my favorite makeup looks and beauty products from last month! So without further ado, here are my June 2020 Beauty Roundup faves!

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Zoom Beauty Essentials

The Essential Beauty Items to Use on the Daily for Zoom Calls

Are you all working from home? I do not have an essential position in my day job, so my company is still working from home for the foreseeable future thanks to Coronavirus. If you’re living your meetings out through zoom calls every day like I am and working from home, then chances are, you are also wearing less makeup! I know I am! BUT…there are a few zoom beauty essentials that have been a MUST on the daily for me – thanks to those video calls!

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Easy Summer Outfits

Mix-and-match inexpensive options

Has anyone else been online shopping as much as I have during quarantine? No? Just me? Ha! Well if you’re going to, I’ve pulled together some of my top favorite purchases from May that I’m wearing on repeat! All options are comfortable, easy, cute, and ready to wear out and about or just at home. These easy summer outfits and staple pieces are also super inexpensive!

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May 2020 Beauty Roundup!

My latest faves in a beauty roundup for the month of May!

Hey there, friends! It’s been a hot minute since I’ve made a blog post, so I figured a beauty roundup was in order! Ready to get back in the habit – life has been weird lately now that we’re still in quarantine! How are you guys holding up?

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Tori Belle Magnetic Liner & Lashes

Hey ladies! I’ve been blogging for a few years now, and I often get requests from you guys to review products. Well, magnetic liner & lashes have been requested for quite some time now, so I’m FINALLY reviewing some and giving you my thoughts! I can’t wait for you guys to read on to see what you think!

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10 Last Minute Gift Ideas for the Lady in Your Life

Merry Christmas, friends! Anyone else freaking out about how close Christmas is because you aren’t finished shopping yet? I know, I know, same here. But it’s nothing that Amazon Prime and a quick trip to Target can’t fix! I’ve rounded up 10 last minute gifts ideas for the lady in your life– so whether you just need a stocking stuffer or two, or one final gift idea, I’m here to help you out!

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Mary Kay Makeup

An Honest Review From Someone Who Doesn’t Sell It

Hey friends! I have a fun look to share with you today, and you’ll never guess where the makeup is from: MARY KAY. Yep, I said it. So before you go thinking that Mary Kay is only loved by an older generation–think again. I’ve tried out and tested several color face products all reviewed below.

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Pregnancy Loss and Miscarriage Awareness Day

October 15th – a day of remembrance

Did you know that 1 in 4 women will in fact lose a baby during pregnancy, infancy, or delivery? That is very alarming, and yet it seems to be so “taboo” to speak about, even though it’s so common. Why is that?

I’ll tell you something. I am the face. I am 1 in 4. If you’re reading this, maybe you are too. And let me tell you something – it’s okay to talk about miscarriage and infant loss. For me, it was very healing.

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