meghanrosette

4 Years Later

2014-06-16T09:10:00.002-07:00

Let me paint you a picture

It's June 16, 2010. A balmy summer night, and a self proclaimed theatre nerd is sitting in her bedroom watching the seconds tick by on a video upload to this weird website called YouTube, which turns out (to her surprise) houses videos other than Smosh and thevlogbrothers. She's co-president of the Harry Potter club at school. She's head over heels in love with her boyfriend. She wears sweatpants 3 days a week and owns one makeup palette (and to be honest, it was a gift). With her unruly curly hair, party girl reputation, and sailor slang she's the last person pre-teens should be taking advice from. And despite the portrait painted of what a perfect "guru" should be, she takes the chance on a summer hobby and posts her first video, in the only manner she knows how. Raw. Unfiltered. Candid, and 100% real. Would it be cliche if I said that after that the rest was history? Because it was.

Fast forward 4 years later. I'm sitting in that same bedroom, drinking that same tea my mom has made me since middle school, in that same mug I stole from my dad when I was 15, texting the same best friends I've had since the day I turned 11. So much of my life has stayed the same, yet so much has changed in these last four years I hardly recognize the life I live.

To say I never expected any of this would be a serious understatement. 'Meghan Rosette' was bred out of summer bed-rest & boredom, and today, that false identity scrolls through the credits on Nickelodeon. My brain cannot comprehend how any of this came to be. When people ask me what I attribute all of this success to, I stare back at them blank faced. I don't have an answer. I haven't got a clue in the world to why nearly 900,000 people care about me. (The only explanation I have is that every single one of you had a momentary lapse of judgement at the very same moment.) Regardless of how this happened, it did, and I can't thank you all enough. To say you changed my life would be doing you injustice. You changed my past, my present, my future, and me. I am who I am today because of this journey.

Up until I was 19 YouTube was purely just a hobby to fill my Sunday afternoons and lazy school breaks. But come September of 2012 all of that changed. My sophomore of year college I was bullied by my roommates, whom I considered to be some of my best friends. I became this creature engulfed in depression and I hardly recognized myself. And as I endured panic attack after panic attack, the only thing that kept me holding on was all of you. When it all got to be too much and I left college to get better, you were the first people I told. And the road to recovery led me here. Opening up about my struggles was one of the hardest things I've ever done. Admitting you have a problem to your friends and family is tough enough, but going on the internet and telling little girls who look up to you that you're battling the darkest of demons was earth shattering. To this day it was the hardest video I've ever had to make. And I'd make it ten thousand times over. At that moment, with that video, YouTube ceased to be a website with faceless usernames and it became my family. You all became my family. The support I received was unfathomable, thousands of messages came in telling me that I wasn't alone in my battle, that we were all struggling through this tough time together. You held my hand the whole way. And every day I'm holding your hand through whatever you're facing. We're in this together.

You saved my life.

It's been 4 years since I posted my first YouTube video and today I am living my wildest dreams.

Thank you.

Let's Get Naked (Again) |Naked3 Palette Review & Swatches|

2013-12-19T08:32:00.000-08:00

I'm a follower. I'll be the first to say it. I jump on bandwagons like they're leaving town tomorrow. Which is why I ordered Urban Decay's Naked3 Palette before I even looked up swatches. I'm ashamed to be me as well. But let's be serious for second, the Urban Decay Naked line can do no wrong. And Naked3 is like a little piece of pure (rose) gold. And without further adieu, let the photos begin!

12 shades based in warm toned rose hues make this palette my very best blue eye'd friend. Light eye readers? You NEED this, it'll make those eyes P-O-P. But overall, this palette is beautiful. I LOVE the matte shades in this, my Lorac Pro Palette has my standards for matte shades high. But one thing I do find that the Naked3 is lacking is a good inner corner highlight. Don't get me wrong, I love a good satin cream under my brow-bone, but for the inner corner I prefer something with a bit of shimmer, and a tad more brightening. But that being my only complaint as of now? Sheesh, not bad at all!

Now, how does it stand up to the rest of it's over achieving siblings?

VS. Naked (Original): This OG will always have a soft spot in my heart, if you were a fan of the original, but not the sequel, the third will be more up your ally with the warm shades! For me? It's a pretty close tie, depends on the day!

Naked~Naked2

VS. Naked2: I've been pretty quiet about it, but Naked2 is one of my more untouched palettes this year. Maybe I'm on a matte-shadow kick but this just hasn't done it for me for quite some time. Naked3>Naked2

VS. Naked Basics: Naked Basics wins everything. Always and forever.

Naked Basics>Naked3

What do you guys think? Are you drinking the Naked Kool-Aid? Will you be running out and purchasing this? Let me know!

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Thanksgiving Food Porn

2013-11-29T18:11:00.000-08:00

Am I the only one still drooling over last night's feast? For a family of 3 the Rosette clan sure knows how to eat! I thought I'd snap a few food porn worthy pics of our Thanksgiving dinner! What's your favorite Thanksgiving dish?

And naturally mere seconds after I had my last bite of pumpkin pie (dairy free & grain free might I add!) I rushed on over to Best Buy...cause that's what us American's do! Stay tuned for a post all about my Black Friday experience & a haul video of what I got! Coming soon!

Happy Holidays!

Thankful Reflections & Thanksgiving OOTD

2013-11-28T17:30:00.001-08:00

Today I am thankful. And today I reflect on the fact that each and every day I am thankful. For what, well- that changes daily.

Some days I'm thankful for hot tea and cable knit sweaters. Other days I'm thankful for long books and slow songs. Or even silence and a clear mind. But every day I am thankful for the moments. The good ones that send me soaring high over oceans and in planes to places I never dreamed of. And the bad ones, that send my flying straight back down, grounding me to my two humble feet. Together in a jumble of seasons and hours and seconds, those moments make up this life I lead. And this life I love.

So today I challenge you to find what you're thankful for. It can be the big things, your first love, your beating heart, the food in your stomach or the bed where you lay your head. But sometimes the big things break at the seams, so take a moment to count the little things. Green Sour Patch Kids, your favorite TV show, a good novel, fuzzy socks, things that smell good, long drives, sunsets and imaginary friends. We take what we can get and we make the most of that. Make it magical.

And if you can't find big things or little things. Let me be your thing. Let me be the first to tell you that I am thankful for YOU. That you are worth more than you can wrap your head around. That I care what happens to you. That you matter the whole world to me.

I live a life comprised solely of moments. And those moments are all thanks to you. Because one day you clicked on a YouTube video, and you found a girl with a twisted sense of humor, a love of Christmas, candles and makeup and you saw something in her. Something enough to bring you back. And before that girl on your computer screen knew it, there were half a million people who got her. And that girl felt a little less alone. And that girl became a somebody. And that girl is living out her wildest dreams. And that girl is me. And this girl says thank you.

Happy Thanksgiving

Top- Forever21, Jacket- Juicy Couture, Pants- JCrew, Scarf- Vintage, Earrings- Windsor, Booties- Steve Madden

What are you thankful for?

November Words

2013-11-12T23:24:00.002-08:00

If I were to lie I could sit here and type out sunshine and rainbows about this glamourous city and sets, and jobs, and shiny new purses. Or I can lay it all out on the table, late nights and early mornings, parking tickets, bugs, homesickness and missing stupid things, like changing leaves, and temperatures below 70 degrees.
We all need a little pick me up, those words that remind you why you haven't slept in for 2 weeks, why you haven't made a new friend in months, and why you chose this life in the first place. So here are my words.

What are your words?

October Favorites

2013-10-30T12:16:00.000-07:00

So I am a bad blogger. BAD BAD BAD! And I have excuses, they're good I swear! If you follow my vlog channel, or my twitter, than you'd know I've been busier than Beyonce these past weeks. (I'm not even kidding) With a new webseries out, and one premiering on Halloween, along with meetings galore, travel, meetups, events, and all the jazz, I've neglected you people :( And for that I am SORRRYYYYYY! So today, I bring you a pathetic excuse for a blog post letting you all know that my October Favorites video is up on my channel! See what I've been loving beauty, hair, fashion, skincare, tea, food, book, TV show and much more wise! (Plus it's filmed in my brand new apartment...don't you wanna see? Go go go!)

I promise I'll be back to you soon with a less pathetic post!

Love you all to the moon & back <3

My Current Foundation Routine: It Cosmetics Bye Bye Redness

2013-10-14T16:00:00.000-07:00

And cue "started from the bottom now I'm here" (Which is still not that great, but HEY, improvements!) I've struggled with acne my whole life, so foundation for me is by far the most important step in my makeup routine. When I come across a foundation or a foundation-like product that I LOVE, I feel like it's only necessary to share it with you guys! So here we go, prepare your eyes for me without makeup...tis not a pretty scene...

So, are the gears in your little brains a-turnin' trying to figure out how I got from point A to point B? Check out my step by step tutorial & review of the 'It Cosmetics Bye Bye Redness Cream' on my channel! Click the video down below to watch!

Fashionably (Running) Late

2013-10-10T18:35:00.002-07:00

We've all been there, one minute you're watching old episodes of One Tree Hill on Netflix and BAM suddenly its 3AM & you've got to get up in 3 hours. And alas, morning comes and the snooze button becomes your new play thing and before you know it you've got 5 minutes til class starts. Hopefully I'm not alone in this vicious cycle...So I made a video to save you sleep deprived students who arn't too keen on showing up to Psych 101 wearing Spongebob PJ's BUT want to feel just as comfortable, while saving you time in the morning. So I present to you, my "Running Late for School: 3 Comfy & Cute Outfits!" video!

This first look I rock way more than socially acceptable. I literally sleep in these super soft BM hoodies with leggings 5 days out of the week. So when I need to run errands to the new trendy Whole Foods (Where there are TONS of hot guys I may add...) I don't want to change completely but I want to seem semi-presentable. So throw on a leather jacket and boots and suddenly you've got an outfit! Hair a mess? Uh, that's why hoods were invented. No time or energy for eye makeup? Hello, sunglasses!

Hoodie- Brandy Melville, Jacket- PacSun, Leggings- Hue, Boots- Nine West, Sunnies- Rayban, Purse- Longchamp

This next outfit has to be my personal favorite of the three. Skinny sweatpants are as ingenious as electronic kettles. It's a game changer in my life. They're publicly stated as fashionable and trendy...and THEY'RE SWEATPANTS! Need I say more? You need them in your life. Plus witty beanies and sneakers make you look like you're too busy and important to shower or wear heels. It's alllll about the illusion of a social life.

Top- H&M, Skinny Sweats- Zara, Beanie- Brandy Melville, Wedge Sneakers- DailyL

And finally, the most professional of the outfits. This was my go-to ensemble for finals week in college. I'd say up til 6 am studying flash cards of oceanography and suddenly I'd be asleep facedown in my text book. I don't know about you guys, but when I take a test, or public speak, I like to look the smarty pants part. Put together, prepared, and ready to ace it. Wearing my actual glasses (yes these are my prescription) not only saves me the hassle of putting contacts in in a rush, it makes me look stereotypically smarter! No time to change out of your PJ shirt? Totally fine! Throw on a blazer and no one will ever know! Finish it off with black harem pants, crazy comfortable, and hides wrinkles so well!

Top- Thermal PJ top (my mom's) Harem Pants- Forever21, Blazer- Forever21, Flats- Tory Burch, Glasses- Warby Parker

No one will ever know what you looked like 5 minutes ago ;)

Watch the video here!

MEET & GREET WITH ME! | October 12th @ Mall of America

2013-10-01T14:33:00.001-07:00

I'm so excited to announce to you guys that I will be having a meet-up NEXT WEEKEND! So to all of you mid-westerns & Minnesotans, I will be at the Sigma Store at the Mall of America! It's going to be a super fun event with treats, goodies & HANGING OUT WITH ME!!! (Is that enough of a selling point? LOL)

So come one come all! Long drive? Make a shopping day of it! Too young to drive? Bring a parent! Parents love me! (Plus Mama Rosette will be there, she can keep em entertained!) Feel too old to attend a meet-up for a "Booty Gahroo" BAH HUMBUG COME ANYWAYS! & I'm really nice in person. I swear. So don't you fret that I'll be a snooty, mean, hair flipping giant. I'm not. I'm fun. I pinky promise :)

RSVP HERE (it's SUPER important to RSVP!): http://www.sigmabeauty.com/Articles.asp?ID=286

EVENT DETAILS

WHEN: Saturday, October 12th, 2013 from 1:00-3:00PM

WHERE: Mall of America - Sigma Beauty - Level 2, West (W286)

WHAT TO EXPECT: Meet & Greet with Meghan Rosette, free gift bag with $30 purchase, store-wide 10% discount on all products, product giveaway and a selection of desserts & beverages.

See you there!

RSVP HERE (it's SUPER important to RSVP!): http://www.sigmabeauty.com/Articles.asp?ID=286

I can't wait to see you guys there!

Apartment Inspiration | #1 When in Paris

2013-09-27T21:17:00.000-07:00

With the countdown till my LA move coming closer and closer, I've found myself lost on home decor sites, Pinterest, and deeply entranced in West Elm's newest additions. Seriously though, the highlight of my day was seeing their new coffee tables. Sad? Maybe...But hey, I'm okay with it.

I've always struggled with naming my style, whether it's how I dress or how I decorate my bedroom, but I think I've finally got it... While I adore the "Pinterest-Chic" of chevron print, bright colors and glossy surfaces, I tend to favor what I call "Parisian" style. Leaning floor mirrors, lavish chandeliers, mirrored accents and a soft etherial color palette. Here are a few of my favorite photos that emulate the look I'll be going for in my new apartment. I'm giddy to start decorating & furnishing my new place....EEEP! Less than a week left! I can't believe it :)

Can we just take a moment for those mirrors...and the curtains...and the chandelier...my oh my

I love the high ceilings with this, but especially the tufted couch...I have a thing for tufted furniture

Flowers really are a girls best friend. Everything about them makes me so happy. And this fabulous ornate mirror

Hello beautiful photo please be my bedroom. I'm loving this light wood & cream mix

I have no idea what these tassels are above the bed but I'm totally digging it.

What's your dream apartment look like? Send me pictures! I'd love to get some more inspiration.

September Favorites

2013-09-27T01:08:00.002-07:00

Another month has come and gone, so alas I've complied a few of my favorite things from September to share with you all in my monthly favorites video! Check it out below:

Most Loved This Week | #2

2013-09-24T21:13:00.000-07:00

Michael Todd Jojoba Charcoal Scrub, Clean&Clear Morning Burst Hydrating Gel, Clinique Stay Matte Foundation, Bobbi Brown Travel Brushes, Urban Decay Naked Basics Palette, Lorac Pro To-Go Palette, Hourglass Opaque Rouge Liquid Lipstick in Icon, YSL in 15 Coral Intuitive, Pink Travelo

Ah, another week has come to a close, and it's time again to show you my most loved and used beauty products this past week! As you know by my What's In My Travel Makeup Bag post, I'm currently in LA, so this week's post is brought to you from Lauren's apartment! Let us begin!

I swear every booty-gahroo is all aboard the Michael Todd train & I can now finally say I GET THE HYPE! I got this Jojoba Charcoal Scrub in one of my ipsy bags, and I have fallen in looooove. I'm a huge fan of exfoliants, but because I have sensitive skin I have to be careful that they arn't too abrasive. This scrub is heavenly. Yes it does look like I'm rubbing cement on my face, I kinda like it...weird? It's rare for me to find a skincare product that doesn't dry my skin out, but on top of this this one actually makes my skin feel soft and hydrated!

I've been a fan of gel moisturizers since Clinique's one I used in high school, and for some reason unknown to me, I stopped re-purchasing it. But then this little baby walked into my life. Wen I went to the Clean&Clear ambassador dinner in New York last winter they revealed their new Hydrating Moisturizer Gel, and I was SOLD. First off the packaging, erm hello is that my favorite color?! WHY YES IT IS. Don't even get me started on the scent (IT SMELLS LIKE STARBURST OH HELP ME) The feeling of this on my skin is really cooling & feels like I've just given myself an invigorating facial treatment. All for a drugstore price. Is this real life? (Yes it is)

I'm sure you all are sick of me complaining about my skin's recent addition to Team Oily. Me too, oh me too. I'm in front of the camera a LOT, whether that be for my channel, acting things, or other YouTube gigs, and suddenly being a big ball of shiny sweaty-ness is not the most flattering thing in HD. So while I was at Sephora I picked up the Clinque Stay-Matte Foundation, especially targeted for those of us who need to stay matte all day. I will say it does stick to it's claims, paired with my Rimmel Stay Matte powder, I can wear this under blazing studio lights and still look fresh as freaking daisy. (Also, who decided daisies were the freshest of flowers? What about peonies?)

I'll admit it. I'm a brush snob.

As you already know, I'm a massive fan of the classic Lorac Pro Palette, and this Lorac Pro To-Go version of is seriously just as amazing! I look for eye palettes that I can create an entire look with, with 2 shimmery & 2 matte colors as well as 2 'highlight' shades I can create any look I'd want for any occasion! These shadows are SO pigmented, creamy & blendable, I for serious think Lorac might make my favorite eye shadows of all time... And on TOP of that, 2 blushes and a bronzer? This is like true love for frequent travelers, and those of you who like multi-purpose products!

Can we just talk about how cute this Bobbi Brown Brush Set its? It's classy and leather and satin-y and pink. I feel like Blair Waldorf when I pull this out of my makeup bag. Everything Bobbi Brown touches turns to gold, so naturally these brushes feel like they're made out of angel hair. Mmmm me likey

This Hourglass Liquid Lipstick in Icon is a brand spanking new addition to my makeup collection and I don't even have the words to describe my love for it. Really, I don't know how I survived last fall without it. Dark lips are my favorite thing during the colder months, and despite being in LA, I've already whipped it out. While a red is classic and timeless, I tend to gravitate towards deeper shades like plums, or this dark crimson. It's to die for. But really it's like a vampire lip. The formula goes on like a liquid and dries to a matte finish that lasts ALL FREAKING DAY. I can eat, drink, be merry and BAM my lip is staying put. Saying I might check out the other shades is an understatement. This is about to circa Pokemon, GOTTA CATCH EM ALL.

Speaking of palettes, meet every girl's new makeup necessity. I honestly don't know how I lived without this in my life. The Urban Decay Naked palettes are probably the most famous palettes out there right now, and the Basics Palette is by far my favorite of the line. There is just something so classy and timeless about matte shadows, they're basically idiot proof! As boring as this may look, I promise you that it'll change your makeup life. You need it. I swear.

I know we're into fall & this is a summer color, but let's be honest for a second, it's still in the 80's in LA & I can't get enough of this warm pink YSL #15 lipstick. The formula of these is godly, these lipsticks are SoOoOoOo smooth & moisturizing, but more than that, DEAR LAWWWD THIS COLOR! It's a perfect warm pink without being too coral or peachy, it's one of those staples that I'll be wearing year round. I luff it.

You're probably looking at this like, "My oh my Meghan is that a tampon or a sex toy?" and to that I say, NEITHER YOU PERVERTS. It's a Travalo! Basically this little baby is a refillable travel perfume spray-er-thing-er (articulate I know) This is perfect for those of you who don't want to go out and by a rollerball of your favorite scent, or maybe they don't even make it in that form! Right now I've been addicted to Laura Mercier's Almond Coconut fragrance, and now I can travel with it instead of lugging a huge bottle around! Plus it's pink. Who doesn't love pink?

Well that's what I've been loving this past week beauty product wise! If you wanna check out more of my week in LA, make sure to check out my WeeklyRosette vlogs on my second channel!

What did you ♡ this week?

School Spirit: Back to School Makeup Tutorial

2013-09-20T12:00:00.000-07:00

Today I'm bringing you guys a fun school spirit makeup tutorial! I remember back in High School for spirit week, the homecoming game & school events, when the spirited kids (not me) decked their faces out in war paint of our school colors. Not that a streak of green and red on your cheeks isn't the most flattering...but let's face it, it isn't. So if you want to display subtle school spirit without scaring off the cute quarterback, check out my new tutorial!

What are your school colors? & if you're out of school, what were yours? Do/did you ever dress up for spirit days?

What's in My Travel Makeup Bag | #1 | LA ♡

2013-09-19T17:19:00.000-07:00

I love to travel. Not just the experience of seeing new places and exploring new things. I like airports. Airplane food. SkyMall magazine. Packing. Have I totally weirded you out yet? I'm so lucky that YouTube is a job that requires a ton of travel, my frequent flyer miles are singing the praises! I've traveled enough over the years to now be able to say I've gotten packing my makeup down to a science, compact & just the right amount. Right now I'm in Los Angeles for a few top-secret shoots, & I thought I'd give you guys a peek into my makeup bag!

Recognize the backdrop? Say hello to Lauren's room!

The makeup bag I'm currently using is from Maptote, a birthday gift from one of my best friends, thank you Maralisa!

Pictured from left to right: Benefit They're Real Mascara, Maybelline Line Stiletto Liquid Liner, Clinique Bottom Lash Mascara, Bobbi Brown Travel Brush Kit, Benefit The POREfessional Primer, Tweezerman Eyelash Curlers, It Cosmetics Bye Bye Redness Correcting Cream, NYX HD Studio Powder, Benefit Brow Zing, Rimmel Stay Matte Powder, Makeup Forever Full Cover Concealer, Maybelline Age Rewind Concealer, Lorac Pro To Go Palette, Bobbi Brown Long Wear Cream Shadow Stick in Bittersweet, YSL Glossy Stain in #18

I've mastered the art of bringing just what I need what I travel (makeup wise that is...I still manage to pack 6 pairs of shoes for a weekend trip...eek!) But a lot of that skillful packing is due to the sheer genius of products that are designed for travel! This Lorac Palette comes with two shadow brushes, 4 shadows, 2 highlights, 2 blushes and a bronzer. Paired with the Bobbi Brown brush set I've already eliminated what would take up the most room when I travel! & my final tip in makeup packing, is using a soft makeup bag! While structured bags look sleek, if the sides of your makeup bag are soft, you can in squeeze more (because YES you really do need one more lip-color)

What are your makeup essentials when you travel?

Travel With Me: NYC Fashion Week

2013-09-17T10:46:00.000-07:00

Last week I took a quick pop over to New York City (and by quick I mean a 6 hour plane ride) for a whopping 24 hours. For most of you that probably sounds like a death sentence of jet lag, but I've become pretty accustomed to not sleeping...like at all (Erm are you listening casting directors of Vampire Diaries?) PLUS it was for fashion week! How could I say no to something like that! Answer- you don't.

I attended the Boy Meets Girl show and got to sit front row. Yes, front row. Where like actual real famous people sit. Needless to say I behaved like a child on Christmas day, totally mature and professional.

Now here's where I get all sappy and say a bunch of "thank you's" First off a major thank you to BMG & the designer Stacy Igel, for sending me to the show, it really is a dream come true to sit front row at a NYFW show! & an even bigger thank you to all of YOU guys. I hope you all know that none of this would be possible without you guys. The opportunities I've gotten through my YouTube channel are amazing, but I'd be no where without all of your love and support.

Thank you <3

Selfies in the taxi before the show! (Yes I did my makeup in the airport shhh)

The BMG designer Stacy and I. This is a horrendous photo of me...oh lawd. I swear I love Stacy! Ignore my face LOL

Front row of Austin Mahone's performance (cue the fangirl screams)

I documented the entire 24 hours of my trip in a video, so it's like you got to come along with me! Check it out below :)

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Most Loved This Week | #1

2013-09-15T21:01:00.000-07:00

Bobbi Brown Rich Chocolate Eye Palette- $52 Rimmel Stay Matte Powder- $4.99 Bobbi Brown Long-Wear Cream Shadow Stick in Bittersweet- $28 Maybelline Falsies Flared Mascara- $5.94 Tweezerman ProCurl Eyelash Curler in Rose Gold- $17 Dr. Jart Waterfuse BB Cream- $25

I got this idea from one of my favorite bloggers, Kate from ghostparties. Every week she rounds up her most used products and features them! I thought this would be a great way to show you guys some of my favorite products that maybe don't make the final cut to my month favorites videos! So without further ado, let us begin!
The Bobbi Brown Rich Chocolate Eye Palette was sent to me in a lovely package from Bobbi Brown's PR a few weeks back, and boy oh boy did it WOW me. I'm ashamed to say I tend to graze on by Bobbi's section at Sephora, and now I know I've been seriously missing out. We all know my love affair with Urban Decay's Naked Basics palette. Think of the Rich Chocolate palette like that palette....on crack.

With 7 shadows (hey that's my lucky number) inspired by my favorite sweet treat ~~Ryan Gosling~~ Chocolate! Mmmm :) 5 out of the 7 are matte, with one shimmery shade, and one glitter based shadow. The pigmentation is beautiful, the colors work seamlessly well together and I've been loving using this for an everyday natural eye.

How in the word did I consider myself a beauty junkie and I had NEVER tried the Rimmel Stay Matte Powder. That's like saying, "Oh no, I don't know who Taylor Swift is" or "I'm not attracted to Justin Timberlake" Just. Plain. Wrong. Have I sold you yet on the sheer awesomeness of this powder? My skin has recently decided to join team oily (wooohooo) So when my usual Revlon Naked powder wasn't cutting it, I opted to try this. If you've got oily skin, or you're just looking for a powder that has a matte finish, THIS is the one for you! The coverage & lasting power is amazing, it doesn't budge! Not even on the sweatiest hottest of days, and it's less than $5...does it get better than that?

I've been a fan of cream shadow sticks for a while, I seriously think I own every neutral NYX jumbo pencil. But oh my my my this Bobbi Brown Long-Wear Cream Shadow Stick in Bittersweet is in a league of it's own. This is my one stop shop for an instant Kate Moss-esque smokey eye. I apply a tiny bit of this on my upper and lower lash line (it's VERY pigmented), smudge it out and BAM bedroom eyes in less than 3 minutes. But the most amazing part? You don't even need to set it with a shadow, when they say long wearing they mean long wearing, it doesn't move, smear, or transfer through out the day, despite being so creamy! The shade I have is from their rich chocolate collection, it's a simple dark brown, but it's got me lusting for more colors! AH! There just aren't enough words.

Yes I'm basic. The Maybelline Falsies Flared Mascara seems to be everybody's tride & true, but for the longest time I resisted liking it. Maybe I just didn't want to conform to the masses, but I'm finally admitting it. This mascara deserves every little bit of hype it gets, it creates gorgeous length & volume without getting clumpy. I'm not too sure that there is a major difference between the 'Flared' version and the regular, but either way it's been my go-to this week.

I've been using Tweezerman's ProCurl Eyelash Curler (in Rose Gold) since I first started wearing makeup back in high school, and I swear to bob you will not find a better lash curler. I've been through about 5 of these over the years and they're just amazing. I recently picked up a new pair and it reminded me how NICE brand new lash curlers are. This takes my stubby stick straight lashes and forms them into a beautiful curl that lasts. I'm in love.

Oh lawwwwd. BB creams. Can we make Kingsley do an Overexposed on this BB trend already? As far as I'm concerned drugstore and high end brands alike will throw 'BB' or 'CC' and, god help us all, 'DD' on to every tinted moisturizer out there. The Dr. Jart Waterfuse BB Cream is one of the only one's I've found that I actually enjoy and that I find DO something. Now if I'm looking for full coverage I'm gonna reach for a foundation, not this baby, but when I'm having a good skin day & I just want a bit of coverage and a healthy glow, this is perfect. Out of the other Dr. Jart BB creams, this 'waterfuse' one has a much more liquid base, and with that it means it's a little more sheer than their 'Premium' one for example. The waterfuse also has a cooling effect I find myself really liking during the warmer months. I find it offers much more coverage than drugstore BB creams I've tried, and it leaves my skin looking very healthy and glowing. And a little of this goes a LONG way, I've been using this on and off for about 2 years now...gross? Yes. That's okay :)

What has been your most loved beauty products this week?

*Some links are Amazon affiliate links, but only if they are the best deal! Things tend to be at least $3-$5 cheaper on Amazon*

My Hair Trauma & Disaster

2013-09-14T06:30:00.000-07:00

I envy girls that have the guts to shave half their head, dye it purple, dread it, and get a pixie cut. After all, it's dead hair laying limp on our scalps that grows right back. On a scale from 1-World Peace it ranks negative in importance, and even writing this post I feel guilty for complaining about such a trivial matter when there are FAR worse things going in the world than my botched hair. That being said, this is a beauty and fashion blog, and well, my hair falls right into that category.

Now let me first start off this post by saying that my hair is my pride and joy. I've been caught ~~countless times~~ admitting that I find my hair my "only redeeming quality" Morbid and self deprecating? Yes. But true. So I treat my hair how I'd treat a new born baby, with serious love, affection, care, and I spoil it rotten. This being said, the hair trauma I endured this past month left me crying over Facebook pictures of my long blonde locks. Yes I'm pathetic I know.

I've been getting partial blonde highlights in my hair for about a year and a half now, along with my 'signature' cut, long long layers, I like the length of my hair to rival a Disney princess what can I say. So you'd imagine my surprise when I go to the salon expecting to walk out with an 1/2 inch trim and touched up roots, and walk out with 6 inches off my hair, an all over faded grey/brown with red roots. UHM WHAT. I'd be lying to you if I said I totally didn't sob over Gossip Girl, wailing at the TV "LOOK AT SERENA'S HAIR. THAT IS SO PRETTY. WHAT DID I DO TO DESERVE THIS!?!?!" I'm dramatic. I'm working on it. (Not really)

I seriously debating posting these pictures, but after much persuading from my mother, I did. Because let's face it, we've ALL had bad hair cuts & bad dye jobs. I'm human! I'm not immune from my stylist getting scissor happy. So without further ado, I present the hot mess that was my hair.

As you can see I really just adored the red roots

& welcome to the TRUE red of my roots...oh boy

& no that is not a filter, that is how dull the color was

For the next week I "Justin Bobby'd" it. And if you were not a Hill's teenager (Netflix. Go. Now.) I basically stuffed all my hair in a beanie at all points. I even slept in my 'You Can't Sit With Us' Brandy Melville beanie (& the answer is no, you cannot) Thankfully my close friend Marissa came to the rescue, and after 3 hours in her salon we managed to get me back to BLONDE! & I am eternally grateful. MARISSA YOU ARE A SAINT! But because the initial dye job was so red, the color took to be a yellow-toned blonde, which is not too flattering for my skin tone!

So I went to a new salon in my neighborhood later that week to get it toned & the stylist added a few highlights to the front & roots to balance out the remaining warm tones, and BAM! I'm better and blonder than ever!

I learned quite a few things on this hair journey.

I cannot pull of red, as much as I want to. True fact, I've always wanted to go a deep red color but I never had the guts! Now I know, that would NEVER work on me! & I'll admit it, I'm sad about it! I think red hair is by far the prettiest!
Some salons just...lose their touch...but on the plus side, the last salon I went to I fell in LOVE with! Thank you hair gods for sending me Alisha! <3
True friends will be honest with you when your hair looks like absolute shit. & Help you fix it for 3 hours, cheering you up & calling you Carrot Top. Love you Marissa <3
My hair is my security blanket. Contrary to what people must think with my sheer amount of selfies, I'm ridiculously insecure about my looks. And taking away the one part of my physicality that I actually liked hit me hard, and any shred of confidence I had in my appearance is gone. That's something I need to work on.
I can't pull off Cara Delevingne brows.

Of course we had to lighten the eyebrows to match!

So tell me, have you ever had a major hair disaster? Am I the only one this attached to their hair?

Fashion meets Function

2013-09-09T14:55:00.000-07:00

Because posing for an impromptu photoshoot in the middle of a parking lot is totally normal.

Now I'll be the first to admit I can be a slave for fashion. I'll teeter around in 6 inch stilettos and suffer a wedgie for the perfect mini skirt. But this outfit ladies and gentleman, was picked out with purpose.

Was I inspired by the pastels gracing our presence at fashion week? Nope, that's not it. Was I salvaging the final weeks of summer in a tribal maxi? No, that's not it either. Give up? This outfit conceals the fact that at this current moment I am

a hot freaking mess

The maxi dress has been key for pregnant celebs hiding baby bumps and thanksgiving consequences on the red carpet. & this H&M maxi is ever so gracefully gliding over my boot (see it peeking out in the first picture?)

Now on to the hat. Shielding the scorching Bay Area sun out of my eyes? Or hiding my un-showered hair? More like covering the absolute

atrocious dye job that I endured

last week. After hours at the salon

my friend Marissa managed to

salvage my blonde, but the ginger

roots I got the week before

are leaving my hair looking a bit

"strawberry" which, as I now know,

is so NOT my color.

And thus, this outfit was born!

Dress: H&M, Hat: Kooringal, Sunnies: RayBan

Summer to Fall | Transitional Fashion |

2013-09-07T18:21:00.001-07:00

I swear the moment we turn our calendars from August to September, a flip goes off in our brains saying, "yep it's fall now." When in reality the 24 hours in time does nothing to the scorching 98 degree weather or my craving for popsicles.

Alas, I've already begun to see the swarm of 12 year olds and their "ZOMG STAHP FIRST PUMPSPICELATTE OF THE YURRR" Instagram posts. I want to shake them screaming, "THE AIR OUTSIDE IS HOTTER THAN YOUR BEVERAGE CHILD!" But don't worry, I've restrained myself.

This transitional time between summer and fall is my favorite time for fashion. It's still socially acceptable to wear white (and let's be real, Michael Kors said no white after Labor Day is so 2002) but now I get to pull out my favorite fall piece, felt hats!

Take a gander at what I'm eying this transitional season,

Summer to Fall by meghanrosette featuring a floppy hat

Tan faux leather jacket, $62 / Hollister Co. blue jeans / Steven by Steve Madden ankle booties / Tory Burch leather handbag / Alex and Ani bracelet / Alex and Ani bracelet / Alex and Ani bracelet charm / Topshop floppy hat / OPI nail polish, $28

My family recently had an intervention regarding my leather jacket addiction. But hey, no one said anything about BROWN leather jackets! And this rich tan waterfall style jacket actually has me tearing up...I may or may not have a problem (that we'll address after I own this baby)
My oxblood (is that pompous word for maroon still 'in'?) felt hat got such use last fall that it has me craving its black counterpart. It makes every outfit so "Oh hey I'm Vanessa Hudgens and I'm just casually drinking Kombucha while leafing through an abstract novel while seamlessly engaging in a romantic but not cliche conversation with my sexy sexy boyfriend" Hey, maybe if I get the hat I can land a man like that (a girl can dream)
Can I take one of those "I had it before it was trendy" moments, with boyfriend jeans!? Granted, I was 17 and I just looked like Ellen Degeneres was my muse, but regardless, I did it first! Those babies got lost in my recent ~~ten thousand~~ moves, and I think they'll be perfect to pair with more summery tops this month
OPI came out with a San Francisco collection and it is taking every ounce of self control for me not to run out and buy every single one reppin' my city. This dark maroon may not be the most unique shade, but with a name like 'Lost on Lombard' how can I resist?
My trendy & hippie-chic godmother got me addicted to Alex and Ani bangles last winter and I want to be more iced out than 2 Chainz come this fall.
THERE ARE NO WORDS. None. Absolutely none. The love affair I have with these booties is unhealthy. Everything about them screams Meghan...aside from the ever so hefty price tag. But as my inner shopping enabler reminds me, they're on sale! For a measly $315 that is. But who needs to buy groceries when I can feast my eyes on these beauties? No? Not justifiable? Brb crying myself to sleep.
I prefer the term "classic" rather than "basic bitch." I find clutches so impractical for day to day use, but this crossbody is perfect for day to day use, and BAM, tuck the chain in & you've got a night out clutch! See?! I can justify quite anything at this point, (if only they had that major at University...)

So tell me, what does September have you craving?

Dinner by the Bay

2013-09-06T17:12:00.000-07:00

A few weeks back my best friends Sydney, Jake and I ventured out to Sausalito, California to the yelp-raved eatery 'Fish'. Which served, yep, you guessed it- FISH! Being born & raised in the Bay Area has given me quite the taste for seafood, and an snobbish taste for GOOD seafood. 'Fish' was all of it and more.

It didn't hurt that this was our dinner view. If you're ever visiting Northern California (which I highly suggest) Sausalito is a must see, and a must eat, demonstrated below:

Sydney got the fish tacos topped with a ~~hint~~ handfuls of cilantro

Jake started with Oysters and nearly murdered me for refusing to let him eat them before I got snapped a few photos. And don't worry, Jake's not being a skinny bitch, he had a salmon sandwich as well, but alas he demolished it before I could pull out my camera. (He rivals the Snickers commercials when hungry)

Nothing says overpriced yuppie NorCal like drinking lemonade out of a mason jar. (This was Jake's, I still hate lemonade, yuck!)

Finally, I got the Tuscan White Bean & Tuna Salad. My oh my was this heavenly. 90% of this massive plate of "salad" was poached albacore tuna, no lettuce to be found! I think every other word out of my mouth was something like "On a scale from one to ten, how frowned up on is it to marry a plate of food" and somewhat explicit moans of pure foodie pleasure.

Needless to say, I'll be back to Fish, next time with Poppa Rosette! Since Mama Rosette is the pickiest of eaters fish is scarce in our household.

What's your take on seafood? Are fish friends or food?

I think we all know my answer...

(nom nom nom)

Help Me Pick My New Glasses!

2013-03-21T09:10:00.000-07:00

I'm blind as a bat. There I said it. (Side note, are bats the only 'blind' animal? Why not the phrase, 'I'm blind as one of the three blind mice' ...just some food for thought) Let me admit something to you, and I'm only doing this because I think we're close. Close enough that you swear you won't judge me for the photo I'm about to show you. Let's rip the bandaid off....

I. Meghan Rosette. Had transition lenses. THEREISAIDIT.

For those of you fortunate to miss the era where they were 'in' (also this really doesn't apply to the transition lenses of 2013, that stuff is actually legit) Transition lenses were glasses created by satan himself to make awkward and chubby 5th graders like me, even more self conscious about their appearance. All in all they were just plain B-A-D. Even worse than gauchos. And the unicorn sweater Lizzie McGuire wore on picture day. Yes. They were that bad.

I'll admit, the concept of transition lenses were great. Glasses that were clear when you're inside, that tint to sunglasses when you go outside. Sounds pretty convenient right? WRONG, OH SO VERY WRONG. The first issue. They never got fully light. And even worse than that? They never got fully dark. So I was left with this awkward in between tinge...and because I was "trendy" (weird/strange/'unique'/special/insane) I thought, hey, let's tint them pink. In all fairness the shade was actually called "Crystal Rose" so it sounded pretty classy to my 11 year old self. Oh so wrong on oh so many levels.

*My dearest Hannah I am so sorry I'm subjecting this photo to the internet, but it had to be done*

-Also can we discuss that this was me FRESHMAN YEAR OF HIGH SCHOOL...I can't.

I can't even.

So that's my first glasses story...alas, come freshman year of high school I was cast in a play that required me to get contacts, so I've stuck with those ever sense, ditching the transition lenses along the way. My most recent pair of glasses I got about 3-4 years ago in my "hipster phase" (Yes I had way too many phases...it was a phase..) and while they were (and still are) really cute, they're actually mens glasses which don't even fit my head! Over the years I've managed to make them seriously crooked, so when Warby Parker contacted me asking if I wanted to get a new pair of glasses I was like "OH SWEET GLASSES GODS YES PLEASE"

...so this is how we got here today....BAH BAM

So help a sistah out in picking out my new glasses by commenting on my new video which glasses you like the best on me! I'm leaning towards the Cosby but I want to hear your opinions!

Tenley

http://www.warbyparker.com/women/optical/womens-eyewear-tenley-eyeglass-frame-burgundy-fade

Crosby

http://www.warbyparker.com/women/optical/womens-eyewear-crosby-eyeglass-frame-black

Percy

http://www.warbyparker.com/women/optical/percey-charcoal-fade-f

Bensen

http://www.warbyparker.com/women/optical/bensen-whiskey-tortoise-f

Clyde

http://www.warbyparker.com/women/optical/clyde-blue-marblewood-f

I am also seriously aware of how awkwardly close up these photos are...I ain't no model!

My Weekend with Benefit in San Francisco!

2013-01-23T14:13:00.000-08:00

'Ello gals!

Last weekend I was invited to attend Benefit's first ever "Blogger Weekend" which was seriously SO much fun...like not even kidding it's on my top 5 times of my life (still not joking). I honestly was so flattered that I was invited, I swear they totally mixed up my invite and it was supposed to go to somebody way more legit...BUT I was stoked I got to go!

As most of you know, I'm a yay-area (bay area) native, so seeing the city with a ton of girls who had never seen San Francisco was so much fun! I felt like a back seat tour guide pointing out all my favorite places in the city!

So let me give you a play by play of the trip .

My flight left at 6 am....yes AM....so being the smart college student I am, I decided, Hey, why not just stay up all night? Yeah..bad idea. I rolled up to the airport makeup-less, hair curled from the night before, rocking sweat pants, my Calvin Klein coat, and a fur scarf...I think I was the dictionary definition of a 'hot mess'

My travel buddies and I (Heart & Sonia) were greeted at the hotel with a Benefit gift bag, filled with SF related goodies and my favorite part...a giant gummy bear (uhhh Benefit did you know I was asked to prom junior year with one??) So I helped myself to ~~hundreds~~ a few chocolates before heading down stairs to meet the rest of the girls.

Our first event of the day was a tour of Benefit headquarters. So maybe it's just me, but when I hear 'headquarters' I think cold labs that smell like antibacterial wipes. But boy oh boy ~~(I sound like my mother..)~~ was I wrong! The headquarters was BEYOND adorable as you can see.

(how adorable are these?!?)

We were then taken upstairs for lunch (but more importantly CUPCAKES), where we saw a slideshow disclosing some awesome Benefit facts, like....HEY did you know their first client was a stripper who wanted a product to make her nipples pinker while she "danced" and there you have it ladies and gents, Benetint was born!

So this entire trip was pretty secretive, even to us! We honestly had no idea really why we were all invited, they kept the biggest secret underwraps until after lunch when they announced we were going to be the first people in the WORLD to see and try out their new line launching this spring!

Their Color Collection consists of re-formulated & re-packaged products, brand new colors, and even new products! I may have even gotten giddy when I saw the cream shadows...I mean look at them you guys- they're boootyyyfuuuul!

(Fun fact, when I HATED lipgloss I mentioned in my early videos that the only one I loved was Benefit's Life on the A-List)

(Meet my first Oscar!)

You should have seen the excitement on Alison (amarixe) Jen (frmheadtotoe) and (RachhLoves) faces when they gifted us each a specialized pink train case filled with the new goodies to keep for ourselves! Stay tuned for TONS of tutorials and reviews when these products launch in stores!

Here are just some fun shots I got of the headquarters! They had so many different rooms, for meetings, press events, and even officies filled with sassy lil' quotes & makeup!

Okay it's totally not a secret that I like REALLY love food....and San Francisco is the city for all you fellow foodies! I nearly peed my pants when the hot PINK hummer limo picked us up and took us to Michael Mina's! In all honesty I was more excited about the chef than I was for the transportation..is that sad?

(YUM)

Now this part I have no photos of (cue my cries) BUT I'll just tell you! We had such a fun night, we started off at a Benefit themed theatre where a comedian performed that literally had me crying of laughter, then we saw a SERIOUSLY well done mini- Benefit video! I'll link it here, it's so cute and funny!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZfTvFPGCLqg&list=SP4I_s_Q0eZTYSbMSNW0x6SnQZrf9CbKuF&index=1

The final day was our tour of the city, and the first stop was the painted ladies (Also known as the 'Full House' House or, for those of a you a little too young to recall that, you may recognize it was the house from 'That's So Raven'

(I felt like such a tourist in my own city!)

Our tour bus took us to quite a few SF landmarks, but my favorite will always be the bridge!

(Carah, Alison & I by the bridge!)

(Dulce and I)

We ended the day at one of the first ever Benefit stores, one on Filmore street! If you're ever in SF you have to go! The ladies working there are so friendly and sweet! I got my brows waxed for the first time EVER, by an esthetician who's Benefit's longest employee! We finished off just shopping around, I can't wait to show you guys some awesome products that even I didn't know existed!

I want to give a HUGE thank you to Benefit Cosmetics, I had such an amazing time last weekend! It was so well planned, and I got to know some of my YouTube friends so much better, as well as learn some pretty awesome things about one of my favorite makeup brands! But I really owe a huge thank you to YOU all for your support of my youtube channel, I would never get experiences like this without all of you, and I just want you all to know how much I appreciate your love and support!

(Check the video out here!)

xoxo

-M

StyleSteal: Taylor Swift RED Inspired Makeup & Fashion

2012-11-15T02:47:00.003-08:00

It is no secret that I have an unhealthy obsession with Miss Taylor Swift...but let's be real here, I'm pretty sure (even if you refuse to admit it) ever single, bitter, 19 year old longing for prince charming has a soft spot for her. Don't deny it, I know you secretly sing 'Enchanted' in your bedroom staring longingly at pictures of Andrew Garfield....wait thats just me? Awkward...

Taylor's new hair has gotten quite a stir out of the media as of late as she ditched her platinum wild curls for dirty blonde straight bangs, I'm still deciding if I'm on team straight or curly...but from one curly girl to another, I adored how well she rocked that lion mane! The pin straight just does not have the same hairography factor ;) But with this new hair Taylor debuted what is now being called her 'signature style,' something I have so endearingly started calling 'Swifty Style'...catchy huh? I'm pretty proud of it...not gonna lie.

Swifty Style is basically a modern (and cuter) version of where's waldo.....you think I'm kidding? Cross my heart, swear on Harry Potter he has been her current twin...In all actuality anyone else would just note that she's a fan of nautical colors, boat neck tops, and stripes. In my world? That means she may or may not be closely related to the Waldo family.

What's great about Taylor's style is that it's so easily re-created, unlike most Hollywood A-listers, she sticks to a basic wardrobe of classic pieces, something us mere mortals can find bargin hunting at Forever21, and sifting through sale racks at JCrew.

So am I alone in this ever growing Taylor Swift obsession? Please say no so I can feel slightly better about the amount of hours I spend singing her songs, and just all around desperately wishing she and I could have a slumber party filled with tea, cats, and baking. But really...is that too much to ask for? Santa are you listening ;) ?

Check out my StyleSteal from Taylor's Red album! Get her makeup & fashion on a budget!

Click here!

Now tell me...do you adore Taylor's look as much as I do? Or are you over it already? Let me know in the comments down below!

Cozy Cashmere: Fall Tutorial

2012-10-17T15:39:00.001-07:00

Fall is by far one of my favorite seasons, candles, apple cider, cable knit sweaters, mmmmm. But in a fashion sense, fall is hands down my favorite to do makeup for! This fall there have been so many amazing collections released for the drugstore, that I thought today I'd bring you a tutorial using the Maybelline Eyeshadow Quad in Cozy Cashmere. This look has been one of my favorites to rock recently, it's neutral, easily intensified, and totally makes my light eyes POP!

Achieving fabulous fall makeup doesn't have to break the bank! Check out the tutorial below:

Products Used:

Urban Decay Primer Potion in Eden (Any nude eye primer would work)

Maybelline Color Tattoo in Pomegranate Punk

Maybelline Eye Studio Cozy Cashmere Quad

Loreal Linear Intense Liquid Eyeliner

NYX Jumbo Pencil in Bronze

Urban Decay 24/7 Glide on Pencil in Perversion (Alternative: Rimmel Kohl Liner)

NYC High Definition Mascara

Nars Blush in Madly (Any brown based blush would work)

Anastasia Beverly Hills Lipgloss in Moi (Any "My lips but better" color would work)

Brushes I used:

Flat Shader Brush: http://www.sigmabeauty.com/product_p/e60.htmClick=16806

Pencil Brush: http://www.sigmabeauty.com/Pencil_E30_p/e30.htmClick=16806

Blending Brush: http://www.sigmabeauty.com/product_p/e40.htmClick=16806

Eye Shading Brush: http://www.sigmabeauty.com/product_p/e55.htmClick=16806

Angled Liner Brush: http://www.sigmabeauty.com/product_p/e65.htmClick=16806

So tell me, what's you're makeup must have for fall? Let me know in the comments!

How I Style 3 Fall Fashion Essentials

2012-09-30T14:30:00.000-07:00

Fall fashion is by far my favorite season for styling. Sadly being a Southern California student, we don't get to experience leaves changing, or even that brisk evening air until nearly November...(tear) But that doesn't mean I can't blast the air conditioning, dress up in boots and pretend....right?

In this video 4 other beauty youtubers and I styled 3 essential items, liquid leggings, denim shirt, and a little black dress! What's so fun about this video is that we all have SUCH different styles, so no matter what your taste in fashion is, you're bound to find each one styling variation that suits you!

Check out the video linked below! & Tell me what your fall fashion must have is!

xo-

Meghan