Megan Paraiso 🌻

As a girl who researches tips and tricks from professionals (bridal makeup artists, celebrity makeup artists, news reporters), here are makeup products I've found that these professionals generally use on most of their clients and don't budge on special occasions. Save money and do your own makeup that stays all day at prom, wedding, bachelorettes, dinners, you name it!

As a girl who LOVES organization and has learned how to make the most of my luggage space, here are items that have made my packing life easier and while still bringing all of my necessities as an over-prepared packet

I developed this routine after my skin was healing from breaking out and starting tretinoine. These are all products I’ve personally used (and some I still use!) over the last 5 years.

Functional and unique cooking tools and kitchen accessories/gadgets I discovered through my favorite Japanese cooking content creators. If you're going to Japan, add these to your shopping list for yourself or to gift to a friend who loves to cook!

As someone who doesn’t like going to nail salons and has felt overwhelmed about what products I truly *need* to do my own nails at home, here are the products I’ve used to do my own nails on a budget in the comfort of my own home.

If your lashes instantly straighten again if you don't use waterproof mascara, these are the products for you! I will warn you that these mascaras are bulletproof, won't smudge, and will hold your curl all day, but you MUST get a good product to wash it off

Products that have been tried & true for hydrating and adding shine to straight hair

A Seattleite’s favorite dessert places she goes back to when she’s in her hometown. I’ve visited these places over the years and watched some of these businesses expand, gifted pastries & desserts from these places, and love recommending these spots to friends who are visiting.

After 5 years of working remotely in corporate, here are some of my favorite high-quality home office essentials that helped me spend my work from home / remote work stipend and stay organized.

Functional iPhone accessories (screen protectors, cases, home and car charging, MagSafe accessories) that I've used myself or have been recommended by friends