If you haven't guessed by now, TPN Cribs will be a new series in which I share yet another interest of mine: interior design. I still have yet to see if I'll be as skilled at styling my own home one day as I am at picking out other people's lovely homes but in the meantime, I plan on sharing the occasional design inspiration post.

I hope you enjoy and if there is any design theme you would like to see in the future, let me know in the comments below!

A photo posted by King Kylie (@kyliejenner) on Jul 3, 2015 at 5:12pm PDT

At this point it's no secret what Kylie uses to perfect her 90s pout. It's been revealed that she relies on the MAC lip pencil in the shade Spice, which is a more pink-toned nude that MAC describes as a "pink cinnamon stick" shade. Now while that perfectly suits her light to medium, olive based skin tone, that may not have the same results on everyone else. So, if your looking to achieve that perfect nude pout this fall, here are a few more MAC lip pencil suggestions for my fairer and darker skinned ladies.

A photo posted by King Kylie (@kyliejenner) on Jul 31, 2015 at 4:20pm PDT

Light/Fair Skin Tone

• Pinky nude - Whirl, dirty rose
• Brown nude - Stripdown, creamy brown-beige

Medium/Olive Skin Tone

• Pinky nude - Spice, pink cinnamon stick
• Brown nude - Oak, soft beige-brown (I know, super original description from Stripdown)

Dark/Deep Skin Tone

• Pinky nude - Chicory, soft muted peachy-brown
• Brown nude - Cork, muted golden brown

A photo posted by King Kylie (@kyliejenner) on Jun 16, 2015 at 6:04pm PDT

Personally, I don't think this beauty trend will be going anywhere, anytime soon. (Kudos, Kylie). If done right, it's super flattering and works with any makeup look. If you haven't already, give the nude lip a try. You might just surprise yourself with how chic you look!

It's back to school season and whether you're mentally ready or not, you can definitely make sure your beauty arsenal is prepared ahead of time. After going through both high school and college (crazy how fast that went by), here is my list of five beauty essentials that should be on hand at all times.

• Lip balm - Let me start off by saying most of these products will be extremely obvious. However, those "obvious" products are life savers for a reason. Lip balm will keep your lips soft and hydrated throughout the school day. Double points if it has SPF for protection from UV rays. Triple points if its tinted so it can double as subtle lip color. High end - Fresh. Drugstore - Maybelline.
• Mascara - Even if you don't have time for a full face (which if we're being honest with each other will probably happen often) putting a couple coats of mascara on helps to lift and open the eyes. Also, whether you have issues with your mascara smudging or not, choosing a waterproof formula will ensure it will last all day and holds a curl much better than non-waterproof mascaras. High end - Tarte Cosmetics. Drugstore - L'Oreal. 
• Moisturizer - Now it's up to you whether or not you want your moisturizer of choice to be scented or not, and there are benefits to both. Unscented you can obviously use on your entire body, including your face. Scented, however, can really be a life saver if you want to freshen up your fragrance throughout the day. Both are great to keep around but if you have limited space in your bag, one or the other works just fine too. High end - First Aid Beauty. Drugstore - Eucerin. 
• Eyebrow gel - It's true that brows not only frame the face, but can completely transform the appearance of it with a simple flick of a brown pencil. So, much like mascara, if you don't have time for anything else, take a few minutes to lightly fill in your brows with a quick and easy brow gel. It will set them in place to keep them from being too unruly and also adds a bit of definition. High end - Clinique. Drugstore - Maybelline. 
• Wipes - For those moments where all of the products listed above forsake you (and yes, this may happen at the most inconvenient time) have something in your makeup bag to wipe all your troubles (read: smudges) away. Bonus points it contains soothing ingredients for an awesome double-duty product. High end - Korres.  Drugstore - Yes To.

It's been a long time (long time). I shouldn't have left you (left you). Without a monthly favorites post to step to (step to). Sorry about that, I couldn't help myself. But it truly has been a while -- like a year -- since my last favorites post so without further ado, here are a few of the things that have been most loved in July. Grab a cup of coffee because this is a long one!


Beauty | This is one case where you definitely should believe the hype. I won't go on to gush too much about this product since it's already been well circulated throughout the beauty world, but this mascara does a fabulous job of lengthening and separating my lashes which is just how I like them. The only note I have against the product is that it takes an awfully long time to set, which can frustrating if you need to touch something up around your eye area. Other than that, it's an incredible mascara and I've heard nothing but praises for its recently expanded collection.


Fashion | Admittedly, I haven't had these for very long. In fact they were added to my closet around the end of July. However, I've been pining over these mules for months now. They're super chic, on trend and incredibly comfortable. If you can find them in stores (I believe they're sold out online) I would definitely advise you to give this trend a try.

Accessories | Again, these made their way into my home closer to the end of July, but they quickly stole a top spot in my heart. I was looking to branch out from my typically minimalistic taste in costume jewelry and buy a statement necklace. I think these chokers were a great way to ease me in. They're still understated but really unique. The color pattern is actually wrapped thread! While they can be worn separately, I tend to stray from separating the pair. Even though I like that I have the option, they look better together.

Techie | If you have an iPhone and have bothered to update it in the past month, then you should already know the true joy that is Apple Music. Another music subscription service, Apple Music has somehow found a way to combine the features of both Spotify and Pandora. What other music services seem to miss, Apple Music has perfected. It curates different radio stations and playlists that it thinks you'll like based on your music preferences and you have the ability to add new music you discover right to your own collection. If you haven't already, start your free three-month trial on your computer or phone today! If you're a music lover like me, you won't regret it.


Song | If I'm being honest, I couldn't tell what the song White Iverson by Post Malone is about. I just like the vibe it evokes and the way it makes me feel: completely chilled out. I've needed that kind of energy around me after the hectic month I've had, so this song came at the right time.

Munchies | Blue Diamond almonds are so good it's ridiculous. I typically just stick to the lightly salted ones but I was recently sent the bold sriracha flavor in the Sunshine VoxBox and wow. Life changing. If you're craving something salty and crunchy but don't want to completely screw up your diet, give these a try.


Person | New category alert! I'm on the fence about bringing back Best, Finds, where I share links to new online content creators that I've been loving every week. Instead, I think I'll feature a new blogger or YouTuber every month. My first favorite person is stylist and YouTuber Nina Vee who I found through another personal fave, Chloe Morello. She's gorgeous, chic and so down to earth. Check out her channel for awesome everyday makeup looks and outfit inspiration. I know you'll love her just as much as I do.