Sunday, July 31, 2011
OOTD: Miami uniform
Thursday, July 28, 2011
Review: Physicians Formula Felt Tip Eye Marker
I had a coupon for Physicians Formula. Seeing how I'm the coupon lady & needed mascara, what better time than that to try theirs? It was a great purchase. I close Ultra Black since my eyes are really dark brown. You apply it the same way you would with a felt tip marker. The line can range from a thin, fine tip to a thick, bold line. It dries quickly. The only thing that would make it perfect is being water proof. I love the variety it brings to the table.
Review: Milani Runway Eyes
Drugstore makeup is what starts us all out. It's simple. It's easy. You dont have to cry if you lose the item & you certainly don't wind up crying at the register either. Milani is one of my favorites. They have bold, vibrant colors. I was a frequent customer with their nail polish. Anything in my collection that is not OPI or Essie ods a Milani color. I have purchased lip glosses & eyeliners from them but this is my first eyeshadow palette. The Runway Eyes collection features a six color palette that equips you with several different looks. This is perfect for & I will be taking this on vacation. I saw several that I was interested in trying, but chose to buy the Glamourous Gems palette since green & brown are my go to colors for any occasion. I believe this palette could look good on anyone that tries it due to the earthy tones.
Ridiculous Deal: VS Pink Swim Separates for little & nothing.
These swimsuits were a last minute decision while walking through Pink. It dawned on me- VSSemi includes Pink!
Looking at buckets of swimsuits right for the picking, I dove through the S bottoms first as I knew that would be harder to find. When I looked at the price tag sewing prices like 5.99 & 7.99 on the swim separates, I knew I would try for more than one. The girl working in Pink told me that she only wears black bottoms & just buys different tops for her swim collection. I thought that was interesting. I've thought about wearing two non matching solids, but never pattern & solids. That creativity should've dawned on me ages ago since I need to be beach ready 85% of the year here in Miami. Scoring two solid black bottoms (one being a low rise string bikini, the other appeared to be the bottoms to a bandeau style swim set), I could now look for tops. Since I've never really had the simple black bikini, I looked for & found a medium top, which finally fits bc I lost weight. I wanted a fun top too & found the cheetah one in the large section. For swim separates for 32$ in VS made me glad I didnt pay more than that just for one pair of bottoms. I win.
Looking at buckets of swimsuits right for the picking, I dove through the S bottoms first as I knew that would be harder to find. When I looked at the price tag sewing prices like 5.99 & 7.99 on the swim separates, I knew I would try for more than one. The girl working in Pink told me that she only wears black bottoms & just buys different tops for her swim collection. I thought that was interesting. I've thought about wearing two non matching solids, but never pattern & solids. That creativity should've dawned on me ages ago since I need to be beach ready 85% of the year here in Miami. Scoring two solid black bottoms (one being a low rise string bikini, the other appeared to be the bottoms to a bandeau style swim set), I could now look for tops. Since I've never really had the simple black bikini, I looked for & found a medium top, which finally fits bc I lost weight. I wanted a fun top too & found the cheetah one in the large section. For swim separates for 32$ in VS made me glad I didnt pay more than that just for one pair of bottoms. I win.
Review: SmashBox Lash DNA
A trip to Macy's allowed me to come across SmashBox's cosmetics stand. I have raved in the past about their mascara- that I tried thanks to the Sephora mascara sampler. I inquired out of curiosity to see how much a full sized Lash DNA. The sales woman informed me that it had been discontinued so I realized that I should purchase since I might not have that opportunity again. I bought a tube of Jet Black.
This mascara is amazing. Not only does it give lashes a thicker, lengthened appearance, but it doesn't flake. You're also able to accomplish daytime & nighttime looks. This mascara is a great choice from the higher end. I'd reccommend it to anyone.
Review: Victor & Rolf's Flowerbomb
A good friend of mine, one who vicariously enabled my spending habit in between classes in college, introduced me to this scent. She showed it to me one day when we were walking through Saks on the hunt for Christian Loubuitons.
When my boyfriend got deployed, I wanted my letters to be connected to a scent that I would wear the next time hesaw me. Scent recognition. This scent is so distinct. It has sweet notes with light hints of a floral nature.
On one of our other shopping trips we came across a travel sized FlowerBomb set. At the time it was an affordable $25. Anyone could afford that to sample it. God bless Sephora.
When my boyfriend got deployed, I wanted my letters to be connected to a scent that I would wear the next time hesaw me. Scent recognition. This scent is so distinct. It has sweet notes with light hints of a floral nature.
On one of our other shopping trips we came across a travel sized FlowerBomb set. At the time it was an affordable $25. Anyone could afford that to sample it. God bless Sephora.
Ridiculous Deal: Victoria's Secret Semi Annual spoils Part One.
I swung by the Victoria's SemiAnnual to see if I could find anything worth merit since their store card was burning a hole in my wallet. Needless to say in two trips to VS my card was maxed out. This is the equivalent to having a crackhead going down to the trap. I need professional help. Having said that, here are the spoils of trip one.
I have spa days from time to time so the 3 for 11$ bubble bath was worth it. I'll have enough to last until the next VSSemi in January. Vanilla Lace (2), Strawberries & champagne (1) were surprisingly on sale... Two of my favorites. At $3 each I couldn't leave them there. They looked lonely.
Eau de toilette in Costco size from Victoria's costs an arm & leg or your first born child. I walked away with a giant Love Rocks eau for a grand total of $10. It usually retails $45. Score.
Holiday sets usually go on sale during this time as well. Though I couldn't get a jumbo sized bottle of Bombshell (my favorite eau from their collection) I did find a stocking stuffer size, perfect for my purse, and the box set also came with a lotion that TSA would have no problem with.
I also purchased four swimsuits separates that I will do a separate post on. But, i'll have you know the retail value is worth more than what I paid for all this.
I have spa days from time to time so the 3 for 11$ bubble bath was worth it. I'll have enough to last until the next VSSemi in January. Vanilla Lace (2), Strawberries & champagne (1) were surprisingly on sale... Two of my favorites. At $3 each I couldn't leave them there. They looked lonely.
Eau de toilette in Costco size from Victoria's costs an arm & leg or your first born child. I walked away with a giant Love Rocks eau for a grand total of $10. It usually retails $45. Score.
Holiday sets usually go on sale during this time as well. Though I couldn't get a jumbo sized bottle of Bombshell (my favorite eau from their collection) I did find a stocking stuffer size, perfect for my purse, and the box set also came with a lotion that TSA would have no problem with.
I also purchased four swimsuits separates that I will do a separate post on. But, i'll have you know the retail value is worth more than what I paid for all this.
That about wraps up trip one to my downward spiral of debt.
Ridiculous Deal: Victoria's Secret Semi Annual spoils Part Two.
*pictured: Noir Love Me body splash, Vixen body splash, makeup brushes, VS Beauty lipstick in Wine.
Visit two was pleasant due to the fact that VSSemi is 10$ cheaper for Gemini & Capricorns. I fall under the former. I reevaluated what I really needed at that point... being a colored lipstick & makeup brushes.
I found some brushes that i'll probably end up leaving in my suitcase. The quality is nothing to rave about... My EcoTools brushes do a much better job & are environmentally friendly- and they were cheaper! The quality on these brushes make this a sad case of retail regret.
I've mentioned in prior searches for lipstick & lip color that I literally go to the end of the spectrum to choose a color, and this case was no exception. I saw what looked like a deep dark purple color that comes across as a vibrant fuschia on me. Sold. I bought it. Everyone always compliments it when worn.
The body splashes are both discontinued the the world of VS. Vixen (the pink one) is fruity. Noir: LoveMe (the clear one w the black top) is clean scent.
Visit two was pleasant due to the fact that VSSemi is 10$ cheaper for Gemini & Capricorns. I fall under the former. I reevaluated what I really needed at that point... being a colored lipstick & makeup brushes.
I found some brushes that i'll probably end up leaving in my suitcase. The quality is nothing to rave about... My EcoTools brushes do a much better job & are environmentally friendly- and they were cheaper! The quality on these brushes make this a sad case of retail regret.
I've mentioned in prior searches for lipstick & lip color that I literally go to the end of the spectrum to choose a color, and this case was no exception. I saw what looked like a deep dark purple color that comes across as a vibrant fuschia on me. Sold. I bought it. Everyone always compliments it when worn.
The body splashes are both discontinued the the world of VS. Vixen (the pink one) is fruity. Noir: LoveMe (the clear one w the black top) is clean scent.
I think I might just check the merit of this coup.
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Ridiculous Deal: Birch box
B turned me on to this. I’ll be receiving it soon a definitely blogging about it.
Birch Box, a sampler paradise. (We all know how crazy I am about sampling.) The basic concept is to received things that you've never tried in the form of a monthly 'grab bag' where you are privy to the products until you open the package.
The only thing that makes me apprehensive about subscribing is the fact that they may not take under consideration that opening the box each month to beige samples may make this a waste of money.
They say that it is 'customized for you' but I'm not sure how much I trust that. I just put myself on a waitlist for the gifts so we'll see how that goes. Maybe I'll use my Secret Santa money to get a 3 month subscription.
Birch Box, a sampler paradise. (We all know how crazy I am about sampling.) The basic concept is to received things that you've never tried in the form of a monthly 'grab bag' where you are privy to the products until you open the package.
The only thing that makes me apprehensive about subscribing is the fact that they may not take under consideration that opening the box each month to beige samples may make this a waste of money.
They say that it is 'customized for you' but I'm not sure how much I trust that. I just put myself on a waitlist for the gifts so we'll see how that goes. Maybe I'll use my Secret Santa money to get a 3 month subscription.
Saturday, July 23, 2011
OOTD: Fuschia & Lace
There are two things I've been dying to put into play... One being this shirt I scored from G by Guess for 12$ USD, and the other a fuschia lipstick that is too bold to wear with color by way of VS Semi Annual. I chose to steer away from color because I'd start looking too festive & nobody wants that.
I figured that Monday morning was as good a time as any to debut my latest wardrobe acquisitions. I wore black pants so that I didnt look too casual with a sleeveless top in the office. The pumps I wore had a white snakeskin relief & were ivory like my top. Makeup was kept simple not to overpower my lipstick.
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