Steal: American Eagle Audrey Exotic Knot Flat - $19.99
Monday, August 16, 2010
Splurge vs. Steal: Leopard Print Flats
You are definitely going to see animal print everywhere this fall. I love Jimmy Choo as much as the next girl, but I refuse to pay over $200.00 for a trend that may possibly be short-lived. Check out the American Eagle flats below, which I just purchased this afternoon. Leopard print, cute, and super comfy, and from Payless of all places! P.S. it's BOGO right now, but one pair of shoes get the second pair half off!
Wednesday, August 11, 2010
Monday, August 9, 2010
Monday Makeup Reviews
Happy Monday Everyone! I have a few reviews for you after taking multiple trips to Sephora this past weekend. Heehee.
Product Review #1
Product: Veil Foundation by Hourglass - $60.00
Claim: Long-lasting, flawless foundation that promotes younger looking skin.
Review: I know I said before that I tried this and didn't like it, but after all the rave reviews, I wanted to give it another chance. This time I tried it using a stippling brush which made a world of a difference. It does give a dewey, slightly airbrushed look. Supposedly one pump is enough, but I find I need a little extra. I have really oily skin, and this doesn't make a difference, I am still pulling out my blotting papers later in the day. You supposedly do not need a concealer either, but I still use one to cover up any redness.
Rating: I give this foundation 4 out of 5 stars. I do like how my skin looks, but it does come with a hefty price tag. So, if you don't mind shelling out a good chunk of change, then definitely give it a try. Want to try this for free? Click here and try 3 free samples of your choice!
Product: Veil Foundation by Hourglass - $60.00Claim: Long-lasting, flawless foundation that promotes younger looking skin.
Review: I know I said before that I tried this and didn't like it, but after all the rave reviews, I wanted to give it another chance. This time I tried it using a stippling brush which made a world of a difference. It does give a dewey, slightly airbrushed look. Supposedly one pump is enough, but I find I need a little extra. I have really oily skin, and this doesn't make a difference, I am still pulling out my blotting papers later in the day. You supposedly do not need a concealer either, but I still use one to cover up any redness.
Rating: I give this foundation 4 out of 5 stars. I do like how my skin looks, but it does come with a hefty price tag. So, if you don't mind shelling out a good chunk of change, then definitely give it a try. Want to try this for free? Click here and try 3 free samples of your choice!
Product Review #2
Product: Urban Decay Big Fatty Waterproof Mascara - $20.00
Claim: A moisturizing waterproof mascara that will plump, thicken and elongate your lashes without leaving them dry and brittle.
Review: I didn't feel like my lashes looked any thicker or longer with this mascara. It did seem to have good staying power for a waterproof mascara, but it was really difficult to remove with my eyemakeup remover pads. And can we talk about the packaging for a second?? What were they thinking?!
Rating: I give this mascara 2 out of 5 stars. It wasn't any better than the cheaper drugstore brands I have used, and it didn't live up to it's claims. I would not buy this mascara again and I don't recommend it.
Product: Buxom Lips Lipgloss - $18.00
Claim: Fuller, more voluptuous lips without the sticky feel.
Review: I noticed right away a very strange, cold and tingly feeling when I applied this lipgloss, which I'm guessing is aiding in the plumpness of the lips. After some time, my lips did look plumper and the gloss had a nice smell/taste to it. The range of colors are really beautiful.
Rating: I'm on the fence. I guess I would give this product a rating of 3 out of 5 stars. I love the colors, and it does do what it claims, however I don't like the cold tingly feeling at all and it started to bother me after awhile. Definitely one to try if you like the thought of plumper lips, since it may just be personal preference for how it feels on.
Claim: A moisturizing waterproof mascara that will plump, thicken and elongate your lashes without leaving them dry and brittle.
Review: I didn't feel like my lashes looked any thicker or longer with this mascara. It did seem to have good staying power for a waterproof mascara, but it was really difficult to remove with my eyemakeup remover pads. And can we talk about the packaging for a second?? What were they thinking?!
Rating: I give this mascara 2 out of 5 stars. It wasn't any better than the cheaper drugstore brands I have used, and it didn't live up to it's claims. I would not buy this mascara again and I don't recommend it.
Product Review #3
Product: Buxom Lips Lipgloss - $18.00
Claim: Fuller, more voluptuous lips without the sticky feel.
Review: I noticed right away a very strange, cold and tingly feeling when I applied this lipgloss, which I'm guessing is aiding in the plumpness of the lips. After some time, my lips did look plumper and the gloss had a nice smell/taste to it. The range of colors are really beautiful.
Rating: I'm on the fence. I guess I would give this product a rating of 3 out of 5 stars. I love the colors, and it does do what it claims, however I don't like the cold tingly feeling at all and it started to bother me after awhile. Definitely one to try if you like the thought of plumper lips, since it may just be personal preference for how it feels on.
Friday, August 6, 2010
Giveaway - Coming Soon!
Happy Friday! Just wanted to give you a heads up that I will be posting a giveaway on my blog soon, so keep an eye out!
Thursday, August 5, 2010
Splurge vs. Steal: Skinny Cargo Pants
I have been eying these J Brand Cargo pants for months now, but I just can't justify spending over $200.00 for jeans ($200.00 is my max, heehee). So, imagine my excitement when I saw almost identical cargo pants in the new Delia's catalog, for a fourth of the price of J Brand! The fashion Gods were listening :)
Splurge: J Brand Houlihan Skinny Cargo Pants - $230.00
Steal: Delia's Brynn Skinny Cargo - $49.99
Wednesday, August 4, 2010
Monday, August 2, 2010
Monday Makeup Haul
Hey everyone! First off, I am super excited because I had beautyful visitors from all over this weekend! New Mexico, Texas, Rancho Santa Margarita, even a visitor from Europe. Thank you to all those new viewers, you made my weekend even more special! <3.
First, I wanted to tell you about some makeup products and brushes I ordered from MakeupGeek. I got Palladio Rice Powder in Translucent, Palladio Rice Paper, MUG Deluxe Outer V Brush, and the MUG Bent Liner Brush. The Palladio Rice Powder is a loose powder and comes in Translucent, Natural, or Warm Beige. I already have a Bare Minerals powder, so I wanted to try the Translucent. If you have a full coverage foundation, this is a good powder to use in order to set everything. I do like this powder for that reason, and the price is right at $4.89, but it has a very strong smell, almost like baby powder which I'm not real crazy about. Although once it is on your face, the smell disappears (and no complaints from the boyfriend, so that's a good sign). The Palladio Rice Paper are little sheets of paper used for blotting your face when you start to get oily. I LOVE these blotting papers. I keep them in my purse, and whip em out whenever a slick begins to form on my t-zone. At $4.89, these are a must-have! Now for the brushes. The Outer V Brush does what it says, it works for creating a V when doing a smokey eye look. I was hoping I could use it for blending as well but it's not thick enough. I was most excited to receive the Bent Liner Brush, and was thoroughly disappointed! I thought the top would be very pointy, but the bristles sort of fan out and make it really hard to get a straight line of eye liner across my lid. Next time I will just head to the art supply store!
I also came across a couple new foundations this weekend, since my Makeup Forever Mat Velvet foundation ran out. When I went to Sephora, two of the sales girls told me about a somewhat new product called Veil by Hourglass. This is actually made by the same people who produce Urban Decay, but the Hourglass line is supposed to be a more "grown-up" version. The girl who helped me insisted I let them remove my makeup and apply this to my face instead, so, I agreed. In Sephora it looked beautiful and dewey, and although it came with a hefty pricetag at $60.00, I decided to splurge. When I used the foundation the next day, I noticed it was very thick, hard to apply, and although the Sephora girls said one pump was plenty, I needed quite a few. Needless to say, I returned it that day. Just didn't seem worth the price. I exchanged the Veil with Laura Mercier's Oil Free Tinted Moist
urizer. I used it today for the first time and I really like it. It is sheer, but still gives good coverage. I love that it is oil-free, and has an SPF of 20, so I don't have to use multiple products on my face. At $42.00 it is much more affordable than Hourglass. I will keep you posted on whether or not I decide to keep this one, or if I head back to Sephora for trip #3! I think this foundation may be a keeper...but, we'll see. ;)
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