tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-84590482121049651802024-03-05T17:31:53.857-08:00Beauty BanterMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14077426036126254603noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8459048212104965180.post-88030750309504730182012-11-30T22:19:00.000-08:002012-12-04T22:19:59.117-08:00Beauty Review: Stila Holiday Brush Set<h2>
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Stila Holiday Brush Set</h2>
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Black Friday brought me a nice long weekend of shopping, and the cutest brush set ever! </div>
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So Stila's Holiday Collection is always one of my favorites, but considering I don't really need a new eyeshadow palette, the minute I saw these brushes I was convinced! For $28 you get 5 great quality brushes that generally run in the $20 range and are the most gorgeous color blue that I'm debating painting my walls in it! </div>
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Full length, top quality Stila brushes, this set includes the #4, 5, 24 and 33a +33b brushes. The kit is great if you want some all around brushes, or if you know someone who needs a few good eye (shader and liner/smudger) and face (powder, foundation, and concealer) brushes as a holiday gift. </div>
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They are such a pretty blue, and the packaging is great for the special friend/mom/sister/aunt/cousin/roomie/you get the idea in your life :)</div>
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The set is available at Ulta and Stila.com for $28 and that is a really great deal. And for a bigger gift, it pairs well with any of Stila's holiday eyeshadow palettes and lipglaze sets (also major steals/deals!)</div>
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PS: In the month of December I will be putting *Gift Idea* in the heading if the post includes what I think is a great holiday gift idea :) Easy enough, huh?!</div>
<br />Mhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14077426036126254603noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8459048212104965180.post-64695100418556346782012-11-28T21:56:00.000-08:002012-12-04T21:57:52.107-08:00Birchbox Samples Review: November<h2>
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So, I waited and waited and waited and finally got my birchbox in the mail for November. On the last week of the month. Thankfully, from what I've tried out everything seems amazing quality, and as opposed to last month, I am a totally happy customer :) ON TO THE SAMPLES!!</div>
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Here's what my box had inside after I swiftly ripped the top and tissue paper off :)</div>
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Looks EXCITING!!</div>
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MCMC Phoenix: This fragrance was actually not to my taste at all, it felt fresh but sultry, and although I don't go for sweet scents either, this just didn't feel like me at all. Nevertheless, a friend came by and picked it up and the box had a cute little poem thing on the back so overall I'd say it was nice, but not for me. Also, I'm getting a little bored of the fragrance samples considering I know what I like and birchbox isn't exactly going to convince me otherwise...what do you think? Are fragrance samples your favorite kind or do you think they are too familiar/overdone?</div>
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Oscar Blandi Texture & Volume Spray: This little spray bottle is absolutely adorable, and I use the Oscar Blandi Dry Shampoo so I was pretty excited to see a sample of theirs. I sprayed it on before flat ironing my hair and it gave me a small amount of volume, but didn't do any of the anti-frizz that it claims on the back of the bottle :( Not going to purchase full size, but it is nice to have when I need some volume quick.</div>
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Model Co Fibre LashXtend Black Lengthening Mascara: In retrospect I wish I had taken a pic of the wand for y'all, but it has this super cute mirror on the back (which I tried using and it works!) that got me all excited. It is a totally full sized tube, so score birchbox! But actually this mascara is awesome, it is super, super lengthening as promised, but if you need any volume or drama, this is not for you. I do like it for every day, although it isn't voluminous, it gives me long, unclumped lashes for a fresh daily look. Totally recommend if you've got full lashes but no length! </div>
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Chuao Chocolatier Firecraker ChocoPod: YUMMERS! Do you remember the fizzy poprocks candy from your childhood? Ever wonder what it would taste like in chocolate? Well this chocolate was not only spicy, infused with chipotle, it had pop rocks in every bite that fizzled and popped for a fun surprise. It tastes great and the assorted pack at birchbox.com is like >$8. Recommend for chocolate lovers looking for something new. </div>
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Smitten Ribbon Candy Cupcake Bath Bomb: LUSH, look out! This bath bomb is an adorable cupcake shape with candy looking sprinkles and smells sweet, vanilla-y and comes with a cheeky little "Do Not Eat" label in case you get too curious. I haven't used it yet but if I like it a lot, I'll do a comparison with the closest smelling LUSH bath bomb I can find :)</div>
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Thanks birchbox for having so many awesome clothing company friends who will give you discounts for your customers! So the idea behind the card is to give it to a friend to use for $15 off a Chromatic gallerie pair of colorful flats and then it also has a $15 off code for yourself :) AWESOME. LOVE ME SOME COUPON CODES!!</div>
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Overall? Awesome box this month, and SUPER DUPER EXCITED FOR THE HOLIDAY BOX! Hopefully it comes before Christmas and I can share it with you guys before NEXT YEAR :) Woah, is it really so close?!</div>
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...so as you may already know if you've read any of my past few posts, I was so excited for black friday and cyber monday because to be honest, despite all the anti-consumerist rhetoric from friends/family/bah humbugs, black friday is an exciting time to spend with friends shopping and being out and about instead of sitting at home with a food baby and despaired over ALL THE LEFTOVERS! And doing your holiday gift shopping for family and friends (and let's face it, yourself!) is also convenient and much cheaper! Below is a grid of what I got from Ulta, Sephora, J.Crew Factory, Ann Taylor LOFT, Bloomingdales and Bath and Body Works.</div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">40% off EVERYTHING (hit up the outerwear, super cute peacoats in different colors! oh, and don't forget the discounted cashmere and merino wool, ooo fancy! AND CLASSIC BALLET FLATS IN SUEDE AND LEATHER UNDER $50 that usually run for $110)</span></div>
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Mhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14077426036126254603noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8459048212104965180.post-57710001713665363692012-11-16T14:02:00.001-08:002012-11-16T14:08:23.044-08:00Updates and ThingsSo I'm gearing up for Thanksgiving weekend and all I can think about is all the amazing savings and shopping I'll be doing on Black Friday, not to mention the beginning of the Christmas season! I've never been Thanksgiving's biggest fan, I just like being with my family and friends all the time sans turkey/stuffing/mashedpotatoes/carbss...<br />
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Also, for all the twilight fans out there, Breaking Dawn part 2 was not only amazing, it was possibly one of the best trilogy/saga/series endings ever done. Oh, and wear waterproof mascara and bring tissues! <br />
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Ciao for Now,<br />
MMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14077426036126254603noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8459048212104965180.post-46866331765679861902012-11-14T00:00:00.000-08:002012-11-14T00:00:19.878-08:00Ulta Haul + Beauty Reviews<h2>
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<b>Sexy Hair</b> <i>Healthy Sexy Hair Soy Tri-Wheat Leave In Conditioner</i> </div>
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<b>NYX</b> <i>Lip Gloss in #160 Tea Rose</i><br />
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I had been looking for a lip gloss that was between a berry and pink color and this lipgloss is just the right amount of red berry and sweet pink to wear everyday. It has the normal NYX cherry scent, and it is great alone or over a lightly tinted pink lip balm or butter. </div>
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EOS is famous for their egg shaped lip balms, and they have come out with this collection of Disney's Alice in Wonderland inspired balms in their famous egg packaging. The eggs have little Mickey Mouse heads embedded in the opening, and they come in three amazing flavors, Blueberry Potion, Watermelon Wonderland and Sweet Vanilla Nonsense. They look super cute together and who can say no to Disney inspired products?! I know I've been coveting the products in Sephora's Cinderella collection *sigh*...</div>
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Ahhh, nothing makes me feel more warm and cozy than a nice candle burning in a room, the smell permeating through the air! And since I love sweet, sugary candles, the fall and winter are the best times to buy candles! </div>
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If I could only burn one candle for the rest of my life it would be Cafe Au Lait, from the Paris Amour collection that reappeared earlier this year (they released it last year as well, but this year used different packaging/labels) and is still available in some stores and online. I picked up two of these sweet, sugary latte scented candles in the 2 for $20 3-wick candle promotion. </div>
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Chocolate and Peppermint? A match made in heaven in my opinion! This Peppermint Mocha candle smells like a rich chocolate infused with a slight peppermint twist. Think the Peppermint Mocha at Starbucks! And because all mini candles are 2 for $5 I also picked up a Cinnamon Frosting candle which I will definitely be buying the 3-wick of because it is amazing. It has the spice of cinnamon with a mostly sweet vanilla note that just makes me want cupcakes and all that is frosted! It reminds me of the Frosted Cupcake candle, but with the spicy cinnamon it is perfect for the colder fall months :)</div>
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Nothing will ever be more classic, more on trend, and more stylish than an all black outfit, which is not just for goths anymore! With the right pants, casual tops, fierce accessories and sleek leather boots, black on black on black can be worn stylishly all winter long.</div>
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Below are my favorite black on black pieces. The pixie pants from J.Crew are a classic, sleek black legging pant, perfect for everyday with everything from silk blouses to baggy sweaters. The black studs from Juicy Couture are a nice alternative to their punchy pink studs. The Rebecca Minkoff wallet on a chain is the perfect size for a dinner out with friends on a cold winter night. And the tall Kors by Michael Kors riding boots are perfect with pants, dresses and jeans for fall and winter. For pops of color, take the entire outfit in black and accent either a bag, scarf or jewelry. </div>
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Mhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14077426036126254603noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8459048212104965180.post-35693490239103910402012-11-07T00:00:00.000-08:002012-11-07T00:00:17.116-08:00Beauty Review: Chanel Coco Mademoiselle Touche Scintillante<h2>
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I was recently gifted this bottle of Coco Mademoiselle Touche Scintillante Shimmer Touch Fresh Body Gel (woo, that was a mouthful) and thought I'd do a review on it.<br />
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Firstly, this isn't your average perfume, but it also isn't a gel like it says on the bottle. The liquid formula has the same scent as the Coco Mademoiselle eau de toilette, but it is much more concentrated. The floral scent is further enhanced by the glitter that collects at the bottom of the bottle, which when shaken isn't overpowering. I like that the glitter isn't overpowering, so it is wearable by day.<br />
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I'm not the biggest fan of Chanel fragrances, I prefer YSL's perfumes, but this is a great young scent, epitome of the floral scents. It's lovely :)<br />
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Ciao for Now, MMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14077426036126254603noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8459048212104965180.post-68469414184472983912012-11-05T00:00:00.000-08:002012-11-05T00:00:06.294-08:00Nail Polish Review: OPI's Diva of Geneva<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This polish by OPI is a gorgeous red with deep purple hints, and micro sparkle. I feel like it is the sparkle-version of Essie's Bahama Mama, which is another fall favorite! </div>
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So, I have survived Sandy and my classes start up again today, and it is Halloween! And don't think I forgot about the Lush Haul I promised! Well I didn't pick up much, considering how teeny tiny the Lush I went to is, and they didn't have much left of the Halloween collection :( </div>
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I was skeptical about this shower gel, as I am not a big fan of shower gels in general, particularly when Lush has such moisturizing and yummy smelling soaps. But on a whim, and perhaps a little shove from the Lush girl who helped me, I tried the gel in store and fell in LOVE. They only had the smaller size (3.3 fl oz) but I will definitely be looking for this in other Lush stores or buying it online. </div>
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It starts by smelling like a roasting marshmallow, and then an actual wood burning fire. It has some rich spices, and a gentle lavender scent. It was inspired by the Twilight Bath Bomb, so I'll definitely be picking that up as well. It doesn't have any super moisturizing qualities, and the glitter has settled to the bottom so I haven't been doused in glitter, thankfully! </div>
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<b>Sultana of Soap</b> Soap</div>
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Every fall I have to pick up a chunk of this soap, which is kind of like the most scrumptous oatmeal cookie ingredients without the oatmeal. It has currants, apricots and smells like a spicy orange which the website says is Bergamot, a fancy schmancy Italian orange. This soap has the most moisturizing lather I've ever felt. But I have to say, when you first wash all the lather off it will feel a little tight on your skin, like a really crappy soap bar, but after a few minutes, like while you're toweling off, you skin becomes super soft, like you had applied some magical lotion to it. And it smells the way fall is supposed to smell! Yummm!<br />
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This bath bomb is part of the Halloween collection, and it smells amazing!! There isn't much about this bath bomb that drew me in, but the scent is so fresh and citrus-y, I was super surprised it was part of the Halloween collection. It isn't as bright as perhaps a lemon scented soap or bomb, but the orange is dominant and I think it would be great on a sunny Saturday morning before an awesome shopping trip or errand running! The fizz is supposed to turn bath water orange then pink! </div>
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So...for all the time I spent in that tiny Lush, the girl helping me helped me to a sample of Ocean Salt which was open next to the register. It is a great scrub, with a fresh ocean scent, but the sea salt is too harsh for my sensitive skin to use every day. It has a clean scent, but I prefer almond, green tea or apricot scrubs, and scrubs with finer exfoliants. <br />
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Mhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14077426036126254603noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8459048212104965180.post-70265738495435020032012-10-21T17:48:00.001-07:002012-10-21T17:49:05.712-07:00Ugh Oh. <h2>
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So basically I am really bummed out that I haven't posted in such a long time...nevertheless I will definitely be posting again in November, but for some updates...<br />
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1. In the shortest review ever known to the Internet, my October Birchbox was absolutely, positively the worst I've ever received. I was so extremely disappointed with my box this month, especially after being so enamored with last month's box...nothing in the box is worth reviewing. But I didn't receive the special Goop box they offered, so maybe those boxes were much better. I received four items, a highlighter from theBalm which I'll probably use as eyeshadow, but the sample is tiny; a hair treatment from Ouidad, who market themselves as the "Curl Experts" ... I don't have curls...at all. My hair actually can't get much straighter...and the packaging is this weird envelope. I got some vitamin something rather caplets that I'm supposed to break open, spread on my skin and I'll magically have vitamin C? and last I got two fragrance samples with the worst packaging I've ever seen. I'll try and take photos and update this post with them later. All in all, I hope November is better and I've learned to always take the special boxes when they are offered.<br />
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2. I want to do a Lush haul on the Halloween edition items I picked up this weekend, so if I get a chance before Halloween I'll definitely put that up (I am sooooo excited about the stuff I got!)<br />
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3. I missed the Ulta sale on Butter London nail polishes. I want to cry a little. And by want to, I mean I did.<br />
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4. My Bath and Body Works candle supply is so drastically low that I think I forsee a haul in the near future, so stay tuned for that, too.<br />
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5. Starbucks flows through my veins. #collegeproblems #midtermssuck<br />
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Mhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14077426036126254603noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8459048212104965180.post-8346793557176489182012-10-08T11:11:00.000-07:002012-10-09T11:11:23.193-07:00Nail Polish Review: Essie's Stylenomics <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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So I picked up Essie's Stylenomics, part of their Fall 2012 collection, about two or three weeks ago and I didn't think the weather called for such a strong, dark color just yet. Then this weekend New York decided that winter had come early and now it is freezing... :( </div>
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Color Profile: I'd say it is a green-blue with the lights off, it's pretty dark and in low lighting it looks black. If you like the black nail look, but aren't daring enough for OPI's Black Onyx, or you just want a little something special, this is the perfect dark nail polish that doesn't scream goth! It is extremely chic and I love it for this chilly fall. </div>
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Cheers to an all new month!<br />
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<small><a href="http://www.polyvore.com/october_wishlist/set?.embedder=4696028&.svc=blogger&id=60129594">October Wishlist</a>: Butter London Nail Polish in Gobsmacked, Kate Spade Pave Studs, H&M Parka,</small><br />
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Mhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14077426036126254603noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8459048212104965180.post-53036584500501945072012-10-03T16:38:00.000-07:002012-10-09T11:11:54.016-07:00Birchbox Samples Review: September! <h2>
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so september's birchbox brought me plenty of goodies, (can't wait to show you what I got with my Madewell discount!) and every month I'll be reviewing the samples that I've used and gotten to use before I get my next box! I just think it's great that we get the samples, but no one ever says, "well this is a great product, I suggest purchasing it," or "I expected much better, that sample sucked"...etc etc. So here are my reviews on some of the samples that came in my box, as you may know from my birchbox opening, my box came really late and I didn't get a chance to use everything/there was so much stuff this month!!<br />
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Vasanti's Brighten Up! Enzymatic Face Rejuvenator<br />
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I have never heard of this brand before getting this scrub in my birchbox, but I'm super curious about their products now that I've tried the Brighten Up! Face Rejuvenator (I mean even the name is exciting) It has a really light, clean, fresh scent and micro-crystals, which I really like for face scrubs because they just feel gentle and not as harsh as bigger beads or pieces, but they still give you a clean, smooth feeling. After using it four times, I didn't notice brighter skin, but as most scrubs will do, my skin was smoother and radiant. I used it as directed on the bottle, massage onto a wet face and rinse.<br />
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21 Drops Concentration 09 Focus Rollerball<br />
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Ugh. This sample of an aromatherapy oil for concentration and focus really doesn't do it for me. I don't normally like herbal scented things anyway (besides like, food...) but this rollerball not only doesn't have the best scent, it also doesn't last at all. The packaging is small and cute, but it lasted on my skin for all of 5 minutes and it was totally gone without a trace at all. It also says you can roll this in bags and wherever for some extra focusing power or something, but it just doesn't last long enough...I don't think it's worth the time or money to be quite honest.<br />
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Color Club's Nail Polish in Status Update<br />
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To my knowledge this is a birchbox designed nail polish, and OMG, just like the birchbox Pink Jouer lip gloss, this too is an amazing color. Birchbox just knows what colors work and look good. This is a classic charcoal gray with a slight blue undertone, and it is so gorgeous for the fall. I forsee this being worn all winter, although it is just too cool a color for the fall, in my opinion, but it is nonetheless amazing. It is exactly the kind of New York gray I've been looking for: modern, sleek, chic and timeless. I totally recommend checking out all of the Color Club fashion week inspired colors on the birchbox website.<br />
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Ciao for Now, MMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14077426036126254603noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8459048212104965180.post-86409592956986090042012-10-01T22:03:00.000-07:002012-10-09T11:11:59.594-07:00Beauty Review: Stila "In the Know" Palette + Goodies!<h2>
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"In the Know" Palette + Two Eyeshadow Singles (with swatches!)</h3>
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I never intended to miss a blog post day (in case you were wondering, I post every Monday, Wednesday and Friday), and yet alas, I did on Friday and now I feel like I have to make up for it....</div>
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I received this Stila Palette as a gift from a friend, and I absolutely love it! Stila came out with a new line of palettes this year starting with their "In the Moment" palette for Valentine's Day. They also have the "In the Light" and "In the Garden" palettes, and their most recent, "In the Know". I actually really wanted the "In the Moment" palette when it came out in February, but I couldn't get myself to fall in love with the colors. I was looking for a semi-natural palette that I could love for a long time, and I knew that I would probably rarely use the colors, not to mention just how sparkly they were. I'm okay with shine, but I prefer a matte eyeshadow, especially for everyday. "In the Light" was also too glittery and "In the Garden" also had colors I would never use.</div>
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When I first saw "In the Know" I fell in love with the matte colors, and the warm everyday tones. It also comes with a Stila smudgestick in Halfmoon, a charcoal color fine tipped pencil, and a look book which has awesome looks and ideas for different smokey eyes and everyday looks. </div>
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Below are the shades in the palette and then swatched on my arm:</div>
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In other Stila news, I went to Nordstrom Rack and picked up some Stila eyeshadow compacts on MAJOR sale... :)</div>
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Well, that is all for now, but I will update posts with plenty of swatches, ... and check back for my September birchbox product review, and my October wishlist!</div>
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Mhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14077426036126254603noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8459048212104965180.post-86402112371873413222012-09-26T21:02:00.000-07:002012-09-26T21:03:20.055-07:00Nails Polish Review: Revlon Colorstay in Velvet Rope<h2>
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I had been looking for a nice wine color for my nails that wasn't too plumy or too red because frankly, I am not a purple or red kind of girl :/ I like bright colors, pinks galore and neutrals, some metallics, but I can't imagine myself wearing a bright vampy red if it's not Halloween, I think it has to do with my skin's red undertones, I just feel like I'm playing dress up. </div>
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Anyway- I was on the hunt for the perfect fall nail color and I happened upon the Revlon display. Now, I don't know if you've tried the Colorstay line of nail polishes from Revlon, but if you haven't you totally should! There isn't the best color selection, as in it is not as extensive as say Essie or OPI (what can you expect? it's still drugstore nail polish from a major cosmetics brand, they don't specialize in nails like other brands do!), but they have gorgeous colors nonetheless. The formula is great, one coat with their short, wide brushes and you have a fabulous, shiny nail. The formula is opaque and smooth, and I love how the brush is short so it feels like you have better control, although that is just my theory. </div>
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And these are also on Pinterest so you should <a href="http://pinterest.com/bbblog/" target="_blank">follow me</a>/<a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/498914464939185694/" target="_blank">repin them/like them</a> :)</div>
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Mhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14077426036126254603noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8459048212104965180.post-31661691928228200952012-09-24T15:25:00.000-07:002012-09-24T15:26:23.269-07:00Mini "Pretty and Cute" Haul<h2>
Korean BB Cream Haul</h2>
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As the winter months approach, (is September over this week? ummm, yeah, that's happening!)</div>
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I chose to order Lioele's Beyond the Solution instead of the Triple the Solution because of the moisturizing quality that I absolutely need in a BB Cream, or any face product that I use. Lioele has a chart that compares all of its BB Creams on the Pretty and Cute website, just look under the images of any BB cream product (links below!) </div>
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<a href="http://www.prettyandcute.com/Lioele-Beyond-the-Solution-BB-Cream-Mini-5ml-p76.html" target="_blank">Lioele Beyond the Solution BB Cream Mini 5ml </a></div>
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<a href="http://www.prettyandcute.com/Skin79-Hot-Pink-Super-Plus-Beblesh-Balm-Mini-5ml-p4000.html" target="_blank">Skin 79 Super Plus Beblesh Balm Mini 5ml</a></div>
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Did I not mention I'm in college? Whoops, guess I'll have to do some sort of "secret reveal" of like my life. But I am in New York and the fact that Birchbox is in New York and shipped out of New York and that it took almost 3 weeks for me to get this month's Birchbox is entirely my school's mail center's fault. ENTIRELY!!! </div>
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This month's theme is based on Fall Fashion Week and so the Birchbox team put together a look book featuring this month's products :)</div>
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This is what my box looked like when I opened it, everything all packed away nice and neat (not for long!)</div>
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First thing is this Mighty Leaf Tea in Green Tea Tropical and Chamomile Citrus. Birchbox often includes a lifestyle item along with the beauty products for the month.</div>
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The second thing is this little vile of 21 Drops, in scent 09 Focus (I could use some!)</div>
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The Color Club nail polish is a mini size and I am obsessed with mini nail polish! I love that Birchbox is so good about giving amazing sized samples, I have two other mini polishes and a full sized essie polish that I got in my past Birchboxes! This color is called Status Update and it's a charcoal gray with blue tint. </div>
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AND THE BEST PART OF THE BIRCHBOX?! A $25 GIFT CARD TO MADEWELL?! </div>
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Every month, (if the mail center gets it together) I will try to blog the opening of my Birchbox and then blog a review on the products included by the end of the month, so stay tuned for that, I've only got about a week to use all of these products in some respect...maybe I'll just make sure to review them before I get the next box...we'll see about all this scheduling stuff...</div>
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Sneak Peek: Monday's post is also a haul and it is pretty AND cute... :) someone out there will get the hint haha!</div>
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So here are my six most wanted products for September, one of which I already own and will be making an appearance sooner rather than later in a blog post, so stay tuned for that :)<br />
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<small>September<a href="http://www.polyvore.com/fall_wishlist/set?.embedder=4696028&.svc=blogger&id=59192100"> Wishlist</a>: Asos Baroque Print Dress, Zac Posen Mini Bag, Gap Smoking Flats, </small><br />
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Mhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14077426036126254603noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8459048212104965180.post-23195679073721325022012-09-17T17:56:00.002-07:002012-09-17T17:57:43.118-07:00Giving Up: The Ever Elusive Eyeshadow<h2>
Maybelline's Color Tattoo Gel/Creme Eyeshadow in Barely Beige</h2>
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I have been relentlessly looking for Maybelline's Color Tattoo Eyeshadow in the color Barely Beige for about three weeks, and not only have I not found a single one, the internet has convinced me that it no longer is available anywhere. Ebay doesn't even have it.</div>
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Amarixe: <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KV6pz7tWR2c">August Beauty Favorites 2012</a></div>
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Missglamorazzi: <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uY3-xpZlmRY">Get Ready with Me! Fall Makeup Routine</a></div>
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Mhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14077426036126254603noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8459048212104965180.post-22699537408881056852012-09-14T16:21:00.000-07:002012-09-14T19:47:44.715-07:00BaubleBar Collection!<h2>
BaubleBar Jewelry Collection</h2>
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BaubleBar has blown up as one of the web's premier places for accessories, jewelry and what can only really be described as baubles. They have a wide collection of pieces in different colors for different seasons, an entire line of personalized and customizable pieces, and "designer popup" collections. With prices ranging from $18 all the way to $100+, it can get pretty pricey. And I've come to find that not all baubles are made alike...</div>
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has grown from the first piece I purchased in late June to five pieces, which come packaged in these nice black (velvet, velour, polyester?) pouches with the brand's logo and a black clasp, in different sizes for necklaces, large bracelets, small bracelets and rings. When you first sign up for Baublebar you get $10 off your first order, and there is a point system similar to Birchbox where you get a point per dollar spent and a certain number of points will get you some increment off your purchases. So you can actually use the first 100 points ($10 off) on your first order or save them. You will also receive $15 dollars off if you refer a friend (once that friend has made a purchase) and I highly recommend using this service because some of the pieces are gorgeous, but most certainly not worth the high prices at times...</div>
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My first piece is this necklace that came in multiple colors, from tangerine to teal, and I think at one point yellow and black, but I chose the white for its simplicity. The gold hardware has worn extremely, especially on the clasp, and although I still wear it, I haven't worn it enough for this kind of wear and tear. </div>
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I really love this necklace, though, and it is one of those shorter chained necklaces that still looks flattering with either high or low neck tops. It is sweet and simple and I love it. I got $10 off this piece so I got it for $14. And it bums me out to know that although a. I don't wear this piece often and b. I keep it nice and safe in its pouch, it might not stay the bright gold it was when I bought it. </div>
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Well, my second piece is this neon pink id tag braided bracelet that I fell in love with, and it also came in neon green. It is a squareknot braid, and it is already coming loose, which even the squarknot bracelets I've made have ever come loose, so this was extremely upsetting and disappointing.</div>
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On the left you can see that the knot is still in place, but on the right I've had to tie and retie the loose ends over and over and it is super frustrating! The back of the little gold ID tag has worn, but I wear this bracelet often and pretty tight on my wrist compared to my other bracelets so I think it's just because it has brushed my skin too often, but either way this is also disappointing. </div>
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My third piece is the YouTube famous Roseland Disco Rose Gold Bracelet with pave beads. I absolutely love this bracelet and it was the piece that reignited my love for Baublebar and gave me the confidence to shop with them. I realized it would be better to purchase recommended pieces as opposed to pieces that I wasn't sure were good quality or well-made. This bracelet's beads are heavy, sturdy and it looks great with other rosegold pieces or on its own. </div>
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My fourth and five pieces are my most recent purchases and I fell in love when I saw them in a promo email together. They are the Lady Gem Bracelet and the Luxe Bead Bracelet Set. These were purchased with $15 I had received for referring a friend, and I absolutely love the look of these bracelets. The set comes with three bracelets, and the Lady Gem Bracelet could have just as easily been part of the set. They are all delicate with small gold beads and brighter focus beads in the center. </div>
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Overall, I like Baublebar, I think their promotions, rewards system and free shipping are awesome. Their pieces range from a great lasting quality, to very poorly made. I would recommend researching their pieces before purchasing, particularly if they are expensive because a lot of their pieces are. I would say you can find their pieces elsewhere, but you just can't. Other retailers might have similar jewelry but they don't have the same selection as Baublebar. I totally recommend shopping with them, but shop with caution. I know I will continue to shop Baublebar, but I will always be careful with my purchases. </div>
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As a subscriber and fan of <a href="http://www.youtube.com/user/missglamorazzi" target="_blank">Missglamorazzi</a> on YouTube, I can tell you her beauty videos are amazing, fun, well-edited and super informative. She has great beauty and style recommendations and she's super sweet as well. She has started a series of DIY videos that she calls GIY or Glam-It-Yourself, and I have tried two of them to share with you today. </div>
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First, the <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n-QdbaKDAQg" target="_blank">GIY Wrap Bracelets</a>: </div>
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The video is for her wrap bracelets, which she makes three different styles of with so many different materials, different beads, cords and fasteners. My first impression was that this is a costly and time consuming DIY, but when I actually went to Michaels and purchased the materials, it came out to about $15 in total (I bought several varieties of cording, three tubes of beads and two different fasteners). I haven't used up all of the materials I bought, but I have made about six bracelets in total and I can see that the money was well spent because a wrap bracelet in a store can range from $3 to $15 dollars (Forever 21 has some inexpensive ones, Madewell has cute colors for $10, and baublebar.com has overly priced ones at $22). </div>
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The video is clear, easy to follow and has a great variety of bracelets to make. Once you make the squareknot bracelet, it is super easy to make the beaded squareknot bracelets, which are my personal favorite. You can switch up the beads, use multiple thread colors and really customize them to your taste. I made several for friends but kept a white threaded, silver and gold beaded one, and a pink and white thread, silver and gold beaded one for my personal arm party :)</div>
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The braided bracelet is by far the easiest and I like that you can make it a double wrap or single wrap, which I made both and kept the double wrap. </div>
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This GIY also gave me a great use for an old birchbox, and I used it as the flat board or surface to braid and bead on, plus it keeps all the bracelet supplies in one place!</div>
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And this is how I wear the bracelets with my arm party:</div>
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Madewell Braided Bracelet and Neon Pink ID Tag Bracelet from BaubleBar</td></tr>
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GIY No-Sew <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XjbrtiYWF-g&list=UU5zSySQab9SA6Wz569WDgqw&index=5&feature=plcp" target="_blank">Tote Bags</a>:</div>
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This video is for a much harder tutorial, but the product is an adorable, totally custom tote bag that is cute and durable. </div>
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My problem with this tutorial is more about the bags themselves than the tutorial, because the video is even clearer and more detailed than the bracelet video, and it is super easy to follow. But the bag costs quite a bit and is not only not washable, but if you follow the exact measurements, it is a small bag. </div>
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Duck Tape, which is the brand of duct tape, can be pricey depending on where you get it and what colors you choose, and although it is sturdier than a different brand of tape, if you can get a coupon or something that might be best. The fabric and belting is super inexpensive.</div>
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I didn't have a Joann's Fabric around (and Michael's does not carry a single thing you'll need except duck tape...) so I got the fabric pieces in 18"x 21"from Walmart...and I realize not every Walmart has a fabric section so you might have to find a local fabric store. The belting was also from Walmart, and I actually got longer pieces than was used in the video, at about 15" pieces. </div>
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My main advice for anyone who wants to try this tutorial is that you need to watch the video slowly, measure precisely and have patience because it is not a two minute quick DIY. </div>
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Overall, these videos are fun, cute and super easy to follow. Subscribe to MissGlamorazzi for more GIY videos. There is one for a glass brush holder which looks like it would be fun to try, so check that out!</div>
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Ciao for Now, M</div>
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Can you say obsessed? I am entirely obsessed with baroque art (thank you art history!) and the use of this baroque print in dresses and tops has me head over heels! Also super trendy for the fall? Wine (yum) reds and purples for nails and lips! Forest colored accessories are also making a big statement, as as deep green on nails! What are your favorite colors for this fall? </div>
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