I was browsing the internet and came across this ultra-lux Chanel bag. I am determined to have my own one day. I adore the leather quilted versions as well. Even a small bag would do! One day...sigh...
8.27.2009
8.25.2009
At the start of the summer, I went on a hunt in Sephora looking for THE perfect bronzer. I was happy with my Benefit bronzer, but it also came with a highlighter and there wasn't enough of the actual bronzer. I was also satisfied with my MAC MSF in Global Glow, but it was just a bit too shimmery for an all-over bronzer. I wanted something a bit more matte. Enter, the Korres trio I stumbled upon while practically giving up on finding what I was specifically looking for - I can be very picky when I have something dead set in my head! The Korres trio came with a powder bronzer, a tinted moisturizer with an SPF of 30, and also a face primer to keep your look from melting in the hot summer sun. The entire reason for the purchase was really just for the beautiful matte bronzer in Sunglow Light. It suits my somewhat olive, yet still somewhat light complexion. It is exactly what I had wanted. It has manoi oil in it, which makes my skin feel buttery and smooth. And it blends amazingly into the skin, instead of just sort of resting on top and making pores stand out like saucers ;) No one wants that! The Watermelon Tinted Moisturizer and the Vitamin E Face Primer were added bonuses, as the trio cost $28...which happens to be the normal amount for just the bronzer itself! I am so thrilled with all 3 Korres products. They all feel soft on the skin, and they all last throughout the day with no touchups. It can be difficult for me to find products that last, because I have combination skin - oily in the t zone, but dry around my cheeks. I found that these 3 products don't make me look extra oily or extra dry either, which is impressive. I am definitely looking forward to trying more products from this line. I was on Temptalia.com the other day, and guess what? Korres is having a 3o% off sale on their website now through Sept. 15th! Using the code, Temptalia, I decided to purchase the Korres starter kit. It comes with a sampling of many of their best-selling skincare products, such as the Guava Body Butter, and the Primrose eye cream. If you are interested in finding more information about the entire Korres line, I strongly suggest visiting their new website at Korres.com or checking out some great product reviews at Temptalia.com. The products are free of mineral oils, making them suitable for acne prone skin. Many of the products are also organic and feature ingredients that nourish, restore, and protect the skin. So far, I feel nothing but love for this line!
It seems that everyone is doing this tag, and I wanted to join in on the fun :) I love reading these after all.
Shampoo & Conditioner: Loreal Everpure Shampoo in the volumizing formula. I need all the volume I can get! As for conditioner, I am currently using John Frida's Weather Works. It tames frizz in the summer, static in the winter. Brilliant!
Shower Gel: Oil Of Olay Moisturizing Body Wash
Styling Products: This changes all the time, but I'm loving Got2be Smoothing Lustre Lotion and Tresemme Heat Tamer Spray
Body Lotion: Bath and Body Works Vanilla Bean Noel...this only comes out around Christmas time, but I buy five bottles to stock up! This stuff smells like cake batter <3 Deodorant: Secret Clinical Strength
Fake Tan: None!
Skincare: I use Clinique and Neutrogena products. Korres very soon, as I am waiting for a package in the mail. More on that in my next post!
Primer: Korres Vitamin E Face Primer
Foundation: Clinique Perfectly Real Liquid Makeup
Foundation Brush: I actually don't use a brush. I use the Sonia Kashuk blending sponge...or my fingers.
Concealer: Prescriptives Site Unseen
Powder: Clinique Stay-Matte Sheer Pressed Powder
Blusher: I have quite a few that I adore! I guess the one that I reach for the most lately is MAC's Improvise Mineral Blush
Bronzer: My HG bronzer that I will never stop using ~ Korres Monoi Oil Bronzer
Highlighter: Benefit's 10
Eyeshadow Base: UDPP
Eyeshadows: MAC Starflash shadows in Style Snob, Grand Entrance, Glamour Check! Also Satin Taupe and Dazzlelight
Eyeliner: Loreal HIP Cream Liner, Clinique Quickliner in New Black
Curler: The miraculous Shu Uemura Lash Curler. Resisted buying a 20 dollar lash curler for many years, but I finally gave in a few months ago and I am a believer!
Mascara: CoverGirl LashBlast or Loreal Beauty Tubes
Lipstick: All by MAC ~ Blankety, Viva Glam 5, Way to Love
Lipgloss: Current Favorite is NYX Mega Shine Gloss in Smokey Look. But I'll always love my Fashion Scoop Cremesheen glass!
Nail Color: Sephora by O.P.I. in Call Your Mother and O.P.I. in I Pink I Love You.
What products are you using? I would be curious to find out
Shampoo & Conditioner: Loreal Everpure Shampoo in the volumizing formula. I need all the volume I can get! As for conditioner, I am currently using John Frida's Weather Works. It tames frizz in the summer, static in the winter. Brilliant!
Shower Gel: Oil Of Olay Moisturizing Body Wash
Styling Products: This changes all the time, but I'm loving Got2be Smoothing Lustre Lotion and Tresemme Heat Tamer Spray
Body Lotion: Bath and Body Works Vanilla Bean Noel...this only comes out around Christmas time, but I buy five bottles to stock up! This stuff smells like cake batter <3 Deodorant: Secret Clinical Strength
Fake Tan: None!
Skincare: I use Clinique and Neutrogena products. Korres very soon, as I am waiting for a package in the mail. More on that in my next post!
Primer: Korres Vitamin E Face Primer
Foundation: Clinique Perfectly Real Liquid Makeup
Foundation Brush: I actually don't use a brush. I use the Sonia Kashuk blending sponge...or my fingers.
Concealer: Prescriptives Site Unseen
Powder: Clinique Stay-Matte Sheer Pressed Powder
Blusher: I have quite a few that I adore! I guess the one that I reach for the most lately is MAC's Improvise Mineral Blush
Bronzer: My HG bronzer that I will never stop using ~ Korres Monoi Oil Bronzer
Highlighter: Benefit's 10
Eyeshadow Base: UDPP
Eyeshadows: MAC Starflash shadows in Style Snob, Grand Entrance, Glamour Check! Also Satin Taupe and Dazzlelight
Eyeliner: Loreal HIP Cream Liner, Clinique Quickliner in New Black
Curler: The miraculous Shu Uemura Lash Curler. Resisted buying a 20 dollar lash curler for many years, but I finally gave in a few months ago and I am a believer!
Mascara: CoverGirl LashBlast or Loreal Beauty Tubes
Lipstick: All by MAC ~ Blankety, Viva Glam 5, Way to Love
Lipgloss: Current Favorite is NYX Mega Shine Gloss in Smokey Look. But I'll always love my Fashion Scoop Cremesheen glass!
Nail Color: Sephora by O.P.I. in Call Your Mother and O.P.I. in I Pink I Love You.
What products are you using? I would be curious to find out
8.22.2009
Is this possible? My 13 followers are so amazing, and I am humbled that I even have 13 people who enjoy my blog enough to follow me! I am so new to this world, and I am still trying to get my bearings. This award was presented to me by the beautiful catanya at http://catanyasthings.blogspot.com/
I would like to pass the love on to these fellow bloggers:
1. http://beautifulthingsdiary.blogspot.com/
2. http://goldbeautymua-mevish.blogspot.com/
3. http://www.lipglossgossip.com/
4. http://perfectlypolished25.blogspot.com/
5. http://legseleven7.blogspot.com/
I would like to pass the love on to these fellow bloggers:
1. http://beautifulthingsdiary.blogspot.com/
2. http://goldbeautymua-mevish.blogspot.com/
3. http://www.lipglossgossip.com/
4. http://perfectlypolished25.blogspot.com/
5. http://legseleven7.blogspot.com/
8.21.2009
I have been obsessively keeping up with my fashion magazines as of late, and while browsing Barnes & Noble's vast selection of In Style, Glamour, and People, I have come up with a list of trends that we will all be seeing in stores this Fall. Here are my favorites:
* Ruffles - I am most excited about this, because I love the femininity of ruffles
* Bold color - Red, purple, even neon pink! Not sure if I can pull off the last one
* Lace - On everything from cardigans, dresses, and even accessories
* Vintage inspired jewelry - Fashion always looks to the past
* Animal print - I recently bought a leopard print cardigan
* Platform shoes - Much easier to walk in without toppling over!
These are just a few key pieces that I noticed in all of the magazines. Of course, i always say "Wear what makes you happy." Or, pick and choose from the trends that you like and are the most comfortable in.
Thank You for stopping by!
* Ruffles - I am most excited about this, because I love the femininity of ruffles
* Bold color - Red, purple, even neon pink! Not sure if I can pull off the last one
* Lace - On everything from cardigans, dresses, and even accessories
* Vintage inspired jewelry - Fashion always looks to the past
* Animal print - I recently bought a leopard print cardigan
* Platform shoes - Much easier to walk in without toppling over!
These are just a few key pieces that I noticed in all of the magazines. Of course, i always say "Wear what makes you happy." Or, pick and choose from the trends that you like and are the most comfortable in.
Thank You for stopping by!
8.19.2009
So I did a little shopping yesterday and wanted to share with you guys what I picked up. Everything was quite inexpensive, except for one item. I'll share that with you last. If anyone wants a review of any of the products I mention, let me know and I will be more than happy to. I have yet to test out anything though, but I definitely will soon! ok, onto my little shopping spree:
I went to Ulta because I had a coupon that allowed me to take off $3.50 from any $10.00 purchase. They were also having a buy two, get one free for many drugstore makeup brands. I chose NYX because I have heard a lot of great things about their cosmetics, and I wanted to give them a try.
I got a lipstick in Ceto, an eyeshadow trio in Lake Moss, two jumbo eye pencils in purple and pots and pans, and a lipgloss in Smokey Look.
*Smokey Look lipgloss, Ceto lipstick*
*Lake Moss eyeshadow trio* NOT Happy with these...they all look black!
*Jumbo pencils in purple and pots and pans*
I am excited to try these products. What is your opinion of NYX Cosmetics? I like how inexpensive everything was. I am also extra excited about the lip products. They feel so good on!I plan on wearing Smokey Look with a smokey eye ;)
I also bought a Sally Hansen eye trio in Amethyst. These purple colors are so wearable and pretty. Then I got a Maybelline eyeshadow quad in Velvet Crush. This is the first time I have bought eyeshadows from Maybelline, and I am looking forward to creating different looks with just one pallete.
*Amethyst trio*
*Velvet Crush quad*
While at Ulta, I decided to get some hair products. I bought the Tresemme Heat Tamer Spray to protect my hair from the heat of my blowdryer and flat-iron. I also bought the Smoothing Lustre Lotion from Got2be. It smells like candy! I hope these products do what they claim to do.
Now on to my last favorite purchases! I stopped by my mecca (Forever 21) and bought THE PERFECT dress for my upcoming 25th. It isn't something I would normally gravitate towards because it has a print! Imagine that! But it is just so fun and flirty. It reminds me of a hot Miami night!It is a strapless chiffon dress with tiers of ruffles cascading down. It is so colorful, I think it will be perfect for my special night out in a few weeks. I plan on wearing it with gold accessories. Sorry for the poor lighting.
And lastly, I went to Nordstrom and bought the cutest little silver bow necklace from Juicy Couture. I am so in love with it!
Thank you for stopping by my blog!
I went to Ulta because I had a coupon that allowed me to take off $3.50 from any $10.00 purchase. They were also having a buy two, get one free for many drugstore makeup brands. I chose NYX because I have heard a lot of great things about their cosmetics, and I wanted to give them a try.
I got a lipstick in Ceto, an eyeshadow trio in Lake Moss, two jumbo eye pencils in purple and pots and pans, and a lipgloss in Smokey Look.
*Smokey Look lipgloss, Ceto lipstick*
*Lake Moss eyeshadow trio* NOT Happy with these...they all look black!
*Jumbo pencils in purple and pots and pans*
I am excited to try these products. What is your opinion of NYX Cosmetics? I like how inexpensive everything was. I am also extra excited about the lip products. They feel so good on!I plan on wearing Smokey Look with a smokey eye ;)
I also bought a Sally Hansen eye trio in Amethyst. These purple colors are so wearable and pretty. Then I got a Maybelline eyeshadow quad in Velvet Crush. This is the first time I have bought eyeshadows from Maybelline, and I am looking forward to creating different looks with just one pallete.
*Amethyst trio*
*Velvet Crush quad*
While at Ulta, I decided to get some hair products. I bought the Tresemme Heat Tamer Spray to protect my hair from the heat of my blowdryer and flat-iron. I also bought the Smoothing Lustre Lotion from Got2be. It smells like candy! I hope these products do what they claim to do.
Now on to my last favorite purchases! I stopped by my mecca (Forever 21) and bought THE PERFECT dress for my upcoming 25th. It isn't something I would normally gravitate towards because it has a print! Imagine that! But it is just so fun and flirty. It reminds me of a hot Miami night!It is a strapless chiffon dress with tiers of ruffles cascading down. It is so colorful, I think it will be perfect for my special night out in a few weeks. I plan on wearing it with gold accessories. Sorry for the poor lighting.
And lastly, I went to Nordstrom and bought the cutest little silver bow necklace from Juicy Couture. I am so in love with it!
Thank you for stopping by my blog!