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GIVEAWAY!!!

2012-02-29T20:06:00.000-05:00

Just a reminder, my giveaway ends tomorrow! You only have a little over 24 hours to enter!

If you haven't entered go HERE to put your name into the proverbial hat!

50th Post Giveaway!! - ENDED

2012-01-29T17:21:00.001-05:00

Thought I'd celebrate my 50th post with a giveaway!

I want to keep this post simple. I'll included photos of everything included in the giveaway, minus one prize.

A MAC lipstick of your choice (that I can actual get a hold of). Plus 3 polishes from my blog sale!

I want to mention something very important, some of these items are USED. If that's not something you're okay with please do not enter. Everything will be sanitized. The mascaras are all new.

Please let me know in the comments if you want to know anything included in the giveaway or have any questions!

Everything needed for entering is explained in the form included below.

The giveaway ends on March 1st. The giveaway is open international.

Good luck!!

THIS GIVEAWAY HAS ENDED.

Project 10 Pan Start!

2012-01-25T19:58:00.002-05:00

Long time, no talk!

I decided that I have too many crap and a project 10 pan is needed (10 for now at least).
Here are some of my most recently used up products (the ones before the start of the project ten pan)and whether I'd buy them again. If you want any additional information or more detailed reviews please let me know!

John Frieda Volume Refresher

Repurchase? - No, this lasted about 5 times. Waste of money!

Soap & Glory Hand Food

Buy again? - Maybe. Nothing that blew my socks off, but it wasn't amazing either.

Ole Hendriksen Grease Relief Tonic

Buy again? - Probably not. Not a fan of the scent. I got this as part of a set, and some of the other products will hopefully be used up with my new "project".

Lush UltraBalm and LaRocca Sugar Polish

Thoughts - Ultrabalm was nice, but the tiny packaging made it hard to open. Sugar Polish was recent, again nothing amazing.

Murad Clarifying Cleanser

Thoughts of this? - Not bad, but again nothing that blew my socks off. I feel as if it wasn't all that clarifying.

Ahava Mineral Hand Cream

Repurcharse? - No, not at all. Maybe if I decide smelling like a baby hooker is my signature scent.

Moroccoan Oil

Purchase again? - I liked it, but I think it would be better suited for an individual with thicker hair. I will say a little does a long way.

NARS Oil Free Pro-Prime

Thoughts? - For something pore refining it didn't do that. Definitely better products on the market.

MAC Zoom Lash and Revlon Creme Gloss

... - Zoom lash is not the best mascara out there, but the Revlon creme gloss was good, especially since I think I paid about $3 for it.

Buxom Lash, Revlon Double Twist, Benefit BadGal Lash

Oh mascara how I love thee

Now I would buy Buxom again, but not Revlon. I'm completely undecided on BadGal. I feel like I could get something better for the price.

GM Collin sample and Fresh Supernova

Would I buy either again? - I own the regular size of the GM Collin product and I have several other samples of Fresh Supernova.

Ahhh.... finally done!

Well today started my new adventure. The amount of products I've gathered is upsetting. I don't use so many of the products. Hopefully I'm be able to find some new love in old beauties.

In other news, this makes my 50 post!

Be on the look out in the next couple of days for a giveaway. Yes, a GIVEAWAY!!! :)

Ins & Outs

2011-11-13T20:57:00.000-05:00

I have been so busy recently. My life is pretty much completely taken over by work. I spend at least 14 hours away from home a day. I know, I know, excuses excuses. Anyway I thought I'd do an ins & outs to back in the swing of things.

INS
- The beautiful weather we've having here on the East Coast. It is so beautiful! I don't want it to leave.

- Chanel Rose Exuberant, I love it! I was re-organizing my polish collection and notice I had no hot pink polish. I went to the Chanel counter and it was there calling out to me, I knew I had to have it!

- Re-doing my room. I'm so excited! My only problem is trying to decide between staying with my current makeup storage or investing in a Clear Cube. Tough choices really do make up my life :)

OUTS
- Holidays, sort of. I never mentioned this before but my brother is currently in Afghanistan. He was deployed over the summer. My entire family misses him. Sadly, he won't be home for the holidays. He's older than me and I've never spent the holidays without him. Its just not the same without him.

- Is it me or is everyone getting engaged? I swear I've only talked about weddings for the last two months.

- Breaking Dawn. I know everyone loves Twilight, but every time I see that preview I laugh. I can't help it.

I know, I know

2011-11-12T09:31:00.001-05:00

It's been forever! I promise a new post will be up by tomorrow night. Thought I'd let you know so you can wait with baited breathe :)

PS - If you have anything you want me to do for the next couple of posts let me know!

Everyday Eye.

2011-10-16T15:00:00.000-04:00

I love when you find a look that you want to wear everyday, this has been mine. I love the comfort of knowing something takes little time, but looks great. This is that look for me.

I really need to learn how to take better pictures, I look completely out of it. Any advice? My eyebrows are also pretty awful.

Here are the products I used. I figured I would waste your time with crappy swatch photos, but I'll include links (I'm good like that) :)

Armani Eyes to Kill Silk Shadow in 15 all over lid link (I absolutely love this shadow)

Chanel Taupe Gris in the crease link

MAC Vanilla Pigment in the inner corner (I can't seem to find a decent swatch of this online)

MAC Blacktrack Fluidline as eyeliner link

Combination of Buxom Lash and Benefit Bad Gal Lash

Now I have oily lids and this combo last forever. I honestly want about 6 more of the Armani shadows. They are ridiculously pigmented as well. Its easy to say L-O-V-E.

Enjoy the rest of the weekend, I know I will. Maybe I'll embrace my inner child and run through some crisps leaves.

All used up - Part Uno

2011-10-02T21:30:00.002-04:00

Recently I've noticed how many random beauty products I've accumulated. This has led me to believe a binge is in order, which mean drum roll please ... no more beauty buying in October! I've been contemplating doing this but haven't had the gut to do so until the fabulous Sandra mentioned in her newest video that she was thinking of doing the exact same thing. Not only am I running out of space, I've forgotten about products I own. Yes using up products is part of it, but discovering product I own is actually my hope (though saving money can't hurt:) ). It makes me sad to think of all the great things I've forgotten. Anyway I ramble.

I've been trying to use up some products and here are some I've used up in the last couple of weeks and my opinions on them.

Ole Henriksen Truth Serum

Let me say, I think I love this stuff. It really great way for vitamin C to get into your skin. Normally my oily skin freaks at the thought of a serum below my moisturizer, but my skin seemed to love it, though I not entirely sure it was this product they love, thus the think. I'm going to test the waters without it this month and see what happens.

Repurchase? Time will tell.

Boots Sensitive Gentle Eye Make-up Removal Lotion

Let me start by saying the name is verymisconceiving. A lotion this is not. More of an oily, watery pain. I was so happy to finish this off. I clearly brought this into the shower (hence the peeling of letters and logos.) Though the product was cheap, it not something I'd recommend.

Repurchase? No

Laura Mercier Creme de Pistache Hand Creme

Love. The. Smell. Even if this hand cream did absolutely nothing for my hands (though it does)I'd buy it. The smell is amazing. I have extremely sensitive skin (think of an ER visit when scented products are used) and hands are the only part of body that can handle scents. If I could use the scrub and body lotion I would. The perfume smells nothing like this though, at least from the sample I was given. I'm trying to use up a Ahava hand cream before I buy this one, but it smells more like a baby hooker than a ice cream shop from the 50s.

Repurchase? HELL YEAH

Paul Mitchell Tea Tree Special Shampoo

I love this shampoo, the smell makes your hair feel like its cleanse and revitalized. Since I have oily hair this has been one of my go to products. Sadly I've dyed my hair recently and now question whether this would be a product that would hurt the color (the bottle says color safe, but who believes the bottles?)

Repurchase? Not Sure

DiorShow Mascara

This is one of my favorite products of all time. I know its a love it or hate it product, I just happen to fall on the love it side. It makes my eyelashes look and feel thicker. I should mention that I bought this for my mother about 6 months ago and she hated it. So if you're looking for a mascara and want to try this one, trying to find a sample first might be a good choice.

Repurchase? Yes, as soon as I've gone though some of my 10+ unopened mascaras.

True Blue Spa Toe the Line (From Bath and Body Works)

I've had this product for some time now, and really have no opinion of it. I don't hate it or love it. Personally I think better products are out there, but if your feet stink the Tea Tree and Peppermint Oil might help that out.

Repurchase? No

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Carol's Daughter Monoi Repairing Hair Mask

I really enjoyed this product. Though it can be pricey, a little goes a long way. Again I have about 3 to 4 other hair masks to go though before I can compare the two.

Repurchase? Another time will purchase.

Giveaway Opinion

2011-09-27T23:05:00.000-04:00

I need your opinion! How do you feel about a giveaway with very lightly used makeup products? Gross? It wouldn't be used mascara or lip gloss of course!

In & Out, End of August Edition

2011-08-29T22:29:00.000-04:00

From here

IN
Pumpkin Spice Latte - I cannot wait for Starbucks to bring these back. So close!
Cleaning out my collection - You might have noticed my somewhat large blog sale going on. I need to get rid of some of my makeup and nail polish. Even if I don't sell anything I'm going to just get rid of everything. I have too many things I never use.
Return of my favorite TV shows - I love the fall and the return of some old favorites make it better.

OUT
Control - remember when I said I was only allowed to buy 5 polishes by New Years? Yeah I failed that. I was having a bad day and bought 3 of the new Essie polishes and a couple new OPIs.
Blond hair - I am completely over my blond hair. I've had it all my life, well almost (I was a ginger for my first few years). I'm thinking of changing to an auburn red shade.
This weather - Really an earthquake and hurricane in one week? Come on Mother Nature!
My camera - Its dead right now, I need something new, but I have no idea which camera to get.

Need some help!

2011-08-22T20:51:00.000-04:00

I need help from all you Canadians out there. My mom is going to Canada next week and I want her to pick me up some Canadian products. Sadly I'm not as versed in Canadian products as I would like. I'm hoping some kind Canadian makeup lovers will tell me the must haves. I have a few things on my list, but I don't want to miss out. Please share!!

Paris and Purse Clean Out

2011-08-17T21:23:00.000-04:00

I recently bought a new purse, which means one thing, cleaning out another bag! Cleaning out a handbag always lead to a crazy amount of products that you didn't even realize you owned, yet along have had it with you for two weeks. I thought that someone might find it interesting some of the things I bring around. The sad thing is that this is only some of the products I had in my handbag. Hangs head in shame

These products were held in this cheap beauty. I got that bag for less than a dollar at Target. It's durable, which is the only thing I care about!

Peek inside!

In no particular order:

Nars lipstick in Beautiful Liar

A random tissue

EOS lemon drop lip balm

Burt's Bees Lemon Butter Cuticle Creme

MAC Impassioned

Colour Inject Mineral Lipstick in Jive (Australian brand)

EcoTools Retractable Kabuki

MAC MSF Natural

Clinique Fresh Watermelon

Buxom Big & Healthy Lipstick in London

MAC Kissable Lipcolour in So Vain and Vanity Fair

Dior Lip Glow

Korres Lip gloss in light purple

Buxom Lip gloss in Laura

Dolce and Gabbana Light Blue purse spray

BareMinerals Mascara

Shiseido SPF 60 Face and Body Sunscreen

WOW That was more than I thought

Next comes my favorite product of the moment, Nars Pleasures of Paris palette. I've come to the conclusion that Nars makes the best shadows out there. Beats MAC, Chanel, Estee Lauder, Benefit, the whole bunch. Those eyeshadows are fabulously made, and so long lasting.

My camera broke so these photos were taken on my iPhone. Here's a link to much better swatches!!

Link!