Review: NEW Maybelline Baby Lips in Strike A Rose

I was in search for a tinted balm and didn't want to fork up too much $$ for it.  I ran across these at Wal-Mart.  The bright colors caught my eye.  I have tried another color but I wanted to give this another try. 

The texture is very moisturizing and my lips don't have a bad reaction to it like it did to the Revlon lip butters. 

 

The color comes up a pinkish orange on my lips, bright but i'm okay with wearing bright lips. 

 

PROS:

moisturizing
tinted color will show up on lips
smells good
cheap

CONS:
none that I can think of :)

 

If you're a fan of tinted balms i'd suggest trying these!

Review: New Maybelline Dream Sun Bronzer in Matte Medium

New 2013 Maybelline Dream Sun Bronzer in Matte Medium

Maybelline has come out with some new bronzers just in time for summer!  I recently purchased this at my local CVS for $9 but I'm sure you can find it for a cheaper price at other stores.

 

I purchased Matte Medium because I mostly use bronzers for contouring.  My husband had made a comment about my face looking red and shortly later on that day in the car I did notice my face looking red.  Well it was my bronzer that had red undertones (no good).  So I told him to pull over and let me find something quick.

As you can see this bronzer is not that pigmented, it's not sheer but it's not heavily pigmented.  So girls who are scared to over apply bronzer, this one would work great.  I personally prefer a pigmented bronzer, so I can use a light hand and I get more for my money.

PROS
-Can be found at drugstores
-Won't have a hard time over applying
-Matte (shimmer isn't for everyone)

 

CONS

-price is okay, I personally would value this around $5-$6
-size is kind of small for a bronzer

Hope this review helped you if you're thinking about purchasing a new bronzer.  I honestly won't repurchase this unless it is on clearance.  ;)

Bach Rescue Remedy Spray review

What the website says about it:

Rescue® Remedy has been used successfully on stressful days where we suffer from impatience, tension and pressure. It has also been used successfully with children to stop a tantrum, before a speech or job interview. Rescue® Remedy helps us relax, get focused and get the needed calmness.

Many people chose to carry Rescue Remedy® in their purse, at the office, in the car or in the diaper bag. You never know when you need it.

Pregnant women in labor have made the experience easier and less traumatic by taking Rescue Remedy.

Rescue Remedy® can also be taken just before going to bed to calm a troubled mind.

5x (HPUS) dilution
Star of Bethlehem – Orithogalum umbellatum
Rock Rose – Helianthemum
Cherry Plum – Prunus cerasifera
Impatiens – Impatiens gladulifera
Clematis - Clematis vitalba

27% Grape Based Brandy as a preservative

My THOUGHTS on this:

So as some of you may know, my husband is currently deployed and I relocated back to my family MILES away from where we are currently stationed. 

I went crazy for a bit there with uncontrollable spells and I didn't know my hormones were imbalanced.  My period was changing and I was breaking out everywhere so that gave off a hint and I would call my husband crying hysterically. 

In all honesty I felt like I was losing my mind.  My anxiety was going through the roof and I would really start worrying about nothing.  I felt like turning to meds to help fix my depression/anxiety but I wanted to go a natural route until I could get my hormones regulated.

I looked online and researched this for a while, then took a drive to whole foods to purchase it. 

Does it work?

I'm not sure if it is placebo or not but it did help me when I felt the anxiety was going to come (which is usually at night).  It really is a hit or miss for anyone.  But it works for me when I just need to focus on real life and get back to finishing what I was doing in the first place. 

This doesn't help depression but it helps ease anxiety if you have any. 

Kot Von D Everlasting Love Liquid Lipstick in Jeffree Review

The claim: This long-wear lipstick from Kat Von D stains your luscious lips with striking color, from flashy brights to smoldering neutrals. The liquid formula goes on wet for smooth, precise application and then dries to a matte, velvety finish. Once applied, there's no need to worry about smudging or migrating.

You can find it:here

Excuse the breakouts, i've been going through a lot lately but i've been trying to cheer up and keep pressing forward. ;)

So moving onto the review!

Pros:  Great color

Cons:  staying power is not so great.  after eating a sandwich, I could see a nice part of this completely gone on the inner parts of my lips.  reapplying can get cakey if you don't remove it all first then reapply (sucks).  the tube is very small, when you first apply the lipstick it is very liquidy, then dries to a matte finish.  if you aren't careful with how you apply it, it can end up looking uneven and clownlike :( 

would I buy this again?  nope.  comparing this to stila's liquid lipcolor, this definitely takes a beating.

keenan and i in the morning, he knows what mama's up to, busy taking pictures for the blog ;)

Turbie Twist Safari Collection Review ♥

(these pictures were taken with my Samsung Galaxy SII..not bad right?)

I was in Bed Bath and Beyond and I came across this..I couldn't resist and asked Walley if he'd buy me these!  (btw Bed Bath and Beyond is my new favorite place for beauty items, they have most of the drugstore cosmetics there)

I was a little skeptical at first so I opened the package in the store and tried this on Walley's head.  It fit well so I figured it would hold up well on my head.  Now I bought a generic version of this and it sucked..the turbie wasn't long enough and it didn't stay put as well. 

The print is what really got to me.  I pictured myself walking around with this on my head and I definitely don't look as cute as the animated girls on the packaging do. (lol)  BUT I am satisfied with this.  $15 is pushing it a little but considering the packaging is cute and I get two of them it was fine with me. 

As far as absorbing water from my hair goes, it's okay..it's not that absorbent to where i'm wowed by it, but it does it's job. 

What do I love about this?  I don't have to take an extra bath towel with me into the shower, it feels light on my head, and it's cute! 

Would I recommend this?  YES.  For the convenience and girliness ;)

They have other prints too, you'd have to check them out for yourselves.  This might be the only As Seen On TV product i've liked. 

Stella Burlwood Mini Resin Watch Review ♥♥

New hair color ;) Review soon ;) :)

Stella Mini Resin Watch

Fossil's description:  We love the unique combination of faux burlwood and shiny rose gold-tone in our mini Stella watch. Dress it up or down—it’s perfect for every day.

That is probably the best picture I can take of it on my arm lol.  I am left handed so I wear my watches on my right hand..and the camera button is on the right side of the camera making it harder and heavier to snap a shot with my left hand.

Anyways, my new LOVE.  I still love my other Fossil watch, but this one is my go to watch now.  It isn't too dressy and has a touch of rose gold to compliment my skintone.  I have gotten a lot darker but that doesn't matter..I look good in tan/brown lol. 

The resin material is super light and it doesn't bother me to wear it.  I just love that this is simple and different. 

They have a bigger version of this but I got the small one because it looked better on my wrist vs. the bigger one.  I did take a look around the Michael Kor's watches, tried on a few but nothing screamed out to me like this one. 

The sale price on this is $105, but I was talking to the SA yesterday and she says all the Fossil watches have an 11 year warantee on them.  Not bad. 

Xen Tan - Hope for the Pale Faces :)

This retails for $24 at Ulta.  As you can see in the pictuer above, it is olive based so you for sure will not have any orange tint to your skin.

Since I am slightly anemic, my face is really pale compared to the rest of my body.  My body is tan, really tan haha.. but my face..not so much.  I wanted some color for my face since I am uncomfortable with tanning out in the sun, especially with my face since I don't want to do anymore damage to my skin. 

The color upon first application is light, but with the second night of using this I noticed more color.  This definitely isn't streaky, it is gel like and it applies really smooth.  My face looks like it is naturally tan with the rest of my body and I no longer look like a ghost.  This does give me much more confident when i'm at home without foundation on. 

Would I recommend this?  YES! 

Illamasqua Blush in Nymph ♥♥♥

NUFF said.  ;)

Conair Soft Curlers (hair rollers) Review

I believe there are 24 of these in one pack at $10.  I found these at Kmart since Walmart only has a limited selection.

These have a sponge in the middle and wires inside the cloth.  Definitely sleepable but it would take some getting used to.

I am starting to get into heatless styles that way I won't do more damage to my hair than i've done already.  (since i plan on coloring it again lol) If I use a good amount of these in my hair I get almost a fro like style.  lol but it was cool to see how it would look like.  I sleep with these in and I don't mind it.  It makes me getting ready in the mornings so much faster, just unroll, fix my bangs..hairspray and i'm off to start a good hair day!  haha

These are the curls I got from using these.  I wore the rollers for maybe 8hrs at night.  I was not prepared for the results, but I've started to roll them looser to get a more big wave look.

Sigma F84 Kabuki Brush Review ♥

The Sigma logo is fading but the brush has not shed on me once at all. 

PROS: affordable (i think so compared to MAC)
VERY good quality, doesn't feel cheap at all
Dense, making your foundation a more full coverage and it doesn't soak up the product
soft - i love how it feels, i love synthetic in general
the angle on the brush makes it perfect for getting into the sides of your nose and under the eyes

CONS: i don't have more!  i want to order more in the future

Would I repurchase?  YES!

My Favorite Moisturizer, Keep Me Young Please! ♥

Eucerin's Daily Protection Moisturizing Face Lotion with SPF 30

What's so great about this?  It has not caused any breakouts for me and it's not greasy, not to mention the SPF 30.  I use this year round because I have combo/oily/acne prone skin.  It sinks in really fast and it doesn't interfere with my makeup.  It does leave a white case but this I like for when I'm staying home and just want something to tone down the redness in my skin. 

Who won't like this?  Someone looking for a sunscreen that doesn't leave a white cast and want's something moisturizing. 

I can't stress enough about how important it is to wear sunscreen on your face everyday even in the winter.  I've noticed a few sun spots on the side of my face where the sun usually hits.  This i'm sure is from me not wearing sunscreen in the past, PLUS I lived in Florida for 4 years.  Just glad I didn't do too much damage.  Sunscreen will protect you from early aging.  So stay young while you can be happy.  No one likes an old bitter person. 

Lately i've been telling myself to not feel discouraged and to keep moving on even if I have to ignore certain people in my life.  It's sad that I even have to, but I don't want the negative energy around me. 

Vichy Dermablend Foundation Review ♥

I'm sure most of you who have heard of this foundation, heard it from Lisa Eldridge's video with concealing acne.  I'm going to give an honest review because I know there are raves about this, i'm not saying this was a bad product but i'm just sayin...

I got this in 25 Nude and i'm normally NC25 - NC30 in MAC.  The color is a better match because i'm sure the other colors would have been too dark or too light.

PROS
♥ i didn't break out from this
♥ good coverage

♥ easy to blend

CONS
♥ not long wearing as stated, even if set with powder.  i found that it disappeared in few places as the day went on.  i wouldn't use this as a concealer because it would probably fade throughout the day revealing your blemishes.  i've tried mixing this in with other foundations to give a more full coverage but found that it still rubbed off and the other foundation would still be there (if that makes any sense)

Overall:  I wouldn't repurchase this again because lack of staying power.  This is important for me because i'd like to rely on something to cover a spot/scars all day until I take it off. 

♦♥♦ Rose Gold Fossil Boyfriend Watch Review ♦♥♦

 It doesn't look as rose gold here but it definitely is!  I wanted to do a review because I know this trend has been around for a while now and some of us are addicted to shopping online..and tend to just order on impulse!

I was pretty close to ordering this online but I decided to stop by Macy's to have a look at the real thing.  I do get intimidated sometimes from the sales people that work the jewelry/sunglass/watch counters.  You ever get that feeling that they don't think you can afford their stuff?  Yeah..that's the feeling.

On to the watch.. I read on a few forums that Fossil makes Michael Kors watches too..they're much more affordable.  I don't feel as if the watch is cheap in any way.  It doesn't feel too heavy and I had this custom fitted.  The crystals feel secure in their place and and I esp love the crystals in the dial area. 

I can't find the name for the model of this one on their website anymore, but i'd suggest just dropping by to take a look if you are interested in purchasing a pricey watch.

My husband actually made me take him back to Macy's where I found the watch so he could buy it.  He doesn't buy my love, but I know he likes to make sure I feel loved.  so if you're reading this babe.. i've loved you even before everything you've given me! ♥

Speakers for My iPhone ♥♥♥

i LOVE this little device by Philips.  It's called Fidelio.  It has good bass and doesn't go extremely loud.  You don't have to set the time because as soon as you plug your iPhone in, it takes the time from your iPhone and displays it.  It also has a nightlight feature and another usb plus so you can charge two at once.  The material feels good and the speakers are sturdy..I paid $60 for this, for that i'd say I think it's worth it because it doesn't feel cheap. 

find it HERE