Overall: 5/5
Availability: Target, K-mart, and Elf website.
Thursday, March 8, 2012
ELF cream eyeliner in Plum Purple & Black Swatches + Review!
Same quality as before! However the purple was a bit weak in the pigment. I had to swatch the purple 2 to 3 times for it to show up how I wanted. Overall for the cost it's a good product. Same opinion as before really.
Overall: 5/5
Availability: Target, K-mart, and Elf website.
Overall: 5/5
Availability: Target, K-mart, and Elf website.
Awesome deals @ Target!
So went to Target a few days ago and grabbed some awesome savings! I bought two more E.L.F. cream eyeliners for $3 dollars each, a Venus Razor that was on clearance for 6.28, a can of Satin Care shaving cream, a Eucerin trial size lotion for $0.48, and a pair of Ardell eyelashes for $1.18.
Venus Razor (3 cartridges included plus the razor) - 6.28 - 2.00 off coupon = 4. 28
Buy any Venus Razor or cartridges and receive a free can of Satin Care shaving cream (Target coupon)
Eucerin lotion - 0.48 - $1 off coupon = free plus $0.52 overage!
Ardell lashes - $1.18 on clearance!
So I think 4.28 for a Venus Razor plus FREE shaving cream is awesome! So happy with the deals I got.
Venus Razor (3 cartridges included plus the razor) - 6.28 - 2.00 off coupon = 4. 28
Buy any Venus Razor or cartridges and receive a free can of Satin Care shaving cream (Target coupon)
Eucerin lotion - 0.48 - $1 off coupon = free plus $0.52 overage!
Ardell lashes - $1.18 on clearance!
So I think 4.28 for a Venus Razor plus FREE shaving cream is awesome! So happy with the deals I got.
Zoya Holly & Avery Swatches!
I've been getting birchboxes for about 2 months now and each box you get 10 points and then you get 10 points for each item you review. So within two boxes I got 100 points and was able to get the $10 dollars off (100 points = $10 off, 200 = $20, 300 = $30). Zoya is 8 dollars a bottle and the bottle of Avery shipped for free if you bought it with another item. So I paid 6 dollars for two bottles of Zoya nail polish! Now you do have to buy the boxes to get the points and do the reviews but I still got my all the goodies in my box plus the discount! The shades below are Holly (the awesome emerald green) and Avery (the nude creme). These were worn for 3 to 4 days prior to the photo without a base or top coat and lasted quite well on me.
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*This was paid for with my own money, all my own opinions etc. The link is an affiliate link and for each person that signs up and orders their first box I get 50 points *this deal is applicable for any Birchbox member*. And that is the only compensation I would receive.
Thursday, February 23, 2012
E.L.F. Cream Eyeliner in Metallic Olive & Coffee - Review + Swatches!
*waves* Hey everyone! So I was at Target a couple of weeks ago and spotted these and thought why not? I've been wanting a brown eyeliner for a more natural look and don't get me wrong, I love my essence eyeliner but it's a pain in the butt to remove because it is so darn black. I've tried both I think (coffee for sure) and they deliver a nice subtle color that does last for quite a while and does require eye make up remover to come off (if you don't it makes these little oil beads that stick to your eyes if you try to rub it off).
I paid $3 for the Coffee and got the Metallic Olive for only $1.50 (it was on clearance!). Now these are smaller then the Essence eyeliners but when you think about it, it's actually not great to have tons of an eye product because it tempts you to keep it for long periods of time and that is a hazard to your health because eye products harbor a LOT of bacteria (believe it's due to the wetness of the product causing bacteria to grow easier plus your eye just contains a lot of bacteria). So all in all for the quality and price it's a good value! I will definitely be buying more colors. The coffee is a simple matte brown and the metallic olive is a slighty shimmery greenish color (leans towards brownish, very much like the color of a real olive). I'd say on the eye they look very similiar so do you need to pick up both? For the price it's a good deal so why not?
Monday, February 13, 2012
My 1st Birchbox - December
Took me a while to get around to uploading my videos. So here it is!
Update: The Jouer Lipgloss is really nice but still too expensive for me to feel comfortable buying it. The hair oil is really nice! Used it 10 times or so and still have more then half left.
Update: The Jouer Lipgloss is really nice but still too expensive for me to feel comfortable buying it. The hair oil is really nice! Used it 10 times or so and still have more then half left.
Friday, February 10, 2012
How to fearlessly chop all your hair off...
*waves* So, I chopped my hair off. It was roughly a shaggy bob length (above the shoulders) but last year it was past my shoulders. Finally I was sick of not having options because frankly I just suck at doing my hair and it's never really been a passion of mine. I frequently tell my mom "I just never know how to do my hair". I was so sick of the way it looked. The color too. So before when I took the big plunge and cut it off to a bob from past shoulder or barely past shoulder length I had a slight twinge of maybe I shouldn't have. But that quickly faded because I was so happy with my new hairdo.
Here's my tips on how cut all your hair off without regrets:
*Pick a style you love or that you wish you could pull off.
*If you have a good stylist they can make a cut work for you by changing it to fit your face (I have a rounder face and they can look well frankly fat if you cut the hair too short which I was worried about but my awesome hairstylist told me ,"Girl, you're cute. You can do what you want." And she was right I think the cut suited my face well and I didn't feel like it made my face look heavy or anything. If your worried about getting pig face then don't be afraid to ask your stylist. A good stylist will take this into consideration and work the cut so it won't be too short etc.
*Remember: It's hair. It grows back. Don't be afraid to take a risk. If you hate it you can always grow it out later or get a wig or extensions.
*Cut your hair for YOU. Don't do it for your mom, your boyfriend (especially your boyfriend), or your BFF. Because relationships can fade (especially romantic ones) and quickly at that. So you might be stuck with a broken heart and a hair cut you hate. Don't change how you look to please others. Do it for yourself and you won't regret it.
*Tell that voice in your head to shut it. If you like your haircut then that's what really matters. Not your BFF's input or BF's. You should do things to make you happy and not just everyone else.
*Don't regret a bad haircut. Get it fixed how you like it! If you hate it call the stylish and see if they will fix it. Some will fix it for free if you call within a week or two and they aren't busy. But do tip them or at least offer to pay something even if you think it's going to be free. It shows you know that their time is valuable and that you care. A happy stylist = a pleasant experience 99% of the time.
Ok...Now some might not like this part but...when you are getting your hair cut you need to have manners and a basic understanding of how not to be a jerk.
*Don't waste the stylists time. If you have no idea what hair cut/color you want and you know you are one of those I took a week to decide what color I wanted to paint my toes kinda people then pick what you want or get an idea of what you want BEFORE your appointment.
*Make an appointment if you've never been to the salon before unless you are going into a super cuts kinda place that takes a LOT of walk in's. My stylist does take walk in's but she is usually booked out the wah-zoo and will turn people away.
*Always tip unless they were rude or did a bad job (and you informed them of your dissatisfaction, they aren't mind readers they can't tell you want your bangs an inch shorter unless you tell them). Depending on where you get your hair done at it. If it's roughly 30 or 40 dollars a 5 dollar tip will be fine. Tip them roughly the same rate as a waiter.
*It's great to talk and have a convo with them but they are NOT your therapist. You don't have to tell them all the drama in your life or every single problem. And try not to be a debby downer, there's nothing worse then dealing with someone that is moppy when you are trying to be cheerful and do a good job.
*If you are frustrated or in a bitchy mood, don't go! Reschedule. Most hair cuts take at least 10 minutes and if you want a cut and color it will be roughly 30 to 40. If you have in a very unpleasant mood then it will make for an unpleasant experience. You will more then likely be unhappy with something that is done to your hair and it may cause you to fight with the stylist.
*Unless you have a VERY close relationship to the hairstylist and will actually pay them back. NEVER give them an IOU. If you have to do an IOU type of thing give them a filled out check and tell them to hold it unless a certain date. If you walked into a corporate hair salon they would never allow an IOU so don't expect your small independent hairstylists to do the same.
These seem like VERY basic things to know but you'd be surprised how some people act.
Here's my tips on how cut all your hair off without regrets:
*Pick a style you love or that you wish you could pull off.
*If you have a good stylist they can make a cut work for you by changing it to fit your face (I have a rounder face and they can look well frankly fat if you cut the hair too short which I was worried about but my awesome hairstylist told me ,"Girl, you're cute. You can do what you want." And she was right I think the cut suited my face well and I didn't feel like it made my face look heavy or anything. If your worried about getting pig face then don't be afraid to ask your stylist. A good stylist will take this into consideration and work the cut so it won't be too short etc.
*Remember: It's hair. It grows back. Don't be afraid to take a risk. If you hate it you can always grow it out later or get a wig or extensions.
*Cut your hair for YOU. Don't do it for your mom, your boyfriend (especially your boyfriend), or your BFF. Because relationships can fade (especially romantic ones) and quickly at that. So you might be stuck with a broken heart and a hair cut you hate. Don't change how you look to please others. Do it for yourself and you won't regret it.
*Tell that voice in your head to shut it. If you like your haircut then that's what really matters. Not your BFF's input or BF's. You should do things to make you happy and not just everyone else.
*Don't regret a bad haircut. Get it fixed how you like it! If you hate it call the stylish and see if they will fix it. Some will fix it for free if you call within a week or two and they aren't busy. But do tip them or at least offer to pay something even if you think it's going to be free. It shows you know that their time is valuable and that you care. A happy stylist = a pleasant experience 99% of the time.
Ok...Now some might not like this part but...when you are getting your hair cut you need to have manners and a basic understanding of how not to be a jerk.
*Don't waste the stylists time. If you have no idea what hair cut/color you want and you know you are one of those I took a week to decide what color I wanted to paint my toes kinda people then pick what you want or get an idea of what you want BEFORE your appointment.
*Make an appointment if you've never been to the salon before unless you are going into a super cuts kinda place that takes a LOT of walk in's. My stylist does take walk in's but she is usually booked out the wah-zoo and will turn people away.
*Always tip unless they were rude or did a bad job (and you informed them of your dissatisfaction, they aren't mind readers they can't tell you want your bangs an inch shorter unless you tell them). Depending on where you get your hair done at it. If it's roughly 30 or 40 dollars a 5 dollar tip will be fine. Tip them roughly the same rate as a waiter.
*It's great to talk and have a convo with them but they are NOT your therapist. You don't have to tell them all the drama in your life or every single problem. And try not to be a debby downer, there's nothing worse then dealing with someone that is moppy when you are trying to be cheerful and do a good job.
*If you are frustrated or in a bitchy mood, don't go! Reschedule. Most hair cuts take at least 10 minutes and if you want a cut and color it will be roughly 30 to 40. If you have in a very unpleasant mood then it will make for an unpleasant experience. You will more then likely be unhappy with something that is done to your hair and it may cause you to fight with the stylist.
*Unless you have a VERY close relationship to the hairstylist and will actually pay them back. NEVER give them an IOU. If you have to do an IOU type of thing give them a filled out check and tell them to hold it unless a certain date. If you walked into a corporate hair salon they would never allow an IOU so don't expect your small independent hairstylists to do the same.
These seem like VERY basic things to know but you'd be surprised how some people act.
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