IPSY bag March 2013

My March bag actually came with some nifty stuff. I love love love the Glam RX mini shadow palette. So excited to use it I already stuck my Yaby shadows in So Vein and Sandy Dunes in there! The Juice Beauty face mist was the only thing I used today after I tore open the packaging. Its pretty cool and so travel friendly. The scent is not too flowery or herbal strong. It did refresh my face in this 80 degrees day. I'm super oily so I had to reapply in 4-5 hrs. This entire bag this month has made up for last month. I will be using all the products in my March bag because these are everyday items minus the Glam RX mini palette thats just a bonus to me! Eeek so happy and I just adore the nautical print bag they packed all my goodies in. Good job IPSY.

Spoiled by Wet n' Wild in Show Me Some Skin

Spoiled polishes come in many fun colors. This line was made in 2012 by Wet n' Wild. I own a few bottles by this line. My recent color is Show Me Some Skin. This is a creme base polish. I like how Spoiled polishes come with thick brushes. This color needs 3 coats for a good coverage. I had issues with the neons from this line but the cremes I have had better application with. One hand 3 coats took me seven minutes to dry with a fan. This color is a pinkish-tan lol omgoodness I wad actually going to say peachy but it more pink. But either way I love it.

OPI Euro Collection (2pcs)

The Euro Collection is awesomely opaque, I love that, and colors are trendy buy not too bold. This trip I picked up My Vampire Is Buff & I Saw.. U Saw.. We Saw.. Marsaw. Like most OPI formulas these polishes lay even, coverage is excellent two coats, and entire manicure dries in ten mins. My ring finger was accented with little dots ( I used a new GUM floss/pick end) in Sinful Colors' Super Star. I never use a top coat if I do I will advise which one I used for each look/swatch.

OPI obsession pt. 1

I now own the Holland Collection by OPI plus its adorable windmill stand!! Eeek I am ecstatic. Top(L to R)), middle, then bottome: I Have a Herring Problem  Vampsterdam, I Don't Give a Rotterdam!, Did You 'ear About Van Gogh, Thanks a WindMillion, Wooden Shoe Like to Know?, Gouda Gouda Two Shoes, A Roll in The Hague, Red Lights Ahead...Where?, Kiss Me on My Tulips, Pedal Faster Suzi!, & Dutch 'Ya Just Love OPI? I am really excited over these beauties!! I also have a Muppet stand that I'm trying to fill with that collection but this my friends is my first and I wanted to share my accomplishment with you. I will swatch this weekend before I head out to the Renaissance Festival! :)

Revlon Super Lustrous in Blackberry

Burgundy is definitely my go-to color for cold weather. It just makes you look elegant in an instant. I've searched around a lot for lippies and I can now say I own enough red lippies for use daily for up to two years! I love them though so they will not go to waste. Well Burgundian lips and dark plum lips were my intentions but they sell out so quickly. I found the most awesome dark plum I will share later its by Sephora. But this Burgundy lippy by Revlon in blackberry is THE ONE at the moment. It's a creme lipstick and no gloss gives you a semi-matte look. I will present a complete look another day because at this time I'm due for a dinner reservation in thirty mins!! Hehe

Revlon cupid

Target has awesome sales. I caught their latest one on Revlon Top Speed polishes. I scored Cupid and Cloud for an awesome $2.27 each. Here's a swatch of Cupid two coats with no top coat. It does live up to it's claim of fast drying. Under 5 mins two coats manicure.

Orly freebied

Two trips later I now own Naughty and Sec 'n Dry Topcoat by Orly. I made over $3 purchases and they gave each customer an Orly product for free because of new packaging that's coming out. Either way I'm happy because I caught sales and got cool freebies! Eeek I love Orly stuff I just cant get over the fact of getting these items for free!!! :)

Femme Couture palette 827830

This palette is on sale at Sally's for $4.49. I suggest wearing this with a base or eyeshadow primer. The neutral top row especially needs a base, maybe NYX milk. It goes on smooth powder finish with a hint of sparkle. The plum like color is my favorite, 2nd row 2nd square in. The palette has no name and no shadow labels either. Eight shadows for under $5? Deal!!

OPI liquid sand- Stay The Night

Loving this matte textured polish! Easy to apply, follow the directions, and lasting results. I bought this from a Pro store and while I was paying the reps there were downing this line. I honestly think they didn't know what they were doing. This is two coats. Coat one was thin and totally dry before my second layer. This is the end result.... I love it. I've hands-in-face all my coworkers today. A few people even asked me to purchase them a bottle or set and c.o.d, I don't mind. Also grabbing some for my sis who "fan girl" screamed at the sight of my manicure.

Burt's Bees' repeats

I can't stop restocking on my Burt's Bees' products! Especially the cuticle cream and lip balms. Do you have any faves? Such a deal too for this duo, $4.99!! :)

Mary Kay Buy 1

Finally my little order is in! :) I'm ecstatic over this brush. Its a flat top mineral foundation brush, was $10! I'm going to use it for blending though. Its small and can be transported and comes in a nifty holder so it stays clean. My brow kit though... Is soooo tiny!! I was expecting normal size tools for $4 but oh well still gets the job done. The kit comes with a tiny pair of tweezers, slanted brush, and brow comb-barrel. So far I've only used the tweezers... Its good to keep in my wallet (yes it fits) for random strays or pull out a splinter. I'm eyeing other products from Mary Kay but will wait a bit and see if they come out with polishes for the Spring.

Buying discounted polishes (authentic) brands

Getting polish for way cheaper is awesome... but, yes there is a but, have you notice the bottles aren't labeled as they are purchased individually? Well most of my Color Clubs come this way, no they're not "knockoffs". Well the solution for me is to label them myself. I'm using a Sharpie, shears, and sturdy paper, tape or glue. After pics will be posted soon.

OPI on my nubbs

Broke 2 nails while playing laser tag yesterday so nubs today. On my nubs I'm wearing OPI's The World is Not Enough from the Skyfall line & accented with Mariah Carey's A Butterfly Moment also by OPI. Loving my short nails for once!

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Material Girl Polish... Why!!

Two twists and "crack" as I watch pieces fly. I was only able to retrieve one piece that flew off. I had high hopes for this brand Macy's carried but now I know why they sold their inventory to TJ Maxx. They were originally $7 for an 11 mL bottle. After the ordeal of trying to open the polish I went to Macy's website to see if they carry this brand any more.... not surprised they only carry Material Girl brand of clothing, shoes, purses, and accessories. Good move I'd say. Well off the quality of the cap. The polish (Midnight) dries fast but streaky. I applied two coats no top. This blue suits the name Midnight, its close to a royal blue and glimmers a bit in light. I will use this polish with upcoming looks :). Harlequin will be posted on its own compared to another polish. ;)

Thursday Haul!! 1/31/13

All smiles today!! I scored some deals today ahhh! Got some new heels for under $12 total. Color Club 6 pack for $5.49, unused. Material Girl polishes for $2.99 each. Lastly I got clip in faux feathers for $1.00 a pack! All fun items for sure. I can't wait to change up my polish today.