My Smashbox Order

Sorry it has been so long, my office is moving this week and I have just been crazy busy!!

Anywho, I got my Smashbox order on Friday night, but I didn't finish getting to try everything ‘til this week.

Tokidoki eyeshadow in Celebrita: This was the main reason for my order. I love the whole girly/punky thing and the artwork of Tokidoki is totally in line with that. And the little make-up fairy on the mirror? to die! So I am very happy with it, but not totally enamored. The white is your standard white, I wish the pink was a little more vibrant and the purple less matte. And the grey is a mid grey, not a charcoal. But I really am enjoying this compact, and I think I can get a lot of good looks out of it.

Spectrum Lipgloss in Luminous: my stepmom had this gloss in brilliance and I loved the way it looked layered over Chanel Satinette. I love the way the light golden color looks alone. It brightens up my whole face and is absolutely gorgeous. and of course, it looks great layered over my Chanel. I think I might keep this in my purse at all times. It makes a great top-coat and default color, and this was defiantly an amazing find!

Eyeshadow in Deadline: I got this because my order during the Thursday Lunch special, it was the freebie for the week. I used this color as the main, but it was a little too light, and I think it will work better as a highlighter.

In other news, I have laid my Bobbi Brown violet palette to rest. I made a swap for it on make-up alley. I really was disappointed with it, the shadows faded quickly, and while my initial excitement was there, it was more due to the hype over it and the fact that I got it before everyone else, than that I truly was in love with the product. oh well live and learn. I swapped for MAC fluidline in macrovoilet, which I wanted to try because of the suggestion my aunt made. I also got a $25 sephora gc which I am going to use to get Cargo Kalamazoo.

Tomorrow, being my last day in the old office, and therefore the last day working above Macy's, I am going to spend my lunch break with Raquel Welch. I love the tiger print packaging, I defiantly want the blush brush, I need another eyelash primer, and I am loving two of the lip colors.

A lipgloss recap: it is obvious from the name of my blog that I love the gloss, but I have had a serious binge this month.
1. mac chrome in pastel polish
2. mac chrome in chromaliving
3. smashbox spectrum in luminous
4. raquel welch lipstick in screenqueen **plan on buying tomorrow
5. raquel welch lipglass in bodymind ** plan on buying tomorrow
6. shu uemura gloss in invisible pink **whenever I can get to the mall
7. cargo kalamazoo **same as above + I need the gc
8+. whatever I from the Barbie collection, plus whatever else catches my eye.

this is getting insane!!

Chrome & Creme, what a Paradox!

I was originally going to hold out on any MAC purchases until Raquel Welch and Barbie hit the scene, but, you know...

I went to Macy's with D yesterday for the last time, she is moving on to another company and it was our last MAC trip together so we made it a big one. I wanted to try to get the launch dates for those two lines, and I was wanted to see the Danse and Chrome & Creme collections in person. The Danse collection looked a lot better in person than it did on-line, but what really got me going was the Chromeglasses. I first swooped in on Pastel Polish, and a minute later snatched up Chromaliving, too. Then we snagged our selfs a MAC Artist and got to work. I tried on those two colors, and bought both, along with the Naked Rose creme liner. D tried on three and got two, Prize Shine, the purple one and Metalphysical, the beige one, plus a liner, Creme Sherry. In order to complete our new lip looks we had our eyes done as well. I wasn't really in love, she went with a purple palette, but went towards the plum side, where as I like to stay towards the violet side. We also got dusted with Mineralize Skinfinish, I with Lightscapade, which I declined, and D with Glissade **tombe pottaborre glissade assemble, reminds me of my ballet days, even though I'm sure I spelt everything wrong** which she did get.

I'm also pretty excited about Shu Uemura's Spring collection: Paradox. The collection includes purple, grey, and white single eyeshadows; white eyeliner; three different pink blushes; two pink lipsticks; 2 pink nail polish; 2 sets of falsh lashes; a fan brush; and a lip brush.

but my favorite part, and the only product I am interested in buying is the Gloss Laquer in Invisible Pink. It also comes in Irrational purple and Radical fushcia I love the idea of a laquer in a pot. I think it will stand alone great and also look great layered over others.

I Got a Facial

Yup, I got one yesterday, and it was sooo nice. I went to the Modern Day Spa in Tysons. My chin has been really broken out, which was my main reason for wanting to get one. But I also love going to the spa yet hardly ever go. There were lots of hot towels, a wonderful & long face, neck, arm, and scalp massage. My aesthetician, Kaddy, also used some kind of high intensity electrical machine that kills bacteria and really clears up your skin. I could definitely see a difference in my skin, the break-out was significantly improved and my skin just looked brighter and more even. Kaddy also recommended Dermalogica Medicated Clearing Gel, which I also got.

I finally got to Sephora to return my defective monopoly. I paid $45 for it, but now it is $29, so I was able to get a $16 GC when I made my exchange. I didn't get it while I was there but I want to go back and get the facial extractor tool to help keep my skin clear. I also fell in love with Cargo's duo gloss in Kalamazoo, but I'm hesitating to buy it since I just ordered one from Smashbox, and I know I will be getting a bunch from MAC with their two new spring collections.

Revlon LE Eye Products

On New Year's Eve I finally got over to Target to check out the Revlon Line. Actually, I went to get my vacuum. It's the Bissell Velocity, and it's purple, and its awesome. You would not believe how dirty my floors were, but six months without a vacuum will do it. It's like I have brand new clean fluffy carpets, I digress..

My Target only had the eye products.
The molten eye shadows were strange. The tube was half filled with garish metallic colors, and half filled with a gelatinous goo. I suppose you shake the two together?? in any case, I passed. The lash jewels were equally strange. They seem interesting but should be reserved for halloween, raves, and the like. I am loving the diamond lust eye shadow. I got lavender unleashed and I am wearing it today. It goes on really sheer with an awesome shimmer. I liked another color called bronze something, it was really beige though, but at $10.89 a pop, I wanted to try one before I got two. But I think next time I am there I will pick it up. The Bedroom Eyes was dissapointing. It really is no different than using eyeshadow as liner. Its ok, but it's by no means a revolutionary product.

I am kinda glad they only had the 4 eye products. I couldn't get overwhelmed by everything. I can't wait for thr rest of the products to come out!!

Flip for Mark

mark. has just annouced the highlight of their Spring 2007 line, Flip for It. Each flip for it compact contains 2 eyeshadows, one blush, and 4 lipcolors, with a huge mirror. There are three sets of colors; Paris, Milan, and New York. Each fashion season, mark will release a new set of Flip for It's to reflect the current runway trends.

mark. has also revamped their travel brush set (same brushes, cuter package) to go along with the Flip for Its.
The blue and brown eyeliners were renamed Lapis (was denim) and Java (was cocoa)

There are also three additions to the hair-care line. A Heat-Styling protector for the straight collection, a refresher for the Volume Collection, and silkening serum for the curl collection.

The accessries for this magalog aren't too exciting, it seems all the work went into the flip for its.

There is a new sea green tunic/dress thing, as well as two new bags, a small brown number that can be worn shoulder or messenger style, and a slouchy faux-leather purse with wooden handles

The jewelry is also a bit of a dissapointment. Beaded hoop earrings and an extremely beaded bracelet come in clear and amber. The bracelet is questionable. Only the clear one was potential, if it were real diamonds, it would be to die for, but I think as costume jewelry it might be too over the top. It does remind of a very glam necklace worn by Wilhelmina/Vanessa Williams on Ugly Betty. **Side Note** I cannot get over how amazingly gorgeous/glam/chis/incredible Vanessa looks. Due to the wonders of TV-land and the bevy of artists working to make her look drop-dead every single second, I am in awe and look to her as inspiration for the type of style I want to inhabit everyday. Back to the necklace, I wonder if linking two bracelets together can achieve that look. There is also a chain link necklace, that is nice but bland.

Some TestTube and MAC Reviews

I found the Yu-Be sample to be way too heavy for my face. It had an ointment-like consistency and a menthol scent. Even though I won't use this on my face, it works great on my dry cuticles and feet.

Lancome Secret de Vie: This is one seriously expensive cream, it goes for $225 a jar!! the texture and weight of the product are perfect for night-time winter use, but the scent is very perfumey and old lady. Having the sample is great, but I would never spend money on it.

The New MAC Collections

Having been a dancer for 16 years, I was very excited to hear about the Danse collection, but like Yummy411 said, it is sooooo dissapointing!! There isn't anything that I want.

However, MAC has teamed up with Raquel Welch for their Beauty Icon Collection, and the colors and packaging are something to get excited over. The collection isn't on the web yet, but you can see it on page 123 of January's Allure (Naomi Watts on the cover). Allure is showing two eyeshadows - Primal, a deep brown color and Amazon, a vibrant gold highliter. Lipstick in screenqueen which promises a very sexy very pale mouth. Blush is Goddess, a punchy apricot, which is more wearable than it looks. Beauty Powder in Peaceful. I think this color is meant to be universal and to be used in the I need to go powder my nose sense, how very 60s glam. And lastly three new lipglasses - Raquel, Body Mind, and Vital Spark, a deep peach, a golden pink, and deep gold. All of the packaging is black and tiger print, how very Raquel! I can't wait to try screenqueen and Body Mind (which I think is the golden pink) in person.

Fantasy Fashion League: Beauty Edition

Have you heard of Fantasy Football? How about Fantasy Fashion? Well now they have the beauty edition. I didn't have the patience to read all the way through. But basically a group signs up as a "league", and then you draft celebrities, brands, trends, etc. and score points based on the amount of coverage they get in the magazines, award shoes etc. It sounds like a lot of fun, and if anyone is interested, leave a comment so we can start up a team.

Fantasy Fashion League: Beauty Edition

My Second TestTube

Well, my hunt for moisturizer is temporarily on hold since my new test tube was a ton in there.
Here is was I got:
Lancome Secret de Vie (moisturizer)
Roc Protient Fortify Lift and Define Night Cream **full size
Purpose Redness Reducing Moisturizer with SPF 30
Jane Iredale Pressed Powder
Babor Selection Ultimate Care (the 4th moisturizer)
Bioelements Sleepwear( surprise, moisturizer)
A $25 giftcard to CaliDerma
Skingenic Regenerating Moisturizer(grand total = 6)
Supersmile Whitening System

Plus I got a sample of Japanese Yu-Be moisturizer.

I think I'll start with the sample then move on to the Lancome.

I also got my nails filled tonight and used Essie Glamour. I'm thinking its too pearly, I'll give it a few days but it might end up on Make-up Alley.

The Bobbi Brown Violet Face Palette & others

I am becoming a Bobbi Brown limited edition whore!! Chocolate eye-shadow palette: tracked it down on e-bay. The Violet Palette: miracously discovered it the day (or 2 later) that it hits the stores and don't even hesitate about buying it. Earlier this morning I was going to post about it under palettes I want for the spring, but it's not even 2007 and I have it!
The colors in the palette are: Ivory and Mahogny Eye Shadow, Orchid Shimmer Wash Eye Shadow (this color is too gorgeous), Baby Violet Blush, Golden Beige and Golden Violet Shimmer Lip Gloss, and Pink Lily Lip Gloss.
I also got a leather cosmetics case for my purse.

Another one I want is Trish McEvoy's Pretty Face which has 4 eyeshadows and 2 blushes. It is only $21 and for that price I want to get some Trish into my collection. Smashbox just launched a limited edition Tokidoki line. It is total japanese harajuki style and the artwork on the cases was enough to pull me in. I am thinking of getting the Celebrita eyeshadow quad, building on the Violet theme for spring, or is it too much?

I also want to get Smashbox's Spectrum Lipgloss. My stepmom was wearing it this weekend layered over Chanel Satinette and it looked incredible. She had the mocha color, but I was thinking of getting the pink champagne. My aunt also showed me her MAC gel eyeliner, and was saying how much she loved it. I have heard all kinds of praise for gel eyeliners and I think I want to join the cult, the only question: what brand do i get?

HELP!

I need a new night cream and I don't know what to buy!! I want something of medium thickness since I don't have dry skin. I also want something anti-aging, but NOT anti-wrinkle. Antioxidants and AHAs make me all excited. If you have any recommendations please do not hesitate to let me know!!

In the tradition of Dallas, Georgia, Hoola, and Dandelion, I present 10, the new blush/bronzer duo in that same cute box we all know and love. I believe it is only available at Sephora right now, I haven't even seen it on benefits own website.

Rock the Gloss Epilogue: I have decided to get rid of mark.'s Creme Caramel Juice Gem. The color just makes my whole face look flushed. I won't destine this one to the trash though, I think my mom would like it, and we have different coloring, so I am going to give it to her when I go home this weekend.

P.S. Happy Birthday Grandma!! Not that you read this

Revlon Steps It Up

As you know, I am not a fan of drug store cosmetics. It takes something monumental to get me interested and Revlon has my dying to get to the store!! In January they are launching a 15+ peice (that's what I could find, there might be even more to it) limited edition collection. But if you have one near you, you can pick it up today at Ulta, Target, Meijer and H-E-B. Below, these groundbreaking products and my thoughts on them.

Nail Products
Nail lace appliques Ok, you know my thoughts on nail art although these are kinda cute, if you must, make sure it's for new years and take it off by Jan. 2
Dark Pleasures Blacker Laquer For those into the black polish, this gives it a new twist because it has pearl in it
Sweet Nothings Radiant Laquer Also has pearl in it, but the colors are in the light pink family





Lip Products
Sugar Sugar Lip Topping This is by far my favourite of the bunch, I love the way it makes your lips look, and if nothing else, I will get this
Midnight Swirl Lip Lustre Seems interesting, all the colors are swirled with black pearl, the color on the site is red, if they have some other shades more to my likely I think this will intrique me enough into buying it
Just Bitten Lip Stain If they have a berry color, I might try it. Have you seen Underworld? Do you not covet Kate Beckinsales Lips? and Eyes? and Skin? and Hair? and everything about her in that movie? Well maybe I can get the lips
Crushed Velvet Lip Creme The case is so Shu Uemura, just seems like lipstick to me, not that exciting

Blush Products
Golden Affair Sculpting Blush Also reminds me of the liogloss I mistook for a blush from the Shu Uemura Filigree Collection, only this one is actually a blush! I might buy it simply for that reason
Pinch Me Sheer Gel Blush I just finished a run down the mountain and how about some hot chocolate kinda apres ski snow bunny flush

Eye Products
Diamond Lust Sheer Shadow This is on my list of gotta gets, sparkly lavender shadow, I'm there
Molten Metal Liquid Shadow Not so into the heavy bronzed eye, this one isn't doing it for me
Bedroom Eyes Powder Liner Oh no, I usually use regular liner and smudge it to all hell becuase nothing is sexier to me than bedroom eyes and hair. This product is effortless, I'm sold
Lash Jewels Eye Accents This is too weird, little dew drops on the tips of lashes, no thanks. i wonder if it can do anything else

Skin Products
Bare It All Lustrous Powder Heavenly Angel-Fairy skin, if you like to be center stage when your out at night, pick this up
Bare It All Lustrous Lotion A spray-on lotion with an airbrushed effect

So please, get out there, pick up some products and post your reviews. This is too exciting not to go crazy over!!

Oh So Sorry

A comment from yummy411 made me reallize that I never posted my review on the Sally Hansen Invisible Lip Liner, my apologies.

I wanted the lip liner to help me keep my gloss on for longer than 1/2 an hour. Sadly, it did not. So if you are looking for staying power, this is not it. *the website says it will keep it in place, meaning not get on your face*

However, the lip liner does not claim to promote staying power. What it does claim is that it will blend in with any color (it does, i couldnt even see it on) and that it will prevent bleeds and feathering ( I cannot tell you how it works on these problems. My lipgloss never bleeds or feathers so I do not know how this product works at protecting against it)

Sorry for the lack of insight, but that was what I got out of it.

Xmas in 6 days, woohoo!!

I meant to post this a few days ago...

My nails were due for a fill this weekend, but my hub insisted that I go after work on Monday, curses!! Of course Monday morning my left index nail came off. My real nail was pretty long and I didn't want it to break, so i slathered on a few coats of Essie Millionails to protect it for the day. After the nail tech took of my polish, it was evident that a few other nails needed to be replaced as well. We decided to take them all off, and do a new set WITHOUT TIPS. That's right my nails were long enough to just put the gel right on them. They are the perfect length, just past the tips of my finger, and fairly nature looking. It really is a perfect manicure.

P.S. since B&BW is right next door I popped in to get the Sweet Shack shower wash trio which has Twisted Peppermint, Wickedly Hot Chocolate, and Spiced Gingerbread. They didn't have the peppermint lotion any more, and I wanted to use my coupon, So i got that and the Crazy Caramel Corn 3-in-1 online.

Rock the Gloss Finale

The last days of my lipgloss quest:
Thursday Dec 7. ~ a sample of too faced lip injection extreme - definitly plumps, but it is not meant to be worn alone. It left my lips very red without any shine.
Friday Dec 8. ~ Lorac Lotsa Lip sample in Babie - didn't notice any plumping action as promised, but it is a pretty peachy pink color.
Saturday Dec 9. ~ mark. Juice Gems in Chocolate Fondue - not sure if this is a keeper, I just don't like brown on my lips
Sunday Dec. 10 ~ avon lipstick in Frosted Mauve - pretty nice when applied with a very light brush stroke, might be more of a hassle than it's worth
Monday Dec. 11 ~ mark. gleamstick in Au Natural - a matte brown, this one is going in the trash as we speak, it looks like I ate a chocolate bar, got it all over my lips, and never wiped it off, gross!!

My 28 day challenge took me one month and 11 days to complete. I ended up buying the set of five MAC glosses, plus a got some samples. I also had some weekends when I didn't wear anything. I can't believe this is over now, and I wonder what lipgloss will strike me for the wearing tomorrow.

Pretty. Put Together. Polished.

That's the theme of mark.'s Magalog 2 for 2007. mark. has done some serous growing up, and you can really see it in the presentation of the products. Gone are the teeny-bopper shades and packaging. mark. turned 3 earlier this year, in dog years that makes the brand 21, and they are definitly moving into the "I'm an adult but I am still young" mindframe. Here are the products:

For the Face...
POWDER BUFF NATURAL SKIN FOUNDATION
Hide imperfections for a flawless complexion with this ultra-blendable, oil-free pressed powder foundation that allows buildable sheer-to-full coverage. Compact has built-in mirror and sponge applicator. Available in eight shades. Fragrance free. 0.4 oz. net wt.

For the Cheeks...
JUST PINCHED INSTANT BLUSH TINT
Glides on smooth and blends easily to provide a sheer wash of natural-looking color. 0.14 oz. net wt.

For the Eyes...
I-GLIMMER ILLUMINATING EYE COLOR
Two new shades of our cream-to-powder formula go on super smooth to instantly brighten and highlight eyes. 0.106 oz. net wt.

For the Lips...
WHISPER KISS SHEER CREAM LIP COLOR
Achieve sheer to medium coverage with this creamy lip color that leaves lips feeling supremely soft. Plus, dual-sided compact conveniently holds a brush applicator and mirror. 0.05 oz. net wt.

For the Body...
SELF SANCTUARY VIOLET BERRY
Let the exhilarating scent of black currant, mandarin and violet enchant your senses.

SCENT MIST
Spritz yourself all over with this invigorating scent that moisturizes skin with provitamins A, B and C. 1.7 fl. oz

SHOWER WASH
Start your day with this antioxident rich, refreshing formula that gently cleans as it helps to protect skin. 7 fl. oz.

BODY BUTTER
Hydrating whipped body cream with skin-softening moisturizers and vitamins. 6.7 fl. oz.

MOISTURE MILK
Delicately scented lotion with extracts of cranberry and bilberry makes this a fresh new way to get satiny-soft skin. 7 fl. oz.

And the Accessories...
FRAME OF MIND TOTE
This roomy, buttery soft faux-leather tote with zippered frame opening includes a round, detachable mirrored cosmetic case made of the same graphic dot fabric as the interior of the bag. 14" L x 12" H x 5" W. Available in Warm blush and White.

DARLING DOT TOP
Sheer black blouse scattered with white dots is perfected with a delicate white ribbon. Includes a satin black camisole to be worn underneath or alone. 100% polychiffon. Available in Small (sizes 3-5), Medium (sizes 7-9), Large (sizes 11-13) and X-large (size 15).

CHANGE IT UP NECKLACE
Customizable, multichain necklace can be worn multiple ways. Includes both a beaded chain and a simpler, more basic chain to be worn separately or hooked together to create one, long necklace. Bead, multistrand 18" L. Simple chain 16" L. Worn together 34" L. Available in Gold finish (with rose beads) and Silver finish (with lavender beads).

PEARLY CHAIN EARRINGS
Multisized chains delicately dangle alongside a single pearl. 2.5" L. Available in Gold finish and Silver finish.

STONE WEAR BRACELET
Five strands of beads, stones and chains are all connected together. Has a removable extender and lobster claw clasp. 8" L with 1" extender. Available in Gold finish (with rose beads) and Silver finish (with lavender beads).

STRIKE GOLD HANDLE BAG
Cream-woven metallic-brushed fabric pairs perfectly with the oversized gold kisslock closure and chain handle. 100% metallic linen. 13" L x 9.5" H.

A Quick Gloss Update

Friday Dec. 1 Sephora Lipgloss in Sexy Blackberry
Saturday Dec. 2 Sephora Lipgloss in Gold & Glow with Sephora lip pencil in Light Pink #134
Monday Dec. 4 Sephora Lipgloss in Silver Fever
Tuesday Dec. 5 Stila IT Gloss (from the Cirque sample bag) in Sweet
Wednesday Dec.6 Avon Glazewear in Mirage

Cirque du Sephora

My, my, my. My Sephora orders have been quite the circus.

When I orginally placed my order 3 weeks ago, I used the promotion code for the Jackpot sample bag. Well a week later my order was still sitting in the warehouse. I called to find out what was wrong, and they told me a few orders got messed up, unfortunately mine was one of them, and they would have to resubmit it. Oh, and the Jackpot bag was now out of stock. I asked if they could replace it with the cirque bag and they said sure.

I still wanted the Jackpot bag though, so I ordered one off eBay. The girl listed it as BRAND NEW, but a few of the lotion and perfume samples had barely anything left!! Too bad I had already left positive feedback.

So I ended up getting my replacement Cirque bag a few days later. I love getting minis of product, especially cosmetics and skincare. But the perfumes in there were STINKY!!

Then I got my order, and they had another cirque bag in it!! I got the Murad Vitalic Duo, which has a double size pomegranate moisturizer, and mini size pomegranate face wash. I love both products, the cleanser does a wonderful job of taking off my make-up. I also finally got my Nars Orgasm Blush. It is really everything it is cracked up to be, it goes on flawlessly and looks great with everything. In order to get free shipping, I added a few small products. I got the benefit sharpener for my ColorPlump and a Smith Rosebud Salve which I have heard a lot about. It does go on nice, I'm not as crazy about it as other girls are, but the scent reminds me of cute little babies. I also got a sephora jumbo liner in violet. I was expecting it to be an intense voilet color, but it is a shimmery lavender, better as subtle eyeshadow than a liner for adding a pop of color, oh well, they are so cheap and I can always buy another in store.

Despite the fact that my fav comedian Dane Cook says that no-one really likes monopoly, it really is my favorite board game. And when Sephora teamed up with them for a special edition, you know I was all over it. And yes, I placed my order. You may also remember me saying that Silky Dirt came out 2 months ago but under a different name?? Well, I was wrong, the real Silky Dirt just came out, and I had to have it too. So that brings me $2 shy of free shipping. I found a Sephora Lip Pencil for that price in pink.

The kind people at Sephora are now automatically adding the Cirque bag to your cart, so bag #3 is on its way. I also got the SugarCookie 3-in-1 from the promo in my previous post (this one is good while supplies last) and for my standard 3 free I got perfumes by Burberry, Missoni, and Kenzo.

Rock the Gloss;
Tues. ~ Benefit Color Plump pencil in Hey Sailor!
Wed. ~ mark. Party Time lipgloss in Blush
Today. ~ MAC Lipglass in Underage
**we are getting close to the end

It's Christmas Time

Well this weekend officially marked the beginning of the christman season. Me and the Hub went to visit his fam for thanksgiving and here are the glosses I wore:
Wed.~ MAC Maqnetique, my last gloss from the cool dress set
Thurs.~ Chanel Glossimer in Satinette (you have to do Chanel for the Holidays)
Fri.~ MAC Crystal Rose
Sat.~ VS's new lipgloss (its a sample) in Hottie, the brush applicator is quickly loosing all of its hairs, also while it starts to go on red, it winds up being a sheer pink
Sun.~ no make-up day.
Mon.~VS's discontinued gloss in Pink Slip

On Sat. we went to the casino, my first time, and I got two really good wins. On Money Storm I won $150 and on Solstice Gold I turned $10 into $90. The hub lost most of our money, but I won it all back and we left without loosing any money.

On Sun. we went shopping to get outdoor Christmas decorations and then put them up. Looking at everything helped me get my ideas ready for what I want to do at my apt. (I'm gonna shop and decorate next weekend)

And a Christmas gift to you, Promo Codes!!:(hurry they end tomorrow)
Smashbox: MODGIFT8 free mini dream eyeliner duo compact in cavier/midnight green, free full-size lip gloss in location, and a double compartment mod chic make-up bag ~ends the 29th~
Jaqua: HOLLY11C 30% off on Our Favorite Body Butters set, Our Favorite Sweet Shower Syrups, Lip Whips set, Pink Coral Casino Kit ~ends the 29th~
Sephora: SUGARCOOKIE free 4oz philosophy 3-in-1 in sugarcookie

Cashmere Lining

Yesterday, my wonderful hubbin surprised me by bringing me into Coach and letting me get whatever I wanted. "Hmm", I thought, "what would I like?" And then it hit me, gloves!! I got the most beautiful pair of black buttery leather gloves with cashmere lining. They are so warm and chic. The style is totally classic so I will be able to enjoy these for years to come. And since we are going to Oswego, NY for thanksgiving, I couldn't have gotten them at a better time ;*

Rock the Gloss:
16th~ mark. Juice Gems in Buttercream Brioche
17th~ MAC lustreglass in Opal. D was wearing MAC lipglass in Nico that day, and I tried that on and layered opal over it. It looked amazing. Once I allow myself to buy lipgloss again, I am definitly getting that color.
18th~ Lancome Juicy Tubes in Miracle. I layered this over a pearl creme highliter so that I would really get the gloss to pop.
19th~ mark. Glow Baby Glow in Tease
20th~ MAC lipglass in Courting Rose

Lotsa Lip & Behnaz

Rock the Gloss:
Sunday: Clinique Superbalm in Raspberry Tint
Monday: MAC Lipglass in Fine China (part of the dress set)
Tuesday: Laura Mercier Lipglace in Petal
Today: MAC Lustreglass in Pinkarat (also part of my set)

Yesterday D and I were poking around the MAC counter (again). She tried on Enchantress which looked amazing on her, this beautiful sheer pinky peach which was the perfect complement to the smoky eyes she had done with the Smoky Eyes holiday shadows, however she wanted to wait to get it. The wait lasted all of 30 min. All through lunch we both couldn't get over how great this color was. While she was purchasing it, I tried it on , so disappointed!, on me it turned into this nasty orange color, it was sad, I had high hopes for it.

Target was my stop today, so I could check out the Behnaz Sarafpour collection. The stock was pitiful, they didn't have my size in the two skirts I wanted, and they hadn't gotten in the entire collection yet. I was able to get the ivory cardigan with black lace overlay and the lace headband. I also got a Velvet Mossimo blazer, a Mossimo wrap cardigan (something I have been looking for), and a cute tan zip hoodie with a fleur de lis embroidered on it (I'm such a francophile).

I try to give my self a theme for each season to shop around. I find it makes my shopping more focused and I end up with a wardrobe that coordinates and I can get dressed easier in the morning. Since August I have been going with purple. But the season is changing, and with some inspiration from my mags, my theme is now Velvet & Lace, two hot materials for the holiday season.

Last, but most definitely not least, I picked up Sally Hansen's Invisible Liner. I'm hoping this will help my gloss stay on longer. I am wearing it right now and I will post my review once I get to see how it works.