Makeup Mayfest Day Day 13

I literally just discovered my Wednesday Wish for this week and am

obsessed. How does this happen?!

 

I ran out to SAKS on my lunch break to buy a Bobbi Brown lipstick I have been

coveting and used from my friend Alison while beaching this past weekend.

 

Review to come soon on Pink Peony. It's such a pretty pink.

 

BUT, this post is about a wish ... not what has already been purchased.

 

While checking out they had their summer collection items out and I grabbed

the perfume "Beach" to take a quick sniff.

 

 

 

 

Oh, my heavens.... if anything could smell like summer and beach in a

bottle in the most classy, feminine way this is it.

 

I will refrain from my terrible attempts at trying to describe scents and leave you with

what the experts say.

 

"A light, happy, and nostalgic scent that evokes warm sunshine and the sea breeze."



This bestselling scent captures the atmosphere and attitude of summer. Designed with an intoxicating blend of jasmine, sea spray, and mandarin, this eau de parfum is wearable anytime, anywhere."

 

I sprayed a few mists on my arm when leaving SAKS and I haven't been

able to stop smelling my arm since being back in the office.

 

Seriously, go smell this stuff and tell me you don't love it!!!!

 

 



Makeup Mayfest Day 12

I have been a major slacker with my Makeup Mayfest posts.... 

ahhhh, work has been really busy and I'm leaving for the beach this weekend and 

just have had so much to do. 

Lame excuse, right? I know... we are all busy. 

Today I thought I would share my favorite skincare products I've been using. 

Skincare is something that I really used to not spend that much time with, but as 

I am approaching 30 (ahhhhhh) it's become much more of a priority for me. 

Products... 

I like to start out with getting my makeup off with either a wipe (any will work) or 

my Bioderma.  Bioderma is a French product that is a water based solution that 

is really gentle at removing makeup and cleansing the skin. 

You can find this at Amazon for around $25. 

Once I've got the makeup off step 2 is cleansing my skin with my Fresh

Soy Cleanser (sold @ Sephora and friggin love) along with my Clarisonic 

for a deeper clean and exfoliation. 

I don't always tone after cleansing, but when I do I absolutely LOVE this

one by Seacret. It smells so wonderful and clean and it doesn't burn 

or leave any harsh feeling on your skin at all. I love using this for just the 

most refreshing clean feeling. mmmmmm. 

You may remember Seacret products as being the annoying sales people

in your local mall. The ones that will practically walk you out the door still trying 

to get you to try their lotions or sea salts. Yeah, them. 

BUT, they do have really good stuff that is from the dead sea. I'm not really sure

how that happens, but I believe them. I think. ha. 

You can also find Seacret products on Amazon. And for a lot cheaper. shhh. 

The last thing I do is take off my eyemake up with the off brand of Neutrogena 

oil free remover. After that I follow up with my brand new Skin Medica Retinol Complex (I just got

this from a dermatologist) followed by my sheer transformation lotion from Ole 

Henriksen (stuff is awesome). 

Do you use a Retinol? I've heard that it's amazing for anti-aging and everyone should

start making it apart of their routine starting in your late 20s. I'm excited to use 

this one since it's a rx strength from a doc office. 

What's your skincare look like? 

Makeup Mayfest Day 11

Ladies and Gents... 

I think I may be falling in love with a new cosmetic line. It's in the early stages... 

we all know how that can go, but I'm really falling for this one and quickly. 

QVC has partnered with IT Cosmetics created by Jamie Kern, former news anchor, and beauty 

queen. I've heard about this brand through favorite beauty gurus and it always peaked

my interest, but as of last weekend I ordered a few things from QVC that I couldn't 

pass up after watching Jamie on the live show. 

IT cosmetics stands for Innovative Technology and they have worked with 

plastic surgeons on all of their product to infuse ingredients that will aid in anti-aging! 

Whaaaaaaaaaa?!?! How cool is that. Love it already. 

So, I got illuminator, lip vitality (4 in one lipstick), lip butter gloss, a brush that came with illuminator, 

and an oxygen infused foundation. (hasn't arrived yet) 

I can say with only a few uses of these products I love, love, love! I can't wait 

to try out the foundation and get the full effect. 

So, join me with the flirting stage of this new product line and we may all 

fall in love before this is said and done. 

Stay tuned for future in depth review posts on everything. 

Makeup Mayfest Day 10

Confession... I am NOT a fan of moisturizing. 

I am so guilty of buying lotion and using it a few times and storing it away to never 

be used again. I am just not a fan of heavy creams and lotions that leave me with a greasy 

heavy feeling. ICK! 

However, I am currently using two different lotions that I am loving for 

2 different reasons and wanted to pass along. 

I bought the new formulated Jergens Natural Glow tanning 

lotion on Monday and with only TWO applications I can tell a 

huge difference! woo hoo! I love products that work and work fast! 

I decided to go with the medium to tan formula since I am trying to get 

some color fast for my upcoming beach trip next weekend. 

This new formula is supposed to have no odor. hmmm, I will say I think it is better

than what they had before, but there is still a faint tanning smell. It's not 

bad or unpleasant, but it's there a bit. 

Great lotion for getting some natural summer color and glow. 

Vaseline Spray and Go lotion is also a new product that came out this year 

and this lotion is purrrrrfect for me. 

The packaging is much like a spray sunscreen bottle. You twist the cap to the side and spray. 

This works for me so well because it is non-greasy and absorbs so quickly into the skin.

One of the things I despise about creams and body butters is how long it takes to rub 

the product into your skin. ugh! This is so thin and lightweight and takes no time at all

to rub yourself down. 

What are your favorite moisturizers? 

Makeup Mayfest Day 9

Today I thought I would share my current candle favorites.

 

I love candles... there is something special about coming home alone, lighting a

candle, turning on the tv, and just relaxing and inhaling yummy scents.

 

 

Market Peach is sold at Bath & Body Works and is a new candle in their

spring 2013 collection. Their description of this candle because I am pretty

terrible with trying to describe a candle scent is:

 

"Fresh from the stand, luscious peaches strike a juicy note in a mouthwatering blend of creamy vanilla, savory citrus and ripe raspberry."

 

 

 

This happens to be my favorite candle. EVER. If you have never tried a Circle

E candle then get online and get this or the Orange Vanilla one now! These

babies will last forever and will fill your whole room/house with their scents.

 

I love this Bird of Paradise scent. I couldn't find a specific description on their website

other than it being sweet. I've heard it described as smelling like Fruity Peebles (not

so much to me) and a sweet Strawberry Milkshake. I don't really know.

It smells realllllly good. Will that work?!  

 

What are your favorite candles?



Makeup Mayfest Day 8

It's My Style Monday time with Lindsey and Rach! 

This little mustard yellow dress has become a favorite in my 

wardrobe. I bought this a couple years ago when going to Mexico for Thanksgiving 

and it's just been one of those dresses that work for so many occasions. 

I love the color mustard. I think it looks so good on brunette gals. I know most people 

probably associate it with more of a fall color, but to me it's a color that works 

year round. I love wearing this dress in the spring for a date or night out or in the fall 

and winter with leggings and a little blazer. I have gotten my  money's worth with this 

little baby. 

It comes from a little boutique store here called Francesca's and is by the brand 

Audrey. I wan't really able to find anything online that was even close to this dress, 

but it retails for around $38. 

Necklace from a local boutique. 

Earrings from Premier Jewelry...and I've lost them : ( 

How was your weekend? 

Daily Nuggs:

• I have a bad sinus infection and cannot get all this mucas out of my head. ahhh
• Work is busy the next couple weeks with events and meetings. 
• I cannot quit watching HLN and all the Jodi Arias murder stuff. 
• I have a lie bump on my tongue that hurts like a mother. I just want to cut it off. 
• I'm going to the beach next weekend!!!! woo hoo! 

Makeup Mayfest Day 7

Today's Friday Face of the Day is brought to you by none other than 

Millie the Maltipoo. 

She got her huuur did today and wanted the blogging world to see her in all 

her glory. 

Her before and after glamour shots. 

Make this precious baby girl feel pretty with a sweet comment! 

Have a great weekend

From me and Millie

Makeup Mayfest Day 6

Have I admitted yet that I unhealthy obsession with drugstore lippies.

 

Step 1: Admitting I have a problem.

 

Step 2: Stop buying lip products

 

hmmmm, I will think about it.

 

I picked up these new Maybelline Whispers at Ulta this week and I need to play

with them more, but I've been kind of disappointed with them despite all the hype.

 

Maybelline describes the newly released lip whisper as:

"Sexy, soft see through color with no heavy waxes or oils. Just a kiss of shine."

 

 

 

Top color is Petal Rebel (a blue toned bright baby pink)

Bottom color is Lust for Blush ( a pinkish mauve)

 

Left: Petal Rebel

Right: Lust for Blush

 



 

Swatch left: Petal Rebel

Swatch right: Lust for blush

 

This are definitely what they claim to be... a very sheer wash of color. I chose

to pick up pink shades because I feel that is the color I lack the most of and wanted

something soft and sheer for when I want a dark smoky eye.

 

I have worn these to work and with my current tan less skin I felt

pretty washed out. I like my lipstick and I like my color. I think I will appreciate using

these more at night with heavier bronzer and eye makeup and playing my lips down.

 

They do have a great texture as they are a gel formula. Very lightweight and smooth on the lips.

 

If you are into sheer lippies or glosses I think you will love these. They also

have some brighter colors that will probably have more pigmentation if you are looking

for something that pops a little more.

 

Stay tuned for more drugstore lippie posts.

They seem to be my thang right now.

 

Have you tried Maybelline Whispers?