Mary Kay Experience

I know, I always say I'm going to post more and I never do :-/ I really want to get into a schedule of posting though...

Anyway... Last night I went to a Mary Kay class, and I am now in LOVE with Mary Kay products. I never thought I would like them, but they are amazing. I ended up buying a foundation and primer, and will eventually purchase the night solution. After last night, I am seriously considering becoming a Mary Kay consultant. It would be amazing to share all these great products with other too :-)

What do you think? If you would like any in depth reviews on the products I purchased, I would be happy to do them. Just let me know in the comments. Have a great day! :-)

Top Beauty Products of 2011

Tomorrow is the last day of 2011, so I have been thinking about my favorite products I have tried this year. Here are my top favorites:

1. Revlon Lip Butters

Of course, I have to include what has to be the most amazing lip product to come out this year, Revlon Lip Butters. I am so obsessed with these, that whenever I see a new color in the store, I have to purchase it. Currently, my two favorite colors are Berry Smoothie, and Cherry Tart, Cherry Tart actually being the first red lipstick I can pull off with my pale skin. All of these lip butters are so pigmented, yet still sooo moisturizing, that I have been reaching for these rather then any of my other lipsticks since these came out. They have been amazing for the dry Fall and Winter months. You can find these in Target, Ulta, and ,many other drugstores, ranging from 7.50 to $9.

2. Redken Aerate 08 Bodifying Cream Mousse

I received a sample of this in the mail earlier this year, and have been loving it ever since. I have tried countless volumizing hair products, and this is the first one that I feel has really made my hair look as full as possible. Instead of a fluffy mousse, Redken Aerate 08 is a souffle like texture that you just smooth over your hair and blow dry. I have been using this all year long, and it has definitely been my favorite styling product of 2011. It is 16.50 at most beauty stores, such as Ulta.

3. Macadamia Oil Deep Repair Masque

I FINALLY got a chance to try this out last month, after hearing so much about how great it is from other beauty bloggers. And they were all right! It has the most amazing smell, and really makes my hair feel softer and healthier every time I use it. I wish I could use it more then once a week, that's how much I like the smell and feel of it. It is kind of pricey, at $30 for the jar, but it lasts a really long time and is so worth the money.

4. Aveeno Positively Radiant Daily Moisturizer

Before this year, I had been using Clean and Clear Morning Burst moisturizer, and Estee Lauder Hydrating Cream. But I found this year that they haven't been working as well on my skin as they used to, so I picked up the Aveeno Positively Radiant Daily Moisturizer at Target for $12. I am so glad did, because it is by far the best moisturizer I have tried, I like it even more then Estee Lauder,which was $30. It truly lives up to the name Positively Radiant.

5. Urban Decay Naked Palette

I couldn't end my 2011 favorites without mentioning the Urban Decay Naked Palette. I have been using this nonstop this year, it has so many pigmented colors, you can create any day or nighttime look. It is perfect to just keep out and grab when you are in a hurry to do your makeup. You can buy this palette at Sephora or Ulta for $48

That's my top five beauty products of 2011, I can't wait to try many more in 2012 :-)

Hello Kitty for Sephora

I may be late here, but I just found out about the Hello Kitty collection now at Sephora. As the biggest Hello Kitty fan, I am very excited and want to try some of this. Here are some of the products from the line that I'd love to try:

1. Hello Kitty Liquid Nail Art: These cute bottles of nail polish, shaped like Hello Kitty, are in the pretiest pastel colors, perfect for Spring. With names like Pink Sprinkles and Banana Cream, they sound as delicious as they look. At $10, they are a little pricey, but the cuteness factor may be worth it.

2. Hello Kitty Fragrance: This would definitly be my cutest fragrance bottle. With a mix of floral and vanilla scents, I,m sure this smells just as pretty. $55 at Sephora

3. Hello Kitty Compact Mirror: Every girl needs a compact mirror, and what better then to have Hello Kitty? $18 at Sephora

4. Sweet Gloss: A moisturizing lipgloss in a chic Hello Kitty lipstick container. $16 at Sephora

There are other products in this collection, check them out here: http://www.sephora.com/browse/brand_hierarchy.jhtml?brandId=Hello%20Kitty&list=list

Which ones are you excited to try?

Lush Charity Event

Gift Buying For a Beauty Addict: Idea 2

Bath and Body Works Secret Wonderland Collection

On Black Friday, I did some serious holiday shopping at Bath and Body Works, and was able to purchase the special VIP bag they were offering that day, for myself. Included inside was the new Secret Wonderland Collection fragrance mist, shower gel, and body lotion. After experiencing these products for myself, I definitely recommend the Secret Wonderland Collection as a gift for any girl on your list.

The blend of strawberry, jasmine, and white ember is delicious, and this is soon becoming my new favorite scent. The purple color packaging is also beautiful. You can’t go wrong with this scent as a holiday gift.

Bath and Body Works Secret Wonderland can be purchased at Bath and Body Works, in a gift set for just $30, which includes Shower Gel (10 oz.), Body Lotion (8 oz.), Fragrance Mist (8 oz.), Triple Moisture Body Cream (10 oz.), and a small sponge.
I know I would love this gift set as a gift :-)

Gift Buying For a Beauty Addict: Idea 1

So, since Christmas is around the corner, I thought you all might like some ideas about what kinds of gifts to get for your favorite beauty addict, be it your bff, sister, your mom, or whoever. To start off with, here is one great gift any beauty obsessed girl will love.

The Stila Holiday Color Wheel Eye Shadow Pallette has 37 eyeshadows, perfect for many color combinations. It even comes with a Look Booklet to help you create beautiful looks!

The Stila Holiday Eye Shadow Color Wheel can be purchased at http://www.stilacosmetics.com/product_detail.asp?PMID=822&dept=6&cat=42 or www. sephora .com, for about $38.

Coastal Scents Pallette Sale :-)

Start the day off with yet another beauty sale! Coastal Scents is offering 33% off the Winterberry, Fall Festival, and Think Pink Palletes until December 6, so hurry to buy this perfect gift :-)

Origins 4 Day Special Holiday Gift

New Makeup Collection at Victoria's Secret:Midnight Glamour

Victoria's Secret has a new makeup collection! The Midnight Glamour collection, encased in jeweled compactsm includes:

The Deluxe Eye Palette in Spellbound-4 different eyesahdows( champagne, bronze,dark silver, andmidnight shadow) and a dark black gel liner. $24

The Deluxe Lip Palette in Temptation-4 lip shades (clear sparkle and nude gloss, berry and deep red lipstick)- $16

Hypergloss Eye Shimmer in Night Lights- a silver eye shimmer

Luminous Highlighting Powder in Starlit-3 shimmery shades blended together for glowy finish

Nail Lacquer in Midnight Glamour- a dark midnight blue shade that is perfect for the winter

Bath and Body Works Signature Collection Sale

Holiday Savings: Stila

Holiday Season is here, and that means great news for beauty addicts! To start off the fun, here is one stores holiday offer:

Stila is having 24 days of holiday giving. Each day, click on the date for that days special offer. Today's offer is 20% off Stila crush lip and cheek stains, with the code 1crush.

Ulta Coupon 20% Off

Good morning! To start off this Wednsday, here is a coupon for you from Ulta. Get 20% off one personal care item now through Saturday 12/4!

November Favorites

November Favorites

So, I just realized it is the last day of November. So I guess I picked a perfect day to restart my blog, since I can do my November favorites. Here's what I’ve been loving for the month of November:

Maybelline The Falsies Volumizing Mascara: I have been using this almost every day this month, alternating with my Maybelline Lash Stilletto. Reason for this is that I ran out of Lash Stilletto Volume, and haven’t been able to find it in any store yet. So I bought the Falsies, and am in love with it. It doesn’t give me much length as I want, but the volume makes up for lack off length.
Softlips Vanilla: My lips have been really dry this month, so Ive been using Softlips a lot. My favorite flavor is Vanilla. I haven’t tried all the flavors yet though, so I am looking forward to trying some new ones really soon. Anyone have any suggestions for their fave flavors I can try?
NYC lipstick in Lilac Dream: I don’t usually like wearing dark lipsticks, but Ive been reaching for this one a lot this month. Guess its my way of incorporating the purple trend of the season.

I don’t really have a lot of favorites for this month, as it’s been very busy and I haven’t tried many new things. Hopefully next month I’ll have more for you :-)

Free Shipping This Weekend Estee Lauder

This weekend, do some shopping at Estee Lauder, becuase with at least a $35 purchase, you can get free shipping. Just use the code AUGUST at checkout. Now until Sunday, August 23rd.

Free Shipping on MAC

FREE SHIPPING ON ANY PURCHASE at MACosmetics.com: AUGUST 16 - 18

Use Code: BUZZ at checkout

Sephora Grand Opening

Great news beauty addicts. Sephora's grand opening of their newest store in NYC, on 42nd and 7th ave, is this friday, July 31.

Store hours are Monday to Friday 9 am to midnight and Saturday Sunday10am to midnight.

The Cosmetic Company Store Haul

So, how do you all feel about haul posts? I know people have varying opinions on them. Ive been doing them because I want to be able to show you all whats available, in case you want to go buy them. But give me your opinions on them!

Anyway.... heres my haul from the CCO this past weekend:

1. MAC pigment in Mega Rich: This is the most pigmented gold pigment I own now.

2. I bought an Estee Lauder Gift Set. It came with a mirror, a sample HydraBright Skin Tone perfecting Moisturizer, Eye makeup remover, a smony eye eyeshadow quad,lipstick, mascara, and nail polish

- HydraBright Skin Tone Perfecting Moisturizer:

-Eye Makeup Remover:

- Pure Color Lipstick in Sugar Honey

- More Than Mascara in Rich Black

Nail Polish in Frozen Fantasy:

Eye shadow quad with colors Sage Light, Sage Dark, Mink, and Sand Box

Savings at Sally Beauty Supply

Want a savings code for Sally Beauty Supply? Heres one:

Get $10 off a $60 or more purchase at sallybeauty.com Code is 555105


Also, for the month of July, select products are buy two, get one free.

Ulta.com Discount

Hi guys! Sorry I havent posted ina few days, I got a really bad sunburn over the weekend and have been recovring from that. So, anyway, I just got word that there is a coupon code for $3.50 off any $10 purchase at Ulta.com. The code is 26658 , and can be used until July 25th.

My Top 6 Favorite Products of the Moment

Happy 4th of July everyone! Hope your day and night went great!

Tonight, Im going to share with you my top 6 current favorite beauty products.

1. Nars Orgasm Blush: I waited so long to purchase this, and am so glad I finally did. Its an amzing blush, very pigmented, but still adds just the right amount of flush to my cheeks. You can get it at Sephora for around $25

2. Maybelline Expert Wear eyeshadow pallete in sunbaked neutrals: I have been wearing these shadows as my everyday look for months now. I may post a picture tutorial on the look soon.

3. Clean and Clear Morning Burst Moisturizer: This is my all time favorite moisturizer. I use it every morning befire applying my makeup, and my skin feels soo smooth and healthy.

4. Pantene Pro V Shampoo and Conditioner for Volume: I use these shampoos and conditioners the most, since I find it gives my hair the most volume.

5. Pantene Pro V Nourishing Deep Conditioner: I use this once every few weeks, and my hair feels super healthy after each use.

6. Tresseme 24 hour Body hair spray: My current favorite hairspray, it holds my style without leaving it flat and sticky as others tend to do.

What are all of your top 6 products? Post them in the comments section :-)