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I ran across a sale at Sally's with polishes for $2.99, so I picked up China Glaze's Adore and Orly's Cashmere Cardigan. I love both, even though I didn't think I'd like adore. The Cashmere Cardigan is a lavender/periwinkle color like I've been looking for, it looks better on my toes though. I'm still searching for that perfect lavender color so anyone with suggestions feel free to leave a comment.

I'm so happy I stopped at a Dollar General for some things cause I found me some LA Colors Art Deco polishes! For a dollar! Yay! Here's my look from yesterday jazzed up with the Art Deco in black.

LoveLeeSoaps

So I ordered a few things from LoveLeeSoaps off Etsy. I really regret not getting those chicken wings! For those who don't know who LoveLee is, Click Here to see all her amazing soaps. So here's what I got-

From left to right, Mini Icecream Whipped Body Butters in vanilla, strawberry, and chocolate. A Cupcake Soap in strawberry! And some Soap On The Go in strawberry melon shea butter. My order included a cute little yellow bottle shaped soap as a gift. You can tell she really puts her heart into these things. 

These Mini Icecream Whipped Body Butters are by far my favorite and I can promise you I will be ordering some full sized butters! These are "try it" sizes, I ordered them first cause I didn't know what to expect. I love being able to try something small first, and try several different varieties. They are packed to the top though, so you really get your money's worth. I paid $3.75 for all three. The formula on these is really thick but not when you apply them. They go on like really airy, leaving you moisturized but not sticky and grimy like I know a lot of body butters do. The smell is amazing and lingers but is not overwhelming at all. I couldn't stop smelling myself, the smell is so yummy! You can also get 4oz for $4 or 8oz For $7 with fragrances like coconut creme, cookie, and cherry limeade! 

My Strawberry Swirl Cupcake Soap was everything I imagined! I love anything cupcake, and had been eyeing this soap for a minute. It also smells yummy, I had to remind myself not to eat it. My only regret is that I didn't wait cause she now has a box set (in an adorable box!) of 4 different colored cupcakes. I hope she keeps making these! My cupcake was $4.50 which is a steal if you look at some of the other available cupcake soaps on Etsy.

I also picked up the Soap On The Go for $4 out of curiosity. It's in strawberry melon so the scent is not the same as the other strawberry scent, which I was glad of. Her scents are so distinct and different, she really knocks some of the big name bath and body retailers out of the water. The soap took a little getting used but after working with it, I figured it out. I don't know how convenient it really is but it sure is an interesting idea. I think it'd be great if she made these with some sort of solid lotion in them.

My overall experience with LoveLeeSoaps was great and I would recommend this Etsy Shop to anyone wanting fun quality bath and body products!

Yellows are super hard!

I finally got my hand on a bottle of yellow-ish nail polish and now I see why everyone complains about yellows! It does suck applying it! They look like crap but the outcome still makes me happy. They are highlighter yellow. So bright! 

Sinful Colors

Neon Melon

P.s. If anyone has tried any of the Sinful Colors makeup please me know!

Hello Kitty and Eyebrows!

So here's what I got from the Mac sale. I know it's only 2 items but I'm cheap and these are the 2 things I really wanted(ok I wanted the Hello Kitty e/s quad in Too Dolly also but didn't have the cashflow :(...). So I got the lipstick in Strayin', MY FIRST MAC LIPSTICK! I must have Snob next! I just dunno how the color would look on me. I'm very fair and this color Strayin' looks right on me, I'm not a lipstick gal cause they can just overwhelm my whole face but I really like this. Plus, it last really well, Mac is worth the price huh? The only other lipstick I've ever been attached to was Clinique Sugared Grapefruit and it never would stay. This sticks! And goes PERFECT with my Fusion Lipgloss in Kiss. I also got the beauty powder in Pretty Baby. Although I had read all the reviews and seen all the swatches, I understood it is not a blush, but it was still not what I expected. None the less- I LOVE LOVE LOVE this stuff. I been in the mirror just laying it on, and the best part is as pale as I am, I can't over do this stuff! Love it! I'm now kicking myself for not being into this from the beginning, and buying ever hello kitty item released! I will know better next time! I'm saving for the Graphic Garden collection being released July 17th. I just hope it doesn't sell out first, because Nordstrom is taking pre-orders! Here's what I want:

I have no Mac brushes so of course I want a brush bag- the shape and define one! It's $49.50 and includes SE of the 187, 168, 194, 212, 275 and a bag for it all. I REALLY want this. I think I can live without the other set though.

I also want the Graphic Garden palette, I love all the eyeshadow colors and since I also have no Mac eyeshadows (OMG it's horrible I know!) I think these colors will make a nice introductory.

My biggest wish on the list is the Look in a Box- in Sweet Tease- which will include Shell Pearl beauty powder, Gleam and Mulch eyeshadow, Love Nectar lustreglass, trial size of black Zoomlash, and a promotional sized 181 brush!

Anyways-here I am wearing my Mac Hello Kitty Items. I decided the lipstick was pretty enough that I wouldn't wear any eyeshadow but I did watch a tutorial for eyebrows over at Memoirs of a Shopping Addict and did the tricks she talks about here. She has an amazing tip for your eyebrows using concealer. Absolute genuis. 

Infected!

Sorry I haven't posted, my computer caught a nasty virus and I had some other stuff going on. I'm back now though and I have lots of things to post starting tomorrow! I ordered some stuff from LoveLeeSoaps and I ordered a couple of things (literally 2) from the Mac Sumo Sale. Did any of you guys order anything from the sale?? It was my first actual Mac purchase. I've had some foundation and I currently use some Mac powder but all those things were ordered off Ebay. I have a feeling I'm going to become Mac addicted! Also- I found a local dollar store that sells LA Colors! I got a few bottles of the Art Deco polishes, so I'll be posting some looks with them! You'll hear from me soon! 

Just For Kicks

Wmns Nike Court Force High Easter Bunny

(Dream) Shoe Of The Day

          These Alexander Mcqueen heels have been marked down drastically from $929.00 to $743.00. Sadly I still cannot afford them.

          You craving Barbie feet also? Can't shell out that kinda of cash either? No fear! With the help of Zappos.com(and one pair from shoemetro.com), you too can have fresh pink feet for no more than $100! Promise!The highest heel (hottie) $55.00

These are jawdropping! I love everything about them. They look like they would cost much more than this price tag, and that's a five inch heel if I'm not mistaken. 

Nine West (rocha) $69.00

Nine West really can make a cute shoe when they put their mind to it! Here's another example of that...Nine West (vishni) $78.95

RSVP (meagan) $85.00

I love the pink and gold color combo.Pleaser USA s(educe 420) $48.00

Ignore the name! These look like they should be one inch long and plastic. Adorable.Promiscuous (playfulness) $98.10

Right at the top of the budget, these look totally worth the price.Report (alix) $59.99 

From ShoeMetro.com, this same pair list for over $100 on more popular sites. Unfortunately, neither shows them being modeled which I'd love to see.

                     Still Craving Mcqueen? Then steal his style with these pink soled pumps!Promiscuous (especial) $55.00

 

HyperLuxe Giveaway!

Get pampered witht these Borghese nail care products! I hope I win, but if I don't, I hope you win! Good luck! Enter here 

Shoe Of The Day

$49.99 on sale now! (was $79.99)

If you haven't noticed by now, I love colorful shoes, and right now I'm so in love with these shoes! Hopefully they'll be mine soon! If you're not feeling the pretty palette, they come in tan also! Check em out at Bakersshoes.com

Burger Queen

Speaking of cupcakes from my last post, I just wanted to say if you haven't been to Bakerella's site by now, you must go! She has just posted the most amazing hamburger cupcake/brownies with sugar cookie fries. It's a must see! Bakerella.com

Shade the sun for less!

While looking for some deals on shades, I found many but I also found some really AWESOME sites! Here's a look.

FashionJunkee.com

I've never been to this site, but they have some amazing deals on really cute sunglasses. These are all $12 each!

Also, while most of their purses don't appeal to me, they have one style that makes the cut. It comes in a million colors, but purple is sold out. $50.00 (shown in pewter)

GirlProps.com

I knew of this site but just haven't ever went and looked around and now I am so mad I didn't! They have some really cute shades with prices so low I won't cry when my boyfriend sits on them!$9.99 for style above and below$5.99! for that Jackie-O look.

Also, they have the cutest jewelry ever with the same low prices!$3.99$4.99$6.99 (these make me wanna forget Juicy!)

Plus too much more to show- robots, spaceships, pineapples, and smoking lips!) You must check this site out!

Fredflare.com

I've been to this site many times to drool, but it's been a while and I'm going to right back into my old habits. Check out their shades!$11 these sunglasses have my name all over them!$11 You can't go wrong with  these classic aviators!$4.99 on sale! 

But the best thing I find on this site wasn't the sunglasses or the bacon bandaids or even the Will Ferrell tanning lotion...yes the Will Ferrell. It was the GIANT CUPCAKE MOLD! It's kinda steep at $40 but imagine all of Bakerella's teeny tiny cupcakes surrounding this one giant cupcake! I'm at a loss for words...

Burn My Eyes Pink

That's what this should be called. Oddly enough, this bright florescent pink is labeled Cream Pink. Not quite right, but ok. As you can see in the picture, it goes on looking nothing like the bottle. I used three coats and topped it off with Seche Vite top coat. The Seche really makes these $2 polishes pop.

                                  Sinful Colors in Cream Pink 

Shoe Of The Day

Nike Air Max TL 2.5

Beauty Sweet Spot share the latest on how to get and keep your teeth white.

Beauty Junkies Unite compares 5 self tanners and shares the results.

Watch as style maven June Ambrose interviews Chrisette Michelle at Black Style Central.

Blaq Vixen Beauty tries her hand at false nails from the Kiss brand...want to know how they measured up?

Find Beyonce's colorful gladiator sandals at The Cheap Chica.

Cool and Fresh discovers the incredible shoes of Nicholas Kirkwood.

Diary of a Style Addict shares the details on a fab charity event!

Check out this cute little dress from Anthropologie over at Fabulous Frocks.

Hot Beauty Health shows you 10 natural solutions to preserve your youth and beauty.

In A Word...Fab has a great profile on businessman Kwame Jackson.

la.morena has the scoop on a ton of wonderfully priced goodies from E.L.F. cosmetics.

SparklingPinkGorilla shares her shoe of the day.

StyleLuxe shares what makes a great sandal.

Style Apothecary reviews the amazing products from Graftobian Beauty.

Workchic shows how you can go from the airport to a meeting in style!

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Shoe Of The Day

I know alot of people won't like my shoe of the day, but what can I say? Imma sucker for Birkenstocks  and anyone who can make a good replica. These are super comfy and imho very stylish and cute.

Madden Girl Birk in Black Croc

Speaking of a good knock-off, check out Michael Kors take on the Birkenstock over at Overstock.com for just under $96.

Cloud 9

Here's Sinful Color's Cloud 9. It's a little brighter and a little more orange than this in person but this is the best picture I could get. Sorry my nails look horrible! I need to work on my skills. This is with 3 coats and Seche Vite top coat.

Shoe Of The Day

Nike Air Jordan Fusion 6

Zack Morris Lives

Video Recaps | Full Episodes | Webisodes

HyperLuxe Weekend Roundup

Addicted to Lipstick talks about the new Bobbi Brown Illuminating Bronze Collection

Beauty Junkies Unite got up close and person with the stars at the CoverGirl party at Byron and Tracey Salon.

BeautyLuxe takes a peek at the Bobbi Brown Illuminating Bronze Collection, and it's a home run!

BellaLuscious reviews the RoC Renewex Microdermabrasion System

Check out a fruit-inspired FOTD at Black Beauty Central.

Staring aimlessly at your closet trying to figure out what to wear? Check out Fab Finds Under $50's June Inspiration Calendar for a different inspiration idea every day!

Fabulously Thrifty reviews ELF Studio Line.

Hot Beauty Health reviews the As
Seen On TV product Smooth Away.

Missed the Mtv Movie Awards Image and Style News Shows us the Best Dressed of the Night Plus the Best Hairstyles and Makeup Looks.

MakeupMasala discovers a new dream cream to pamper your face. 

Vanessa Hudgens looked gorgeous at the MTV Movie Awards. Seen on Star Style Central

StyleLuxe has the scoop on what's sure to be the hottest color this season: purple.

Tres Chic Style has a hot trend for the season: sexy Summer skirts.

UrbanLuxe takes a look at the harem pants trend that has swept Hollywood!

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I Guess You Call It A Haul?

I'm new to all this so I guess this is what you'd call a haul. Here's what I got yesterday at Walgreens, Aldi, and Sally's. 

I got the Seche Vite Fast dry top coat at Sally's and right now they are giving you the clear basecoat for free. I'd much rather have had the ridge filler basecoat, but free is free. I also got a nail clean up pen from Sally's and was so mad when I opened it and it was dried up! Completely useless.  At checkout I seen the smallest tubes of lipstick by the counter, had to have! And they were only 99cent. It's the Sally girl brand and I already own some of the adorable tiny polish. My color choices were phat and T.K.O. Both pinks.

I got the Lacura lip care in milk in honey, you get three tubes for $1.99! There's only two in the picture because I gave one to my boyfriend. If you haven't been to Aldi's yet, you must go! I love it! I also got the Lacura sun kissed body lotion, it's supposed to firm and give a light glow. It has q10 and smells like the face cream, which I personally like. I read a lot of people saying they couldn't try to face cream cause the fragrance, but as sensitive as my face is- it doesn't break me out in splotches like everything else. I even had a Wella organic rosemary moisturizer for sensitive skin break me out in hives.

At Walgreen's I got the Loreal Hip paint in secretive, they had almost all the other colors on sale but not this one. I got it to try to use as a shadow base. I got five bottles of Sinful Color polish(these polishes are $1.99), the colors are dream on, cloud 9, cream pink, pink forever, and purple diamond. I love the cloud 9-it's the orange shade, I've been looking for the perfect orange. The dream on is so bright! But it's a little hard to paint my nails with, I'm not very good anyways and the formula on this (not sure about the others yet) does not help. I picked up the Sally Hansen insta-dri polish in lickety split lime, another color I've been trying to find the perfect shade of. It's a flat(not sparkly) and has a really good shine even without a topcoat. The brush is horrible, I hate it. It's big and flat and awkward. And even though it dries faster than other polish I have, it's certainly not insta-dri. I also got a eyeliner pen for...you guessed it! $1.99. Seems to be my lucky number! I have never in my life used liquid eyeliner, I've always been so scared, but I've been wanting to try some. So when I seen this pen shaped eyeliner, I thought, perfect! I think the tip could be a little smaller somehow, but overall I really like this pen. I recently read all liquid eyeliner is the same- is this true? 

I'm Bananas For...

I was over at theshoegirl'sblog(if you haven't checked her out, you should!) and she had posted her new paid of Charlotte Olympia Greta heels. It reminded me of how much I need a pair of Cheeta and/or Leopard pumps. Here's some of my faves. 

Beauty Made Simple

Sometimes we forget how simple beauty can be. When we look for beauty products usually we look for natural ingredients we love. Honey, sugar, vanilla, berries...you get the picture. So why not just go straight to the source, save yourself some money, and get a spa like treatment- at home! You can google tons of recipes for homemade mask, scrubs, and hair treatments. You can even make them ahead of time and store them in old cosmetic containers.

I tried this recently and really was impressed, here was my "mini spa" routine-

Mac's new honey line is coming out June 11th. It looks amazing, but do I got $20 to shell out for less than 4 oz. of bodywash? Not really. So I made my own body/foot scrub at home, I even made extra to use later. All I did was mix honey and sugar! Yes that's all! It's amazing and works the same. On my feet I use it bare, yet for body I add a little showergel since I like foaming scrubs. It smells even better mixed with my vanilla bodywash. And it looks just like store bought! In the right jar you'd think I paid a ton for it. 

I love face scrubs, but I really can't use them since my face usually breaks out here and there. Well, for those of you like me here's a scrub you CAN use and it will help the breakouts. Some people swear by this. Baking soda! Plus, store some in the bathroom and use it on your teeth also, it will brighten your smile in no time!

My hair sometimes...ok most of the time...lacks shine, yet I can't just spray it down with shine spray since it likes to get oily. So I tried a vinegar rinse. Now there's many ways you can do this, add essential oils, herbs, etc. But I just went for it and used it straight. The result? Shiny healthy looking hair! Don't use a lot, about one fourth a cup mixed with water, and don't overuse this rinse, maybe once or twice a week. Pour over hair after shampoo and conditioner and rinse. Your hair shouldn't smell like vinegar if you rinse thoroughly.

Hope you enjoy these as much as I did!