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Press Release: new Nicole by OPI Liquid Metal Collection for Januray 2011

noreply@blogger.com (Vicky) — Tue, 23 Nov 2010 23:55:00 +0000

Hello to all of my lovely readers! Well, lately I feel like it’s not even Thanksgiving and companies are tempting me with their spring 2011 collections!! Well, nonetheless, I’m pretty excited about Nicole by OPI’s Liquid Metal Collection for January 2011. For now, I only have promo images but after I get the actual polishes, you guys will not be disappointed. This collection is coming out with four new shades of nail polishes all metallic. I’m really excited and after seeing these pictures, I think you will be too. Here are the pictures and shade descriptions:

-Miss Independent: A violet with a shine of its own.

-The Next CEO : A highly motivated metallic gold.

-Rich in Spirit: This metallic silvery blue-green is all you really need.

-It Starts with Me: A metallic champagne that channels your inner shine.

Thanks for reading and I hope you enjoyed!

Availability: January 2011 at ULTA, Wal-mart, Wegmans, HEB, Harmon, Sears, Target

Review: Lush Snow Fairy Shower Gel

noreply@blogger.com (Vicky) — Tue, 23 Nov 2010 22:55:00 +0000

Hey girls! So the holidays are just around the corner and what is a better way to celebrate than giving the girl/woman of your life Lush’s Snow Fairy Shower Gel. This shower gel came out last year too as part of Lush’s holiday collection and it sold out like hot cakes. Well this year, for all of you who missed out on it last year, here is your chance to grab it this year. The 3.3 fl oz. size retails for $8.95, the 8.4 fl oz. size retails for $16.95, and the 16.9 fl oz. size costs $24.95. These gels can be found at Lush counters, Lush stores, and Lush online. Keep reading to see what I think about this product!

Pro(s):
-Smells great and doesn’t irritate skin.
-Moisturizes well and is vegan.
-Foams up really well.

Con(s):
-None found while the testing of this product was conducted!

Overall review: I guess since this product is so well know, there is nothing to complain. It is absolutely amazing and really goes smelling. There really isn’t anything special about this product other than that it smells great (like sugared bubblegum) and works amazingly. There isn’t anything bad about this. It moisturizes my skin and doesn’t leave it dry. It also has cute glitter in it (not too chunky or anything). If you dig sugar scents and want a pick me up for the winter then this is something worth investing in. Thanks for reading and more posts coming soon!

Rating: 10/10 :)

Is it recommended by Vicky? : Hell yeah; if you love bubblegum and all things girl then this shower gel is for you!

*Disclosure:
-A sample product was provided for testing by PR.
-We never accept any form of payment for a review.
-Our reviews are always honest.

Review: Britney Spears' Midnight Fantasy Eau De Parfum

noreply@blogger.com (Vicky) — Tue, 16 Nov 2010 00:04:00 +0000

Hey girls! I am finally back and I have already started reviewing many inexpensive and amazing products. Well, one of them is Britney Spears’ Midnight Fantasy Eau De Parfum. Over the weekend, I made my way to the outlets and went to the Elizabeth Arden outlet. They had many Elizabeth Arden cosmetics as well as most perfumes under their banner for sale there. I found many Britney Spears, Juicy Couture, and Mariah Carey perfumes there. Now, I’ve heard many rumors stating that the Midnight Fantasy fragrance is discontinued and was limited edition but I’m not 100% sure. I got the 1.7 oz. size and originally it is $47 but the outlet price was $35 and I got 20% off of that too so it cost me approximately $27.50. That is an amazing deal for a very pricey and designer fragrance. Well, keep reading to see my thoughts on this product!

Scent Description: When you first spray it, you get a mix of musk, fruit, and sugar. As the perfume dries down, you mainly smell vanilla amber and lots of fruity goodness. I’d have to say that the fruit is black cherry or plum.

Packaging: The box is dark blue and purple with the name written across it in silver. The bottle is a circular, dark blue globe shaped bottle with gems on it.

Wear time: Unfortunately this product only lasts about 6 hours before you cannot smell it at all.

Overall review: I think that if you really like fruity and sweet perfumes, this one is for you. I’ve heard that this fragrance is made for romantic wear but I’ve worn it during the day and night and I got lots of compliments on it. It’s actually amazing and if you love celebrity fragrances then this is a must have. Well, I hope all of you enjoyed and this may be a really good perfume to get the lady in your life ha-ha!

Recommendation: If you love really fruity fragrances by celebrities then here is your chance to get a really affordable perfume!

Rating: 9/10

*Disclosure:
-This product was purchased by me.
-We never accept any form of payment for a review.
-Our reviews are always honest.

Apology and Back To Blogging!

noreply@blogger.com (Vicky) — Sat, 13 Nov 2010 17:36:00 +0000

Hey girls! I really apologize for being away from my blog for so long! School and my residency just got so hectic and a dear friend of mine passed away. You all know him and he was my shoulder to cry on. My beloved boyfriend passed away about a month ago. Since then, I really didn’t know what to. I couldn’t blog and my life felt like it just froze. Well, now that I have forgotten much I am proud and happy to say that I will start blogging again. I will start posting about a post per day and review more girl friendly products for all of you. Also, since Christmas is coming up, upon request I will accumulate many of my favorite products and make “A Girl’s Guide to Shopping for the Holidays” for all of you girls out there. I will start posting this week and thank you all for caring and emailing me for the past month and letting me know how much all of you miss me. I am very happy to be back and remember one thing: blogging is my passion and not my JOB. Therefore, I will not always be sucked into blogging. I never treat it as my job and never will. I just have a passion for something that all girls have a passion for and thanks again for all the love and support!

Review: Mariah Carey Luscious Pink Eau De Parfum Spray

noreply@blogger.com (Vicky) — Wed, 22 Sep 2010 19:47:00 +0000

Hey girls! So yet again for the millionth time today, I’m reviewing a fragrance. After my really good experience with Mariah Carey’s Lollipop Bling fragrances I decided to venture out and try more of Mariah Carey’s perfumes. This time I tried her Luscious Pink fragrance. It released a year or two ago and since then has won the hearts of fragrance lovers everywhere. They have 2 sizes available and the 3.4 fl oz. fragrance retails for $65 from many department stores. I personally love it and keep reading to see why!

Scent Description: When you first spray it, you get an explosion of sweet peony mixed with musky sandalwood. After the dry down you smell the peony except the muskiness of it is a little turned down and it’s a bit sweeter.

Packaging: This perfume is housed in a pink box with Mariah Carey’s picture on it and a picture of the bottle on it. The actual box though is light pink with the name of the fragrance written on it. The perfume bottle itself is just like the bottle for the lollipop bling fragrances except this one is pink with a pink plastic butterfly cap.

Wear time: This scent wears for about 8 hours before being completely worn away.

Overall review: I think the only reason I like this fragrance so much is because I am a hardcore fruity floral fragrance lover. I also admire the packaging but I care a little bit more about what is inside the bottle. I like this fragrance but it’s more of the conservative type. It wouldn’t be casually appropriate thus being the perfect feminine scent for work. I think that every working woman needs this perfume. Since I do my rotation no I desperately needed a scent like this. Thanks for reading and I hope you all have a great day!

Recommendation: If you need a conservative scent then I would definitely recommend this!

Rating: 10/10 :)

*Disclosure:
-A sample product was provided for testing by PR.
-We never accept any form of payment for a review.
-Our reviews are always honest.

Review: Juicy Couture Peace, Love, and Juicy Eau De Toilette

noreply@blogger.com (Vicky) — Wed, 22 Sep 2010 17:03:00 +0000

Hi girls! So ever since I heard that Juicy Couture was releasing a new fragrance, I was so hyped about it. I couldn’t wait to try it out and finally when I did, I have come to love it. It’s called Peace, Love, and Juicy Couture by Juicy Couture. I have the 1.7 fl oz. size which is $67. They also have another size which is for $87. You can find it in Macy’s and Elizabeth Arden’s website. Keep reading to see my thoughts on this fragrance!

Scent Description: When you first spray it, you get a whiff of green floral scents and the scent of orange blossoms. After the dry down, you get a mix of musky floral and honeysuckle.

Packaging: This perfume is boxed in a light pink/dark pink box with the name of the perfume written all over the box. The actual bottle is a square bottle with the Juicy Couture emblem in the middle of the bottle. The cap is a huge faux crystal with a turquoise stone bracelet around the cap. It has 3 pink pom- poms and 2 Juicy Couture charms on it.

Wear time: This perfume wears for a good 8 hours until it’s completely worn away.

Overall review: I absolutely love the packaging. It’s really complex, girly, and just wow. It’s nice and bohemian. It’s targeted for girls around the ages of 13-21 and I think it’s absolutely age appropriate for them. The scent always blows my mind. I just love it. I have used it repetitively for 2 weeks since I got it. I think it’s an amazing buy if you love unique florally scents. This is different when compared to the other Juicy Couture fragrances, but if you ever go to Macy’s, do sniff it and let me know what you think. I do admit it’s a bit steep for a perfume, but if you really like the perfume then one bottle will last you a very long time! Thanks to all of your support and more reviews coming soon!

Recommendation: I would definitely recommend it if you dig floral scents and don’t mind spending $67 on a perfume.

Rating: 10/10 :)

*Disclosure:
-A sample product was provided for testing by PR.
-We never accept any form of payment for a review.
-Our reviews are always honest.

Review: CHI Silk Infusion Hair Serum

noreply@blogger.com (Vicky) — Tue, 21 Sep 2010 19:32:00 +0000

Hey girls! Sometimes I think I don’t review enough hair products. So recently I got the chance to try an infamous hair serum by CHI. It is their Silk Infusion hair serum. Now, I straighten my hair a lot and many times I’m scared of damage happening to my hair so ever since I started using this, my hair felt healthier, stronger, and smoother. This bottle was the one that I found at Misikko.com for $12.99 for the 2 oz. size. They also sell CHI flat irons, professional hair dryers, and many more hair products. Keep reading to see what I think about this product!

Pro(s):
-It makes my hair smell good and not feel dry.
-It helps hair stay flat and not standing up.
-It protects against the heat of many styling products!

Con(s):
-None found while the testing of this product was conducted!

Overall review: I absolutely love this product! I don’t feel any dryness in my hair after I use the straightening iron. Normally near the parting of my hair I have random stray hairs coming out and with this serum it calms all of that and it all stays sleek and nice. It also protects your hair from heated styling tools. I think that’s a good thing because sometimes I see smoke coming from the iron when I’m straightening my hair and it scares me a bit sometimes. I think that anyone who uses hair tools on a daily basis should really get it. It’s a bit pricey but it’s worth the money. Thanks for reading girls and I hope you all have a great day!

Rating: 10/10 :)

Is it recommended by Vicky? : Yes; if you don’t want straw like hair after using any hair tools!

*Disclosure:
-A sample product was provided for testing by PR.
-We never accept any form of payment for a review.
-Our reviews are always honest.

Review: SKIN1 By Dr. Gram Clarifying Cleanser

noreply@blogger.com (Vicky) — Tue, 21 Sep 2010 13:55:00 +0000

Hey girls! So lately I feel like I’m reviewing a lot of stuff that’s skin related. Well, I can’t help but pay attention to products that help me clear my skin. I recently got the chance to try out a product by Dr. Gram. He’s a pharmacist with his own skincare line. They make cleansers, toners, masks, and moisturizers which help different skin types maintain their skin. I tried the clarifying cleanser which is meant to gently clean skin and over time fade blemishes. It retails for $34 off of their website. Keep reading to see my thoughts on it!

Pro(s):
-This cleanser smells like lavender which isn’t too heavy of a scent.
-It doesn’t dry out my skin and prevents my break outs.
-I do think that some of my blemishes have faded.

Con(s):
-It may dry out your skin if you have dry skin.

Overall review: I think that this is a wonderful cleanser if you have a lot of acne blemishes. I personally think it’s best for normal to oily skin. Maybe dry skinned people might feel that this dries their skin up a bit. I do think it’s good for the summer time, but for the winter it may dry out your skin. I love that it doesn’t have any parabens or sulfates. I like everything about this product because it’s amazing. Thanks for reading and I appreciate all of your support!

Rating: 9.5/10

Is it recommended by Vicky? : If you don’t have dry skin and want to get rid of blemishes then I would recommend this for you!

*Disclosure:
-A sample product was provided for testing by PR.
-We never accept any form of payment for a review.
-Our reviews are always honest.

Review: Bodycology Body Cream

noreply@blogger.com (Vicky) — Mon, 20 Sep 2010 23:52:00 +0000

Hey girls! So lately since the season transition is starting, my skin feels like it chafes a lot after I take a shower. Maybe it’s me using plain old body soap instead of anything awesome so I really need a good moisturizer to use after I shower. Today I will be reviewing the Bodycology Body Cream. It retails for $5.49 and you can buy it from many drugstores as well as online. Keep reading to see my review on this product!

Pro(s):
-It’s really moisturizing without being too greasy.
-It absorbs really fast and isn’t too thick feeling.
-Its smells good, make a wide range of scents, and won’t irritate sensitive noses.

Con(s):
-None found while the testing of this product was conducted!

Overall review: I absolutely think that the Bodycology brand is an amazing dupe for Bath and Body Works except cheaper. This product is $5.49 and the Bath and Body Work one is $10 so which one would you choose. I absolutely love this and it works really nicely. The moisture lasts me all day and doesn’t soap up when on contact with water. I suggested this to a few of my best friends and all of them loved it. Thanks to Kristal for requesting this review and I hope all of you find it very helpful!

Rating: 10/10 :)

Is it recommended by Vicky? : Yes; it’s amazing as an after shower moisturizer without being too greasy!

*Disclosure:
-A sample product was provided for testing by PR.
-We never accept any form of payment for a review.
-Our reviews are always honest.

Review: Britney Spears Radiance Eau De Parfum

noreply@blogger.com (Vicky) — Mon, 20 Sep 2010 00:35:00 +0000

Hi girls! So apparently I wasn’t updated to the fragrance world until now and I wasn’t aware that a new fragrance releases every month. So some new releases this month include Juicy Couture’s Peace, Love, and Juicy as well as Britney Spears Radiance perfume. Today I will be reviewing the Britney Spears Radiance perfume. The bottle I have is the 1.7 oz. one and the 3.3 fl. oz. bottle retails for $59.50. You can find it at Macy’s as well as many other department stores. Keep reading to see my thoughts on this product!

Scent Description: When you first spray it you smell a mix of berries with some hints of floral-ness. After the dry down, you get notes of musky vanilla and amber.

Packaging: This product is packaged in a silver holographic rectangular box bordered with jewels and the name of the perfume is written in the middle. The perfume itself is housed in a rectangular perfume bottle with jewels embedded into the bottle. The color scheme gears towards pink and blue.

Wear time: The perfume wears for about 6 hours before it is completely faded away.

Overall review: I think that this perfume is perfect in every way. It’s actually good for many ages. My 45 year old mother wore this and a woman actually complemented her. I thought it was too overrated for teens but actually it correctly defines a teen; fruity and fun! It does have a sophisticated edge to it which makes it wearable for other ages other than teens. Thanks to Bubu for requesting this review and I’m glad I can help all of you make choices for perfumes!

Recommendation: If you love fruity floral scents then this one is for you!

Rating: 10/10 :)

*Disclosure:
-A sample product was provided for testing by PR.
-We never accept any form of payment for a review.
-Our reviews are always honest.

Press Release: Dashing Diva Nail Polish Collection for Spring 2011

noreply@blogger.com (Vicky) — Mon, 20 Sep 2010 00:15:00 +0000

Hey girls. So spring really isn’t that far away and there are really cool nail polish collections coming out. I believe that 2011’s nail trend will be bright crème shades of nail polish. Well, Dashing Diva which is a nail polish company will be releasing their spring 2011 collection soon and I just wanted to give everyone a heads up on it. They’re not that pricey but many people use up all of their Christmas money the next day LOL so just remember to save up if anything interested you. Here are some shade swatches and the product pictures.

Availability: TBA

Price per bottle: $8.00

Enjoy!

Update: September 19th, 2010

noreply@blogger.com (Vicky) — Mon, 20 Sep 2010 00:14:00 +0000

Hey girls, I know I havent been blogging for a while now (about two weeks) and I'd like to truly apologize from the bottom of my heart. I've received many emails asing if I was dead and I'm very sorry about all the MIA-ness. Now I'm back in the blogosphere and I'll try to update atleast twice a week. I have many reviews to post since many new products have come out. I think someone requested for me to have a section on this blog where I post some sneek previews of the posts coming soon. I'll try making that happen anytime this week. I finally got adjusted to my new job and as most of you know, blogging is my hobby and NOT my job so I do have a life of my own I have to concentrate on, but will all of your support I have come this far. I will be posting more perfume reviews since I've gotten more into perfumes lately. I got a chance to try out many fragrances and I would love to share the reviews with all of you. Also I got sneek previews to New York Fashion Week Spring 2011 and I will be posting reviews of some products that were used there. Also, MAC will be releasing their Venomous Villains collection and as soon I get my hands on something from that collection it ill be reviewed ASAP. I hope all of understand my situation, thanks!

Review: DuWop Iced Teas Lip Treatment

noreply@blogger.com (Vicky) — Thu, 09 Sep 2010 15:11:00 +0000

Hey girls! So today I will be reviewing yet another unique product. It’s the DuWop Iced Tea lip treatment. Basically they’re these lip treatments that come in a variety of tints and they all taste and smell like iced tea mixed with mint. I have the white peach iced tea and it retails for $19. You can buy it off of DuWop’s site as well as in Sephora stores and their website. I think it’s definitely worth praise and you probably will too after reading my review!

Pro(s):
-Very sanitary in stick form and tastes good.
-Very moisturizing and good to use as a base for any lip product.
-It smoothes out the lines on my lips and the scent isn’t too heavy or disturbing.

Con(s):
-None found while the testing of this product was conducted!

Overall review: I absolutely love this product. I don’t understand why DuWop doesn’t get enough recognition for their products. Well, I can safely say that this product is worth buying. It’s a lip treatment that tastes good, smells good, and moisturizes well. I think that anyone looking for a good lip primer will like this. Even though it’s not officially a lip primer, it’s just as good. When used on its own you get a nice glossy finish. I hope all of you enjoy my review and thanks for reading!

Rating: 10/10 :)

Is it recommended by Vicky? : Yup, if you’re willing to shell out $19 for a good lip treatment.

*Disclosure:
-A sample product was provided for testing by PR.
-We never accept any form of payment for a review.
-Our reviews are always honest.

Review: Softlips Pure 100% Natral Hydrating Lip Butter

noreply@blogger.com (Vicky) — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 18:03:00 +0000

Hey girls! Sorry for the obnoxiously long break (5-6 days), but I just had tons and tons going on. Well, that timeframe gave me the chance to test out more products. Well, since we’re transitioning from summer to fall very soon, the weather will definitely dry out your lips. I know that every time I go to California, my lips get super dry. So, the one product that I’ve been swearing by lately is the new Softlips Vanilla Berry Lip butter. This is a new product from their recent 100% natural line. It can be found at almost all drugstores for an affordable price of $5. Keep reading for my thoughts on this product!

Pro(s):
-It’s really moisturizing, clear, and gives of sheen.
-It comes in a squeeze tube and it has SPF 15.
-It’s pretty affordable compared to Korres and other lip butters.

Con(s):
-None found while the testing of this product was conducted.

Overall review: I think the fact that it comes in a squeeze is really attracting about this product. It’s also conveniently found at all drugstores and is thus easily accessible. I just love that it’s like a paste instead of a solid butter in a jar (like Korres lip butter). It’s really good for germophobes who hate to dig their dirty fingers in pots or jars of product. It’s great to use under your lipstick/gloss as it keeps more moisture in. A crazy thought after seeing my swatch photo was that this product looks a bit like sperm to me. I guess it’s just me because I have perverted thoughts lol! I hope all of you enjoyed and thanks to Juanita for requesting this review!

Rating: 10/10 :)

Is it recommended by Vicky? : If you don’t want to shell out $10 for Korres lip butter, this will do the job for less!

*Disclosure:
-A sample product was provided for testing by PR.
-We never accept any form of payment for a review.
-Our reviews are always honest.

Review: Mariah Carey Lollipop Bling Mine Again Eau De Parfum Spray

noreply@blogger.com (Vicky) — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 20:00:00 +0000

Hi girls! So out of the Mariah Carey Lollipop Bling Fragrance Trilogy, I left the best for last which is Mine Again. It’s the boldest one and I thought some of you might have fun with it. Like all of the other fragrances in the lollipop bling collection, this one also retails for $35 for an ounce of perfume. They can be found on Elizabeth Arden's website (link in the side bar). They are currently only sold at Macy’s Stores, but will be available before Valentine’s Day in drugstores. Keep reading to see my thoughts on this product!

Scent Description: When you first spray it, you immediately smell blood orange. After the dry down, you smell blood orange, chocolate with raspberries, and some hints of vanilla. Towards the end when the fragrances is almost faded away, it smells like musky vanilla.

Packaging: This fragrance is housed in a red and blue box with holographic images of lollipops and candy. The bottle itself is a glass bottle tinted red with a plastic butterfly top.

Wear time: This wore for 8 hours on me before it was completely worn away.

Overall review: I think that out of the entire Mariah Carey, this one is my least favorite. I still love it to death and if I was stuck on an island, I would want all three with me, but this one is more for a night out. If you’re able to pull off such bold fragrances during the day, then this one would be a favorite of yours. It’s not day appropriate; it is better for a night out or to go clubbing with your hubby. I personally wore this to my cousin’s house one day and my uncle asked “Who is going to the club here?”. I totally cracked up, but then I realized that it’s more of a night scent. Thanks to Leila for requesting this review and I hope all of you enjoyed!

Recommendation: If you love bold fragrances then this one’s for you!

Rating: 9/10

*Disclosure:
-A sample product was provided for testing by PR.
-We never accept any form of payment for a review.
-Our reviews are always honest.

Review: Bodycology Rich & Creamy Body Wash

noreply@blogger.com (Vicky) — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 01:35:00 +0000

Hey girls! As we all know by now, I absolutely love bath products. I always use a body wash or body gel when I shower. Soap can never do it for me. So today, I’ll be reviewing a really affordable body wash. It’s the Bodycology Rich & Creamy Body Wash in the Deep Cleansing. They have many versions available; one of which I have which is in Deep Cleansing and smells like grapefruit and oranges. They can be found at many drugstores including Walgreens, CVS, and Target at a retail price of $4.99 for 18 fl oz. Keep reading to see my thoughts on this product!

Pro(s):
-It moisturizes my skin and deep cleanses.
-It doesn’t leave dry spots and it’s very affordable.
-It refreshes me in the morning and

Con(s):
-None found while the testing of this product was conducted!

Overall review: I think this is a great back to school buy. It’s affordable, works great, and refreshes you in the morning. I will definitely need this when I start my residency. I’ll spend my day looking at little kids and I’ll need to be refreshed and energized so I won’t incorrectly diagnose little babies. I’m not too fond of the scent because I don’t like grapefruits, but I do love oranges so it’s not much of a problem. They do have several other scents available for every nose. You don’t even need much for your entire body because it lathers really well. I hope all of you enjoyed and thanks for reading!

Rating: 10/10 :)

Is it recommended by Vicky? : Yes; for a deep clean and awake feel, its steal for only $3.99.

*Disclosure:
-A sample product was provided for testing by PR.
-We never accept any form of payment for a review.
-Our reviews are always honest.

Review: Boots No 7 Stay Perfect Lipstick

noreply@blogger.com (Vicky) — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 01:15:00 +0000

Hey girls! I don’t know about you but I’ve been looking into a lot of international brands lately. Out of one of them in Boots No 7 which is thankfully available at Target in the US because of my new found love with their products. I was recently introduced to the Boots No 7 Stay Perfect Lipstick. It retails for $9.99 and I have it in the shade 04 Mischief. The shade is a cool medium pink with fine shimmer. It comes packaged in a black tube with the No 7 logo in gold printed on it. Keep reading to see my thoughts on this product!

Pro(s):
-It’s very moisturizing and opaque in 1-2 swipes.
-It glides on smoothly and stays on for 5 hours before it’s completely faded away.
-It’s great for cool skin toned people.

Con(s):
-It makes the fine lines of my lips exaggerated.

Overall review: Overall, I would have to say that’s this lipstick is a great buy. It’s really moisturizing and opaque, but select shades might not be for warm/cool skin toned people. The thing I hate about it is that if my lips aren’t exfoliated, it makes my lips looks flaky and it exaggerates the fine lines and cracks on my lips. You get plenty of product in the tube so you don’t need to apply worry if your favorite shade if used up. Well, I hope all of you enjoyed and thanks to Nisha for requesting this review!

Rating: 9.5/10

Is it VICKY approved? : If you don’t mind exfoliating before using this product then go ahead and buy it!

*Disclosure:
- A sample product was provided for testing by PR.
-We never accept any form of payment for a review.
-Our reviews are always honest.

Review: Mariah Carey Lollipop Bling Ribbon Eau De Parfum Spray

noreply@blogger.com (Vicky) — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 23:35:00 +0000

Hi girls! All of you probably know that I couldn’t resist the Mariah Carey Lollipop Bling collection and had to get all three so today I will be reviewing the second one in this collection. It is called Ribbon which is also a name of one of Mariah Carey’s songs. It retails for $35 for 1 oz. They can be found on Elizabeth Arden's website (link in the side bar). It can be found at Macy’s and next year before Valentine’s Day, it will be available at drugstores in a cutesy display with custom made ring pops. Keep reading for my thoughts on this product!

Scent Description: When I first spray it, I immediately smell raspberries and honeydew. After the dry down, I still smell those two things but with a candied vanilla twist. Towards the end, I smell vanilla and sugar crystals.

Packaging: It’s housed in a blue box. The bottle is tinted blue and towards the end of the bottle its tinted pink. The cap is a plastic blue butterfly.

Wear time: It wears on me for about 8 hours. Towards the end of the 8 hour period, it’s basically faded.

Overall review: Most of you probably can tell by the reviews on my blog that I’m a sucker for packaging and this one fit into my must have list. Since I love fruity scents (one again) and sweet scents, I absolutely love this perfume. I think I like it better than all the other scents in this lollipop collection, but I still like all of them. The other fragrance should be reviewed soon so keep on the lookout for that. It’s really wearable for anyone from the age of 13-18. It’s good for anyone under 25 too for a work day. Thanks to Sheena for requesting this review and I hope you all enjoyed!

Recommendation: If you love cute packaging and fruity scents, this one’s for you!

Rating: 10/10 :)

*Disclosure:
-A sample product was provided for testing by PR.
-We never accept any form of payment for a review.
-Our reviews are always honest.

Review: DuWop Twilight Venom Blush

noreply@blogger.com (Vicky) — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 23:06:00 +0000

Hey girls! So as I told all of you, I saw Vampires Suck last Saturday and this Edward had more of a subtle bright lip. I’m assuming he was using the DuWop Twilight Venom Blush. It’s a more subtle version of the DuWop Twilight Venom which is a shocking red shade. This one released in the end of June 2010 and is available at Sephora stores and Sephora’s website as well as DuWop’s site. It retails for $16 for .1 oz. of product. It also has a doe foot applicator. Keep reading to see my thoughts on this product!

Pro(s):
-It doesn’t sting and subtly plumps your lips.
-It doesn’t look as bright as red; it looks more like a hot pink.
-Its shimmery, not completely matte which I like and the payoff is great since it lasts for approximately 8 hours.
-The stain is not that drying and is really pigmented.

Con(s):
-None found while the testing of this product was conducted!

Overall review: I’ve work this every day since I got it and I’ve got to say that it was amazing. I really like it. Since I don’t use many lip stains this one really wowed me. It’s a bit pricy, but it’s not a problem because if you save up for it and make good use for it then it’s really worth the $16. If you don’t want it for plumping purposes then it’s a good product. It doesn’t plump much so I don’t think it will be that helpful for those purposes. The size of it is small so you might want to use it sparingly. I hope all of you enjoyed this review!

Rating: 10/10 :)

Is it recommended by Vicky? : Yes; for long lasting color you will really want to get this.

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-A sample product was provided for testing by PR.
-We never accept any form of payment for a review.
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Review: Advanced Beauty Tools 4 Piece Chrome Brush Set

noreply@blogger.com (Vicky) — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 21:12:00 +0000

Hey girls! Since I started this blog, I only reviewed one brush set that I really liked. Since then I haven’t yet found a brush set that I really like. It’s called the Advanced Beauty Tools Brush Set. It comes with an eye shadow brush, an angled eye liner brush, a blush brush, and a powder brush. All the bristles are NuFibre bristles (a substitution for animal hair) and the handles are chrome finished. It also comes with a brush roll. This is one of their cheaper starter kits which retails for $73.50. I’ll review each brush one by one and then I’ll review the entire set in general. Keep reading to see my thoughts on this product!

ABT Powder Brush: This brush is ultra soft. It doesn’t shed and picks up the right amount of setting powder for full coverage without a cakey look. I absolutely love it.

ABT Blush Brush: This brush is also soft and didn’t shed. It picks up enough blush without looking overdone, but it does “soak” up most of the color so you have to

ABT Eye shadow Brush: As most of these brushes are, this also doesn’t shed and is super soft. It picks up color nicely and works amazingly.

ABT Eye liner Brush: This is probably my least favorite brush out of all of the brushes. It’s really flared out so I don’t think it would be good for precision
lining. I do like it thought, but I use it for outer corner color.

Pro(s):
-The brushes are extremely soft and didn’t shed.
-They are affordable (compared to 4 MAC brushes of the same purpose).
-You get a nice brush roll to hold all of your brushes.

Con(s):
-The brush handles are heavier than average brush handles.
-The brushes smell when you first get them (like the new shoes smell), but it goes away after a couple of washes.

Overall review: I think everything about these brushes is perfect. Their shed factor, their softness, and everything else you can think of. The only two complaints I have are that the brush handle is a bit too heavy so I can’t have control over it since its in such a weird shape and also that the brushes smell when you first get them. I don’t mind it, but people who hate the smell of new shoes might be offended by it. It’s like a rubbery scent. I feel that this is perfect for beginners who want professional quality brushes. Yes, there are other brush brands out there, but I find that these are the softest! Thanks for reading and I hope all of you enjoy!

Rating: 9/10

Is it recommended by Vicky? : If you don’t want to invest too much in MAC brushes, these are comparable quality.

*Disclosure:
-A sample product was provided for testing by PR.
-We never accept any form of payment for a review.
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Review: Pandora's Makeup Box Eye Lid Primer

noreply@blogger.com (Vicky) — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 19:05:00 +0000

Hey girls! Today I’ll be reviewing the Pandora’s Makeup Box eye primer. A lot of you asked me why “One Girl’s Passion for Makeup” doesn’t review enough eye primers so today I will be filling that hole. It retails for $20 on their website (link will be in the side bar). It claims to “never be too greasy for an oily eyelid and never too creamy for a dry eyelid”. It was created by a Canadian makeup artist names Susan Kirsch. She wanted to create an eco-friendly line of products that are good for the environment. Let’s see what I feel about this primer!

Pro(s):
-It’s creamy and is best for dry eyelids.
-It makes my shadow last for 8 hours.
-It doesn’t make my eye shadow crease.
-It works well as a concealer too and it comes in a removable pan.
-It provides a matte finish ad comes in an eco-friendly box.
-The packaging doesn’t make the primer dry out and its magnetized, thus self closing.

Con(s):
-It makes my eye shadow fade in 8 hours.

Overall review: I find that this product makes my oily eyelids shinier and it makes my eye shadow fade away easily. That’s why I think this best for the winter time. It is creamy enough for dry eyes in the winter. I also tried this as an under eye concealer and it actually works pretty well. It didn’t settle into my fine lines and gave a matte finish. It doesn’t look ashy when I put it on my eyelids too. In my experience, it evened out my skin tone on my eye lid and the shadow I was wearing was completely faded in 7 hours. It doesn’t crease and create creases on your eyelid.

Rating: 9.5/10

Is it recommended by Vicky? : Yup, it’s a great alternative to the original UDPP.

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-A sample product was provided for testing by PR.
-We never accept any form of payment for a review.
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Review: DuWop Private Nude and Private Plum Lipsticks

noreply@blogger.com (Vicky) — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 18:43:00 +0000

Hey girls! So you all know that we’re transitioning from Summer to Fall and we have different fall trends like nude lips and dramatic eyes or luminous neutral skin and dramatic lips. I think that’s why it’s the perfect time for DuWop to add to their private lipstick collection. Last year, their famous Private Red lipstick launched and for fall 2010, they’re launching another two shades in their line. Those two shades are called Private Nude and Private Plum. They will retail for $22 each and will be available in September 2010 at Sephora stores and Sephora’s site. Keep reading to see what I think about this product!

Pro(s):
-It’s moisturizing and leaves a nice stain.
-It glides on like butter and stays for a total of 6-7 hours.
-It’s really opaque in one coat and it stays on for 2 hours and after that it’s just a nice stain.

Con(s):
-It does dry my lips a bit, but it’s nothing that lip balm can’t fix.

Overall review: For some reason I think that DuWop doesn’t get enough recognition because their lipsticks are amazing. The thing with a matte or moisturizing lipstick is that it stays on like a balm, but what if you can find a lipstick that transforms from a lipstick to a stain without the cracked lips feel. I think if you like moisturizing lipsticks with a stain, this is perfect. The only thing is that the shade range is a bit limited. Last year, there was only one shade and this year they are introducing two more. These lipsticks claim to be shade adjusting, but I didn’t notice anything like that. I just noticed that the nude shade didn’t wash me out and make me look like a ghost. Also, they plum shade doesn’t look old-lady like on me which is sort of adjusting. Thanks to Jenna for requesting this review and I hope all of you enjoyed this review!

Rating: 9.5/10

Is it recommended by Vicky? : Yup, if you can shell out $22 for an amazing quality lipstick.

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-A sample product was provided for testing by PR.
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Review: Britney Spears Circus Fantasy Eau De Parfum Spray

noreply@blogger.com (Vicky) — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 17:09:00 +0000

Hi girls! Everyone remember this song? I absolutely love Britney Spears Circus song. I just love the beat and everything about it. So when I heard that she was coming out with a fragrance to go with it, I was really intrigued. I thought that it just might be like the song, really bubbly and young. That just how I felt after smelling the scent. It retails for $57.50 for 3.3 fl oz. They can be found on Elizabeth Arden's website (link in the side bar). Keep reading for my thoughts on this product!

Scent Description: When you first spray it, you smell sugary raspberries. After the dry down, you smell raspberries mixed with candy with hints of apricot. Towards the end, you smell all of the stuff above plus vanilla which I love!

Packaging: It is boxed in a light blue box mixed with yellow and red as well as dark blue. When you open the box, there’s a huge picture of Britney Spears the way she looked in her circus music video. The bottle is light blue with red faux gems on it.

Wear time: I get about a full working day of wear which is about 6 hours. Towards the end, only you can smell it on yourself, and in the first couple of hours other can smell it on yourself.

Overall review: I absolutely love this fragrance. I know I don’t have much to say about this fragrance except for “WOW”. It seems like the perfect blend of berries with a touch of sugary candy for me. I think it’s just perfect for people who love berried and candy. The bottle’s packaging is also really cute. Plus, I love Britney Spears (minus the baby incident). I just don’t have enough words to describe it. Thanks to Cecelia for requesting this review and I hope you all enjoyed!

Recommendation: For people who love berries and candy, this is a must have for 6 hour wear on a workday!

Rating: 10/10 :)

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-A sample product was provided for testing by PR.
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Review: Go Girl Female Urination Device

noreply@blogger.com (Vicky) — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 16:01:00 +0000

Hey girls! I don’t know about you, but don’t any of you ever feel like using the bathroom when you’re in the middle of nowhere? Well, I’ve got this amazing product to review today that will help you use the bathroom without getting everything everywhere. It’s called the Go Girl Female Urination Device. It retails for $9.99 on their site and is a reusable urination device. Keep reading to see my thoughts on this product!

Pro(s):
-It helps you use the bathroom even in the weirdest of places.
-It easy to use and doesn’t splatter all over the place.
-It’s easy to use and good to travel with.

Con(s):
-It would get really dirty if you used it during “that” time of the month.

Overall review: I actually love the idea of a female urination device because as a kid, I used to go to those forest-like parks where there are bathrooms, but they’re really unsanitary. I’ve used it numerous times at places like Wendy’s and Dunkin Donuts where the bathrooms are dirty. I know this is a really weird thing to discuss, but I think that this product will be helpful to women all over the word. After all it’s only $9.99. It’s also made of medical grade silicone which doesn’t cause bacteria. I always remember to rinse it using detergent (dish soap) and luke warm water. Well, thanks for reading and I hope all of you enjoyed!

Rating: 10/10 :)

Is it recommended by Vicky? : Of course, it’s definitely worth the $9.99.

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Review: Mariah Carey Lollipop Bling Honey Eau De Parfum Spray

noreply@blogger.com (Vicky) — Sat, 21 Aug 2010 23:26:00 +0000

Hi girls! So this month I got the latest issue of Lucky magazine and guess who had a fragrance ad on like the 10th page? Mariah Carey. She released her newest Lollipop Bling fragrance collection (as being part of Elizabeth Arden fragrances) this month and it’s really got all the teens talking. It’s very attractive with lollipops and candy everywhere. She got the idea when Nick Cannon proposed to her with a custom made ring pop. She released 3 fragrances in this collection and one of them, I’ll be reviewing today. It’s called Honey names after one of her songs. It retails for $35 for 1 fl. oz. It is currently available at Macy’s, but soon next year before Valentine’s Day will be hitting drugstores with a cutesy display right next to the ring pops. They can also be found on Elizabeth Arden's website (link in the side bar). Keep reading to see my thoughts on this perfume!

Scent Description: When you first spray it, you get a fruity (but not too sweet) blast of pineapple. After the dry down, you get notes of mango and lemon juice (not sour, more like a sweet lemon candy) as well as sheer freesia (the one you get at Bath and Body Works).

Packaging: The perfume comes enclosed in a yellow box with pictures of candy all over it. The bottle itself is an egg shaped glass bottle tinted yellow with a plastic butterfly cap.

Wear time: I get about 8 hours of wear with this perfume. When you spray it on, people around you can smell it for about 5 hours as well as yourself, but after the 5th hours, only you can smell it (if you spray it on your wrists or décolleté like me).

Overall review: It’s ultra wearable for anyone under 25 (because the majority doesn’t work). Since, I’m under that gap, I find it wearable and the boy also likes it. The fragrance collection is targeted for girls ranging from 13-18 so I think it’s more of a young fragrance. I don’t think my 70 year old grandma can pull this fragrance off. Since I’ve told you numerous times, I like fruity and sweet fragrances and this is exactly that, I love it! Thanks to Angel for requesting this review and thanks for reading!

Recommendation: If you’re into fruity fragrances, or you just collect celebrity fragrances, this one is a must have in your collection!

Rating: 10/10 :)

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-A sample product was provided for testing by PR.
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