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A BeautyStat.com Review: Viviscal Hair Filler

2013-03-29T16:32:00.000-07:00

What I had received in the mail...

For months now I have seen various commercials about hair fillers on television. I was ecstatic to have received an email about an opportunity to try such a product, as I have suffered from a nervous disorder for the past twenty years (it was triggered due to some trauma I endured at times in my childhood). While I do not wish to delve too much into it; I will say that having thinned hair as an end result has proved to be an embarrassment, and quite a struggle all this time.
I received this product in a few days from shipment in a cardboard box. The fillers were in a shaker like jar enclosed with a pamphlet in a carton. The pamphlet discussed supplements that Viviscal also sells. The idea is that the consumer, while using the supplements to promote hair growth, also uses the hair fillers as a temporary fix until the new growth sets in.

How does it work?

The pamphlet states, "Each fiber has an electrostatic coating which binds it to the hair shaft, immediately building hair density appearance and coverage."

What are the benefits?

I noticed that the patches of missing hair was obscured by the fibers, giving the illusion that I had a fuller head of hair.

How do you use it?

I gently tapped the open jar above the areas I wanted to conceal. Thereafter, I set with a little bit of hairspray. To remove it, I shampooed as usual. It came out very easily with the shampoo, but during windy weather it clung to my hair very well.

Did you see results and how quickly?

Yes, immediately! I was able to use it on some areas that where so difficult to hid, and after doing so I flipped what strands I had over as I would normally style it. It was incredible to see such a difference. I was even able to put up my hair in a ponytail without worrying about my scalp showing through.

Did it stain, smear, or leave behind residue?

I tried to use it on my hair line at first. I didn't like the fuzzy appearance it seem to give. However, when I decided to remove it from that area, using a moist wipe, I saw no staining, smearing, or residue. And when I applied it, if any excess fell on my face, it was a very easy cleanup.

I want to make note, that I have used this product periodically for almost a week, and these are my thoughts for the moment. In a month I will be able to give a more definite opinion via this blog, and plan on doing a more extensive review. If I work the nerve, I might include a few before and after photos of some areas that are not so bad as others I have been trying to cover up. But, for now, I am enjoying this product.

<3 Beth.

What the fillers look like.

Viviscal Hair Filler Fibers

Size: 15 grams (approximately one month supply)
Price: $24.99
Colors include: Dark Brown/Black, Light Brown, Blonde, Grey and Auburn
Available at http://www.RiteAid.com ; use promo code VIVISCAL to receive $5.00 off!

Thank you so much Ron @ http://www.BeautyStat.com and Viviscal for giving me this opportunity for trying out a product I have been wondering about.

I also want to send out a big thank you to Honey (you can find her channel on youtube at: http://www.youtube.com/user/destne146, and her blog at http://www.honeygirlsworld.com/blog.html)for letting me know about Beauty Stat and recommending that I get in touch with them about their blogger's progam. Thank you so much dear!

Per the updated FTC guidelines, I received the sample products with compliments from BeautyStat.com, but my review is my own objective opinion.

Spring Fling Party of 2013

2013-03-11T13:29:00.000-07:00

This past Saturday, I attended a Spring Fling party, hosted by my dear friend Amy. It was so nice to be able to come out and mingle with other women; especially, after being cooped up in doors most of this winter.

HoneyXO Cosmetics makes its debut in Indiana!

I was honored that Amy had asked me to show case a company I am most passionate about (http://www.honeyxo.com), and was very excited to put together a display for all to see.
One of the vendors there, Billie, actually agreed to allow me to do her makeup, to demonstrate some of the beautiful cosmetics Honey at http://www.honeyxo.com creates. Billie sells Scentsy and Velata products; she told me that normally she does not wear makeup. Knowing this, I wanted to keep her makeup as toned down as possible--something that was relaxed for everyday.

Billie: "I don't normally wear makeup but if I did, this is what it'd look like!"

There were many vendors at the party! One of which, I was most excited to meet was Beth Hunley from Retro By Design. Beth is a jewelry designer and is most noted for her unique hinge bracelets. I have never seen anything like them! Her style has a vintage flair that I absolutely love. She even creates pendants out of antique spoons. I bought one of her necklaces at her table. I do not tend to wear large necklaces, yet I found myself enraptured by its detailing that I couldn't help purchasing it. This necklace will make an excellent statement piece. I look forward to doing a review on it in a couple of weeks, and to see her new releases as they are put up on her etsy and facebook page. I hope to purchase more from her in future.

Such beautiful details!

I was also privileged to meet up with a representative from a company called Grace Adele. I spoke with Kendra to inquire about a beautiful zipper rose clip I had spotted on one of her chic handbags, as I do enjoy wearing hair flowers. I was pleased to learn that it had multiple functions. Grace Adele specializes in fashionable costume jewelry, handbags, scarves, and more. I even saw a faux leather journal that can come in three colors, for only ten dollars. Being a writer, naturally, I put this on my "mental wish list."
Thirty-one was also present. I had a party with them about a year ago, and hope to have another someday. I already own their manicure set and case, three different colored hair flowers, a big tote I use for laundry supplies, a small carry all caddy, and a key chain. Their products I have tried so far, are of very good quality; and I have used them extensively. Thirty-one's "mission," if you will, is to organize your home in style. They have such a wide range of products and designs to choose from.

The doggie outfits were adorable!!

I shared a table with a very fascinating woman, Gibson, who has a home business, selling reversible doggie outfits and accessories she creates herself. Her business is called Gibson's Furry Fashions, and the profit from sales (with exception to funds to keep the business going) is donated to the Humane Society. At the moment they are trying to raise enough money for some doggie doors. The prices for the doggie outfits are considerably affordable. She even had a reversible doggie wedding dress there with two different colored veils, and a set of matching white, wee bracelets. It was just darling!

I love the red shift on this black handbag...

These are only but a few of the vendors at the party. I had so much fun conversing with other women, trying out food samples, and even did a little bit of shopping. Not only did I purchase the gorgeous necklace from Retro by Design, but at the yard sale table I saw a stunning black bag by Rosetti. What intrigued me was the red shift in the shiny, black, faux leather. It happened to be previously owned by our host, Amy. She gave me an awesome deal for it, and I love this handbag already. In fact, much to my surprise, later that evening I found, though produced by another company, it was the exact same size and design as the handbag I just previously blogged about.
All in all, I had a marvelous time, and am very grateful that I was able to attend and meet new friends, and try and see new products. What a lovely weekend I had!

<3 Beth.

Where to find them:

HoneyXO Cosmetics- Cosmetics and Handcrafted Jewelry
Official website http://www.honeyxo.com
Blog http://www.honeygirlsworld.com/
Official Fan Page https://www.facebook.com/Honeygirlsworld
Youtube Channel http://www.youtube.com/user/destne146

Scentsy-Fragrances, (Flameless Candles) Tart Warmers of many styles, Tarts and more
Representative Billie Haffner

https://www.facebook.com/OfficialScentsyFanPage
Website http://www.scentsy.com

Velata- Fun Fondue Warmers, and Yummy Chocolates
Representative Billie Haffner
https://www.facebook.com/OfficialVelata
Website http://www.velata.com

Retro by Design- Unique Handcrafted Jewelry
Designed and Created by Beth Hunley
Etsy Shop http://www.etsy.com/shop/RetroByDesignJewelry
Official Fan Page https://www.facebook.com/RetroByDesign

thirty-one - Chic Organizational Products for the Home
Consultant Paula Fifer
Email pfifer31@yahoo.com
Website http://www.mythirtyone.com/paulas31shop

Grace Adele- Classy Costume Jewelry, Trendy Handbags, Scarves, and more!
Consultant Kendra Brainard
Email KENDRA.BRAINARD@yahoo.com
Website http://www.kendrabrainard.graceadele.us

Gibson's Furry Fashions- "For all your dog accessories. Handmade with love!"
Email grannygrouch@gmail.com
Website http://www.gibsonsfurryfashions.webs.com
Official Fan Page https://www.facebook.com/GibsonsFurryFashions

K&K Designs- Wall Clings (Home Decor)
Consultant Kaylah Sink
Official Fan Page https://www.facebook.com/KkDesignsWithKaylahSink

Note: I'd like to send out a special thank you to Kaylah for giving me a ride to the party; I don't know if I would have been able to attend otherwise. It was lovely meeting you!

And again, a big thank you to Amy for inviting me! I've missed you so much girl, and hope you and your family are doing well!!

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FTC: I AM IN NO WAY BEING PAID BY SAID COMPANIES TO WRITE THIS BLOG POST, AND I AM IN NO WAY AFFILIATED WITH SAID COMPANIES, EXCEPT FOR HONEYXO COSMETICS. I DO RECEIVE SOME DISCOUNT AND FREE PRODUCT(S) FROM HONEYXO COSMETICS IN RETURN FOR PROMOTIONAL AND MODELING PURPOSES.

I ALSO WANT TO ADD THAT I AM IN NO WAY LICENSED AS A CERTIFIED MAKEUP ARTIST, AND HAVE NEVER CLAIMED TO BE AS SUCH.

Deals N Steals: Designer Inspired Sunglasses at Walgreens-TWO FOR FIVE!!

2013-03-08T22:11:00.001-08:00

NO WAAAY!!!

Tonight, we dropped by our local Walgreens for some necessities. We were about to leave when I spotted a bin full of sunglasses. Huge signs blared from its sides: 2/$5.00. I bet they look chintzy and boring for that cheap, I thought grimly to myself, but deciding to sift through them anyways.
And boy, am I glad I did! I found a cute pair of pink plaid designed glasses, and another with a tortoise brown print and dragon fly's embossing the edges. They look like they are about the same quality my favorite sunglasses are, and those were ten dollars at Walmart.
I normally like to kick off my spring/summer with a new pair of sunglasses each year; that is if I am lucky enough to find shades that I actually like. Whenever I usually decide to go shopping for them, it is hard to find ones that I like, as they sell very quickly at the local stores in my town. I am very glad to beat the mad dash this year, and at such affordable prices!

<3 Beth.

My new shades...

I didn't like how they were all just tossed in a bin, but at least they had plastic covers to keep them clean.

I tend to gravitate to more classic styles, but the pink plaid was too cute!

Totally love the dragon flies!

FTC: I AM IN NO WAY AFFILIATED WITH WALMART OR WALGREENS. NOR AM I BEING PAID BY SAID COMPANIES FOR THIS BLOG POST. ALL THOUGHTS ARE MY OWN AND ARE UNBIASED!!

"Pink Mint" Makeup Look

2013-03-08T21:24:00.004-08:00

Today's color palette...

I decided to play around with some color today; still inspired by spring and hoping for warm weather to come hither, I selected some pink shades and a beautiful mint green. This look has lasted through a very long day, and still looks bright and fresh; even as I now type.

My Makeup-how:

1. First I apply Too Faced Insurance Eye primer to my entire lid.

2. Then with a small foundation brush, I applied a thin layer of Nyx Eye Shadow Base (remember this product is very thick, and a little goes a long way!).

3. Then using a eyeshadow brush, I apply HoneyXO Cosmetics (http://www.honeyxo.com/) "Love Me" loose eyeshadow (a light pale pink) pigment on my entire lid; stopping at my crease.

4. Then with another eyeshadow brush, I blend from the outer v to about mid-way to two thirds into my lid, HoneyXO Cosmetics (http://www.honeyxo.com/) "Colors of the Wind" (a darker gold-pink tone) loose eyeshadow pigment.

The shadows are so bright! The camera does them no justice!

5. With a defining brush, I then work in a little of HoneyXO Cosmetics (http://www.honeyxo.com/) "Mermaid Serenade" loose eyeshadow pigment (a gorgeous mint green), into the outer v of my eyes; shading it just a little into my crease mid-way.

6. Then taking that same brush, I line my bottom lash line, also with Mermaid Serenade, for a bright pop of color.

7. With a fluffy highlighting brush, I dusted HoneyXO Cosmetics (http://www.honeyxo.com/) "Cupid" (a white gold shimmer that reflects the sun beautifully) to my brow bone and inner duct.

8. To frame my eyes, I used NYX's retractable black eyeliner to tightline both top and bottom lids. Then, with New York Colors black liquid liner, I line above my upper lash line, but as close as I can to it.

9. With a small blush brush, I dusted the apples of my cheeks with HoneyXO Cosmetics (http://www.honeyxo.com/) "XOXO" blush. This is such a gorgeous blush. It has stunning gold reflects in it that compliment the pink hues.

10. Using a bronzing brush, I applied Nyx Bronzer, in Daydream of Kauai, to the bone structure of my cheeks, blending it in a little at a time.

11. To finish this look, I applied HoneyXO Cosmetics (http://www.honeyxo.com/) "Hula Girl" lipgloss. Hula Girl is one of my favorite lip glosses; I am totally addicted to its coconut scent!

Ready to begin another hectic day!

I want to thank my dear friend Honey at: http://www.youtube.com/user/destne146 and http://www.honeygirlsworld.com/blog.html for recommending the Too Faced eye shadow primer. It works very well.

FTC: I AM IN NO WAY BEING PAID BY SAID COMPANIES TO WRITE THIS BLOG POST, AND I AM IN NO WAY AFFILIATED WITH SAID COMPANIES, EXCEPT FOR HONEYXO COSMETICS. I DO RECEIVE SOME DISCOUNT AND FREE PRODUCT(S) FROM HONEYXO COSMETICS IN RETURN FOR PROMOTIONAL AND MODELING PURPOSES.

"Springy Bohemian" Makeup Look and Outfit

2013-03-07T14:37:00.001-08:00

I had a doctor's appointment today, to check up on the growth of the little one I am carrying. While I wanted to look nice when I went out, I also wanted to be comfortable; and what better way to dress chic in comfort, than a pop of color and a good dose of beaded bohemian style?

Inspired by the dazzling pastels spring often brings, I pulled out my Color Theory palette. I love this palette. For such a cheap price, it delivers amazing color impact-both bright and somewhat metallic. I remember I paid less than five dollars for it at my local CVS Pharmacy. The shadows are shaped to look like roses, and if you have been following me for some time now, you know how I love roses!

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My Makeup-How:

1. I applied my Too Faced Eye Shadow Insurance Primer to my entire lid.

2. Next, using a small concealer brush I applied a thin layer of Nyx Skin Tone Eyes Shadow Base; as it is very thick in texture, a little will go a long way.

3. With an eye shadow brush, I generously pat on the darker purple shade in my Color Theory, on my entire lid, but stopping at the crease.

4. With another eye shadow brush, I then blend the edges of the purple, into my crease, with the lighter pink shadow.

5. With a crease brush, then I added some dark green shadow to outer v and into midway in the crease, working from the out towards the middle.

6. To add a little glow, I dusted some of the gold shadow in my inner duct and on my inner lower lash line.

7. Then with a fluffy highlight brush, I applied the white shadow to my brow bone and blended into the other colors in my crease to finish.

8. I tightlined both top and bottom lids with Nyx Retractible Black Eyeliner, and then lined right above my eyelashes with New York Colors Black Liquid Eyeliner.

9. I applied Julep's Volumizing Mascara in Black to my lashes, using more of the product on my upper lashes, and less on the bottom.

10. Using a blush brush, I dusted lightly on the apples of my cheeks, a silvery rose colored blush.

11. To finish this look, I applied Stila lipglaze in Pout, to my lips and then with my finger lightly dabbed on Maybelline's Vivids Lipstick in Pink Pop for a bit of bright color.

My arsenal for today's look...

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What I wore:

I love the beading on this blue maternity top. It is simplistic, yet it is a statement in its own right. I found it and the black tunic a some garage sales quite some time ago. I also sported my maternity jeans and some boots. The boots, I bought on clearance at Walmart last winter. Though wedges, they are very comfortable and I can easily walk in them.

And of course I carry my new faux leather bag everywhere! I love how I can toss my things in with my daughter's necessities. It is a lot easier than juggling a diaper bag and a purse.

The only jewelry I wore, as the embossed shirt did very well on its own, was some gold and black, linked chain, tassel earrings; which fringe/tassel jewelry is very much in trend at the moment.

I wore my hair up in my signature high messy bun, a floral scarf head band, and a jaw rose clip to hold the hair on the back of my head in place.

This is one of my favorite outfits to wear and it has been a nice go-to when I am out the door in a hurry!

<3 Beth.

I want to make a big shout out to my dear friend Honey (at http://www.honeygirlsworld.com/blog.html, and http://www.youtube.com/user/destne146) for recommending the Vivids Lipstick Line by Maybelline, and the Too Faced Shadow Insurance! My shadows last all day thanks to the primer, and the Vivids lipstick is so creamy-it is just divine!!! I finally have really good lipsticks to work with and don't have to be afraid of trying them anymore. Thank you!

FTC: I AM IN NO WAY BEING COMPENSATED BY SAID COMPANIES TO WRITE THIS BLOG POST. ALL THOUGHTS ARE MY OWN, UNBIASED AND ARE IN NO WAY AFFECTED BY ANOTHER PARTY. I AM NOT BEING PAID BY ANY OF THE SAID COMPANIES FOR THIS POST!

"Simple and Low key" Makeup Look

2013-03-07T00:33:00.001-08:00

Today, having decided to work on a lot of chores, I wanted to keep my makeup simplistic. So I reached for my Urban Decay Naked Basics Palette and set to work. I like to keep my everyday looks quick so it probably took less than five or ten minutes.

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How I did it:

1. First, I applied Too Faced Eye shadow Insurance Eye Primer to my entire lids.

2. Then, with my eco tools foundation brush I applied my Nyx Skin tone eye shadow base, also to entire lids. A thin application is sufficient as it is very thick.

3. Next, taking a eye shadow brush (and using the Urban Decay Naked Basics Palette), I pat the shade Naked 2 from my lashes to my crease; stopping right on the crease.

4. Then using a smaller eye shadow brush, I work in the shade Faint into my crease and the outer v.

5. By this time I wanted to lighten Faint, as it looks a little to dark. With a fluffy blending brush, I apply Venus to my brow bone and inner duct, and blend it in to the Faint on my crease and outer v-a little at a time; just to lighten the color a little.

6. Using an eyeliner brush, I dip into Crave and smudge my upper and lower lashes, just a little.

7. I finish off my eye make up with Nyx Retractable eye liner in black (tight lining both top and bottom), and then lining right above my upper lash line, thinly with New York Colors Black Liquid Eyeliner.

8. I apply Julep's American Beauty Volumizing Mascara to my lashes.

9. Then I dot and blend a little at a time my Maybelline Dream Bouncy Blush in Candy Coral on the apples of my cheeks. Just enough to give it a soft flush of color.

10. To give my cheek bones some definition, I contour with a bronzing blush and Nyx Bronzer, in Daydream of Kauai, using my ear as a guide, swooping the brush down to mid-cheek, and then up into temples.

11. To finish this look, I applied Maybelline's Baby Lips in Coral Crush-a lip balm with just enough color to keep everything fresh but yet simple.

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This happens to be one of my quick go-to looks for everyday. Normally, with this, I wear a tank at home with some pajama bottoms and bright fun colored socks and my hair up in a high messy bun with maybe a flower or a scarf headband. I feel happiest in comfort. I can move around easily and don't feel the need to fuss with my attire and just get things done.

<3 Beth.

Author's Notes:

I went to send out a thank you to my dear friend Honey (at http://www.youtube.com/user/destne146, and http://www.youtube.com/user/destne146) for recommending many of the products showcased in today's look (Urban Decay Naked Basics Palette, Maybelline Dream Bouncy Blush, and Maybelline's Baby Lips). Honey's thoughts on many products have been very informative and helpful. I truly feel readers will benefit from her advice in all things beauty. Check her out!

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Special sneak peek at tomorrow's LOTD inspiration:

I am so ready for some spring inspired shimmer and color!!!

FTC: I AM IN NO WAY BEING COMPENSATED TO SHOW OR DISCUSS THESE PRODUCTS. ALL OPINIONS ARE MY OWN UNBIASED. I AM NOT BEING PAID FROM ANY OF SAID COMPANIES TO DO THIS BLOG POST.

Deals N Steals: "Pochi-mon" style Coin Purses at Walmart?!

2013-03-03T20:49:00.000-08:00

They did have bright colors, but I loved the marble better.

Hubby, babydoll, and I were browsing in Walmart last night while we were waiting on our laundry to dry at the laundrymat. I decided to look over the new handbag arrivals (not that I need any more), when I just happened to look up and take note of some really cute coin purses. As I gained a closer look, I realized I had seen a similar design in the Lucky Magazine's March issue; and I remembered it costing quite a small fortune. The coin purse I found at Walmart, was marked down from $4.97 to $2.97. There were many bright colors and then a few marbled designed. I knew I really wanted one, but had such a hard time choosing between and pink marbled and a black and white marbled. The black and white won me over as it was simplistic enough to go well with any of my handbags. Its silicone rubber surface will make it a breeze to wipe clean as needed.

Upon the arrival home, I got out my March issue of Lucky to find out the name and the actual price of the ones they showcased. They are called "Pochi-mon," they were clutches, and they were being sold for $48 a piece. Thus, it is awesome to come across this "steal of a deal." I love using it to hold my quarters for doing laundry. It even matches my faux black and white snakeskin print wallet nicely.

<3 Beth.

Ftc: I AM IN NO WAY BEING COMPENSATED BY WALMART OR BLUSH OR LUCKY MAGAZINE TO DISCUSS SAID PRODUCTS. I DID THIS BLOG POST OF MY OWN FREE WILL. MY OPINIONS ARE MY OWN AND ARE UNBIASED.

It Was A Sad Farewell...

2013-03-02T00:08:00.000-08:00

My poor bag breathed its last. :(

For those of you who saw a haul on my youtube channel last summer, you may remember a faux leather vintage looking shoulder bag I had purchased on ebay. About six months later, I had to set it aside, as it was falling apart. It was detrimental to me, as I love this particular bag. Finding a purse that screams your personality is so hard to find. I hope to find a shop somewhere that specializes in restoring handbags. Until then, I had to find something else; something more durable. I love the look of leather-real or faux. I can beat on it without a care and it gives it some character, and I am fine with that. I could have purchased another just like the one I had, but I thought spending thirty dollars on a bag that didn't last a year was not wise. Thus, I decided to search locally. I looked at Maurice's. They did have some nice bags but I wasn't about to spend fifty dollars on something I wasn't in love with.

Thereafter, I stopped by Shoe Show. I honestly didn't think I would find much of anything there since their selection is usually pretty sparse; taking only one small wall in the front, but there were a few that caught my eye. One in particular struck my fancy. At first glance I saw the price tag which said $80.00. I shook my head and moved on, but then realizing after looking at other price labels, I had only seen half the tag. I looked again. Their actual price was $19.99. Elated, I grabbed it, looked over the other purses and then purchased it. It is not the dark tone my other hand bag was, but it is darker than the others which were displayed.

Added a little bit of "me."

When I got home, I added a couple key chains to personalize it a bit. I still wanted to keep its raw simplicity, but I wanted to set it apart a little. After a few days of using it, I cannot see myself using anything else just now. It is so big! I can put my stuff in it PLUS my daughters diapers, wipes, and even a extra change of clothes for her. It is so nice not to carry a diaper bag and a purse when we are out doing errands. It has plenty of pockets, too. To make it easier to sling over my shoulder, I also added the strap that came with my previous shoulder bag. The material feels much more sound and durable than my last one. Hopefully this bag will last more than six months!

<3 Beth.

FTC: I AM IN NO WAY BEING COMPENSATED TO DISCUSS SAID COMPANIES. ALL ITEMS MENTIONED WERE BOUGHT WITH MY OWN MONEY. THIS BLOG POST WAS DONE OF MY OWN FREE WILL, ALL OPINIONS ARE MY OWN, UNBIASED.

COLLECTIVE HAUL!: Sephora and Ulta

2013-03-01T23:33:00.001-08:00

The Urban Decay Naked Basics Palette in all its glory...

I was super excited to have some play money this tax season and be able to stock up on some things for this year. Two stores in particular I have heard so much about and wanted to give a go-Sephora and Ulta. I have been wanting to get my feet wet in trying some more high-end cosmetics. I have seen many reviews and tutorials based on the Urban Decay Naked Palettes While I do love soft neutral, shelling out fifty dollars for one palatte from a brand I have never tried before seemed too much. So, you can only imagine my delight when they came out with a cheaper alternative, the Urban Decay Naked Basics Palette.

Too Faced Suddenly Sexy Palette

Then I saw some sets at some very reasonable prices. For twenty-five dollars, the Too Faced Suddenly Sexy Set (limited edition) came with a palette, which included eight shadows, four lipglosses (I discovered upon arrival smelled like chocolate!), blush, a sample of eye shadow insurance primer, a glossy black eyeliner, and a makeup bag. I was surprised to discover how small the palette was, along with the makeup bag. The makeup bag is also supposed to be limited edition; it's the size of a pencil case. I think if you were traveling and wanted to just carry small basics, it would be ideal. However, if one wanted to transfer a lot of big bulky items from place to place, it wouldn't be practical. After swatching the

shadows and lipglosses for a friend of mine, I saw that a few of the lighter shadows didn't have much of a color payoff and faded into my skin. Which, I am not surprised, for I have had the same problem with my Too Faced Romantic Eye Kit. The darker shades however, were stunning. As were the lipglosses! They are gorgeous!! In fact, after I tried removing them with a makeup remover wipe from my wrist, there was color still left behind. The stains were still there after I did four loads of dishes by hand. So, the lipglosses are very color fast.

My lovely Tarte Palette and primer.

The other set I stumbled across was by Tarte. Not sure of this brand, I asked a close friend of mine, Honey, CEO of http://www.honeyxo.com, if the product would be worth my while. After she affirmed that not only it would be a bargain, but it was a very good quality brand, I decided to purchase it, as well. Marked down from forty-four dollars to thirty, the Tarte Eye Couture Day-to-Night Palette sports a purple quilted case, embossed with a gold lock and key, holds ten huge full sized shadows (five bronze tones, and five charcoal tones), a step by step guide for four makeup looks, a dual ended eye shadow brush, and a eyeliner. When I received this set in my order a sample tarte eye shadow primer also came with it. I have been using this set these past few days, and already I love it! The shadows blend so well together. It is like having the color impact and blending payoff you would get from loose mineral pigments, but in the easy form of a hard shadow. If I can tear myself away from using it daily, I might be able to relay later how my other palettes are after some use.

A forty-one dollar set for twelve bucks! What a steal!!!

Not long ago, I purged out a lot of my lippies. Majority of them because they were old, and the rest because I just didn't like them. So my own supply was pretty sparce. There was a Stila Sealed With a Kiss lipglaze trio, regularly sold for forty-one dollars, on sale for twelve, I also decided to purchase after reading many reviews. Thus far, I have tried the darker purple shade of the three. It is very sticky, but the color payoff is very desirable, and does graze your lips with a subtle color. I am glad I read all the reviews, as I was warned more than once to take my time clicking the product up so it doesn't spew everywhere in a hurry. I bought all these products at Sephora online and with them I recieved three perfume samples (Justin Beiber's Girlfriend, Juicy's La La Couture, and Lancome's La Vie Est Belle), and a Too Faced Glamour Gloss in Flirt. I am thrilled to have another sample of Flirt. I still use my other sample from my previous order from Too Faced and am addicted, but really don't like spending nineteen dollars on a full sized. I would much rather invest money in other cosmetics that I do not have to reapply throughout the day after eating and/or drinking.
At Ulta online, I made a much smaller economical order. Upon the release of NYX cosmetics' Lip Gloss Butters, I have been wondering what they were like. I purchased four: Cherry Cheese Cake (a bright orange), Creme Brulee (a soft nude), Peaches and Cream (a bright pink), and Apple Strudel (a softer bright pink). I have tried the Cherry Cheese Cake, and prefer to wear it with a brown neutral makeup look. I have also tried the Creme Brulee, also good with a neutral makeup look, and the Peaches and Cream. I do not know if they smell like their names, but they do have a distinct yummy scent to them. I also believe if you are considering trying out some of the really bright color lippies now in trend, but don't know if its for you then the Cherry Cheese Cake and Peaches and Cream would be a good way to discover new horizons. They are bright but if put on minimally they can offer that bright color without being too "loud" and can certainly be built on. So far I am very pleased with them and would love to try other "flavors."
I have been wanting a waterproof brown eyeliner for my softer neutral looks and to use in tandem with my Urban Decay Basics palette; something more soft and less harsh than the black I normally use. And at a very reasonable price Essence offered one.

With summer in my radar, I have searched for a eye shadow palette designed for the warmer months. I wanted something that offered not only brown tones, but a pale yellow and blue and green shades as well. For under five dollars, there was the Essence Sun Club Glamour South Beach palette. All the shades I wanted in that one palette.
Ulta sent me so many samples! I was sent a orange gauze bag filled with so many goodies from skin care to hair, and they sent a trio sampler pack. It would take me a while just to list them all. I qualified for quite a bit of it for making an order that was at least twenty-five dollars.
All in all, it's exciting to try out some new things. If it is of interest to the reader, after some time of usage, I can certainly write reviews on said products.

<3 Beth.
I want to send out a BIG thank you to my dear friend Honey for helping me decided what to purchase (Tarte, Stila, Urban Decay, and Too Faced), and recommending these online stores (Sephora and Ulta). I would have been at total loss, as to what to get. Check her out on youtube at: http://www.youtube.com/user/destne146 And keep up with Honey at her blog at: http://www.honeygirlsworld.com/blog.html

FTC: THESE ARE PRODUCTS I HAVE PURCHASED WITH MY OWN MONEY. I AM IN NO WAY BEING COMPENSATED TO DISCUSS OR PROMOTE THE PRODUCTS MENTIONED. ALL THOUGHTS AND OPINIONS ARE MY OWN. THIS BLOG POST WAS DONE OF MY OWN FREE WILL AND NOT OF OBLIGATION TO ANYONE.

I AM IN NO WAY PROMOTING SEPHORA, ULTA, TARTE, TOO FACED, URBAN DECAY, NYX COSMETICS, OR ESSENCE COSMETICS. I AM AFFILIATED WITH HTTP://WWW.HONEYXO.COM COSMETICS AND ONLY HTTP://WWW.HONEYXO.COM COSMETICS AND RECIEVE(D) FREE PRODUCT FOR MODELING AND PROMOTING SERVICES.

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A HOUSEWIFE: New Laptop, Nesting in Our New Home, and Two Months Until Baby Number Two is Here!

2013-03-01T20:55:00.000-08:00

Two and a half more months to go!

It has been a journey this past year. All the moves, and the ups and downs of life and marriage. I am still amazed our how our little family has progressed. God has blessed us so, and I am daily grateful to Him. Just a few months away we will be welcoming a new little one to our family; another girl. Oh, how I am excited! My baby doll, Tori has been so much fun, and to think I will have another girl to dress up and fuss over and love to bits! I can tell Victoria is excited over the prospect of being a big sister. Already, she has inspected time and again the baby clothes and equipment and given her approval over the items. It has been quite an endeavor trying to keep her out of it all and reorganizing them. While this winter has kept us cooped up indoors most of the time, we pass our days with play and videos; and I stay occupied with the cleaning and running the home (and running after my two year old who undo's the cleaning!). We look forward to spring, when we can hang up our coats and run outside in the warm air and sun...soon.

The baby has been more active than ever. Even still, I can tell her personality is already much different than my eldest. When I was carrying Victoria, whenever I would press on my stomach, she would press back and play with me. This little one, however, will not. In fact, she waits until I am unaware, and WHAM! she kicks me a good one (lil ornery!).

We still have yet to find a first name. About every day I present one to hubby and he still hasn't heard the 'right' one yet. We had the same difficulty with Victoria's name, too. I had her middle name ready but her first that we actually agreed on didn't come to me until a month before she was born. Hubby has joked that we are keeping the tradition going. Regardless, I keep having dreams that I give birth and this poor kiddo doesn't have a name still and grows up with out one. Ridiculous, I know.
This past week we were finally able to afford a laptop. As some of you have known, our last one was stolen from our car, months ago, shortly after a move. It has been difficult for me, being without the connection to everyone; to be able to blog, vlog, and interact with others. After having this new laptop for the past few days, I must confess it has been aggravating to relearn a new electronic, hence the reason I will not be doing youtube videos for a while, yet. I hope to soon. Not only do I have to learn how to pull up my videos via computer, but also how to edit again. In the meantime, I will keep blogging away, which I actually prefer blogging to videos. I have loved writing since early high school.

I can often be found in my kitchen. Cleaning and cooking is endless!

I am truly glad to be back!

<3 Beth.

Nails: DEALS AND STEALS

2013-01-25T20:38:00.001-08:00

Pretty purple hues for spring.

I normally look into broadening my horizons by scouting out nail polishes after Christmas. Last year Milani had a decent sale at CVS Pharmacy. This year, also at CVS, Nicole by OPI Kardashian nail polishes were fifty percent off. I have been really wanting to try some of the Kardashian line when the first came out, but could not bring myself to shell out eight bucks on one. I picked up two purple shades. Having an assortment of mostly pink shades already, I wanted to try something else; and purple is perfect for spring (haha, can't you tell I am ready for warm weather?! It is frigid up here in Indiana!). One shade, a lighter purple shimmer is called "One Big Happy Fame-ILY" and the other dark purple shimmer, almost black, is named "Smile for the Glam-era." I haven't tried them yet, as I am leary about using certain products during pregnancy, but I have opened them and they are stunning. I have high hopes they will wear well.

The shades are breathtaking! Thank you so much Honey for telling me about this STEAL!!

A couple weeks before I stumbled upon this sale, a dear friend of mine, Honey (at http://www.youtube.com/user/destne146, http://www.honeygirlsworld.com/blog.html) contacted me to let me know if I was interested, she had a code for three free nail polishes at http://www.zoya.com. The only hitch was that I would have to pay shipping, and considering each polish alone cost originally eight dollars, that was a bargain. I had never heard of them before, but after I was introduced to their site I started noticing their presence in beauty magazines that I love (such as Lucky, Glamour and INStyle).
Once on their site, I was almost overwhelmed by all their options. They have almost every shade conceiveable. I gravitated toward one shade, originally because of it's name "Tori." My daughter Victoria-Tori is her nickname and it is a beautiful deep pink. Then I went with another called "Zuza" since I have been on the hunt for a decent teal color for summer. The past few years I have watched that shade come back every summer season, so I don't think it is going anywhere. Then I saw "Tiffany" and was enraptured. The beautiful pink-gold chrome beckoned to me, or so it seemed.
The order took about a week to arrive. Everything came nice and neat and intact. So far I have tried Tori, and since these polishes do not have many of the toxins others have, my daughter and I both got to play with that shade. Even the box was environmentally friendly. What can I say, I'm one pleased momma!

<3 Beth.

Note: All opinions are my own unbiased. I am in no way being paid by zoya or opi to blog and/or review their products. I am in no way being compensated. All products mentioned were purchased with discount and the blog post was written of my own free will and of my own choosing.

E.O.S. A New Lip Balm?!

2013-01-25T20:03:00.000-08:00

I was on the hunt when I went to Walmart one day for some skincare to clear up the dry patches on my face, which I have been combating for years now. I just happened to look down as I walked down an isle when I caught a glimpse of an e.o.s. lip balm in an unfamiliar color. I had seen yellow, green, and a peachy pink, but a baby pink? I had to check it out. I read on the packaging that it was "strawberries n creme." I have once tried a summer fruit lip balm of theirs and liked it. This has been some while ago, and no longer having one of my own I decided to pick this up. When I once got home and opened it up for a sniff, I found that it smelled exactly as described. It is great they put so much product in the packaging. It lasts a long time; considerably longer than, let's say the Avon chapsticks. I purchased three or four e.o.s. lipbalms for my mother one christmas and she still hasn't finished them. And since it is natural and organic when my two year old baby doll sees me putting it on and wants some, I can apply some on her wee lips without any worries. I have to clean it often as it seems to collect any debris that may be on my lips; ergo skin flakes ect. I use it every night after my skin care routine before going to bed. During the cold winter months it does help prevent my lips from being chapped. My only complaint is, as a friend of mine once put it, it is difficult to put in a jean pocket.

<3 Beth.

Smells so yummy!

Note: I AM IN NO WAY AFFILIATED WITH E.O.S. AND BOUGHT THIS PRODUCT WITH MY OWN MONEY. ALL OPINIONS ARE MY OWN UNBIASED. I AM NOT IN ANY WAY BEING COMPENSATED FOR THIS REVIEW/BLOG POST. I AM INFACT AN AFFILIATE FOR HTTP://WWW.HONEYXO.COM

Trying Too Faced Products for First Time...FIRST IMPRESSIONS

2013-01-25T19:08:00.001-08:00

My 2012 Christmas Goodies!

When I first joined Youtube almost two years ago, and immersed myself in the beauty community, I learned of a lot of high-end makeup companies that were unknown to me before. I have talked a lot about putting together looks on a budget with drugstore makeup and other affordable resources. While they do have their benefits, in the back of my mind I have always wondered if they lived up their hype and was worth their prices.

On one side of the cards the instructions are in french!

This past Christmas, I was fortunate enough to have some play money to have some fun. Being that I am very pregnant, buying some newer clothes at this time wasn't really practical. I decided on trying something very new. For a long while, I have watched many videos on Youtube discussing the Too Faced eye kits. Already, I own a dupe for the natural eye kit that I had bought at Rue21, which I do use very often. I ready many reviews before making my selection. Having brown tones already in my Rue Beaute dupe, I felt the need for something different. With spring coming on I wanted some soft pastels. Then I saw it-the Romantic Eye Kit. The packaging alone I found quite pretty; and the cards' directions looked simplistic enough. When I do purchase an eye kit of any kind, whether it be NYX, Rue Beaute, or drugstore, my main concerns are quick functionality and quality (and cute packaging would be nice, lol).
Since there was a special on shipping I added to my order the Too Faced Eye Shadow Insurance Primer. The primer which I have used in many of my previous tutorials, the I-Candy Couture Eye Candy Fix Eye primer from I-Candy Couture (now known as http://www.honeyxo.com ), I have had about a year. It had reached its prime, and I would be needing something new. I almost cried when I had to give it up. I loved that primer, and still have yet to find anything like it.
With my order I was permitted to select some samples. I picked out a lipgloss called Glamour Gloss in the shade flirt and another primer (which I gave away to a dear friend).

Comparing Too Faced to a dupe...

My order arrived in about a week or so, in a card board box. In comparison to my dupe, I was surprised that the Romantic Eye Kit was quite a bit smaller in size; the packaging that is. It looked to have the same amount of product. I tried each look provided by the tutorial cards that came with it. Two of the three I favor more. The classic one I use often, and the fashion one is something I would use when going out with friends or on a date with hubby. The day look, to me wasn't much different than some other kits that I already own. The shadows have a silky powdery consistency, which threw me a loop, considering I read a review stating that it was very "buttery and soft." Compared to my dupe, it is definitely not. Regardless, the pigmentation isn't too bad and it gave the soft look I was after. Something for spring when I am in a hurry, as is my dupe for summer/fall. When applying, I didn't notice any fall out, and the colors seemed to blend much better with brushes rather than applicators.
The primer I ordered also turned out to work sufficiently. My shadows last all day. I miss the sticky creamy consistency my previous primer provided, but when my Nyx base is added in tandum it is adequate for now.
When I first looked at the Glamour lipgloss I was concerned that the shade was too dark, however it worked well with my porcelain skin tone. I was thrown off by the cooling effect it created once applied. Quite frankly, it almost scared me at first. It was like I had put mint on my lips. It didn't hurt at all, nor was it annoying. The sensation just surprised me. I went back to read up on it and realized that there were ingredients that caused this to creating plumping in the lips. I didn't notice my lips enlarge in anyway, but I imagine this would be soothing on hot summer days.
Was the palette eye kit worth the thirty-six dollars? I will use it. I have tried better products as far as blending and pigmentation. Will I replace it in future? Doubtful. Regardless, I will use it up; but my curiosity is satisfied now.

I find myself reaching for this look more.

I use the Fashion look secondly.

NOTE: I AM NOT AFFILIATED WITH COMPANIES MENTIONED EXCEPT http://www.honeyxo.com . I DO RECEIVE SOME FREE PRODUCT FROM http://www.honeyxo.com FOR PROMOTIONAL, ADVERTISING, AND MODELING SERVICES. I AM NOT BEING PAID TO DISCUSS THESE PRODUCTS.

<3 Beth.

What's Been Up With Me...

2012-11-23T12:27:00.001-08:00

Shortly after our move this past summer, our laptop was stolen from our car in the new neighborhood. I cannot convey how devastating it has been not being able to stay connected as I once was on youtube and on my blog. At the moment, I am using my younger brother's laptop to write a little today.

Due May 17th, 2013!

A couple months after losing our laptop, I soon found myself pregnant with our second child. While we are excited for the new life growing inside me, we look to the future with a little apprehension about the state of our finances; as I am sure most people in this economy today are also still overwhelmed. However, looking ahead, I feel unusually calm. God has always provided for us somehow, and has always been faithful.
Just this past week, I finally had a pick-line removed from my arm. The pregnancy has been very hard on my body. After about three months of not being able to keep even my own saliva down and rapidly loosing weight, the obgyn ordered a device to be put in my arm (wires-tubing that went up my arm and into my heart) so that I would be able to give myself fluid at home using a small pump. Before, I would show up to the hospital every few days to get an iv for fluid and antibiotics. Learning how to do this at home was quite an endeavor to say the least. It was traumatic going to surgery by myself. I was scared, and the process was very painful. Hubby had to work that day, and I wanted him desperately. Giving myself fluids for the next three weeks also was frightening; as I was warned more than once that if not careful about pumping in too many air bubbles, I could die.
But thank goodness, I managed it. Now I am able to keep everything down now as I start my second trimester. Milk and eggs or even the thought of it make me sick, but nonetheless, I am doing very well. I still have yet to find out what the baby is. I feel that it may be a boy, however I could be wrong. Whatever the gender, I know I will love this sweet babe as much as my little Tori, who is now two. She is so darling.
I have yet to figure out how to prepare her for the arrival of her younger sibling to be. The best I could do was hold her wee hand on my belly and tell her that "mommy's baby is in there." Now when asked, "where's baby at?" she will bounce up to me and softly pat my stomach and say, "baaaybee!"
The "terrible two's" have come a lot sooner than I would have wished. Rather than playing with her toys now she just dumps everything on the floor. I told hubby that she reminded me of Taz who left chaos behind him. She has become so ornery at home, but then acts like an innocent princess while we are out. So many have said, "She is so quiet! Is she always this good?" Little showoff! But she is our doll, and like most tots she is testing the limits. That's how they learn.
It is time I signed off for today. I do not know when I will have the chance to blog again, but hope to do so soon. But for now, Happy Holidays Everyone!!

<3 Beth.

My May 2012 Favorites

2012-06-02T17:26:00.000-07:00

This past month I have been gravitating to various products. Usually, every month I like to try new things or rediscover products I have already. I am excited to share with you all my fun goodies I have been including in my daily routines.

Just this past month, I had a huge shopping spree at http://www.i-candycouture.com, taking advantage of their very successful mother's day sale. I bought quite a selection of cosmetics and jewelry. I have been totally addicted to my Hula Girl lip gloss from this online store. Honey, the owner of I-Candy Couture, had specially designed its scent for my order. It smells of coconut; of which I absolutely love. Hula Girl offers just the lightest hint of pink. The texture reminds me of sherbet, and it is very moisturizing. Already, I am almost halfway through its container.

During the move to our new home in the heat, I revisited a favorite from my teen years. I picked up a body mist from dollar general. I have been using the Calgon Hawaiian Ginger quite often. It is so light and summery, and very refreshing. The aroma in the forefront is white orchids. It is an awesome pick-me-up on a hot day, with lots to do.

I have been trying out a new peachy nude tone for every day makeup on my lid; it's called Hawaii Maiden, also from http://www.i-candycouture.com. I love its pinky reflects in it with the peach. Not too much shimmer. For a simple every day look, I apply it to my lid. Then I work Eclipse, a deep rich brown shadow also from I-Candy Couture, into my crease and outer v, using very sparingly. For highlight, I use a matte white on the brown bone, and inner tear duct area.

Eclipse

To deepen this makeup look, turning it into a smokey I have been using my new Trax mineral eye shadow (also from http://www.i-candycouture.com) in the outer v. Finding that using a very small amount, it creates a very sexy, sultry look. I love the glittery reflect in it. It can turn any smokey into something daring and edgy. With a hint of this shadow, I transform my everyday look into something perfect for the evening.

Finally, having mastered the illusion of having cheek bones, I now use a new bronzer (the NYX Day Dream of that even offers its own special separate compartment for the application pad. The shimmers are amazing, and a little goes a long way.
It blends very well with my XOXO blush from http://www.i-candycouture.com, which I use religiously in my everyday application. And I often use just enough to shift the sunlight on my temples and forehead.

This month has been crazy. From the packing, to unpacking, and to cleaning two different places. I look forward to slowing down again, picking up my makeup brushes, trying out new makeup looks and making some new tutorials. As for now, I wish everyone an awesome weekend.

<3 Beth.

NOTE: I AM NOT AFFILIATED WITH COMPANIES MENTIONED EXCEPT I-CANDY COUTURE. I DO RECEIVE SOME FREE PRODUCT FROM THEM FOR PROMOTIONAL, ADVERTISING, AND MODELING SERVICES. I AM NOT BEING PAID TO DISCUSS THESE PRODUCTS.

I-Candy Couture and Ho'onani Photography own ALL RIGHTS TO PHOTOS Pertaining to cosmetics from i-candycouture.com and photos are protected under the Federal Copyright Law and any use of images without permission will be punishable in court.

Makeup Collection And Storage 2012

2012-04-29T00:09:00.000-07:00

A few days ago, I uploaded a video on my youtube channel, http://www.youtube.com/user/sweet89surrender , showing my makeup collection and storage. Today, I felt that I would love to share in detail some of my favorite products. I am constantly trying new things, but these are some of my gems which have won my highest standards.

*FACE PRODUCTS*

I have been on the hunt for years for skin products that work with my texture and tone. Being lighter than most, sometimes this has proven to be not only a challenge, but time consuming.
In regards to foundation, my mother has been a great asset in scoping out the best affordable coverage. I have a high opinion of Cover Girl. I have used their products since high school. At the moment, I have the Cover Girl creamy natural #120 liquid foundation. This is a darker shade than I normally use, but as I had been tanning, I picked it up. Normally, I wear the ivory. This is perfect for "spot" cover ups. For powder (and to practice contouring), I have been using my Cover Girl Clean #535 medium light. I love how light this powder is and for using so little, it has excellent coverage. So easy to blend!
I love my bronzer! It was recommend by bethany07 on youtube. I bought it last year and fell in love! If I use very little, it gives my face a soft sun kissed look. I am referring to my Rimmel London Natural Bronzer ( #025 Sun Glow). This also blends very easily. And for being fair skinned, a little goes a long way! I purchased this and the products I mentioned above, at my local Walmart.

Lately, I have been dazzled by the XOXO Blush from http://www.i-candycouture.com/shop.html#ecwid:category=2125972&mode=product&product=9025776 , which I use almost daily! It has a gorgeous pinky dusty shimmer, with gold undertones. I can wear it with just about any look. I truly believe this blush can be for most skin tones. It is soft, and subtle, yet the gold reflects just offer a bit of glitz!

This is so pretty!

For more neutral, more earthy toned looks, I use my Jane Be Pure Organic Blushstix in Shimmering Brown quite often. This stick is very creamy when applied, but bendable thereafter. It almost works like a bronzer in its own right. I am very disappointed my local stores no longer sell this product. I got it on clearance one day when they were doing away with Jane Be Pure products and bringing in new. Now they have other organic makeup, that costs twice as much! So, I bought what they had in a hurry. Hopefully, I will be able to find something else, in future, when I run out.

I have one face primer, also purchased at Walmart. It is from Hard Candy and called Sheer Envy. This product is amazing! When applied on my entire face first, before everything else, once I am finished with my makeup--hours later I still look "freshly" applied. I did some research on this product online before buying it. After I opened to try it, I noticed it has this clumpy-like texture. However, it felt so smooth as I blended it out on my face. It has been my go to ever since.

**LIPS**

The drugstore lipsticks that have been my favorites since I was a teenager have been NYC #411B Snowcone, and NYC #419 English Rose. Snowcone, I have to say, is the one I have used the most. At the moment, I have a third of it left. I wear this typically, during the day. It is a soft dusty pink shimmer; almost a nude tone. What is so great about these lipsticks is that they are so creamy! You get that chic glamour when you apply it like any other lipstick, but it is more like a buttery gloss. AMAZING!! The English Rose is more of a bold, bright pink. I sometimes wear this when I feel more daring and want to play around with some color. These also can be found at Walmart.

My ABSOLUTE go to drugstore brand for moisturizing my lips is my E.O.S. lip balm. A few years ago, when I first joined the youtube community, I noticed advertisements for this product everywhere. I later recognized it at my local drugstore and decided to give it a try. I am so glad I did. It is so smoothing, compact, and so much fun to toss in my purse and go. A few weeks ago, a friend of mine from church was venting to me one day that she runs out of chap stick so fast. I bought her one in hopes that it would help. Now, she also loves it. I really admire the packaging. It looks so cute-almost like a little egg!
I crave the smell of coconut. It reminds me of summer, of pina colada fruitistas that Taco Bell used to sell, of tanning lotion; so one can only imagine my delight when I found http://www.i-candycouture.com came out with a Cocoa Nut lipgloss. The pigmentation is astounding, and the smell is spot on!

I AM TOTALLY ADDICTED!!

"Love Me" is such a sweetie.

I-Candy Couture has been coming out with some sweet smellin' lippies! A couple other I have of theirs are Enchanted (smells like cotton candy!!) and Love Me. Enchanted is like a sheer pinky red lip jelly, while Love me is a clear glittery gloss. Both are very moisturizing. Also in my collection of lip treats, I have 24k Pink lip gloss and Marilyn Lipstick. The 24k Pink is a very glittery pink, and the Marilyn Lipstick lives up to its name and is a vibrant red.

A good drugstore brand, red lipstick I own, is Milani's #44 Red Delicious. It is a true red with no pink undertones, and is embossed with gold glitter. I love to wear this with a daring, bold smokey eye. It is very pigmented, and difficult to completely remove, I find. I purchased it at my local CVS Pharmacy. Like the NYC lipsticks, it has a creamy texture.

After years of scouting, and searching, I have discovered, so far, the most perfect nude lip gloss. NYC's Nude York City is very smooth, natural looking, and it has an amazing sugary scent. This product can be found at local drugstores.

LINKS FOR I-CANDY COUTURE'S LIP TREATS:
Cocoa Nut Lipgloss- http://www.i-candycouture.com/shop.html#ecwid:category=2485326&mode=product&product=9075877
Love Me Lipgloss- http://www.i-candycouture.com/shop.html#ecwid:category=2485326&mode=product&product=9025779
24K Pink Lipgloss- http://www.i-candycouture.com/shop.html#ecwid:category=2485326&mode=product&product=9025661
Marilyn Lipstick- http://www.i-candycouture.com/shop.html#ecwid:category=2485322&mode=product&product=9397809

Whenever you check out at http://www.i-candycouture.com, please let them know " BETH " sent you!!

**EYES**

My first stop before applying eye shadows.

A few months ago, I purchased a really good eyelid primer from http://www.i-candycouture.com , and it works amazingly! My shadows stay on all day, with or without a base! It is so creamy and easy to apply. I use it daily before putting on my shadows. I am hoping to get more when I run out.
My top fav's for loose eye shadows, from http://www.i-candycouture.com so far are: Breaking Dawn, New Moon, Audrey, Mermaid Serenade, Colors of the Wind, Cupid, Love Always, Candy Cane, Peaches n Cream, Happy Thoughts, Maui, Ice Queen, Desire, and Sincerely. As of right now, I have twenty-six sample sized eye shadow pigments, and five full sized pigments (and since they just recently came out with a spring collection, and two hello kitty inspired collections, I am itching to get some more eye candy!).

MY FAVORITE EYE SHADOW PIGMENTS:

http://www.i-candycouture.com/shop.html#ecwid:category=2125910&mode=product&product=9025651

http://www.i-candycouture.com/shop.html#ecwid:category=2125910&mode=product&product=9025734

http://www.i-candycouture.com/shop.html#ecwid:category=2125910&mode=product&product=9025736

"SINCERELY"
http://www.i-candycouture.com/shop.html#ecwid:category=2125910&mode=product&product=9025747

http://www.i-candycouture.com/shop.html#ecwid:category=2125910&mode=product&product=9025769

"ICE QUEEN"
http://www.i-candycouture.com/shop.html#ecwid:category=2125910&mode=product&product=9025770

http://www.i-candycouture.com/shop.html#ecwid:category=2125910&mode=product&product=9025772

"DESIRE"
http://www.i-candycouture.com/shop.html#ecwid:category=2125910&mode=product&product=9025773

http://www.i-candycouture.com/shop.html#ecwid:category=2125910&mode=product&product=9025775

http://www.i-candycouture.com/shop.html#ecwid:category=2125910&mode=product&product=9161014

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I have two 88 palettes. One brights and one neutrals. I like the brights more. It has all colors; brights and neutrals in many different shades. Some are mattes and some are shimmers. I bought this also from I-Candy Couture, however at the moment they are not selling them. I have hopes that some day they will be able to bring it back. I would love to do tutorials with it, but would like to wait until they do. So, then viewers would have the option of finding that one if they wish.

There are a few eye kits and palettes, that I use quite often. Recently, I did a NYX bronze smokey eye using their bronze smokey eye kit. I normally wear this when the sun is shining and I am in a hurry to go some where. In less than ten minutes I am ready to hit the road. Same goes with my natural eye kit from Rue21. I am considering doing a tutorial on this one, as well. I love using it for everyday makeup. It even comes with suggestions for application. Considering it is a dupe for a major brand, and I only paid $6.99 for it, that is an awesome deal!

Lately, I have been testing some L.A. Colors metallic palettes for budget friendly makeup tutorials. They cost around a dollar at Dollar General. If applied with good primer, and even a base, they are quite pigmented and look amazing. Right now, I am loving the "Darling" palette. Not too long ago, I also did a school girl make up tutorial using it. It looks so soft and natural; effortless, really.
I have two black mascaras, at the moment: one black, waterproof L.A. Colors and the Maybelline New York Colossal Volum' Express. The L.A. Colors one I do not like. As I close it, the mascara excretes from the rim. Considering I have the Colossal Volum' as an alternative, I will probably be pitching it soon. The Colossal works okay. The two best mascaras I have ever tried are the Jane Be Pure organic, and Maybelline XXL. Jane Be Pure's organic one had olive oil in it. My lash seemed to grow fuller and longer whenever I used it. The Maybelline XXL had an amazing thickening mousse you would apply before the mascara. It worked wonders. My local drugstores quite selling the Jane Be Pure organic mascara, unfortunately. As soon as my Colossal Volum' runs out, I plan to pick up a new Maybelline XXL. That was one mascara I used so much, it was gone long before it dried up. It is a product that I miss.

My only base right now, is my NYX eye shadow jumbo pencil in milk. I have depot-ted it into a small container to avoid wasting the product from sharpening it. This works like a really good base. It adheres to my shadows very well, and brightens all my looks.

I use the same eyeliners in all my tutorials. I will use a liquid and I use my CoverGirl perfect point plus in Black Onyx. Quite frankly, I do not like my perfect point plus. The application is a breeze. I do like that, but I have to touch up throughout my day, for it smudges underneath my bottom water line. This is quite aggravating. I am still searching for something that will be just as easy to apply but more effective and long lasting. So until then, I continue to use what I have.

My Makeup Collection and Storage Video:

View it on youtube here! http://youtu.be/qDr0Z6BVLis

Thank you for allowing me to share my favorite products. If you have any questions I can be reached at my channel at http://www.youtube.com/user/sweet89surrender .

<3 BETH.

NOTE: I AM NOT AFFILIATED WITH COMPANIES MENTIONED EXCEPT I-CANDY COUTURE. I DO RECEIVE SOME FREE PRODUCT FROM THEM FOR PROMOTIONAL, ADVERTISING, AND MODELING SERVICES. I AM NOT BEING PAID TO DISCUSS THESE PRODUCTS.

I-Candy Couture and Ho'onani Photography own ALL RIGHTS TO PHOTOS Pertaining to cosmetics from i-candycouture.com and photos are protected under the Federal Copyright Law and any use of images without permission will be punishable in court.

mark. Rebel Rose Perfume Review

2012-04-23T08:30:00.000-07:00

I am aware that this scent, released in 2008, is now discontinued by mark avon. However, feeling that this fragrance can still be found on eBay, I still wanted to do a review for this product.
I purchased this perfume shortly after my wedding, in 2008. Every time I spray it on, memories come flooding back...our first apartment, the crisp fall air, the exciting joys of being newly weds; it's like coming back home to a safe place, before the poor economy hit our lives like a hurricane, before the struggles, and before all the daily demands strained us as lovers and as individuals...

I do have quite a bit left; I hope they bring it back before I run out!

For me personally, this is my pick me up. I do have quite a bit left, as I use it sparingly (because I can no longer find it easily at avon). After research online, I found some had given it a rating of 3.5, and everyone is titled to their own opinion. I rate it 4.5. This is one of my best scents, and I do have many fragrances, ranging from cheap impressions, to avon, to a designer. I normally wear this scent when I am going out at night. I normally dislike musks, but because this has just enough vanilla to soften it, I find myself quite enthralled. It has been my go to for girls' night out, late night shopping at the mall, and the rare date night. I actually did purchase it when Avon, at the time, had a sale. My husband was making very good money then, before the economy took a bad turn. This was one of four perfumes I bought. This was where my perfume collection started.
Then notes are divinely intertwined. A symphony of notes that entails rose, spiced with pink pepper, pink musk, and a dash of vanilla. This scent is not for everyone. Some find it to strong, while other rose-lovers, as myself, adore it.
I do hope one day, when I do run out, that I will be able to find it. This once was priced at eighteen dollars from avon, now it can be found on eBay or Amazon. Prices ranging from 49.99 to 24.99. So, the price has gone up considerably since its first release, as is the case with many discontinued fragrances. I would recommend finding a sample size online, if one is unsure about spending so much on a perfume they have never tried.
I love this fragrance. I do hope that mark. Avon brings it back (along with another scent they discontinued that I will be running out of soon).

<3 Beth

Ftc: I bought this product with my own money, and did this review of my own free will. I am not being compensated for this review. My opinions are my own unbiased, and not swayed by outside influence. I am not being paid for this review.

Blog Entry-Just moved and Possibly Moving Again? 04-13-12

2012-04-13T11:07:00.000-07:00

My heart sank when I received a phone call yesterday. A lady at a trailer park called and left a message for my husband about a trailer for sale for only a thousand dollars; only work that was needed was aesthetics. We have just moved in this week to a beautiful apartment. It has a fireplace, french doors, two porches, an amazing view of the country on the outskirts of town, four rooms, a kitchen with windows, a storage hallway, and a laundry room. It is so bright and big at an amazing price...
Hubby has been wanting to move some where cheaper. I cannot say I blame him. Working overtime almost every week to see most of it eaten away by expenses; not having much leftover for healthy food or savings. To buy the trailer (with first three months free rent) would be financially smart. I am trying to be excited for the opportunity. We would be able to afford a decent second vehicle to get me to and from school, a decent sized emergency fund, saving toward the honey moon we never had, savings and investments toward retirement and babydoll's college education. We could be saving while I do my schooling for the next six year for a degree as an RN. However, I am so sick of moving. Since we have been married (almost 4 years now we have moved almost ten times-in and out). I am weary of the cleaning, packing, stress, the deadlines--all on top of my everyday chores and responsibilities.

Our kitchen in our current apartment now...

Today, we went to look at the trailer. I actually prayed at one point that it would be so unbearable that my husband would desert his fantasy. I saw the porch steps. They looked like new (as with the awning over it). I saw the walls in the home. They were intact. I saw the kitchen. It was a decent size with many cupboards. A few need the fronts fixed. The living room was large. The bathroom could fit a small washer and dryer. Would could be babydoll's room was larger than the one she has now. The master bedroom was larger than the one we have now, as well as the closet. Oh, dear, I thought grimly, this is going to appeal to him. Everything will be so easy to fix. Cupboard doors can be replaced, coat of paint on the shed door,...they even said they would fix the roof and pull the carpet and we then could replace the carpet...other than that, everything is fine. And it is cheap.

Had I not been so in love with our current home, I would have found it cute. There were decent windows in the kitchen, large windows in the master bedroom that faced fields, and even some cupboards in the kitchen with glass doors. The cabinetry, minus some damages, was nice. The lady told us she would give us the weekend to think it over. As soon as we went to our car, hubby was animated with ideas with what we could do with all the savings. She even had told us we could get the first three months free as a special.

"We could get hi-speed Internet," hubby got excited. "I could get a moped--."

"No moped!" I interrupted.

"It's not like a motorcycle," he interjected.

"I don't care." I stuck my chin out in defiance. "We have a baby now. No bikes."

"Yeah...your right...but think just how much money we would be saving!"

I wasn't yet convinced, that is, until I came home and did the numbers. I was blown away. It has been my dream to have a fully funded emergency fund of ten thousand. Just in case he ever got unemployed ever again. We lived at my parents when we ran out of money then. I love my family, but I don't ever want us to be a financial burden again. So after doing the math, I realized we would have that emergency fund in full in less than two years. Our regular expenses would still be payed, we would still have play money, and we would have a safety net; and after I get my degree in six years, we should have enough for a down payment for a nice house, and I can easily work it off.

Financially it is smart. He is right. I just get to attached to where we live sometimes. We rent. Our home isn't ours to keep, and of course I'll get over it. Thank God we even have the means to afford a home. I thank Him for what we do have. We have our health, food, each other, our belongings. WE ARE BLESSED! God has always provided for us through everything. My family, and my relationship with my King...that is what truly matters!

<3 Beth

Garage/Rummage Sale Finds 04/12/12

2012-04-12T21:24:00.001-07:00

Okay, normally I love to film this, but my husband accidently broke my charger for my handcam so posting a video right now is out of the question (of good quality). I may film it after I get a new charger. Sooo, lol, in the mean time I still want to share this, thus I am bloggin' my night away.

Today I went to a major sale with my friend, Lyds, and met my friend Meg there. It was chaotic! So many young mothers there looking at children's clothes and shoes. I was surprised to find that a former volleyball coach and her sister were hosting the sale. I would have conversed with them more probably, but I actually was looking forward to being away from so many people. I know I can come across on youtube as a very outgoing gal, eager to gab away, but honestly, I am very uncomfortable being in small spaces with so many strangers. With my stroller in my hands, I pushed my baby doll between people that were half my size. I bumped into quite a few. In fact, when I flipped a shirt, I decided not to get, back on the table, I about knocked a woman out. I don't know if she realized the danger that almost impeded her, but if so she was a good actress and didn't seem to know I was even there...bless her heart.

I found a few cute things for my baby girl; some white tanks, a white tunic, glitzy gladiator shoes, and a floral shirt and pants that I thought would look perfect together. Most of what I got was for myself. Normally, I go all out with shopping for her and a little or nothing for myself, but there really wasn't too much that was her size.

Today's LOOT:

For baby...

Children's shoes were two dollars a pair. These are Tori's first gold gladiator sandles!

Didn't come as a set, but looked made for eachother. How adorable!

White summery fun shirts always make me smile :)

I love this! IT'S WHITE! LOOKS COMFY! AND IT HAS LACE!!

For myself...

Pink ruffled skirt. I can't wait to sport this around with a black blazer and white dress shirt.

While I do have a more lacey pink wrap similar to this, I seem to like this black one more. It will go with more shirts in my wardrobe better than a dusty pink rose one.

A sheer grey loose fitting blouse with black lace along the neckline.

Close up of the black lace.

Turquoise blouse (also has matching lace along neckline)

Pink Nike Capri Sweats. Yes I know...finally something with no lace...of course I could always sew a little on... :P

I love the whole mentality of a large one shoulder shirt that has become really popular. This looks so comfortable!

Totally rocking this right now. It has black lace print on the front. But the tanks' straps have two rows of white lace frills. (Pink and peacock green/brown earrings from http://www.i-candycouture.com/ !)

Throw on some black flats, grab a bold bag and I'd be ready to rock 'n roll.

Black tee with gold reflects.

Closeup of gold reflects.

Floral Blouse.

Pink lacey black skirted dress.

Closeup of lacework.

Awesome rhinestones!

I'd rock jeans with this and tennis.

Another fun one shoulder long tee.

I am so glad I saved my tax money for clothes. I was able to get many shirts, a pair of pants, and a girly ruffled pink skirt from really good brands ( Old Navy, Mossimo Supply Co., Studio Y, xhilaration., maurices, nike, RXB, and charlotte russe. All items together came to thirty-eight dollars! I love the details in the garments I purchased for myself. Lace, fluer de lis, oversized shirts that would be perfect for one shoulders, and even a wrap you just slip over your arms and the material frames your body!

Can hardly wait to go saleing again tomorrow!

<3 Beth.

Truvía® natural sweetener Product Review

2012-04-12T16:25:00.001-07:00

About a month ago, I received a sample pack of Truvia natural sweetener (courtesy of http://www.influenster.com/) to test and review. I must confess, I have been using Truvia for many years now. My health enthusiast husband actually introduced me to the product before we first married about three and a half years ago. It is a more desirable alternative to sugar, and non-toxic in comparison to other artificial sweeteners that contain aspartame and other health compromising ingredients. Zero calories and safe; I love it! It also doesn't have an "odd off flavor" that other artificial sweeteners often provide.

About the product...

Perfect to sweeten my tea!

Venus & Olay Razor Review

2012-04-12T15:54:00.001-07:00

Since I first started shaving my legs and underarms as a teen, I have always reached for the cheap dollar brands. The ones that if you're lucky, you will get two uses out of, throw away, and have to buy more. Once I married my husband, I would use his mach3 handle with my own personal razor head. Then my skin would be stubby and dry.

About the product...

The following information can be viewed at: http://www.influenster.com/Product-Reviews/Gillette-Venus-Olay

For the first time ever, Gillette Venus, a global leader in female shaving, and Olay, a global leader in skincare, are coming together to deliver a gold standard in shaving with the new Gillette Venus & Olay razor. Venus’ best shaving technology works with Olay Moisture Bars, offering women best-of-both-worlds shaving and skin expertise. Olay Moisture Bars help lock-in moisture to your skin for less dryness, and with every smoothing stroke, Venus’ five blades shave you close.

Product Details

Venus’ five-bladed razors shave you close and adjust to women’s curves for a smooth and comfortable shave, even over tricky shaving areas like knees and ankles.
Olay Moisture Bars contain skin-enhancing elements found in Olay products: Petrolatum helps lock in skin’s moisture for less dryness and Glycerin helps offer that goddess glow! Just wet the razor to release a light lather – no separate shave cream required.
As with most Venus razors, new Venus & Olay also features a rounded, pivoting head designed for women’s curves, and a soft-grip ergonomic handle for confident control, even in wet and soapy environment

Where to Buy

A refillable Venus & Olay with one replacement cartridge sells for approximately $8.99-$10.99. Packages of three replacement cartridges are available for about $14.99 - $19.49.

Venus & Olay will be available starting March 15, 2012 at food, drug, convenience and mass merchandise stores throughout the United States.

My conclusion...

This past month I have been taking the venus and olay razor for a ride (I received this product free for review and testing purposes, courtesy of http://www.influenster.com/ through their program) and baby I'm not looking back! The razor had moisturizing bars that caressed my skin and left it lightly scented, while the five bladed razor showed the stubble who was boss! This razor I used again, and again with the same head for almost four weeks before it became dull.

Thank you http://www.influenster.com/ and www.gillettevenus.com for allowing me to try this product. I hope to attain some new heads soon.

<3 Beth.

Kiss Nail Dress Review

2012-04-12T15:06:00.000-07:00

Several weeks ago, I received a dress nail kit called "Sexy" (a cute leopard print) courtesy of http://www.influenster.com/ , for testing and review purposes. Feeling somewhat apprehensive about trying the new kit, I set it aside for a few days. I had once tried a nail foil kit, and found I hated it. The nail foils looked like cheap stickers stuck to my nails. They didn't even look flush in my nail beds. I was concerned that I also would find this new set a disappointment as well.

However, when I tried them, I was amazed at such easy application. They looked like they were one with my nails. PERFECT! I might add, the package may say they can last up two ten days, but as a housewife who does chores, changes diapers, and cleans dishes by hand, I'd give them five days tops. Nevertheless, I love them and excited to try more designs in the future.

About the product...

Information found about this product (at: http://www.influenster.com/Product-Reviews/Kiss-Nail-Dress )

Kiss Nail Dress

Fashion That Sticks

Introducing Kiss Nail Dress, ultimate nail fashion for tips and toes! Just peel, apply, and shape for a manicure that lasts up to 10 days. On in minutes, off in seconds without remover. Nail Dress is available in 18 different styles, many of them featuring 3-dimensional jeweled designs. Check out Peplum, a deep black with multi-colored gems for a pop of color, or Babydoll, for a golden and glamorous jeweled look. Skip the topcoat, Nail Dress has it built in.

With 28 strips in each package, you can cut up your extras to create designs that can be used on top of polished or artificial nails. Nail Dress doesn’t dry out the way other polish strips can, so you can save them to use on your next DIY mani. A nail design booklet is included in each package, just in case you need a little inspiration.

And don’t forget about your feet! Nail Dress looks awesome on toes, too – just use the square side of the sticker for a perfect fit.

Where to Buy

Nail Dress’ suggested retail is $6.99 and is available in all major drug chains and mass retailers like WalMart, CVS and Walgreens.

Visit KissNailDress.com to learn more!

My conclusion...

I actually used this nail kit in an eighties inspired contest via video on youtube. I even had enough strip left over for my toe nails! There were plenty of sizes to work with. The strips are still on my toes now; they still look great and it has been three weeks!

I was thrilled to see more of this product at my local dollar general for only three dollars. What a bargain!

Thank you so much http://www.influenster.com/ and http://www.kissnaildress.com/ for allowing me to test this awesome kit! I look forward to doing some shopping soon!

<3 Beth

A Born Pretty Store Review: Ladies Black Feather Fascinator

2012-02-01T09:39:00.000-08:00

About a month ago, I was sent this black feather hair accessory to "test drive" from an online company, http://www.bornprettystore.com/ . I have worn it out several times and to shoot makeup looks with for my facebook page. I found it very well made. It still remains intact, and the handiwork is very fashionable and eye catching wherever I may be.

can be found at: http://www.bornprettystore.com/ladies-black-feather-fascinator-mini-hair-clip-p-2373.html

This piece is just gorgeous! I can jazz up a simple evening outfit with little or no jewelry, throw on some cute heels, place this headband in my hair and go! It is a perfect statement piece for a romantic date, or special late night event.

I am absolutely nuts about this hair accessory! It is one of my favorite pieces in my collection. I really wish bornprettystore.com would bring in more hair pieces like this. It is so hard to find such hair decor with such high quality at such low prices. I wear this when I go out to church or other special outings.

<3 Beth.

FTC DISCLAIMER: I WAS SENT THIS PRODUCT FREE TO REVIEW. I AM NOT BEING PAID TO DISCUSS, PROMOTE, OR TRY THIS PRODUCT.

PHOTO IS NOT MINE, BUT IS PROPERTY OF THE BORNPRETTYSTORE.COM AND CAN BE FOUND AT SAID LINK. IT WAS USED FOR REVIEW PURPOSES ONLY. NO COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT INTENDED.

NOTE: I AM NO WAY AFFILIATED WITH THE BORN PRETTY STORE. IN FACT, I AM AN OFFICIAL PROMOTER FOR http://www.i-candycouture.com

I-Candy Couture's Monthly Product Spotlight:" Audrey" Eye shadow and Lacey Earrings

2012-01-04T18:14:00.000-08:00

About a week and a half ago, I received a few products from Honey at http://www.i-candycouture.com .
I was sent the promo item for December, Audrey, a beautiful turquoise green loose eyeshadow pigment, packaged in a sample clam shell container. Also, enclosed in my package was a sweet personal note from Honey herself, business cards, and "Lacey Earrings" for my Christmas gift.
Since I have received my handcrafted lace earrings, I have been wearing them almost everywhere. I have been stopped many times by fellow fashion oriented women asking what they were and where I got them. After talking with a friend at church last Sunday, I called Honey and asked her how much she would charge once she puts them up for sale on http://www.i-candycouture.com . She said they would be for four dollars. By far, this is one of my favorite pieces created by my dear, friend.

My simplistic, yet bold lace earrings...coming soon to http://www.i-candycouture.com

: P

I took my eye shadow, Audrey, for a test drive today, creating an inspired look derived from a combination of Niki Minaj's makeup from her performance for the New Years Eve 2012, and bright tropical colors from the summer time (it is winter here now, so I long for warmer temperatures, already).

Beach Bumista

using Lid- Audrey, Crease- Pumpkin Pie, Brow Bone- Breaking Dawn, Highlight and blending over crease and brown bone- Candy Cane
Get these eyeshadows and more at: http://www.i-candycouture.com/

Wishing warm weather comes soon...

News from I-Candy Couture:

vvv HUGE SALE!! vvv

Okay, it has been determined... the votes have decided that we are going to have a 20% discount on all orders over $20. Please note that the cost of your shipping is not included in the $20 purchase and shipping is flat rate. To qualify for your discount - you can do 2 things to order: 1)You can place your order like normal via our website. Your check out amount will not reflect your discount, however - I will refund your discount amount back to your paypal account. Or 2.) You can use the contact tab to the left of our wall (on FB) or the Contact Tab on our Site and send us your order details and paypal email address and we will invoice you. If you decide to go this route - your invoice must be paid within 24 hours or it will be removed and you will have to contact us to have it sent again. Happy Shopping! This discount will go for the month of January.

UPDATE: As of 9/14/11, we will not be approving any Sponsorship applications until further notice. We are completely booked through the end of the year. Please continue to submit your applications and we will add you to our list. Should you be approved - we will contact you. Thank you! http://www.i-candycouture.com/sponsorship1.html

If you are interested in a ONE TIME SPONSORSHIP for I - Candy Couture, please review all of the requirements at http://www.i-candycouture.com/sponsorship1.html

NEW VALENTINE'S DAY COLLECTION RELEASED!

The Valentine's Day "Love Collection" was inspired by one of my favorite holidays of the year. Valentine's Day is a Holiday to celebrate Love, Passion and so much more... and I wanted to capture this in these beautiful colors I have created for you. Included you will find each item listed separately so you can decide to pick and choose which item you want more... or you can purchase them as a full set. At this time - this collection is limited edition and once it sells, it may not come back. If that should change - we will add it as a permanent line. Join us on a "Love Journey" with colors like Pinks, Red, Purples and Whites as we celebrate a wonderful Valentine's Holiday. ( http://www.i-candycouture.com/valentines-day-love-collection.html )

Attention Candy Lovers... due to an increase in our distributor's prices of our jars, etc. - I had to increase the cost of our Full Sized Pigments. However, we will continue to offer the Snap shut clam jars for a $1.00 so you can still get your "Candy On". All changes have been updated on our site. Thank you so much to everyone who has made ICC a huge success... we hope you continue to shop with us. xoxo ♥ ~ Honey https://www.facebook.com/icandycouture/posts/216044288480214

"BBW Diamond Earrings.... I am out of the Diamond Beads... they are on back order, so as soon as I receive them, I will be making more. I have several colors in mind - so stay tuned. "

To keep up to date on this news and more, follow I-Candy Couture on Facebook!

http://www.facebook.com/icandycouture

My Personal Portfolio using

I-Candy Couture Pigments:

VAMPIRA BITE ME....using candy apple-lids/lower lash line, new moon- lips/crease/outer corner/bottom outer lash line,
candy cane-highlight

SINCERLY, SMOKEY EYE using... lid- ice queen contour-new moon highlight-candy cane

It has been so much fun trying out my shadows from http://www.i-candycouture.com for various looks. I am excited to discover new horizons with these pigments!

<3 Beth

Note: I am a promoter for I-Candy Couture and all blog posts are for promotional and advertisement purposes.

A Born Pretty Store Review: Fascinator Rodeo Mini Top Hat

2011-12-22T20:14:00.000-08:00

Upon finding that http://www.bornprettystore.com was starting to sell hair accessories, I was so excited to see their new line of products. I saw this adorable mini pink hat fascinator and fell in love. From the time it was shipped I received my new addition for my addiction within about a week and a half (this company is located in China). When I first removed my hat from the box they sent, I was enchanted by its small darling size and craftsmanship.

Sells for $7.85
http://www.bornprettystore.com/lady-black-dots-fascinator-rhodo-mini-hair-clip-p-2376.html

I wore it that Sunday to church, and received many kind compliments on my attire. I also wore it to Women's Bible Study on Tuesday night. The outfits I chose to pair with this accessory were basic black with a hint of pink. I wanted my clothing to be simple, so that the hat would be eye catching, but not overdone.

Getting GLAM! :

This is the perfect accessory to spice up any outfit for that special night out.

A touch of sophistication and allure.

I was thrilled to find that the clips adhered to this hat kept this accessory in place during our windy winter weather. It stayed firmly in place when I walked from the parking lot, with no shelter from the gusts, to our church. I am quite pleased with this accessory and have absolutely nothing negative to say about it.

News from the Born Pretty Store:

''All of the single stamp plates are on sale, only $1.55 ! 33% OFF + FREE SHIPPING on the coming holiday, 10 days only!

http://www.bornprettystore.com/stamp-metal-template-c-94_152.html ''

Special sneak peek at my next Born Pretty Store Review...

..... Stay tuned!!

In fact, I would love to see www.bornprettystore.com bring in more hair accessories like this, as well as hair flowers, considering I wear my own hair flower clips daily.

<3 Beth.

FTC DISCLAIMER: I WAS SENT THIS PRODUCT FREE TO REVIEW. I AM NOT BEING PAID TO DISCUSS, PROMOTE, OR TRY THIS PRODUCT.

NOTE: I AM NO WAY AFFILIATED WITH THE BORN PRETTY STORE. IN FACT, I AM AN OFFICIAL PROMOTER FOR http://www.i-candycouture.com

NOTE: BEGINNING PHOTO IS PROPERTY OF THE BORNPRETTYSTORE.COM I OWN NO RIGHTS AND NO COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT IS INTENDED. USE OF THIS PHOTO WAS FOR REVIEW PURPOSES ONLY.