Ageless Secrets

New Revlon Mega Multiplier Mascara

2017-09-12T17:59:00.002-06:00

New Revlon Mega Multiplier Mascara

Ciao All My Beautiful Friends,

I was sent this New Revlon Mega Multiplier Mascara complimentary to review from Influenster.

Now, that being said... I am having a difficult time to write this post. I really do not like to speak badly about any product but this one was just not for me. Maybe there are many of you out there that have tried this mascara and love it... that's great because it works well for you, but for me, it did not.

Let's get the good part over with and then I will let you all know why this was not for me.

The Mega Multiplier Mascara came in a very nice sleek tube with a really pretty blue cover/wand top. The packaging is very nice.

The formula of the mascara is also nice .. it is not too thick to make your lashes clumpy, and it is not too thin or dry that you can not add it to your lashes. The formula is very buildable so you can put on many coats without getting too clumpy. The formula was all good for me. The colour was very nice as well, I received the shade Blackest Black, which is my choice of shade whenever I go to purchase a new mascara anyway... so I loved the colour.

It does make your lashes look super long, full and fluttery, but my single complaint here (which is my biggest pet peeve when using mascara) is that it transferred a lot... and really just right after applying the mascara too, without a long-days wear on the product. For this reason alone I did not like the product... but this is not saying that it will transfer on everyone... but for me, it was not my favourite.

Have you tried the New Revlon Mega Multiplier Mascara?

What are your thoughts on it, did you like it or it was not for you?

Wishing you all a really great day!!

Love,

LISE WATIER - ROUGE GOURMAND LIPSTICKS

2017-08-08T17:32:00.000-06:00

LISE WATIER - ROUGE GOURMAND LIPSTICKS

Ciao All My Beautiful Friends,

Today's post is super exciting! Lise Watier is a Canadian Brand Cosmetic Company that creates very beautiful cosmetics and these lipsticks are gorgeous.

Her new fall 2017 collection has just arrived and is called "Lise Watier x Elle Weekender" which is a limited edition. The Weekender Collection has 4 Exclusive Weekender Products that are gorgeous which contains Eyeshadow, Lipsticks, Mascara and Eyeliner.

As I had stated, the products are gorgeous and once you see them you will fall in love with them as I did. I first saw them at my local London Drugs drug store that carries Lise Watier Products. I fell in love with their Rouge Gourmand Lipstick in the shade "Latte". Unfortunately, the store did not have that shade so the kind lady called every London Drugs store in all over the whole Calgary AB area and could not find the shade. WOW!!!
A long story short on how I finally got my hands on the Latte Lipstick is that I had to order them from the Lise Watier website. I happened to order them on national lipstick day and was super lucky to have the offer of 15% off first time order along with buy one and get one free. CHA-CHING!!!

I ordered 2 shades, one in "Latte" and the other in "Croissant"

The left shade is "Croissant" and the right shade is "Latte" So Beautiful!!

As seen on the website: Their lipsticks are formulated with Maxi-Lip complex, Rouge Gourmand visibly increases lip volume and reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. It's rich, creamy and ultra-comfortable formula moisturizes and softens the lips.

True statement! The formula is very comfortable and smooth on the lips and it really does decrease the lip wrinkles, as for increasing lip volume, I have not noticed that.

Above photo: Top shade is "Croissant" which is a natural nude with a bit of pink or mauve in it, and Bottom shade is "Latte" which is a very beautiful nude shade, a your lips but better shade.

Have you tried Lise Watier Cosmetics?
What are your thoughts on the brand?
If I may make a suggestion, and if you can find it, try the lipstick in "Latte" ... you will not be disappointed.

Have a great day all my beautiful friends!
Love;

Influenster Spring VoxBox

2017-07-07T13:59:00.000-06:00

Influenster Spring VoxBox

Ciao Everyone,

Today's post has been sent to me by Influenster. It is their Spring VoxBox for me to test out and try complimentary. I was super excited to try out everything and let you know what they are like. As you can read in some of my previous posts, I have tried a few things and have already written about them. Getting the VoxBox from Influenster is totally free. You can sign up to get a box of your own from here: Influenster

They sent me Niva Body Oil, an Ebates Popsocket, Quaker Harvest Nature Bars, Arm & Hammer Coupon, imPress Press-On Nails, Nescafe Sweet & Creamy Single Packages and Annies Cheese Pasta.

Lot's of goodies, the box was full and lots of fun to try.

Do you get Influenster VoxBoxes?
What did you get in your box?

Wishing you all a great day!
Hugs & Kisses
Love,

Nescafe Sweet & Creamy Sachets

2017-07-07T13:06:00.001-06:00

Nescafe Sweet & Creamy Sachets

Ciao Everyone!!

How about a coffee?? Yummm, something I really love!!

Today my topic is about Nescafe Sweet & Creamy Original and Vanilla Sachets. These were sent to me complimentary from #Influenster to try out.

There was supposed to be 3 sachets in this sample, but unfortunately one of them had been opened and leaked out everywhere. But.... I had two left to try out.

I made them both as a treat for my husband and I one evening. I tried the Vanilla and he had Original. It was a pleasant surprise from our regular coffee that we drink because this one was super creamy and nicely sweetened. (we both do not use sugar or any kind of sweetener in our coffee) so this was such a nice surprise.

The coffee is simple to make, first boil your water, then open the sachet and pour into your cup and stir, in a second you have a cup of coffee.

The coffee was very creamy and smooth and a hit of sweetness to it. We both really loved it. I will try to purchase this as a treat once in the while because it was so yummy!

Have you tried the Nescafe Sweet & Creamy Coffee yet?
What are your thoughts on it?

Wishing you all a great day!!

Hugs & Kisses,

Love,

imPRESS Press-On Nails

2017-07-07T12:32:00.001-06:00

imPress Press-On Nails

Ciao All My Wonderful Followers!!!

Today's post is about imPress Press-On Nails which I was sent free from Influenster to give a try.
The nails that they sent me are super girly and so pretty, pink with an accent nail in floral.

I did not personally use them myself, but I gave them to my niece and she was super excited to wear them, not to mention they looked so pretty on her as seen in the photo below.

My Neice Evelyn using the imPress Press on nails.

I have used imPress Press-On Nails for quite some time and really love them when your nails are short and not looking their best, or even when you are in a hurry and need to go out, but you want to look your best and have your nails done.

They are super simple to put on - first, choose the nails that fit your own nail bed, if you find that they need to be sized, you can file them a bit to your perfect fit. Then - peel off the back sticky, place over your own nail and press down firmly and hold for a few minutes.

imPress Nails, once they are on will last up to 3 to 4 days if you are careful.

imPress Press-On Nails come in so so so many different colors, designs, shades and length of nail sizes so I am sure that you can find something perfect to suit your personality.

Thank you Influenster for sending them to me to try.

Have you tried the imPress Press-On Nails?
What are your thoughts on them?

Have a great day everyone!!

Love,

BOXYCHARM Unboxing for May

2017-05-15T18:04:00.001-06:00

BOXYCHARM Unboxing for May

Ciao Everyone!!

I received my BOXYCHARM May box last week and had so much fun unboxing it and trying out all the goodies that I was sent. I had so many great surprises that I just had to share them all with you.

I first wanted to say that BOXYCHARM is a monthly subscription for $21.00 US a month and YES... they do ship to Canada as well. Because I am Canadian my total price that they charge me for my BOXYCHARM comes to $35.78 monthly. It is totally worth it because every month the box total usually comes to over $100.00+ US.
This month's topic is Makeup is ART.

Now, let's go and check out all the goodies.

Up first in the box is a HIGHLIGHT & CONTOUR PALETTE by IBY Beauty.
Personally, I have never heard of IBY Beauty Cosmetics before so I am super excited to try out a new brand. This Palette contains 3 Highlight shades and 3 Contour shades and because I am light/medium skin toned this palette was perfect for me.
The product itself is very nice, but just a bit powdery when dipping your brush into. I do not mind that so much... and it is not the most pigmented contour or highlighter ever, and again, I don't mind that. I can reapply as much as I like to get the results that I am looking for without looking too cakey. I really like this palette! The retail price of this palette alone is $40.00 US.

What's up next?

Up next is the ROUND CONTOUR BRUSH by Crown Pro. This brush was made especially for Boxycharm because it has a logo of Crown and Boxycharm on the handle.

I have tried Crown Brushes before and they are very good brushes and I love them. Ok, first off I have to say... I LOVE BRUSHES.... and whenever I get a box with make-up brushes in it, I am all over that.. haha. I was super duper excited to get this brush because I do not have anything like it in my brush collection.

This is a super soft paddle brush that can be used with any liquid, powder or cream products for a full coverage application and it also comes with a brush protector or cover to keep the bristles clean and dust free, also protecting the brush when you pack for travel. For me, the brush is a bit too big on my face to use as a Contour Brush but I absolutely love it for a foundation brush. The bristles are super soft and dense which apply my foundation beautifully. I AM IN LOVE WITH MY NEW BRUSH!!!
The retail price for this Contour Brush is $24.99 US

What's up next?

Up next in the box is a BROW BRUSH by The Brow Gal.

As I stated above, I LOVE BRUSHES and adding another brush to my collection makes me very happy, even a brow brush. This is a double ended brow brush that allows for precision in creating hair like strokes while filling in the brows. This is super soft as well and does a great job of filling in the brows. I love the spoolie on the end, it is excellent for brushing out the brows.
The retail price for this Brow Brush is $14.00 US

What's up next?

Next thing that I am reaching for is the CONVERTIBLE BROW by The Brow Gal.

I always use an eyebrow pencil because I do not have brows, so I have to draw them on... which is no fun at all, but the pencil always works well for me, so I was a little skeptical about trying a brow powder. So... I penciled in my brows and then added this powder on the top of the pencil that I used. I think that I found a great way to make by brows stay on all day. WOW!! Usually, by mid-day, my brows would wear off and fade out somewhat, but with adding The Brow Gal powder to the top of the pencil it made my brows stay on perfect without fading or wearing off... score!!! I love it.
The compact that I got came in palette 02 which has a warm shade, neutral and an ash tone. It's perfect to mix and match to create your own personal shade. It can be used wet or dry and using the BROW BRUSH by The Brow Gal that was also included in the BOXYCHARM box was a perfect combination.
The retail price for The Brow Gal is $35.00 US

What's up next?

The last thing that is in the box is LIQUID GLOW by Temptu.

This is a limited edition collaboration with BOXYCHARM. Temptu introduces its first Liquid Glow that is hand-applied highlighter. Formulated to deliver a radiantly luminous complexion or to illuminate all over, this long-lasting formula is designed in a rose gold hue that flatters every skin tone and creates a natural lit-from-within glow.

Temptu usually makes liquid makeup used with an Airbrush Compressor which when used makes your skin look flawless. I was super excited to try this product out... I love glowy skin and the rose gold shade of this is gorgeous.
I applied this in several ways... using a sponge, using a brush and using my fingers. The best way to use this is with your fingertips. Using a sponge made the glow of this product disappear, which was the same result that I also got when applying it with the use of a brush... but the fingers allowed this product to really glow and create a beautiful highlight on the tops of the cheekbones. I really love this product and I am sure that it will last forever even though it comes in such a small bottle.
The retail price of this is $29.50 US

The overall value of this May BOXYCHARM was $143.49 US

I loved everything this month. What an awesome subscription company!! I also like getting BOXYCHARM every month because it is a surprise that comes to you in the mail every single month and it makes my day when it arrives. Truly so much fun!!

Have you tried BOXYCHARM? What are your thoughts on it? What did you get in your May's BOXYCHARM box?

Leave your comments in the comment section below, I always love to hear from you all.

Have a really great day!!

Hugs & Kisses

Love,

Micro USB Lighting Stainless Steel Cable

2017-05-06T21:10:00.000-06:00

Micro USB Lighting Stainless Steel Cable

Ciao Everyone!!

I hope that you are all doing well today on this Sunny Saturday in May.

Today I wanted to talk about something different other than make-up related... because I do have many other interests other than make-up. I am also interested in gadgets... oh yes, I love gadgets and love to test almost every gadget out there.

This review is on the Micro USP Lighting Stainless Steel Cable. I bought it from Amazon for $14.95. The cable is 3.3ft, which is plenty long because I usually keep it attached to the USB port on my computer. I really love the Stainless Steel Cable. I got the silver one and also the gold one. My favorite is the silver.

The cable itself is super sleek and easy to move around. It, for lack of a better word choice, glides when it moves, unlike most cables that get tangled and stuck, bend and you can not place them where you like them to stay... this one is so sleek and glides across the table which is one of the main reasons that I love it.

Another reason that I love it is because it has a bit of a stretch to the cable. It's not much, but when you plug it into your USB port and then into your phone, you can notice a bit of a give or stretch to the cable. It is super strong so I am sure that I will not end up with the end breaking off of the cable, which so happens to me a lot with the regular iPhone cables, but this one has a very sturdy strong connection end. This cable is used for the Apple iPhone or the Apple iPad. (This is what I use mine for and they work perfectly).

As you can see... the end is super strong and durable. I have had this cable for quite some time and use it a lot since I got it. I have no problems with the cord getting tangled, twisted or even exposing the wires at the ends... It really is amazing.

The seller, "Tadrous Trading Co" offers many other USB cords as well, but my favorite is the stainless steel ones. I have the gold and silver, as I have stated above. They are both in the same great quality so you can choose which color of metal suits you the best.

You can never have too many USP Lighting Cables.... right!!??!! ha ha

What is your favorite Lighting Cable? Do you have more than just one USB Lighting Cable?

Leave your answers in the comment section below... I love hearing from all of you.

Have a great day!

Hugs & Kisses,

Love,

2017-05-04T18:27:00.000-06:00

My Bare Before & After's Exposed

Ciao Everyone!!
How are you all doing?

I have updated my blog, changed the look, (with some help from my brother-in-law Ramoree) and I plan on creating some updated posts here. My blog will go in many different directions and topics of things that interest me and I hope will also interest you as well. Please sit back and enjoy time here.

As you know, I am an Independent Skincare Consultant for Rodan + Fields Skincare.

(link to purchase this skincare in sidebar)

My update today will be regarding the skincare line and my use of it.

I can not believe how well this skincare has worked for my skin. My current skincare line that I am using is the REDEFINE REGIMEN

REDEFINE is a comprehensive skincare Regimen which layers cosmetic ingredients and potent peptide technology to help defend against and reduce the visible signs of aging for noticeably firmer, smoother, flawless-looking skin. The REDEFINE Regimen features four full-size products:
REDEFINE Daily Cleansing Mask
REDEFINE Pore Minimizing Toner
REDEFINE Triple Defense Treatment SPF 30 Daily Moisturizer
REDEFINE Overnight Restorative Cream

They are all so amazing. I use this every morning to start off my day and every evening before bedtime.

In addition to the REDEFINE REGIMEN, I also have added the AMP MD SYSTEM for Firmer-Looking Skin (and this is so true)

This system takes a firm position on aging skin with R+F patent-pending REDEFINE AMP MD System, which included the noninvasive AMP MD Micro-Exfoliating Roller and REDEFINE Night Renewing Serum. The AMP MD System utilizes micro-exfoliation roller technology for visibly advanced skin-firming benefits.

Based on our clinical studies of our REDEFINE Regimen and the AMP MD System, smoother and softer looking skin can be experienced after just one use. With continued use, the REDEFINE Regimen and the AMP MD System are clinically proven to help skin appear firmer and make lines and wrinkles less noticeable for a more luminous and refined appearance.

I use this every second evening before bed. The AMP MD Roller is A.M.A.Z.I.N.G. It made my pores smaller and fewer wrinkles. I am so amazed by this product and I love it so much.

Below is my photo of my before and after with only 2 months use of R+F.

I have also added a few other products to my skincare regimen that I will post in a later entry here.

What is your favorite skincare? Does your skincare line work for you? Leave your answers in the comments section below.

Thank you so much for stopping in and spending some time with me.

Hugs & Kisses

Love,

Independent Consultant

2016-10-02T13:40:00.000-06:00

INDEPENDENT CONSULTANT

Ciao All My Wonderful People!

It has been such a long time since I have posted anything to my blog... I had abanded it for so long and I am very sorry for that. Time flies by so fast, especially when you get busy.
My husband and I own an Italian Restaurant in downtown and it took up all of my time. I would be working there from 9:00am til 2:00am every day and it left no time for myself. So I have decided to implement some changes.

I started using an amazing skin care line. To be honest with you all, I never thought that a skin care line would ever be perfect, there would be always something that I did not like, but after trying and using this line I was amazed and shocked with the results of it. The products speak for themselves, it left my skin so clear, clean, acne free and smooth, looking younger and clear... and who does not want that. I love the products so much that I made a decision to become an Independent Consultant with this line. Many people are making fun of me asking me how I am going to find the time to do both things, but how can I not find the time because I am so proud of these products and what they do for my skin that I want to tell the whole world about them. They really WORK!!

I have added some photos of my favorite products in the line, but it was a hard choice to only come up with three because they all work together so well and the result of all products in what leaves me in awe. I love them all so much.

This company has already created one skin care product that is sold in 181 countries and was the number one acne skin care line in America since the 90's. After treating millions of faces around the world for acne, including Justin Bieber, Adam Levine, and Katy Perry, they decided that they wanted to treat those who suffered with more skin concerns!

I will be offering the ONLY clinically proven product that is developed by dermatologists that is backed by a 60 day, empty bottle, money back guarantee. So, if you are still looking around for a product that works, or if you are looking for an extra stream of income, you know who to talk to... ;)

These products are the #1 anti-aging skin care line in America and it just so happens to be founded by two brilliant women who's listed as some of the most successful women in America by Forbes!! (Other brilliant women on that list include Tori Burch, Oprah and Beyonce!) How awesome!!!

Introducing "Roden + Fields"

These two dermatologists are the two that created the skin care like Proactiv which brought clinically proven skincare that guarantees results at home.

R+F is the FASTEST GROWING and is already the 2nd LARGEST Premium Skincare line in the U.S. just behind decades old Clinique, and we are only 8 years old!!
R+F is not a home party based company (but if you like to party, go for it) :) and we stock NO INVENTORY. We are an entirely virtual business - all you need is your PC and WiFi, which I can not live without any way.. ha ha
R+F officially went global last February in Canada and is also expanding to Australia THIS fall.
Triple digit growth (106.5%) annually and we are positioned to be the next global skincare GIANT!! We aren't just talking market share, we are creating it, earning us a label from EUROMONITOR of a "Black Swan" company with the likes of Amazon, Starbucks, and Apple.
We offer a 60-day money back guarantee for both customers and consultants so there is NO RISK to TRY, but I am sure once you try it, you will love it as much as I did.
Our team is EXPLODING to across the US and CANADA (coming soon to AUSTRALIA) because we know how to be successful and we teach others how to do the same --- no need to be an expert.

Now for my favorite products, but truth be told, I LOVE them all.

Have you ever tried R+F products? What are your thoughts?

Wishing you all a truly blessed and beautiful day.

Shelley

CoverGirl LashBlast Volume

2015-10-12T19:27:00.000-06:00

Ciao All My Wonderful People!

Happy Thanksgiving Weekend to you all.

Todays review is on the Covergirl LashBlast Volume Mascarea.

First I want to mention that I got this product free to try out from BuzzAgent. The one that I applied to try out was the Volume Mascara and I was super excited about getting it to try it out.

Upon opening up the box (which I had shipped to my work address) my sister, her friend and my staff were all there with me. Included in the box was some $2.00 coupons which I gave out to them.. and they were so excited too because now they had a chance to try out the mascara as well.

The mascara is amazing. It really does make your lashes look long and volumized and it lasts all day keeping the lashes looking long and full of volume. I am so happy about that. The only thing that was not my favorite thing to the product was the size of the brush at the end of the wand... it is HUGE and took some time to get used to, even now I can make a booboo with mascara brushing on my eyelid because the brush part is so huge. But other than that... the mascara itself is really awesome. I would get this again on my own..

Have you tried out the CoverGirl LashBlast Volume Mascara?
What are your thoughts on it?

Wishing you all a really beautiful day!!

Love,

Fibralogy, it really Works!!!

2015-04-26T22:49:00.001-06:00

Ciao All My Beautiful People!!

How are you all doing? I hope that you are all well.

I was sent this product for review compliments of #influenster. I am so happy that they have picked me to review this product because it suits me perfectly.

The products are Fibralogy Shampoo, Fibralogy Treatment and Fibralogy Conditioner.

It came in beautiful packaging, all wrapped in bubble wrap.... and who does not like bubble wrap... ha ha ha.

Let's first talk about the scent... I LOVE IT!! The scent is a really clean fresh scent and it lingers on your hair even after you have styled it. I love this about the product and it makes you feel like your hair is so fresh and nicely cleaned.

The system is a 3 step system. You first wash your hair with the Fibralogy Shampoo as you normally would with any other shampoo then rinse.

The second step to the system is to add a dime sized amount of the thickening booster treatment... but with this, you do not rinse out, you leave it in your hair and move onto the last step.

The last step in the system is the Fibralogy Conditioner. You can also use this as you would normally with any other conditioner... but you will notice that your hair will smell amazing.

I have to admit, the smell, as I had stated was amazing, but I did not notice a big difference in my hair after one use... but after using it more than 4 times, my hair does feel thicker and fuller. I really noticed more body, which I am excited about because my hair type is so fine and thin and curly.

I am super excited to have been given the chance to try this product out... and YES... I will be purchasing it when this one runs out.

Have you tried the new L'Oreal Fibralogy System yet?
What are your thoughts on it?

Sending you all lots of Hugs & Kisses

Love,

Keurig2point0

2014-12-18T22:17:00.001-07:00

Keurig2point0 K300

Ciao All My Beautiful Friends....

I hope that you are all doing well and ready for the Christmas Holidays.

As for me, I am almost ready... we have my brother in law coming for Christmas this year which is super exciting.

Speaking of Super Exciting, I received a parcel last week complimentary from +Influenster for the purposes of testing out this product. A new Keurig2point0 K300 Coffee machine.

I could not be happier to try out this coffee machine, as you all know I do love myself a great cup of coffee.. ha ha. I was so excited to be in on this campaign.

I have never tried a coffee machine quite like this one before. I have had several coffee machines in my lifetime, but they were always the ones that you had to use ground coffee with filters and such... and this makes a nice cup of coffee, but it can also get messy... coffee grinds all over the place, water dripping from the machine onto the burner... etc.

The New Keurig2point0 is amazing. It makes a really great cup of coffee without all the mess and fuzz. Slip in a K-Cup that contains the coffee of your choice and put the lid down, in a few seconds out comes your beautiful hot cup of freshly brewed coffee.... mmm mmm it's a cup of yummy goodness.. ha ha.

This season, try out the New #Keurig2point0 K300 Coffee Machine... it not only makes a great cup of coffee, but it also makes a super yummy hot chocolate... mmm perfect for these cold wintery Christmas nights.

Wishing you all a Very Merry Christmas 2014.

Special Thanks to Keurig and InfluensterCanada.

Hugs & Kisses,

Love,

Influenster

2014-11-20T22:19:00.002-07:00

Influenster

Let's all spread the Love!

This evening I wanted to make a post about Influenster. I am sure that some of you know all about this program, but there may be others that do not know, so I am hoping to spread the Influenster love all around, and maybe.... just maybe you will also find this fun and interesting.

Influenster is a program which is more like a community, or an even better way to describe it, a fun family of sharing and caring.

Influenster also has VoxBox campaigns where you can receive a product that is complimentary (and who doesn't like free). They send you all full-sized products to try and test out. It is so much fun.

You write a blog review on the products that you liked, or did not like, and share it with all your social media networks such as Facebook, Twitter, and even Instagram.

Their website is loaded with all kinds of helpful information and reviews that other Influenster's have tried and wrote about.

They have fun contests where you can earn really nice products and they even give special discounts on famous brands.

As seen in the above photo, I have participated every time I was sent a complimentary VoxBox. My favorite one was full of all kinds of goodies from mascara, lipgloss to even little treats to test out. Let's just say.... it was a yummy box!

Some of my other favorite boxes were to try out full sized hair care products, the whole set... how cool is that. I was overjoyed when I received my package in the mail.. I had to test them out straight away.

I have also received imPRESS nail kits. They were super cool and also in styles that I would have chosen myself if I were to go out and purchase them. I wore them around for a long time... they really impressed me as to how long they lasted on the nails... and looked so real.

So, as you can see... I am a HUGE fan of Influenster and I look forward to every campaign that they have... and I qualify for. It's like Christmas all the time.

One final thing... You can take Influenster with you everywhere you go and never miss out on a campaign or post because they have an awesome InfluensterApp, and it's also free to download. Free is good... all the time!! :)

If you have not heard of Influenster, check out their website by clicking on "INFLUENSTER" and take a peek around. Join... it's also free... spread the love, and have lots of fun too.

Wishing all my dear friends a really wonderful evening.

Hugs & Kisses,
Love,

#Influenster #InfluensterApp

Garnier Fructis Color Shield

2014-08-24T18:20:00.001-06:00

Garnier Fructis Color Shield

Ciao All My Beautiful Friends, I hope that you are all doing well and staying healthy and happy as always.

Today I wanted to talk to you all about a product that I was sent this product complimentary from #Influenster and #GarnierFructis to try out and review.

First I would like to say that all my reviews are in my own opinion and how I personally feel about the product, or any product for that matter and my opinion may not be the same as others. As you all know I color my hair bleached blonde. I love it blonde and have had it this way for many years. I changed the color a few times and really disliked it and found myself always going back to blonde. I am a blondie at heart.. ha ha. It just makes me feel sexy!
Blonde hair is hard to keep from becoming brassy or orange looking. But I was sent these products to try out and see how my hair looked after using them.

The products that I was sent to try out are:

Garnier Fructis #ColorShield Shampoo
Garnier Fructis #ColorShield Conditioner

and

Garnier Fructis #ColorShield Blond Refresher Mask

I just got the package yesterday and used it this morning, so far, this is how I feel about everything.

The Color Shield Shampoo is really nice. It feels smooth and when washing your hair it makes your hair feel soft when you are washing it. I really do like this product and now knowing how this works, I would go out and purchase it. The smell is amazing. I would just buy it for the scent alone.. ha ha.. just because I am the kind of person that loves nice sweet or fruity smelling things in my hair.

The Color Shield Conditioner is also amazing in my hair. I have a certain method to using shampoo and conditioner and it is not what most people do... FIRST: I use Conditioner, then Shampoo, and last.. Conditioner. The first Conditioner use allows the knots and tangles to come out of my hair without pulling or tugging on my hair and possibly causing damage and breakage... so I always Condition, Shampoo and Condition.

Ok, now for how the product preformed. I loved it. It was a thick conditioner and the same as the shampoo, smelled amazing. It also made my hair feel sleek and smooth when I was using it, I liked the feeling and it did take out all the tangles and knots from my hair on the first go. The same as the shampoo, I would purchase this now that I know how it works.

Blonde Refresher Mask. I have tried many products that say that they would make my blonde hair less brassy, and more blond... and either the shampoo or conditioner was a very strong, deep purple shade. I was always afraid of these products because when I first tried them, it made my hair turn a purple color after it was all finished. I tried several and the same thing.. I still had this purple hue to my hair.. and I did not like it. So, that being said... I was afraid of trying out this product because it has a light violet shade in it... but not deep and dark as all the others that I have used. Anyway, why not.. I thought.. its only hair. HA HA. So I gave it a go. It smells so so so good. I left it on my hair for 10 min and then rinsed it out. It made my hair extra soft and so healthy feeling. I LOVE IT... and I WILL repurchase this for sure!!

Once my hair was dry (without blow dryers or curling irons, or any form of heat) my hair was super soft and super duper shiny. I was very pleased with everything. I will be purchasing this again once I run out of this.

As for my leave in treatment... I still stick to the Garnier Fructis Damage Eraser Split-End Bandage. I love this because it helps my hair be strong and I have less breakage. Which is what I need when I have long hair and would love to keep it this way.

Overall... these products are amazing in Color Treated hair.

I only wish that Garnier Fructis would create a line specific for long curly hair... and make a great Curl Creme. It is so so so difficult to find a really amazing curl creme for us curly girls.

Here is a little funny!!! Liliya liked all the products too, but I am sure that her favorite was the box! ha ha ha.

So, both Liliya and I give Garnier Fructis #ColorShield products .. Our Shield of approval!!

Wishing all my dear friends a very beautiful day!!

Hugs & Kisses

Love,

imPRESS Press-on Manicure

2014-05-30T14:06:00.000-06:00

Ciao All My Beautiful People.

Today's topic is about.... imPRESS Press-On Manicure.
(I was sent these to review from Influenster)

I have tried this brand of nails before and have liked them a lot. They are super great on those days that your nails are just not at their best, or you don't have time for nail polish to dry... and even for special occasions when you are going out to a party or a night on the town.

I am sorry that I am a bit late on the review ... we have moved and we are just finally getting settled into our new place.

I love these press-on nails. Not only do they come in all different colours, but they also come in different styles and patterns as well.. I am sure that you can find something to suit everyones style.

They are very simple to put on, and they will last up to a week. Even for all you ladies that do a lot of chores, they will stay on through the most stressful tasks. This is one of many reasons that I like them so much and the fact that they are very easy to apply. No glue necessary! All you have to do is peel the little strip of plastic off the glue that is on the back of the nail, fit it onto your own nail, and press firmly for a few seconds... and there you have it.. pretty nails.

I have not worn these ones that I was just sent as I was saving them for a very special occasion that is coming up soon.

My favorite ones that they sent me would be the ones called "Evil Queen" They have such a pretty duo chrome on them.

The other ones I was sent are called "Shout". Very pretty summer styled nails. I am looking forward to wearing both of them.

Have you ever tried imPRESS Press-On Nails before? Did you like them? What style was your nails?

Wishing you all a really great day!

Hugs & Kisses
Love,

Garnier Fructis Damage Eraser

2014-02-24T17:26:00.001-07:00

Ciao Everyone,

This post is in relation to the last one that I had posted about 10 days ago. If you read it than you already know that it was regarding some Shampoo and Conditioner that I was sent complimentary from Influenster to test and try out... it was also a guessing game as well because the box that they sent me was a mystery box with an unnamed brand of product.

The MysteryBrand Revealed:

It was rather fun to try and guess the name/brand of the product. But my guess turned out correct. It was Garnier Fructis.

The smell of these products are awesome, as you can see in my last post.

Here is the box of goodies that Influenster sent me from Garnier Frutis.

Garnier Frutis Damage Eraser Shampoo
Garnier Frutis Damage Eraser Conditioner
Garnier Frutis Damage Eraser Split End Serum
Garnier Frutis Damage Eraser Deep Conditioner

All four products that arrived are all full size. They came in such a nice box, all displayed so pretty and smelled awesome just as you opened it.

After using these products and trying them out, I found that they worked so nice in my hair... I really do love them. The smell is something that I am so thrilled with because it always makes it that much more fun and enjoyable to do your hair when the product that you are using smells so good.

It does make your hair very shiny, soft and manageable and the frizzy, fried split ends tamer and more manageable the very first time you use it.

I am very impressed with this product. My most favorite one in the line is the Damage Eraser Split End Serum.

I hope that you all give it a try, its really great!

Wishing you all a really beautiful day!

Hugs & Kisses,

Love,

2014-02-10T18:12:00.001-07:00

Ciao All My Beautiful People,

Just thought that I would make a post today, as it has been such a long time since I have done that. I have missed you all, but currently we are SO super busy here.

Anyway, on with the post!!

Last week I received a parcel in the mail, compliments from Influenster. Influenster is a site that you can join for free, and they will send you free products to try out every once in the while, depending on how many badges that you open on their site.

This is the second box that I received from them... I was super stoked because this one is awesome!!

It is a bit of a mystery!! They sent samples, one of each, Shampoo, Conditioner, and Split End Repair. There is no brand name on the sample bottles, (and I have to say, they sent out great sized samples of this product, which I am super happy about) only thing that we know is that the company that made it is L'Oreal.

I have tried this twice. How awesome is that!!

The first thing that you will notice right away is the smell. It has the best smell ever!!

The Shampoo lathers up very nice on the hair and feels very smooth. The Conditioner is very mmm how to describe it... smooth, it makes your hair feel soft and smooth when you are actually conditioning your hair... its very nice.

The best of all... the Split End Repair. This stuff is amazing. It makes your hair feel super soft, smooth, and even shiny.. all at the same time as helping repair split ends... and no one needs that more than I do with my over processed, bleached hair. This made my hair feel so so nice.

I really am looking forward to finding out what #MysteryBrand this is...

Can you guess what brand it is?

Wishing you all a really great evening!!

Hugs & Kisses,

Love,

2013-09-08T15:44:00.000-06:00

My Daily Facial Routine

Ciao Bella,

Because I have been asked so many times about what I use on my skin I thought that I would make a blog post about it. It is nothing that is very expensive or hard to find... but very simple. Sometimes simple things are the best things and for me, this is what works well for my skin. I have combination skin that is acne prone.

The first thing that I use in the evening to remove my make up is Extra Virgin Olive Oil mixed with Tea Tree Oil. This takes off all my eye make-up and daily make up that I wear. It also is very gentle and simple and does not make my skin break out at all. I have used this natural method for many years and love it. After massaging this on my skin I was it off with warm water. It's unbelievable how well it removes all the daily grim. :)

The next part to my evening routine is cleansing my skin. I use CeraVe Foaming Facial Cleanser Gel, which is very gentle and works really well. I love this product!! Two or Three times a week I use my Olay Cleansing Brush, which I find gentle on my skin rather than my Clarisonic and it keeps my skin nice and clean. I don't use the brush too often because - for my skin, using it too often will tend to break my skin out. Its all trial and error.... ha ha. But this works for me. On the days that I do not use the Olay Cleansing Brush I just use the CeraVe Foaming Facial Cleanser Gel and rinse off with warm water.

Once a week I will use the Dior HydrAction Exfoliant. This is great for cleaning out your pores and making your skin glowy and fresh. I love this and look forward to my pampering evening.

The last step to my evening routine is Vitamin A Acid in Gel form which is actually Retin A Gel. I use a very small amount of this mixed in with my CeraVe Moisturizing Lotion. Mixing the Retin A with your Moisturizer helps prevent from getting too much dry patches or dry areas on your skin.

My Daily Morning Facial Routine is also very simple, which I like best is to use the CeraVe Foaming Facial Cleanser Gel, rinse off with warm water... pat dry. Simple but works well.

Then after Cleansing my skin, I use the CeraVe Moisturizing Lotion. Just a small about of this goes a long way so I massage this into my skin and then I am good to start applying my daily make-up.

Its very easy, simple and not expensive facial routine with a few products that work well for my skin.

What do you use for your skin care routine?

Put your comments in the section below... I would love to hear from you.

Have a super great day!!
Hugs & Kisses
Love,

2013-07-20T16:47:00.000-06:00

NOTD

Ciao Bella!!

My new most favorite Hot Pink colour. I am so so so in love with this shade of pink. My husband says that it looks like Hello Kitty Pink.. hehehe.... yes, it's true, it does look like the Hello Kitty Hot Pink Shade. (good eye Babe)

I bought it from Ardene's for only $3.50. The shade is a very hot pink shade with purple iridescent to it. It is called Kiss My Lips.... so pretty!!!

(the photo does not do it justice at all, its much prettier and less red looking that the photo is showing)

The only problem is that it wears fast. You will notice that in one day, the colour is wearing off the tips of your nails. I don't mind because I change up my polish so much, but for those that like a manicure to last a full week, this is not going to work for you. I love the colour so much that I a willing to put up with it..hehe.

Have you tried this brand before? What is your favorite hot pink colour?

Have a super beautiful weekend to my friends and family!!

Hugs & Kisses,

Love,

2013-07-12T20:51:00.000-06:00

Cuff Bangle

Ciao Bella!!

I just wanted to post one of my most favorite things that I got when my husband and I went on Vacation.

I love it!!

A Northwest Native Wolf design that is portrayed on this high quality solid copper cuff bracelet.

It is designed by Native Canadian Artist - Yunkws

The symbol is "Wolf" - Meaning of unique power.

Yunkws is a Gitxsan artist who is largely self taught. He has studied at the Emily Carr Institute of Art and Design and at the 'Ksan School of Northwestern Native Art.

He also has a degree from the University of Victoria in British Columbia, Canada.

My husband and I went on Vacation in June and we went to the Capilano Suspension Bridge Park. Yes... I did walk all the suspension bridges there and had the time of my life. I loved it. They also had a small souvenir shop and there we found these Bangles. My husband and I fell in love with them so we purchased two of them, one for me, and one for him. I have to say... it was a bit big to begin with but as I wore it more and more, it started to take the shape of my wrist and now it has a perfect fit to my wrist, and I am in love with it.

If you are ever travelling to British Columbia, you must go see Capilano and go across all their bridges. It's an adventure you will never forget.

Wishing all my beautiful friends a very wonderful day!!

Hugs & Kisses,

Love,

2013-07-08T16:55:00.000-06:00

Meet Liliya

Ciao Bella!!!

This is the main reason that I have been MIA lately. She keeps me very busy all the time and I love every moment that I spend with her. She is beautiful!!

We adopted her from ARF (Animal Rescue Foundation) and named her Liliya.

She is a bundle of joy, full of life and love. She loves to play, purr and cuddle. Liliya loves tuna, chicken and sleeping on my fuzzy pink blanked. She is a domestic medium haired calico kitten thats two and a half months old. We love her so so so much. Our family feels complete now.

She is so CUTE!!!

You can watch Liliya's YouTube Channel by clicking here and subscribing to her videos. She would love that so much.

You can also follow Liliya on Blogspot by clicking on this link and you can follower her there too. She is super cute and would love to have you follow her in her daily life of playing and sleeping. :)

Wishing you all a really beautiful day!

Hugs & Kisses,

Love,

and
Liliya!!

2013-06-26T20:14:00.001-06:00

Scarves.... A Beautiful Accessory!!!

Ciao Bella!!

I find that scarves make the perfect accessory. You can wear just a simple "T-Shirt" or "Tank-Top" and if you add a light summer scarf it dresses your ordinary "T" into something very special.

This scarf is in a light cream shade with black butterfly's on it... it's super soft and comfy to wear. I got this one in the airport on our way home from vacation.

This one is also super soft and I love the feel of it, nice and silky feeling. It has some really in colours for this season, peach, mint, white and black... all in animal print. I also got this one in the airport on our way home from vacation.

I fell in love with the following scarves because they are so different. I love the gold metal detail to this animal print scarf in grey, black and brown. It is made of a nice, light cotton and will dress up any outfit. From Ardene.

My very first Infinity Scarf!! I totally love the colours... sea foam green and bright blue. It is made with a nice light cotton as well which is perfect for the summer months to dress up any "T" or even an evening dress.... I love it!! From Ardene.

Such a different looking and feeling scarf. It's made of stretchy grey cotton with silver metal decals in the centre.... the decals are feathers and hearts. The scarf is very light and soft, nice to add to any outfit. From Ardene.

LOVE!! Love this scarf. It's extra special because my husband picked it out for me and told me that it would look pretty on me... and he bought it for me. It is very light weight blue cotton that is super soft and has silver metal decals all around it, and a heart in the centre. It will truly dress up any outfit in the summer. From Ardene.

What are your favorite summer scarves? Do you wear a scarf in the summer?

Post your comments below, I always love hearing from you.

Wishing you all a very beautiful day!!

Hugs & Kisses,

Love,

2013-06-18T20:59:00.000-06:00

Nail Of The Week

Ciao Bella.....

Sorry my beautiful people that I have been away from my blog and have not posted in a week or so. My husband and I went on Vacation and I really enjoyed our time together.

Today's post is about a new nail polish that I just got, and I am totally in love with the shade.

I have never used the L'Oreal nail polish brand before and really was not too interested in them UNTIL I saw this colour. It's called "Now You Sea Me" in number 530.

The reason I was so attracted to it is because it is so so so so close to the famous Tiffany Blue shade.... which I love. I freaked out over this colour.

The nail polish surprised me, it's actually very nice, easy to apply, and I like the brush, which is a normal nail polish brush. Two coats and your all set!!!

Have you tried the L'Oreal Nail Polishes before.... what are your thoughts on them.... Whats your favorite shade?

Hugs & Kisses

Love,

2013-06-02T18:03:00.000-06:00

Iced Coffee by International Delight

Ciao Bella!!!

I have joined a website a very long time ago to try out products for free and this was the first time that they have ever sent me anything. I was so super duper happy to give this a try.

The website is called BzzAgent, if you are also interested in trying out products for free.. just click on the link and join... its all free!!

I received in the mail a box full of goodies on Friday.

They sent me two Iced Coffee Tumblers and several coupons for free Iced Coffees.

I gave a few coupons away for a few friends that have not heard of the coffee, but I have spoken to several others that have tried it and loved it. I was so excited to give it a try.

The first Iced Coffee that I am trying is the Vanilla flavored one. They come in three different flavors... Vanilla.... Caramel Macchiato.... and Mocha. YUMMY!!

The vanilla is so creamy, sweet, smooth and has that nice rich coffee flavor that I love. It's such a nice treat on a hot day.. or any day for that matter.. ha ha.

It's super fast and ready to serve. Just open up your tumbler, add ice and then pour in your flavored coffee. Slip in your straw and your all ready to go. Fast, easy and affordable. What a way to go!!!

Have you tried any of the Iced Coffee's by International Delight?

Which one is your most favorite?

Wishing you all a Beautiful Sunday!!

Hugs & Kisses,
Love,

2013-06-02T00:59:00.003-06:00

Monthly Favorites
May 2013

Can you all believe it...... it's June already!!! Time flies when your having fun... especially with make up :)

Ciao Bella!!!

These are all my monthly favorites for May. I seem to have a lot of favorites this month, but I had a lot of fun too. So go grab a coffee, set back, relax and lets get this show on the road... :)

Lets start off with HAIR.

After Shampooing and Conditioning my hair I add one to two drops of DOVE NOURISHING OIL CARE ANTI-FRIZZ SERUM. I love this product, it softens, detangles and also does not allow my hair to get frizzy during the day. Not to mention it's great for your hair as well and smells great too.

Next up is LUSTRASILK CURL PUDDING. This is my most all time favorite curl cream as to date. I could not live without this product...... well that might be taking it too far, but it is awesome for us curly haired girls. After I apply my hair oil, I then scrunch in the curl pudding. It helps form the curls and keeps the form. It's not drying nor does it leave any buildup on your hair and smells awesome. I have repurchased this product several times.

For my SKIN CARE that are my favorites this month were CeraVe FOAMING FACIAL CLEANSER and CeraVe MOISTURIZING LOTION. These products are awesome, and so good for my skin type. Review on these products click here.

GARNIGER NUTRITIONIS COFFEE ROLL ON EYE SERUM. This is a really great product when you have puffy eyes in the morning because it de-puffs the under eye area. Just a little will do. The serum is clear, a bit tacky and fragrance free, and it works in just a few min.

Now we start with the fun parts of make up. For my FACE I use and LOVE, LOVE, LOVE the GIORGIO ARMANI MAESTRO FUSION MAKE-UP FOUNDATION. Review on this just click here.

Next up is my GIORGIO ARMANI MAESTRO MASTER CORRECTOR. It's a very lightweight corrector to correct or hide dark spots or dark under eye circles. Its another HG for me. Review on this just click here.

Next is MAYBELLINE FIT ME CONCEALER in shade 10. It's a very nice concealer that does not fill into fine lines around the eyes and it brightens the under eye area as well. It's really not my most favorite and I am still on the look out for a perfect under eye concealer.

Next is LANCOME TINT MIRACLE HIGHLIGHTER. I really don't her much about this highlighter but I really like it. It brightens and highlights the tops of the cheekbones, cupids bow and under the eyebrow. It has a really nice creamy texture and leaves a very suttle soft highlight that is perfect on the skin. It also comes in a pen like tube with a brush on one end and a clicker on the other. I never use the brush, but apply it to the back of my hand then warming it up, I apply it to my skin. I do like this product a lot and it works perfect on my skin type.

Then I start the CHEEK area.... love it!

My most favorite contour powder is the NYX BLUSH in TAUPE. It has the perfect shade for light skinned people with a pink undertone. I have had the most difficult time trying to find the perfect contour shade... and this one works perfect. It's not orange looking, nor yellow looking on the skin, but I need something that has more of a red tone or to be perfect.. a reddish grey tone for my skin.

Next I love the LAURA MERCIER BLUSH in TENDER MAUVE. I really don't know why the call it tender mauve because it does not come across mauve at all. It is more of a pinky/peachy tone and it is so beautiful on the cheeks. It's a soft matte formula with no shimmer or glitter. It's very pretty on the skin.

For my EYES... I have lots of fun and love to play around with shadows and colours. My favorite shades are neutral and orangy shades so that is why I have added them to my May Favorites. If you have blue eyes... these shades really make them pop!

MAC PAINT POT in PAINTERLY. It is my most favorite base to use on my eyelids. It keeps my eyeshadow on all day until I remove it at night and the shade (painterly) has a pinkish undertone and matches my skin perfectly. This is my HG eye base and have used it for many years as well as is a repurchase of mine often.

MAC EYE SHADOWS....what can I say about Mac Eye shadows... they are awesome and my all time favorites. The shades shown in the photo above are:

SHROOM
MYLAR
GRAND ENTRANCE
EXPENSIVE PINK
TEXTURE
SWISS CHOCOLATE
COPPERING

For my eyebrows I have found a new product that has fast became my favorite. MAYBELLINE DEFINE-A-BROW in DARK BLOND. The retractable pencil has a very fine tip to it and its perfect for lining the brow area. It lasts all day on my brows... which is VERY important.. no one likes a droopy brow.. ha ha ha, and the colour is a perfect shade for me. It is also very affordable as well.

My eyeliner that I use and is my favorite is MAYBELLINE EYE STUDIO GEL LINER in CHARCOAL. It is a very nice creamy gel liner that lasts all day and does not irritate my eyes. It also comes with a nice little brush with it that I also use and like. It makes a really nice line.

Lashes... well girls... I could go on forever about this subject... ha ha ha.. but my favorite mascara so far is MARY KAY ULTIMATE MASCARA in BLACK. I have been using this product for several months now and I really like it. It's waterproof and I love that!! It makes my lashes look nice, long and full of volume, which in real life I do not have.. ha ha. It lasts all day on me and I do not have any problems with removing it.. it comes of with make up remover very well. Love it!!

Ok Girls... we are almost done now... are you still with me??

LIPS... my downfall in product purchases.. ha ha ha. My most favorites this month were L'OREAL COLOURRICHE LIPSTICK in 181 SHEER LINEN. It's super moisturizing and lightweight on the lips. Never feeling dry and a very pretty neutral shade with pink undertones. I LOVE this shade so much. The only downfall is that you have to reapply often because it wears off quickly, which I really don't mind because I love the shade and I have wore it a lot this month.

MAYBELLINE WATERSHINE VOLUME XL PLUMPING EFFECT LIP GLOSS in 405 CORAL UP... I am not sure if these are still available but I hope so. I got this one when I lived in Italy and love it. I guess you can say I re-found it again and wore it a lot this month. It really does plump up the lips and adds a nice glossy shine as well without stinging or burning. It has a very pleasant orange scent to it.

MAC TENDERTONE in PUCKER UP. I am a lover of the Mac Tendertones. I wish that they would keep these on their permanent line because they are awesome. They are super moisturizing on the lips, adds a very nice glossy look, soft and not tacky or sticky feeling and one of their best parts... they smell amazing!!

To line everything off this month I used my ESSENCE LIP LINER in 04 HONEY BUN a lot. It's a neutral shade that goes with almost everything, esp coral colours. It's very affordable and I used it almost every day this month.

Well girls... if you are sill with me I applaud you!!

What were your May Favorites? Do you have any HG favorites?

Wishing you all a really wonderful day!

Hugs & Kisses

Love