tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15885162829648453082026-04-12T23:56:16.386-07:00Product Reviews * Beauty Tips * Cooking Recipes * RandomnessNelly Borrayohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14099546029472816035noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1588516282964845308.post-22670723299840003802010-03-10T13:18:00.000-08:002010-03-10T13:50:17.040-08:00

Payless Shoe Source and I go way back! As a kid I remember that's all mom would buy us. As I got into my teens, Payless became uncool, and Vans or Creepers were the shoes to have. But, unless I saved my own money, that's what mom could afford and what I had to wear. I remember trying to remove or cover up the Coasters logo, and the shoes not lasting too long, which would make mom

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Moisturizers have always been part of my daily regimen. Even in my early twenties with perefct skin, I never skipped on moisturizing my face. Now in my thirties, it's not only a part of my daily skin care routine, it's a must! As I've aged, my skin has become more problematic, more sensitive and noticeably duller with the monthly hormonal stages. I've been on the search for a great

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I just got around to testing out the Mica powders I ordered from Coastal Scents...and I love them! Mica is a natural mineral that can be opalescent, sparkling or matte. Mica powder is purified and crushed mica mineral that is available in a variety of different colors. These powders are then used to add color to a wide range of products like lipsticks, rouges, candles or even soaps! As

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If you haven't tried any ELF products, well now would be a perfect time! Elf is currently shipping orders for only $1.98 with a $15 minimum purchase by using coupon code shipfor198 at checkout! That's a great deal beacuse most of ELF products are only $1 each!! So those $15 can buy you 15 different items!! If you're new to ELF I would suggest you browse through their entire website before you add

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My favorite February products are all made by Garnier Fructis. There were other products that could've been on the list, but none were used as much as the Garnier Fructis items. I started using some of these Garnier products a few months back, but it wasn't until last month that I found myself choosing these items over others when shopping. If I had to pick just one out of them, it would have to

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I received the Coastal Scents Warm palette...and I've been using it everyday since I got it! Because many of the colors are neutral shades, they can be used alone for day time wear or with deeper tones for a fun night out! Colors range from pale matte ivories to gold tone shimmers to deep browns, blacks and plums. Like I previously mentioned, these shades are highly pigmented, very comparable to

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One of my February favorites has to be the Sigma Makeup Travel Kit in Naughty In Black. It includes 7 makeup brushes; Powder brush SS150, Foundation brush SS190, Large contour brush SS168, Concealer brush SS194, Pencil brush SS219, Tapered blending brush SS224, Eye shading brush SS239 and as a free gift, I also received a free Foundation/Bronzing brush SS187 and brush pouch - all this for only $

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I saw a review of this product on you tube, and I was a bit hesitatant to purchase it at first and didn't want to spend money on a product that I "may" not like. So I used my beauty reward points at Sephora and didn't feel too bad about buying it. But to my surprise, I love it!! Although it is an eyeshadow primer, I purchased the primer in Sin, which has a hint of color to it. I wear it alone

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I've loved anything make up since before I was allowed to wear it. I remember applying eyeliner in Junior High and then washing my face with hand soap when school let out and before I went home. Rubbing it off was a mission, using the hard brown old-school paper towels that must have done some serious damage to my skin! Since make up has been my passion, I've always purchased it regardless what

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Valentines Day came too early this year...really, it did! About two weeks ago my friend asked the dreadful question "what are you doing for Valentine's Day?". Considering my husband and I don't really believe in the whole idea of waiting until February 14th to remind each other that I love him and he loves me...and of course in all previous years finding it way too difficult to celebrate it

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As I tried to plan out my blog, I kept coming back to what it is I love and enjoy the most - or as I call them "My Passions". I'm not starting this blog for any other reason than to use it as an outlet to express my views, opinions and maybe in the process, provide anyone willing to bare with me, with some of my trials and tribulations as a wife, mother and shopper.

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Welcome! My name is Nelly, a 36 year old wife and mother of 4 great children. A few of my passions are: my family, makeup, fashion, cooking and home decor. I find that I have many tips in these categories, so I figured I would share them with anyone willing to hear me out =) I also notice that many advertisements are just that - an ad - but the product they're marketing is not great at all or

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