Mini Haul: Cosmetics

Here are a few things I picked up with some Christmas money:

1. NYC Liquid Eyeliner: 















Image courtesy of NYC Cosmetics. Click here for their website.

I picked up this liquid liner on a whim at Ulta. I've been looking for a liquid liner recently. I haven't used one in a very long time. As a matter of fact, my first experience with wearing eyeliner at all when I was 12 was with a liquid!
I was skeptical about this product. It cost about $1.50, so I wasn't sure about the quality. I was definitely surprised! I wore this all day today with nary a smudge. The color is pearlized black, and it is pretty pigmented. It went on like a dream.






2. Clinique Butter Shine Lipstick in Baby Baby:

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Image courtesy of Clinique.com. Click here to purchase.

I picked up another Clinique lippie at Belk this weekend while in Meridian, MS. I stood at the counter for a long time looking at testers and swatching, and I decided upon this beauty. Now this isn't really a long lasting lipstick, but oh, is it a joy to reapply. It is true to its name: buttery and shiny. The color is a soft pinky nude, and it has a VERY subtle shimmer. It has the best texture of any lipstick I have ever used. At the (for me) expensive price of $14.00, it is SO worth it.

3. OPI Vodka & Caviar:

Image courtesy of Amazon.com. Click here to buy for $4.75!


Picked up another bottle of OPI polish at Ulta. They had it on offer for 'Buy 1, Get 1 50% off,' but I didn't partake. I really wanted a long-lasting red polish, and I've been pretty happy with the OPI formula and brush. I put this on top of a chipped coat of $1 red polish, so I won't show you a picture on my nails until I fix it. :) I really love the color so far though. I think it is a great red for fall as it is very rich and not quite as bright as a cherry or fire engine red.



Hope you enjoy this teeny-tiny haul. I especially recommend the lipstick...Honestly, your lips will thank you!

News, Reviews, and Wedding Ring Blues

Hello Lovies,

It has been an interesting week involving trips to the clinic, Christmas shopping, and planning for Christmas trips. I had a bad result on a recent medical test, so I'm scheduled for another trip for further testing on the Eve O' Christmas Eve. No worries. Nothing too serious!

Here's the fun stuff:

- Reviews

1. Rimmel Airy Fairy Lipstick - Picked up this cheapie lipstick at Walmart recently after watching a video on YouTube. The consistency is pretty good. Feels a bit grainy to me, but it isn't terrible. I do love the color, and I've been carrying this with me lately. It is a pinky nude. Go try it out.

Photo Courtesy of Buzzillions.com

2. Burt's Bees Carrot Nutritive Body Lotion - Found a sample size of this in a bag of mine. Barely opened. I got it in a trial pack awhile ago, and I totally forgot about it. It has 99.5% (I think) natural ingredients, which I am all about, so I tried it on my face a couple of nights ago instead of my usual Dramatically Different. I actually loved the consistency. It was very thick and had a pleasant fragrance. It felt very nice on the skin, and the next morning...My concealer went on like a dream.

Photo Courtesy of Burt's Bees

-Wedding Ring Blues

I lost ANOTHER diamond out of my engagement ring. Actually, the same space as before. Just a tiny diamond surrounding the center stone. But still. We took it to another Kay Jewelers tonight, and I will proudly say that they completely replaced the ring for me. They offered me a repair also, but I decided on the new ring. They were extremely helpful, and I never once felt as though it was my fault for losing a diamond. The manager felt that the setting must have been flawed.
If you are shopping for jewelry or are shopping for that special bridal set, go to Kay Jewelers. They take care of you!
And this is my ring!

Photo Courtesy of Kay Jewelers