I am a huge dark lipstick fan – there is nothing I love more than a purple lip! However, I have been on the hunt for a great nude lipstick, because it was a missing piece to my lipstick collection. A nude lip is so classic and I’ve been trying to build out all of my different makeup looks, so finding this nude lipstick was important to me. After months of searching, I have found my perfect nude: Soap & Glory Sexy Motherpucker Lipstick in Cinnamon Beige.
This lipstick goes on so rich and creamy, but it feels weightless. The shade is slightly darker than my lips, but as a dark lipstick lover it I wouldn’t want my nude lipstick to be any lighter. Honestly, when I bought it I was expecting this shade to be a little darker! To have discovered my perfect nude by accident was a great bonus, so I’m a happy camper. At only $12, it’s a great deal! You can buy it at Ulta here.
What’s your favorite nude lipstick? Let me know in the comments below!
When I got an email saying I was going to have the chance to try out one of Yves Saint Laurent’s new mascaras from Influenster, I was hyped. About a year or so, I had the opportunity to test one of their other mascaras and it made me a high-end mascara convert. I went into this with high expectations, I won’t lie.
I received the YSL Mascara Vinyl Couture in 07 – I’m The Craze, which appears to be a lovely shade of purple on the website. However, opening the box revealed a much darker, almost inky purple. Even though it wasn’t expecting that, I was excited to give it a shot. I thought that this mascara would be fun to try for a day out with the family. I kept the rest of my makeup neutral that day, ready for my purple lashes to take center stage.
They didn’t. After opening up the tube to an incredibly chemically smell, the purple went on basically black. If I didn’t know I was wearing purple mascara I wouldn’t have been able to tell the difference between it and my usual mascara. Unless I was about three inches away from the mirror, I couldn’t pick up on the purple. I was disappointed.
Despite the purple being disappointing, I’m not unwilling to give this mascara another try. I think the pink and blue ones might pop a lot more, so if the opportunity ever arises I’d give these another go. But for $29 a tube, I won’t be rebuying the purple anytime soon.
My name is Angela and I’m an Etsy addict. There is something about discovering a new shop that is just so exciting! I’ve always been big on giving unique gifts and having one-of-a-kind pieces, so I spend waaaaaaay more time browsing Etsy than I should. Here’s what’s currently sitting in my cart, waiting for me to have one of my impulsive buying sprees.
I am a stationary fiend, and there is nothing I love more than finding out I have mail in my mailbox! I try to keep a collection of cards on hand to send out to my friends, so this Coffee & Wine Card from Cat Coquillette caught my eye! This shop is full of beautiful cards, prints, and totes, and they’re totally affordable. Consider me obsessed.
As a former ceramics nerd, I fell in love with Silishop. This Geometric Black & Yellow Porcelain Coffee Cup and Saucer caught my eye. While a little pricey, each piece is made by hand, so I think it would be worth it. Since I’m having a little studio apartment at school next year, I’d love to get a set of these to have for when someone comes over to study or for a good gossip session.
I’ve always wanted to be a candle person, and BON LUX makes me want to be one even more! Based out of Melbourne, where I spent my time abroad, each candle is hand-poured and comes in the cutest packaging! I’m coveting the Asleep in the Clouds one, which smells like lemon zest, gardenia, jasmine, and violet.
As I’m interning this summer, I’ve been on the hunt for cute office supplies. This “Like A Boss” mousepad from Field Trip. At only $12, it’s affordable and most likely finding its spot on my desk this summer. After all, who couldn’t use a little extra motivation when 4pm rolls around and you’ve still got an hour of work left to go?
I’m trying to expand my jewelry collection this summer and have been on the hunt for statement necklaces. I love this Pastel Wooden Geometric Necklace from the Austrian shop Belle Accessories. Each piece is hand-painted, which I think is really wonderful. I’d love to snag a few of this shop’s fun, geometric pieces of jewelry.
Do you have an Etsy wishlist? What unique pieces are you looking to find for summer?
PS – just a lil disclaimer: all of these photos are property of the featured Etsy shops! No copyright infringement intended, y’all just take amazing photos!
Spring has sprung down here in Gettysburg and that can only mean one thing… it’s sundress season! Lucky for me, I recieved the Glam VoxBox free from Influenster and I got some great shaving tools to help me get ready for months of bare legs.
My new goodies!
I recieved the Gillette Venus Embrace Sensitive Razors and Olay Vanilla Cashmere Shave Gel. The razors are so fantastic for girls like me with really sensitive skin, because they have a gentle touch. They also get in every nook and cranny, so you aren’t noticing random patches of hair by your knees when you’re out and about! The shaving gel smells absolutely amazing and is super moisturizing, so much so that I haven’t even needed to put on lotion after my shower. I love products that can do double-duty, so I’ll definitely be getting more of this.
Are you ready for sundress season? If so, you should #ChooseToSmooth with Gillette 😉
Hey friends! As you may or may not know, I am a member of the product testing website Influenster. It is such a cool site – in exchange for great free products, you give them an honest review and provide feedback. It’s a win-win in my book. Interested in signing up? Message me!
Back in December, I recieved their Jingle Voxbox, which was a coop box instead of a brand-specific box. These ones are so fun, because you get to try out such a wide variety of products!
My Jingle Voxbox and all the goodies!
The first product wasn’t actually a product itself, but a coupon to try out any Ore-Ida product for free. I picked up tater tots, which were absolutely delicious. I typically go for store brand French fries, so it was nice to mix it up and try something new.
The next product in this box was Biscoff biscuits. These were super tasty and tasted amazing when dipped in my afternoon cup of coffee! I can definitely see them becoming a part of my regular snacking routine.
Biscoff biscuits in the afternoon
Moving away from food, I got one of the new Hallmark Itty Bittys. This is Olaf from their Frozen collection. I thought that this was cute, but it wasn’t really for me. As a 20 year old, I’m not really looking to add any kid-themed products to my life haha. I’ll definitely pass it along to one of my younger cousins though!
Now onto beauty! This Pure Ice nail polish came just in time, as I’ve recently stopped biting my nails and I’m trying to keep them polished so that I don’t go back to biting them. This shade, called Shore Bet, is a super cute neutral that I’ve really been loving.
Pure Ice Nail Polish in Shore Bet
The NYC 24 Hour City Proof Eyeliner, however, was not a huge hit with me. While it was great for smudging into my waterline, it didn’t do much else for me. It was a little chalky, and you really had to apply a lot of pressure to get any substantial color out of it.
Lastly, I got some super cute lashes and adhesive from Kiss. Now I have never been a huge fake eyelash person, but I am super excited to test these ones out. They seem really simple to apply for a dramatic effect, so I plan on using these next Friday when I have to get dressed up for an event here at Gettysburg! I’ll report back on how they work out!
As a member of Influenster, I’ve been lucky enough to receive a few voxboxes, which are basically boxes full of products that they ask you to try out. In return, I provide them with my opinions on the products. I received all of the following products complimentary from Influenster for testing purposes.
Rimmel London Scandaleyes Rockin’ Curves Mascara – I was honestly a little disappointed by this mascara. I was expecting it to really pack a punch, but I felt like it was a little clumpy. It has a wavy brush that supposedly helps in the application process, but I just found it awkward to use.
Rimmel London Moisture Renew Lipstick – this lipstick was great! It was long lasting, which I wasn’t expecting, and was also flattering to my skin tone.
Rimmel London Moisture Renew Lip Liner – this was a clear lip liner, which I have been looking for as a wear a lot of darker lipsticks and it can be hard to match, but I felt like it only did an okay job. For the first few hours it was fine, but then my lipstick started to bleed. Not a pretty picture.
Puffs Softpack – these were some very nice tissues! The packaging was cute and didn’t need to be put in a holder. Also, since the cold season is upon us, it is great to just have them on my desk for when I need them!
Jergens Ultra Healing Extra Dry Skin Moisturizer – this product is absolutely amazing! I have terribly dry skin, and this really helped out. I use it on my elbows and my legs and I can 100% see a difference. I would highly recommend this lotion.
Resource Natural Spring Water – this water honestly just tasted like water to me. Not complaining, but I don’t understand what the hype for it is. Apparently there are electrolytes in it? It didn’t taste any different to me, but I’ll never turn down fancy water.
Hair Food Moisture Hair Mask – I. AM. OBSESSED. My hair tends to get pretty damaged because I straighten it a lot, and it does noticeably repair it. I’ll use this two or three times a week in the shower. It only adds an extra few minutes to my routine but it is sooooo worth it, and as an added bonus it makes your hair smell fantastic. I’d highly recommend it.
Swiss Miss Simply Cocoa – I don’t like hot chocolate so I gave this to my friend. She gave it two thumbs up, so I’ll take her word for it and say it’s good.
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