Tarte LipSurgence Lip Luster - Pouty

 

Photo Credit - Sephora

This creamy lip tint goes on smoothly. I love the soft berry color with a bit of shimmer is perfect for everyday wear or with a bit of gloss on top for the night. When the soft wash of color wore off, it left behind a shimmery tint. The lip tint made my lips soft and I love that there is peppermint added to the tint. It is a nice treat for soft lips with nice wash color and fresh breath. I really love these lip tints that I went out to buy 7 more. I can’t wait to try them. My only qualm is I always end up getting some of the color on my teeth without fail. So I try to limit my smiling and do my “mysterious face” instead. Although, it is a bit pricey for what it is, so if you can find it on sale -- get it!

Tarte Lights, Camera, Lashes! – Rich Black

Photo Credit - Sephora

This mascara does it all! It lengthens, curls, adds volume and conditions my eyelashes. I love how nice my lashes look after applying this mascara. Even though the mascara didn’t clump my eyelashes, I did notice sometimes my lashes stuck together and look like the spider leg trend. Overall, I like this mascara and will still continue using it.

Away

Hi Reader!

You might have noticed, I haven't written a post in awhile. I apologize greatly for that. I am currently attending a family reunion.  I should return posting "regularly", although I do post at irregular times next week. I was going to upload some vacation photos, but in all honesty, all I have done is go to spa treatments, buy new beauty products and try them out [Hopefully, my lazy bum self will get to posting them up by next week]. But here are some photos I did take in between my laziness [but really, isn't that what a vacation really is?]

 Our resort had its own private lake. There is a patio down there on the lake, but I thought alligators [or SUPER CROC!!!] or snakes would get me.

 The pool during the night but it was also raining so I couldn't go out properly on the patio.

 There was two jacuzzi and really big pool. I honestly ate so bad and let myself go so much I didn't set foot anywhere that guilt ridden place. Yes, they did have a sauna and a fitness opened 24/7, but I am on vacation. Yes, I am a quite difficult of a person.

   A beach near the gulf of Mexico. The sand was alabaster white and the clear. The sand reminded me of cement. Although, nothing would be as beautiful as the beaches at Bermuda. Oh, how my heart swells for thee.

 A hermit crab! There were so many of these. I tried really hard not to accidentally step on the beach. Although, when we were driving passed SeaWorld, there was a turtle in the middle of the road. I think he was trying to run away.

 I was sitting on these rocks until the tide came and the jelly fishes. I also managed to catch a baby  crab in the algae there. I managed to untangled it, I wonder if he remembers me.

 The ostrich was eyeballing me the entire time. So I paparazzi the heck out of him.

I should get one of this for my space at work :)

Until next week,
Andrea :)

Cosmopolitan April 2013

Here are some Botanical pieces to freshen up your wardrobe from Spring - 

Photo Credit - Asos

 

Photo Credit - Gap

New Collaboration that hit this month -

1. Levi is collaborating with Liberty of London. The collection stores in May 5.

2. Derek Lam is vibe to Kohl with influences of Rio de Janeiro.

3. Aldo and Preen are in partnership to bring heels from the runway to the stores.

4. Diane von Furstenberg and Roxy team up to bring new collection of swimwear and accessories.

Here is Jessica from Brootender’s  Strengthener mask [a protein packed moisturizing mask]

1/2 banana [to strengthen] or 1/2 avocado [to soften]

1 egg

1 tablespoon each coconut oil, olive oil, and honey

1/4 cup water

Mix and comb through damp hair. Clip up hair and cover with a shower cap. Shampoo after 15 minutes.

Beauty Buys under $10 -

Photo Credit - Caldrea, Caldrea Ginger Pomelo Hand Balm

Photo Credit - Maybelline, Maybelline New York The Rocket Mascara

 

Photo Credit - Somersets USA, Somersets Extra Sensitive Shaving Oi

7 Make - Up Trends to Try -

“1. Pop Art Lips - a Swipe of tangerine or fuchsia is awesome. Paint lips pink, then tap orange lipstick onto their center to this two-tone look.

2. Technicolor Hair

3. Aquatic Eyes

4. Celestial Skin - a streak highlighting on the ridge of cheekbones offers a higher bone structure when paired with a contrasting matte foundation. Pearly white pigments took best on fair complexion; peachy bronze works on everyone else.

5. Crimped Hair

6. The Smokey Brow - pick a pencil that’s at least a shade darker than your natural brows, and after brushing them upward, make small, feathery strokes to fill in the shapes. Sweep a brown shadow over them a soft, shadowy finish and then set with a brow gel.

7. Candy Shop Nails - use bright pastel like mint, sorbet, canary and paper white. “

Pick up the issue for more fashion and makeup tips, an interview with Sheryl Sandberg and her career tips.

Wash with Joe Body Wash

Wash with Joe body wash combines the beneficial properties of coffee with mint to make an uplifting everyday body wash. Coffee is not only an antioxidant, it is known for being a natural deodorizer and repairs UV damage. The body wash does a have minty scent with a hint of coffee. The body wash has syrup coffee consistency that lathers well and immerses you in a soft minty scent while  you sud up. I did notice I got a tingly feeling, which must be from the essential mint oil. This was especially welcome during hot my - where - the -@#!$!# - am - I- commute to work.

Goodies Co. May - Box 2

OMG! I love this box. Actually all I saw was the sour strings and the coconut water.  I didn’t notice the other stuff. I am not sure if that is saying much about me.

Wholly Guacamole   -  It   came with a  coupon for  a free product of your choosing. Which is nice because you get to choose but also sucky if  the store you carry it on doesn’t carry the products. The stores close to me don’t carry this which is okay, I am allergic to avocados but I was thinking of making a dip and bringing it in for work.  I also love how they gave a clip for your potato chips. We are huge fan of potato chips at our house and sadly enough  we don’t have a clip for our chips. Well now we do :)

Sour Power Straws - Blue Raspberry Candy Straws -  I love eating this when I was little. They are a perfect combination of sweet and sour. I ate the whole package in 20 seconds flat.

Sour Power Straws - Pink Lemonade Candy Straws -  These were a bit more sour than the blue raspberry ones. The blue raspberry is my favorite but I still polished these off.

Beanitos - Chipotle BBQ  - I am not a huge fan of BBQ flavored chips but these were tasty. I like the concept of a “health chip”. I would probably get these in another flavor as I don’t like BBQ flavor.

 Numi Organic Tea - Moroccan Mint - I am not a huge tea fan but I will occasionally sip me some of nature’s brew. I did like the sweet scent of mint and the tea itself had mild mint taste which I did enjoy. But definitely drink this while it is hot as when it cools down it isn’t as tasty.

 ico - Coconut Water -  My brother loves these so I didn’t even get to taste this.

Bronco Bob's - Mango Chipotle Sauce  - I didn’t have a purpose for this so I gave it to a friend who likes mangoes. Although, she wasn’t quite sure what to do with it.

SuperSeedz - Sea Salt - These tasted like sunflower seeds except towards the end they had nutty pumpkin taste.

 

California Olive Ranch - Olive Oil -   I am not sure how this qualifies as a goodie, but I used this to make stir fry. I couldn't taste really taste the difference from my normal olive oil.