PINK and GREEN look

Maybelline, HIP, and MAC's Shroom

Okay...so it's been a while since I have been able to sit down and blog. I have been really busy through the week and I haven't really bought much. I purchased a couple of lipglosses: RIMMEL's Eastend Snob and I LOVE IT! and Wet N'Wild' "lipglass". Of course it's not lip glass but it has the same thick shiny consistency of MAC's lipglass. I really like it too. Both of these can be purchased at "Wally World" (or your nearest drug store)!

On another note, I cowashed my hair with my Pantene Beautiful Lengths this morning and it turned out GOOD! I recently got my hair colored brown with a few highlights in the front that I love. My stylist did a good job. She used foils. I am really enjoying them, but I know that I have to give my hair special attention because of the color. So, I've been trying to do good by it. Anywhooo... just a little bit of what I've been up too...I'm going to check out the Sugar Sweet line at MAC, it just looks and sounds so girlie so you know I am loving that! Oh and ULTA has buy one get one free on 3 lines of cosmetics right now...I think it's their brand (ULTA), Maybelline, and L'oreal or Revlon (I always get those confused!) and they have the $3.50 off a $10 purchase coupon on line...so check that out.

Talk to y'all lata!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! BYE!

TLC for hair, Colossal vs. Lashblast

So, I have been thinking to do this comparison review for a moment and had not done it yet, but I think that a lot of people are "sleeping" on the Colossal Mascara from Maybelline. I have been a huge fan of Maybelline's Mascara for a while, but I have been using the Covergirl Lashblast too in recent months just because so many people were saying how they couldn't live without it, blah, blah, blah. My honest opinion is that Lashblast is okay, but just that, OK. It doesn't have a WOW factor or anything. It seems just like a regular mascara to me. If you are looking for a thickening formula, Colossal is the one. It yields thick, luscious lashes; I love black, voluminous lashes; I think that they are gorgeous. So, if that is what you are looking for try Colossal, it's the best. I've been using it for a long time and I am definitely LOVING IT!

Okay, so as some of you know I am making more of an effort to take better care of my hair so I bought a few new products recently. I'm not sure how well I like all of them yet; however, I will post them when I can judge them better. However, I have been pre-pooing for two weeks now and I really like the way my hair feels afterwards. Pre-pooing is preparing your hair for a wash by putting your favorite oils and a conditioner on your hair and letting it sit for a while (at least 45 min to overnight). I have also started co-washing in the middle of the week instead of shampooing just because I know that shampoo too many times during the week does more harm than good. This past week I used the VO5 Strawberry Milk Conditioner (I think that is the correct name). I also got a new satin scarf that I love. It has a soft side for your hair and a smooth side for the outside so that it doesn't slide off of your hair. It glides smoothly over the pillow and doesn't come off.

bioInfusion Olive Oil & EOTD

ALL UD: HONEY, PEACE, ZERO, SHAG

I recently purchased bioInfusion Olive Oil Moisturizing Hair Lotion. It was about $7 at Walgreens. I was interested because of the great ingredients and another blogger was raving about it. Some of the ingredients include soybean oil, coconut oil, olive oil, jojoba oil, oat protein, carrot and sunflower extract, just to name a few. If you are looking for something light, that won't weigh your hair down, this product is great! All it takes is a dime size amount and you are good to go, not to mention all of the great ingredients listed above! I am definitely liking this product. It gets a 4.5 out of 5.

Purple, Gold, and Black

Urban Decay Deluxe Pallete:

Inner Lid: Honey

Lid: Ransom

Outer V: Zero

Higlight: MAC Shroom (my fav highlight)

Urban Decay HONEY, SHAG, and MAC EMBARK

Just 3 Colors!

LID: Honey

OUTER V: Embark

HIGHLIGHT: Shag

Co washing, exercise, L'Oreal HIP

Okay....so I am cowashing my hair.... by the way Saturday mornings are great for hair washing... anywho...so far so good.... Although my hair is still wet...I am loving the way that it feels. It feels really soft. The main reason why I wanted to do this co wash is because I re-touched my hair the other day and I wanted to restore moisture. I hope to post some pics later on today after I finish.... BTW I am using Suave JUICY APPLE. It smells DELISH!!!!!!!!!!!!

Anywho 2: I haven't exercised in a while and I definitely need to get back on it.... I have slacked off quite a bit. I 've been a member of Curves for nearly a year and have lost about 20 lbs total. WOOT! and I got an elliptical machine recently. I need to get back on it! I feel so much better when I exercise and eat right but sometimes....I just get way off track. If you have a Curves in your area and you are looking for a great place to work out and only want to be there 30 minutes...give them a try I actually love the environment.

Anywho 3: CVS has BOGO Free on HIP Products... Definitely more bang for your buck... I love these shadows. They have great color payoff and they are INEXPENSIVE.

Deluxe Palette Review, Co washing, hmmmm

If you have not tried Urban Decay's Deluxe Palette, you don't know what you are missing... I loveeeeeee it! It doesn't leave my counter....I have been using it since I got it. The neutral colors are the bomb!!! (How old is the bomb?) lmbo...Anywho.... if you are looking for great shadows and want more bang for your buck, look no more! 2 snaps and a clap for this one!

• It has great color payoff
• Great neutral colors as well as bright fun ones
• Packaging is great too! Velvet with silver mesh on front....
• 5 out of 5: I'm lovin it!

Anywho, on another note. I think that I am going to co wash my hair this weekend. I have never tried it... For those who don't know what co washing is...It's washing your hair with conditioner. I heard it yields moisture to the strands and makes it softer. I'm hoping mine feels like silk afterwards... lmbo... I will keep you all posted on the outcome. Oh and I heard that you should do it with something inexpensive like VO5.... If you know anything about co washing or you've done it before let me know how it turned out. Talk to ya lata! Bye!!!!!!!

My Favorite Products Right Now!!!

HAIR
Shampoo – Kera Care or Pantene Beautiful Lengths

Conditioner – Kera Care or Pantene Beautiful Lengths

Hair Mask – Pantene…It’s really good…if you need a hair mask try it…

Styling Products – Motions heat protector, Tresemme hair spray, Mizani Shyne, Tresemme Frizz Control, and Biosilk Silk Therapy

Hot Curler: Hot Tools Ceramic curler; or a really great Wal-mart brand can’t remember the exact brand…I wanna say Select Pro Gold…It’s ceramic too…

BODY
Body Wash (soap) - Ivory

Body Moisturizer - Jergens

Antiperspirant– Lady Speedstick or Degree for women

FACE

Makeup Remover – Neutrogena

Cleanser – Neutrogena

Exfoliator - St. Ives Medicated Scrub Mask - Queen Helene's Mint Julepe Mask

Moisturizer - Oil of Olay

MAKEUP

Primer – Revlon (when I use one)

Foundation – Studio Tech NW-45; Dream Matte Mousse Cocoa; Revlon Colorstay

Concealer – MAC NW45 (comes in a pot)

Powder – MAC Studio Fix NW 45

Blush – MAC Brunette MSF; I also have a few drug store brands that I love!

Bronzer – MAC (don’t remember the color though

Highlighter – if I use one, Brunette MSF

Eyebase – UDPP (not working as well for me anymore; true sadness) or Layin’ Low Paint Pot

Eyeshadow – Urban Decay Deluxe Palette….I love, love, love, this palette…It is great! The color payoff is out of this world!

Eyeliner – Maybelline Ultra liner at the top…Urban Decay 24/7 liner in zero on the bottom

Curler – don’t usually curl lashes

Mascara - Covergirl's Lash Blast; Maybelline’s Lash Stylist, Maybelline’s Colossal (my personal fav)

Lipstick – Lately, MAC’s Pretty Please (a sheer pink), MAC’s High Tea (really nude color), Pomposity (hot pink)
Gloss - C-Thru Lipglass, Hello Kitty sweet strawberry and fast friends (Love, love, love)

Nail Varnish – whatever I choose from the nail shop ;o)

MAC Currant Liner, Pomposity Lipstick, and Hello Kitty Sweet Strawberry LipGlass

Hello Kitty Lippies

So, I got three products from the hello kitty line. I got the sweet strawberry lip glass; middle pic last gloss. It is a very sheer pink with a hint of glitter; it's okay...definitely nice if you want a high shine gloss. It will also give lips a slight pink tint. I got fast friends, the bright purple, last pic, last gloss; it is not hot purple when you put it on though, which is really great for me. It too has a hint of glitter; it's nice. Finally, I got the light purple lipstick, fashion mews. I really like it. It's not outrageous, very subtle....It's definitely a keeper. The over all line was just okay. My rating is a 2.5 out of 4. Remember this is just my opinion.... You all let me know what you think...puleeze..... I am really wanting you all to post your opinions of some things.

Motions Oil Sheen

My sister recently told me that she is now using Motions Oil Sheen. I too decided to try it. It's pretty good. It is not heavy at all. It has an odd smell though. I give it a 3 out of 4.

Beautiful Lengths

The shampoo and conditioner that I have begun to use more recently is Pantene Beautiful Lengths. It's really great! Less breakage and great feeling hair afterwards! 4 out of 4!

My Fav Hair Products

So...one of my good friends asked me what products I have been using lately.... So, here they are. I loveeeee Mizani Shyne Bodifying Sheen; it's not too heavy, in fact, it is a very light formula. I've been using it since 2002 or 2003. So, you can probably tell that I live by this stuff. Tresemme' Tres Two Ultra Fine Mist Hair Spray is next on the list. It is not sticky at all...that's what I really love about this product. Before curling my hair, I use the next two products: Tresemme' No Frizz Ultra Light Shine Spray and Motions Heat Seeker Protecting Spray. I love both of these too. I'm always looking for something that is extra light, because I don't want it to weigh my hair down. Finally, there is Biosilk Silk Therapy, which is kinda pricey, but a great product; it gives your hair great shine without making it heavy. So, once again I am lovin these products! I give all of them two thumbs up!

Hello Kitty ???????????

Okay, when I first heard about the Hello Kitty line that comes out today, I was stoked.... Now I'm just like....whatever.... Of course, I am going to check it out, but I doubt that I will buy anything...

MAC 109 brush and Dream Matte Mousse

Just a quick note... I recently bought the 109 MAC brush.... Don't tell me how late I am. I already know...:o) anywho.... I love this brush. If you have not tried it with Dream Matte Mousse by Maybelline you do not know what you are missing..... I've tried Dream Matte Mousse before... but in combination with the 109. Pure excellence....