Sorry, we were experiencing technical difficulties....

So my lap top decided to take a huge shit and quit working. Well my uber nice mister got me a new lap top.  It was delivered yesterday.  I'm in the process of installing all my stuff and getting it up to working order again.  So I'll be back soon, but until then to hold you over....

 

Ulta haul & my September Ipsy bag.....

Ulta had an event sale going on today in which I partook in.   If you spend $35 dollars in Benefit products you received a free Benefit train case. Well I really wanted a full sized Bene tint since I adored the sample I was given.  I also picked up a High Brow Glow pencil.  I think highlighting your brows is just a nice subtle touch for a brighter eye.  Also while I was at check out I was looking thru their impulse buy bins and I saw they had a sample size of Benefit's Posie tint.  I usually do my lips in reds, pinks or neutrals.  I like the color of the Posie tint but I find that its a thicker formula then the benefit tint. The nice score was that it came with a travel sized High Beam too.  I don't think companies understand how much I appreciate them making travel sizes of their products too.  Specially if I just want to give it a try.
Benefit

I also picked up Butter London's Top of the Pops.  Its a $70 set that I got for $32.  The set included Wink eye pencil and cream eye shadow in Earl Grey, which is a nice metallic silver color.  The eyeliner is more of a charcoal color with sparkle to it.  It also included a nail polish in LA Ross and a Lippy liquid lipstick in the color Toff.  A real nice combo for date night or going out with the girls to the club.   They also threw in a sample of their scrubbies, their nail prep and polish remover pads.
Butter London

And finally, yesterday my Ipsy bag came in the mail.  YAY!  Their theme for September was "Street Style".  The make up bag was a cute gun metal color with studs on the front.  My bag contained a Hikari lipstick, which tho' it was a nice lipstick, I'm not digging the color on me.  I also got the Be a Bombshell smooth criminal powder, a pacifica eye liner, Briogeo  deep conditioning hair mask and Nourish Organic moisturizing face cleanser. I also traded in ipsy points for the Bodyography foundation primer.
My Ipsy Referral Link

 

September Julep Maven Haul

I received my Maven box from Julep the other day.  I'm in love with the colors.  Totally perfect for the autumn.  Reds, grays, blues, gold.... You know the type of colors that signify that sweater weather and pumpkin spice lattes have arrived.

My box selections were the Freedom polymer top coat, Mary Lee polish and Eliana polish.  I also decided to add on the Ana white glitter polish, Lupita polish and Padma polish.  As a free gift from Julep for adding three add ons, they gave me the Candace polish and Daria polish.
(colors are in order left to right. Free gift colors horizontal in front)
If you are unfamiliar with Julep, they are only the best nail polish company around.  I love their lotions just as much as I love the polish.  Once you go Julep you wont go back to anything else.  There's a strengthening agent called Hexal. Their oxygen technology lets your nails breath while the polishes distribute evenly for superior coverage. 
The top coat gives you a gel like shine preventing chips and making your mani last longer without the hassle of actually get a gel mani done.  You only need your regular nail polish remover to remove from your nails.

Here is my link if you're interested in checking out Julep or becoming a Maven subscriber.
My Julep Maven Link
 

Da'Nile is more then just a river in Egypt.....

Now let me start by saying that I take snacking as serious as the next person does.  I mean I even have a Cookie Monster snack sphere for my skittles! If that isn't snack dedication, I don't know what is. *laughs* Now, I think this boils down to a case of "po-tay-toe" vs. "po-tah-toe", but hey what ever you have to do to get thru the day. Right?

So now I ask you...What is your favorite snack?

 

My top favorite skin care products.....

So I've had people tell me that my skin feels soft or looks so healthy or has such a glow or I smell good all the time.  So I thought I'd share with you some of the skin products I use on the regular.

When it comes to getting clean, I really love philosophy's bath gel.  I don't use it as a shampoo, but its my go to for a body soap.  I think its hands down the best smelling soap I ever used.  It really smells like what its called.  The best part of it is that you get to enjoy the smell while you are in the shower but that scent doesn't stick with you.  Just because I like the smell of pink frosted cake doesn't mean i want to smell like it all day long. lol
Philosophy

 

 

Ok, now after the shower I'm a huge fan of using Benefit's "soft to touch...hard to get" body oil mist.   It absorbs real fast leaving your skin soft and smooth, not greasy.  It also has a light scent to it that I love. I also love the "take a picture...it lasts longer" body balm.  I use this on my shoulders, cleavage, knee area...basically anywhere I want a little "glow".  Plus how can you not love the packaging?!?!  This retro pin up look is cute enough to just leave out on the counter or vanity.

Benefit Cosmetics

 

Now the last thing I use on the daily is lotion.  When I'm going out and I want a nice all over sexy smell I'll use Victoria's Secret's "Tease".  Its a nice smell that's not too over powering, and I've never had anyone complain of the smell to me.  Both men and women seem to like it.

Victoria's Secret

When I'm looking for just a good deep moisturizing  lotion I'm going to grab Bath & Body Works Body Cream.  Theres a zillion different scents, so I'm sure you can find something you like.  This lotion is so thick and creamy.  It leaves my skin feeling moisturized all day long with out feeling greasy.

Bath & Body Works

And just because it made it into this summer's favorite scent category with me, Pacifica's "Blood Orange Lotion".  Its just one of those scents that awakens your senses.  You cant put it on and be in a bad mood.  It makes you want to go out and frolic in the sun.  Seriously tho', if you like citrus scents you'll love this one. 

Pacifica Blood Orange

 

So what are some of your favorite products you use?

 

 

 

 

 



 

SUNDAY FUNDAY

If your friends don't have a witty sense of humor....
If your friends cant keep you on your toes....
If you and your friends cant side glance each other and smirk because you're both thinking the same thing...
well, then you should probably set them on fire.
I however, can lose the matches because my friends are the funniest bunch of bitches you could ask for. <3

 

Best weather app ever, hands down.....

I'm not sure if its available for all phones, but if you have an iphone check out the "grumpy weather" app.  Its free. Its a very basic weather app, but its hilarious especially if you hate the weather where you live.  Theres a handful of icons you can use too.  Anywho, I just thought I'd share with you.