I visited my favorite ULTA store this past weekend (I can’t seem to stay out of that place). It has been a while since I bought any nail polish. I decided to check out the OPI James Bond Skyfall Collection.
I got a free base coat when I purchased two nail polishes.
Casino Royale, Base Coat, Moonraker
I also purchased the OPI Bond-ettes Mini 4 Pack
Goldeneye, The Spy Who Loved Me, The World Is Not Enough, Live and Let Die
Here is the additional purchase I made while visiting ULTA for the Urban Decay Event on November 3, 2012.
I like the NYX Jumbo Eye Pencils despite the fact they crease. They do make a terrific eyeshadow base and that’s how I use them.
Decided to give the Jumbo Lip Pencils a try.
When I do wear false eyelashes, the Ardell #110 lashes are currently my favorite.
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Tagged Ardell, false eyelashes, lip pencils, makeup, NYX, shadow pencils, ULTA
I visited a different ULTA store located in the North Hills suburb of Pittsburgh, PA this past weekend. Di the Regional Manager for Urban Decay greeted me. This Urban Decay event was smaller than the one I went to in October.
This is what I purchased.
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Tagged 24/7 liner, High Gloss, makeup, ULTA, Urban Decay
My youngest has been wanting to do my nails. I finally found the time for that to happen.
This is what she used:
Wet N’ Wild
Shine-French White Crème
Fast Dry-Ebony Hates Chris
Nicole by OPI
Top Coat Plus
China Glaze Crackle
Fault Line
Essie
Handle With Flair
Kiss Nail Art
Silver Glitter
Every so often I visit the Clinique counter at Macy’s. This is mainly due to the free gift with purchase promotion. I’ve used Clinique for ten years. Even though I don’t splurge like I used to, I still try to get the basics. Here is what I purchased.
Liquid Facial Soap for Oily Skin 6.7 fl oz $16.50
Clarifying Lotion Skin Type 3 13.5 oz $22.50
For a minimum purchase of $23.50 here is the 7-piece Gift Set. There was a choice between Nudes or Pinks. I chose the Nudes for myself.
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Tagged beauty, beauty subscriptions., Coastal Scents, ipsy, mirenesse, the Balm
September was the fifth month I received a Birchbox. September brought about a name change. Myglam is now ipsy…beauty by you. The word ipsy comes from ipse Latin for “sense of self”.
My bag consisted of:
I really enjoyed EVERYTHING about the September ipsy bag. The SOHO smudge brush worked better for me as a crease brush. The brush blends eyeshadow quite nicely. I was really surprised at how pigmented the Jane sparkle gloss was. The lip gloss also had great staying power. The nail polish is a neon purple. The nail polish worked better when using a base and topcoat. The Carol’s daughter split end sealer made my hair soft and manageable. Any product that makes it easier to comb my natural hair is a winner in my book. I really loved the way it smelled too. The Mirabella eyeshadow is a medium brown shade. Not only was I able to use the eyeshadow as a lid color, but it also made a great blending color for me. The bag also included a $20.00 coupon to JustFab. There were two items that really stood out for me. The Carol’s Daughter Monoi Repairing Split End Sealer. I will definitely be buying the full size of that. I ordered a cute pair of booties in JustFab. 😀
September Issue was the theme of the Birchbox. My box consisted of:
This was a better box than the previous month. The Color Club nail polish was a deep gray. The Nexxus did a good job of cleaning and conditioning my hair. I wish there was a bigger sample of the Nexxus Pro-Mend Split End Treatment System. My youngest ended up taking the twistband from me. I did notice a difference in the way my skin looked after using the Vasanti Brighten Up! My skin looked more refreshed. The Youngblood Mineral Primer also worked. I didn’t see much a difference between other facial primers I’ve used. The Mighty Leaf Tea Company samples were delicious. I didn’t use the Madewell gift card. Even with $25.00 off the clothes were still beyond what I could afford. What stood out for me were the tea samples. The samples came in three flavors: Vanilla Bean, Green Tea Tropical, Chamomile Citrus. The Green Tea Tropical was my favorite.
I visited ULTA on Saturday, October 6, 2012, for the Urban Decay Event. The ULTA I visited is located in Homestead, PA (near Pittsburgh). Here are some pictures.
Having a DJ there was a nice.
My purchase
My shade is 12.0
Figure I’d treat myself to a couple of things for my birthday. This is what I picked up from Sephora.
I originally went to Sephora to purchase a different blush from NARS. When I saw Outlaw I immediately fell in love with it. This blush is described as a soft rose tone with golden shimmer. I can wear this blush everyday.
I completely forgot Sephora started carrying the Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics line. I saw five different lip tar shades in stock. I decided on Strumpet, which is described as a deep red-burgundy. I am definitely on trend with this lip color. I’ve been seeing a lot of bold lip colors for the Fall season.
Me wearing NARS blush in Outlaw and OCC Lip Tar in Strumpet
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