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Affordable Prom Style

Posted on May 30, 2014 | 2 comments

My youngest daughter recently went to her first prom. Naomi didn’t want to spend a lot of money. She is only a sophomore in high school and this wasn’t her school’s prom.

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I used mostly BH Cosmetics. The foundation I used was the BH Liquid Foundation in Mocha. I also used colors from the BH Malibu Eyeshadow & Blush Palette for this look.

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ImageNaomi curled her hair using the Bellezza Wand.

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The dress and shoes Naomi wore is actually her sister’s. The jewelry I purchased was from Charming Charlie (the jewelry was on clearance too).

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Not bad for her first prom. I taught her well. 😉

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Shea Moisture Haul from Walgreens

Posted on May 30, 2014 | 3 comments

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This week all Shea Moisture products are buy one get one free at Walgreens. You need the Walgreens Rewards card to get the savings though.

ImageMy youngest daughter and I already use the Raw Shea Butter Moisture Retention Shampoo and Restorative Conditioner. We are both pleased with how our hair has been responding to this combination.

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ImageSince my youngest daughter already does a good job of taking care of her hair, I bought the Deep Treatment Masque and Extra-Moisture Detangler for her. I know she will continue with her hair routine using these products.

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The Shea Moisture product line does make it easier to stick to a natural hair routine. 🙂

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Ardell and Andrea Lash Purchase from ULTA

Posted on May 23, 2014 | 3 comments

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On my recent visit to ULTA I noticed there was a sale on Ardell and Andrea false eyelashes. The twin packs of false eyelashes were $3.99 each. The single pack of lashes was $2.99 each.

ImageUntil recently my favorite accent lashes were the Ardell #305. My new favorite accent lashes are now the Ardell #315.

ImageI decided to try the Andrea #53 false eyelashes. What I like about these lashes is the fact they look natural.

ImageI also purchased a twin pack of the Ardell #120 false eyelashes in an effort to step out of my comfort zone.

I didn’t forget to use my 20% off coupon either. 😉 Total purchase before sales tax $16.75.

 

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What I Got Myself for Mother’s Day (2014 Edition)

Posted on May 12, 2014 | Leave a comment

I make it a point to get myself something nice for Mother’s Day. This time around I found some really affordable gifts. 🙂

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I’ve had my eyes on this nail polish set for quite some time. I originally received the Pardon My French mini nail polish from Color Club in the June 2013 Birchbox. This color was from the Wanderlust collection. I would periodically check the Birchbox website to see if this four piece mini set was still available.

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Birchbox offered another collection I liked as well. I received the Heirloom Pearls mini nail polish from Color Club in the April 2014 Birchbox. This color was from the Gala’s Gems collection.

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Image(L-R) Heirloom Pearls, Aquamarine Azulino, Gold Struck, Breakfast At…

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These palettes from BH Cosmetics have been out for quite some time now. I was on the fence on whether or not I was going to purchase them. I kept seeing them on sale. I decided to buy the San Francisco and Malibu palettes during their Mother’s Day sale. I also purchased the liquid eyeliner.

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I first found out about Nature’s Shea Butter when this company was on HauteLook. I ordered the Taste of Shea Mini Sampler. Nature’s Shea Butter had a Mother’s Day Sale on their website. This time around I ordered my favorites from the mini sampler pack. I also received samples of their soap.

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Pucker Up: Lip Beauty Bag from HauteLook

Posted on May 6, 2014 | 4 comments

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Here is another reason why I love HauteLook. I can always count on HauteLook to have fantastic beauty deals. The Pucker Up Lip Beauty Bag was too good to pass up. When I originally purchased this lip beauty bag it was being offered for $24.00. I checked HauteLook today and the beauty bag is being offered for $20.00.

Here are the contents of the Pucker Up Lip Beauty Bag:

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ImageCrown Brush Lip Liner Brush, Swoon Lip Gloss Reusable Wand, Allegro Lip Gloss Case, LA Fresh Lip/Eye Remover Packette

ImageSwoon Lip Gloss Reusable Wand

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Image(top-bottom) Lorac Lip Lustre Gloss – Ruby, Lord & Berry Shining Lipstick – Fire, NYX Retractable Lip Liner – Nectar, Laura Geller Italian Marble Lipstick – Sugared Maple

Image(L-R) Lorac Lip Lustre Gloss – Ruby, Lord & Berry Shining Lipstick – Fire, NYX Retractable Lip Liner – Nectar, Laura Geller Italian Marble Lipstick – Sugared Maple

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Image(L-R) Mirenesse Lip Bomb #2, Mirenesse Glossy Kiss – Flirty Kiss

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Mirenesse Lip Bomb #2, Mirenesse Glossy Kiss – Flirty Kiss

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Coastal Scents Customer Appreciation Sale

Posted on May 5, 2014 | Leave a comment

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Coastal Scents recently had a customer appreciation sale. This sale was to celebrate them reaching 200,000 likes on Facebook.

Image(L-R) Pro Blending Fluff, Brush – BR-250, Bionic Flat Top Buffer – BR-110, Kabuki on a Stick – BR-240, Brush Shampoo Cleanser

All of this for $6.96 (before tax and shipping).

Image(L-R) Pro Blending Fluff Brush – BR-250, Kabuki on a Stick – BR-240, Bionic Flat Top Buffer – BR-110

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I also received another sample eyeshadow. These colors are so pretty.

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Image(L-R) Ice Ballet, Peachy Keen, Bombay, Raisin Berry

 

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Natural Products Purchase from Coastal Scents

Posted on April 27, 2014 | Leave a comment

Coastal Scents had an Earth Day sale. This sale lasted for a week. All of their natural products were 35% off. This included their soaps, butter, oils, and essential oils.

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Since I’ve already been using the shea oil on my hair, it seemed logical to order another bottle.

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I also ordered more of the shea butter. My daughters have also been using shea butter. Winter was very hard on my oldest daughter’s skin. Regular lotion wasn’t working. I gave her some shea butter to try. She no longer has dry patches on her skin. My youngest daughter had burned her hand a little using a curling iron. I told her to try some shea butter since this was a minor burn. The shea butter worked on that as well.

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I ordered the cocoa butter because it was on sale too.

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I was also given a sample of the black soap. I’ve read great reviews about this soap and can’t wait to try it.

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Coastal Scents Haul: Featuring Glitter

Posted on April 25, 2014 | Leave a comment

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Coastal Scents recently had their loose glitter on sale. I decided to make a small purchase just to try them out. The sale price of these glitter were $2.49 each.

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Image(L-R)Bejeweled (Emerald), Ballerina Dream (Soft Pink), Ruby Slipper (Ruby Red), Mermaid Mist (Blue-Green)

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I also received this eyeshadow sample again. I really like these colors. It didn’t bother me to get it again.

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Nutra Luxe MD Microdermabrasion System Purchase from HauteLook

Posted on April 5, 2014 | 2 comments

I always wanted to try one of those microdermabrasion systems. I can’t afford to buy a Clarisonic either. I saw the Nutra Luxe MD Microdermabrasion System being offered on Hautelook. This system was more in my price range.

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I definitely saw a difference in the way my skin looked after one use. It did minimize the appearance of my pores and fine lines.

 

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Accessories Haul from Burlington Coat Factory

Posted on March 23, 2014 | Leave a comment

On my most recent visit to Burlington Coat Factory, I was looking for cute scarves. I like wearing scarves. It’s a great way for me to deal with a bad hair day or to add flair to an outfit.

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I also saw these cute hair accessories too. I’ve been wearing my hair in a protective hairstyle to retain my length. This is a good way to jazz things up.

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