Galaxy Nails

Firstly, I'm pretty excited that my nails are growing out, since I've been off from classes.

You see, during the semester, I was, oh, slightly stressed. And when I'm stressed, I bite my nails.

It's horrible, I know, but it happens.

Anyway.

Last night I decided to pretty up my newly grown nails, and tadaaaa

Galaxy Nails!

I called them that because it kinda reminds me of the stars in the sky.

I made the glitter coat on my ring finger a bit thicker than the rest, just because I liked it.

:)

I used Rimmel Lasting Finish Pro in Midnight Blue

and a clear sparkle coat from Avon - which I'm obsessed with, by the way. Sparkles make me happy!

:)

Anyway, yeah, my nails.

I know I don't post about things like this a lot, but I just wanted to share, man!

:)

Also, don't forget, the Mothers Day Giveaway ends TONIGHT! So hurry n enter!

Maybelline Lots of Lashes & Baby Lips Review!

I recently received the opportunity to review Maybelline's new line of Lots of Lashes Mascara and Baby Lips Lip Balm.

The Lots of Lashes Mascara is pretty amazing. I've always loved their Great Last mascara but this one is a great step up! It goes on smoothly and evenly. I love the brush and the formula doesn't clump at all.

I also really liked the Baby Lips Lip Balms as well. I'm always looking for a good lip balm, especially in the winter! These were perfect! Not only did it keep my lips soft and moisturized, but it also came in some really nice tinted varieties.
I definitely didn't feel like I had to sacrifice my glam in the name of chapped lips.

:)

Thanks Maybelline!

*I received the package pictured above free for review through Bzzagent All opinions are my own, and were in no way influenced by free product. We are dedicated to providing our HONEST opinion about books, products, whatever the case may be. 

Everyday Minerals Makeup Review!

I was recently given the fantastical opportunity to review some makeup from Everyday Minerals. I've been interested in them for a long time, so I was really excited for this review.

I was send 2 Blushes(Snuggle and Come What May) and 2 Eye shadows (Jane Eyre shimmer eyes and In The Garden pearl eyeshadow)

I decided that as well as using the product myself I would let my friend Sara try them out too, and have a mini photoshoot with her wearing the makeup.

:)

Firstly, I really liked the packaging of the blushes. They had kind of a plastic piece that you can turn to cover the holes in the blush. That way you don't have to worry about your mineral makeup getting all over the place when you open it up. As long as you have it covered, everythings in place!

I was slightly disappointed that they didn't have the same kind of shield on the shimmer eyes eyeshadow.

Snuggle

Come What May

I really liked the Jane Eyre eyeshadow, it was a neutral tone, and that's more of what I use for everyday. It went on smoothly and gave a nice all over shimmer.

Jane Eyre

The In the Garden eyeshadow I didn't like as much. Mostly due to its roller ball end. I made a swatch on my arm of the shade to see how it would look, and it came out really rich and dark, but when I put it on my eye there wasn't much color at all.  Sara had the same problem at our mini shoot. After fooling around with it a little bit I realized that you really have to hold the container a certain way to get it on well. It made it a little uncomfortable to put on. The shade itself I liked with the shimmer of Jane Eyre, but I just didn't like the roller ball container at all.

In the Garden - with the rollerball :(

Overall this is a great mineral makeup. I didn't break out from anything that I tried, which is good. Sara didn't either which is super great because she has really sensitive skin and will break out with a lot of different skin care products and makeup.

Here's a quick couple photos of me wearing the Snuggle Blush and both Jane Eyre and In the Garden eyeshadows:

If you want to buy your own mineral makeup from Everyday Minerals, check out their website here.

Their website has SO many cool makeup items for sale, and best of all, its for a really great price compared to other mineral makeup companies!

They always have great sales too, and this week they are offering up FREE SHIPPING on orders over $18. They also have a breast cancer themed thing going on. If you buy a Pink Ribbon Blush, 100% of the profits (excluding shipping and tax) will go to the Susan G. Komen Foundation.

Now, on to the mini shoot. Here are a few of my favorites: