Finding Gold in the Tropics

                 

Good day, ya'll! I have been up since 8:30am and it is now 10:30am. I don't know where I have been getting this energy from but I am up and ready to start my day!

The look I have for you today was done really quickly, using just a few items:

-Eyebrows: I don't remember what I used but it was either a dark brown eyeshadow from this palette or the Milani Brow Fix Kit in 02 Medium
-Brow and Inner Corner Highlight: Milani Brow Fix Kit in 02 Medium
-Crease: Pretty Addictions 25 Karat Gold
-Lid and Outer 3/4 of Lower Lashline: e.l.f pigment eyeshadow in Tropical Teal (used wet)
-Lip color: Revlon Just Bitten Kissable Balm Stain in Cherish (and some regular lip balm because I am a fiend lol).

As always, you can click on the pictures for a closer look. Hope you all have a wonderful weekend!

Peacocks and Treasure

Hey!

Here is another quick post. I haven't posted any nail related stuff in a while and I didn't even notice! The manicure I have for you today is American Apparel Peacock with Sally Hansen Hidden Treasure on top of that. Click on the pictures for a closer look!

Review: Quaker Real Medleys Oatmeal

Back for another quick review!

I received a Quaker Real Medleys Peach Almond Oatmeal cup in my Influenster Holiday VoxBox 2012.

Here is the product information from Influenster.com:

"- The best oatmeal ever - made to-go

- Packed with wholesome multigrains and chunks of real fruits or nuts
- Portable single-serve cups

Quaker Real Medleys Oatmeal+ is simply the best oatmeal ever – and you can enjoy it on the go! Whole grain oats, rye, barley and wheat are mixed with large chunks of real fruit & nuts in a convenient single-serve cup. Just add hot water or microwave and you can have a delicious breakfast anytime, anywhere. Enjoy all four delicious flavors – Apple Walnut, Cherry Pistachio, Peach Almond and Summer Berry."

I love the packaging for this oatmeal. It is so sturdy and convenient. I really love that you can travel, prepare and cover it to save it for later, all in the same package. 

The flavoring was pretty good. It was barely sweet which I prefer over overwhelmingly sweet, although I did add a bit of brown sugar for more taste.

What I did not like was that there were way too many nuts in this cup. A few mixed in would have been nice but I felt that it put the peaches and oatmeal on the back burner.

If you are someone who is on the go or someone who loves an abundance of nuts in their oatmeal, then this may be just what you are looking for!



*I received this product for free in my Influenster Holiday VoxBox 2012.

Review: Goody QuikStyle Paddle Brush

Hey!

I received the Goody QuikStyle Paddle Brush in my Influenster Holiday VoxBox 2012. After having used it a few times, I am still on the fence about it!

Here is some product info from the Influenster website: 

"The GOODY® QUIKSTYLE™ Paddle brush works like a towel and brush in one. The super absorbent (and antimicrobial) microfiber removes 30% of water from wet hair to help speed your drying time! You can effortlessly detangle right out of the shower and continue using it while you blow dry!"

When I first saw this brush, I was completely confused. It looks ridiculous! How can I brush my hair with something that has microfiber bristles in between the regular bristles?

 The main function of this brush is to dry your hair faster by running this brush through your wet hair. I was surprised when I did notice that it dried my hair much faster than if I were to only towel dry my hair. I also was surprised that this brush is able to detangle my hair, even with the microfiber bristles included.

My main concerns with the Goody QuikStyle Paddle Brush were cleanliness and frizz. The packaging claims that the microfiber bristles are anti-bacterial and are easy to clean. I found this brush to be very easy to clean. I was able to pull away loose hair in the bristles very easily and the instructions on washing the brush are simple. In terms of my hair becoming frizzy, I notice that the texture of my hair is much softer after using this brush but I notice my hair appearing more frizzy on the top of my head. This could also be due to the high humidity the past few days.

Overall, I would say that the Goody Quikstyle Paddle Brush is more useful than gimmicky. If you are a person on the go and can't deal with hair dryers (we shouldn't use them anyway!) then this might just be the right brush for you.

*I received this product for free in my Influenster Holiday VoxBox 2012.

Influenster Holiday VoxBox 2012

    (sorry about the crappy photo - I used my cellphone camera because boyfriend still has the DSLR!)

Hey guys!

I received the Influenster Holiday VoxBox 2012 to try out these new products! Here is what I received:

-Quakers Real Medleys Oatmeal ($1.79 USD per cup)
-NYC New York Color Liquid Lipshine ($2.49 USD)
-KISS Nail Dress ($6.99 USD)
-Goody Quiksyle Paddle Brush ($11.99 USD)
-Sole Society coupon (Use the code INFLUENSTER25 to receive $25 off your first purchase. Expires 1/31/13)

I was also supposed to receive a EBOOST sample but it did not come in my box. I guess it is not meant to be for me to try it out because in my Beauty Bloggers VoxBox my sample came already opened!

I will be doing individual reviews on the items I have received in the coming days so keep an eye out for that!

Cranberry and Gold

Hey!

Since I haven't posted anything since before the holidays, I hope everyone had a great holiday season and wishing you all a happy new year! I have a ton of posts planned (as usual..just need to get it done - blame boyfriend for holding the DSLR hostage!).

For now, I am going to brave the blog world and post another eye look. You all know how nervous I am about posting makeup pictures, but I am trying!


Here are the products I used:
Primer: NYX Eyeshadow Base (I can't find my Two Faced Shadow Insurance anywhere :[ )
All over lid, inner corner and inner 2/3 of lower lash line: ELF Pigment Eyeshadow in Golden Goddess
Crease and outer 1/3 of lower lash line: Cranberry shadow from ELF 100 Eyeshadow Palette
Highlight: Matte White eyeshadow from the ELF 100 Eyeshadow Palette
Mascara: Benefit They're Real

Winner of OPI 007 Skyfall Mini Set Giveaway

Hey guys!

I know I have been missing for the past couple of days but life has been a little hectic. Between school, work  and social functions, I have had no time for anything! I have a few posts planned for this week and I should be back to regular posting soon enough.

Anyway, check below to see if you are the winner of my giveaway! I just emailed the winner and I am waiting for a response!


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