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!

Review: Kiss Ever Pro Lash Starter Kit

Hey guys!

If you read this post, you would know I received this Kiss Ever Pro Lash Starter Kit in the Influenster Beauty Bloggers VoxBox.

Product information:
"Ever tried applying eyelashes but became frustrated when they didn’t position correctly? Only to remove them and start over? Kiss Ever PRO Lash Starter Kit provides everything you need for amazing lashes instantly! Each kit includes 1 pair of Eyelashes, 1 3g Adhesive,and 1 PRO Lash Applicator. The new PRO Lash Applicator allows for a flawless application every time! Kiss lashes come in a variety of styles that are perfect for everything from day wear to a formal evening event. 

To Use: Simply apply glue to the lash band and let set for 30-60 seconds for adhesive to become slightly clear and tacky. Using the PRO Lash Applicator, apply lashes along the natural lash line. Hold, allowing adhesive to dry completely. Do the same to the second eyelash. Both lashes have a perfect fit!

Kiss Ever PRO Lash Starter Kit retails for $4.99 and are available at Walgreens stores nationwide. For more information and how-to videos, visit EverEZlashes.com."

This kit is perfect for someone learning how to use false lashes. The best thing about it is that it is very affordable at just $4.99. What threw me off a little is that these lashes are 100% human hair. It weirded me out a bit but that is exactly why these lashes look so natural in texture and blend in with your own lashes.

If you are looking to add something bold to your look for the holidays or for a special occasion, you should definitely try these out.

*Received these lashes to review from the Influenster Beauty Bloggers VoxBox. 

Influenster Beauty Bloggers VoxBox 2012

Hey guys!

Today, I have a review on the Influenster Beauty Bloggers VoxBox 2012. If you are not familiar with Influenster, it is a program similiar to a subscription box with samples and full sized products. The difference is that it is absolutely free and you are chosen to receive one mainly based on demographics and how big of an influence you have in social media and in real life. 

Not Your Mother's Smooth Moves Frizz Control Hair Cream with coconut & silk extracts (1.5 fl oz sample - 4 oz bottle retails for $6.00) - I have been using this hair cream since I received this box and I have to say that I have been loving it! Almost any beauty product with coconut in it is a win for me and this product smells amazing. The scent is not overwhelming either. I run a bit of the product through my hair after I wash it and I let it air try. My hair can be super frizzy and this has been taming it a bit more than the other products I have used in the past.

Goody Simple Styles: Spin Pin (Google Affiliate Ad) (Retail Value: $7.29) - I have to be honest here. I have not even attempted to try out these pins yet. Mainly because I am afraid that I will do it wrong and get it stuck in my hair. The instructions on the back of the packaging seem simple enough though. These seem great for if you are in a rush but want to but your hair in a neat bun. 

Kiss Ever Pro Lashes Starter Kit (Retail Value: $5.99) - This kit comes with one pair of eyelashes (the item number is 56732 KPLS01 if anyone is wondering), a lash applicator and clear lash glue. These lashes are 100% human hair. If anypne has tried these, let me know in the comments below!

NYC New York Color IndividualEyes Custom Compact (Retail Value: $4.99) - This is my absolute favorite thing in this entire box! This compact (0156-08 Dark Shadows) comes with two crease colors, one all over lid color, a highlighter, a illuminator and a eyeshadow primer. The highlighter and illuminator are amazing! They brighten up the eyes and make any makeup look stand out. The shadows are very pigmented and the primer is not bad at all. The price is definitely a steal for this eyeshadow compact. 

I may do a more in depth review on this compact so keep an eye out for that!

Bath & Body Works Mini Candle in Cider Lane (Retail Value: $3.50) - This candle is perfect for the fall months! The description reads, "As sweet as the trip to the local apple orchard each year, a delicious fall blend of mulled cider, warm caramel and sweet cinnamon". The description is pretty accurate on this one. These mini candles do not give too much of a scent throw when lit in a big room but these are perfect for bathrooms and smaller rooms in your home.

The box also came with a coupon for a $10 3-wick candle from Bath and Body Works, which I did not get a chance to use before it expired.

EBOOST (Retail Value: $28 for a box of 20 powders) - EBOOST claims to be a daily health booster. I have not tried this because my packet came with a hole in it. Has anyone tried this before? What do you think?

Influenster is currently invite only. If you would like to receive an invite, I have 5 invites to give away. Leave a comment below with your email and I will email you an invite on a first come basis. 

For Audrey with an edge

Hey guys!

So here are the nails that I did before I went on vacation. I used China Glaze For Audrey as a base for every nail except for the pinky nail, in which I used China Glaze Tinsel Town.

For the thumb, I added a layer of Funky Fingers Stage Dive. I left the index finger with only For Audrey. On the middle finger, I used tiny beads in a very similar color to For Audrey. The beads didn't last very long but I loved the overall look of it! On the ring finger, I added a nail sticker from Kiss nails.

Once again, I am happy to be getting back into the swing of things and I hope you all are looking forward to more posts :) The next post will be a guest post.

A Royal Wedding

A couple weeks ago, I attended a wedding of a friend. It included all the festivities of a traditional Hindu wedding, including the mehendi night! That explains the henna on my hand :)

The manicure was done using a Love & Beauty polish which I do not know the name of because I can't find the bottle :(

The gems are from Kiss Nails and you can view the package I used by clicking here. I don't really recommend them though because they did not last very long on my nails. 

On the accent finger, I tried out those beads that have been very popular in nail art recently. I ordered a pack of 12 from here for $2.33 ! I really do like it and I am looking forward to trying other looks with the different colors.

I tried to match my nails as close as possible to the colors of my sari! 

Influenster Love VoxBox Item: Kiss Nail Dress in Bodysuit

I was lucky enough to receive the Love VoxBox from Influenster, which was filled with chocolate, tea, a sugar substitute, a razor and a set of Kiss Nail Dress.

The pattern of Kiss Nail Dress (Retail Value: $6.99) that I received was Bodysuit (KDS14). Firstly, I love the packaging. It is small enough to just throw in a bag on the go. They have tons of other different designs as well. 

The package includes two sheets of nail strips and a double sided file. Now here is my issue. The packaging says that it includes 28 strips in 14 sizes. I have counted this a million times and thought I was crazy but there are only 22 strips. Can someone who has tried these before please explain this to me lol!

The strips are really simple to apply. Just peel off, stick on and file off the excess. Many of the strips didn't fit my nails perfectly but the design was cute so I didn't mind too much.

I am not sure if I would buy these again. Maybe if they make more sizes! If you have reviewed these, please leave a link below because I would love to read what you thought!

Kiss 100 Full Cover Nails Review

(yes, I do realize this picture is super grainy but at least the colors are correct!)

If you read my Duane Reade Haul post, I mentioned that I purchased these Kiss 100 Full Cover Nails in Medium Length Active Square and the reasons why I did.

The package comes with 5 different sizes. This is the main thing to think about when purchasing fake nails - not all the nails will fit perfectly to your nail size. This happened to be the case with me. With some of the nails applied, I can still see my natural nail on the corners.

In terms of length, the package claims to be medium length but I found them to be too long (so I can't even imagine the long length package!). I ended up cutting them and filing them down a bit. If I do purchase these again, I will definitely go with the short length nails.

The glue that comes with the package is pretty good. It doesn't dry up in the bottle after one use and it has been holding up pretty well. I have had these nails on for two days now and only the thumb nail on my right hand came off last night, but that may have been error on my part. When I glued that nail on, I left a major air bubble. All I had to do was glue it back on and I am good to go :)

I painted the nails using Zoya Skye and I did a simple design on the accent nail using the Sinful Colors polishes Why Not and Hazard from my Duane Reade Haul.

Final Verdict: I will probably purchase the short length for future occasions where my nails look like crap and I need a quick fix!

Duane Reade Haul

Well hello there beautiful people!

If you follow me on Facebook, you would have read earlier that I made a trip to Duane Reade to pick up something I had a coupon for. I ended up walking out with more than what I went there for BUT I did get some good deals! (Not that I needed any of this stuff haha)

The item I went looking for was the Suave Keratin Infusion Dry Shampoo (Retail Value: $4). I had a coupon for a free item from that line and that was the one I chose. I haven't tried it yet but I will be doing a comparison/review soon of the regular Suave Dry Shampoo versus this version.

There were a bunch of clearance bins with everything from beauty items to food items to everyday items. I picked up two Wet n Wild Limited Edition Color Icon Glitter Kits. These retail for $4.99 but were on clearance for $2.49 each. Each kit comes with a palette of six eyeshadows and a "shimmer pencil", which really isn't shimmer anything (it is basically a regular black eyeliner/brow pencil).

I also picked up two Sinful Colors nail polishes. Both of them were in the clearance bin but only one came up as clearance. The blue polish is called "Why Not" (on clearance for .99 cents) and the coral polish is called "Hazard" (Retail: $1.99).

There were also these nail whitening tabs in the clearance bins. I am kind of skeptical but they were only .99 cents (originally $1.99) so I picked up two packs, just in case it really does work. Each package comes with two tabs. I will be sure to try these out and review them for you all here soon :)

The last thing I picked up was a pack of Kiss 100 Full Cover Nails in Medium Length Active Square. You are all probably wondering why I bought these. Well, because of work, my nails have pretty much turned to crap (and lets not get started on my cuticles). They are all shaped differently and some are weaker than others. Having my nails this way has made me not want to paint my nails as often. After having seen a few reviews on these on YouTube, I decided I should just buy them and try them out. These cost $7.99 (not on clearance). I haven't worn fake nail in about 2 years or so but I figure these won't be as damaging as acrylic nails.

Hope you all are having a great weekend and I hope you guys are seeing that I really am trying to get it together when it comes to blogging! I have tons of reviews coming soon :)