I hope everyone is kicking Thanksgiving week off to a great start! I have a doctor's appointment and babysitting tonight, but other than that it's a pretty relaxing day. :)
Enjoy your short week of work, Happy Thanksgiving, and be safe on Black Friday! <3
I know this isn't very motivational, but just thought I'd throw in a little humor this week. :p
Mally Evercolor Starlight Eyeliner in "Dusky Plum"
EOS Lip Balm in "Strawberry Sorbet"
Be A Bombshell Lip Crayon in "Hot Damn"
Maybelline Color Elixir Lip Gloss in "Mauve Mystique"
I hope I've inspired you to put those sample bags to good use! It's surprising how just a few items can create an entire look. Have fun and good luck! xoxo
As some of you may know, I recently got my third Influenster VoxBox. It was called the "Varsity VoxBox" and I absolutely loved it!! If you're interested in seeing an in depth video on it, click HERE.
Or maybe you're interested in learning more about Influenster...if so, click HERE!
Now onto the reason for this post. One of the items I received in the box was the NYC Big Bold Lip Gloss in "Pleasantly Plump Pink". I enjoy writing some makeup reviews on my blog so here ya go!
Product Facts:
Retails for approximately $3.99.
12 shades available.
Contains Vitamin E.
Paraben free.
Claims:
Long wearing, up to 5 hours.
Lightweight.
Not sticky.
Add up to 50% more volume to your lips.
Quick run down of what I think of this product:
It has a sweet smell. Not minty, not sour, but generally sweet.
It does not sting or burn on your lips! YAY!
It blends out to a thin lip gloss - in other words, it's not opaque.
This product has shimmer in it, but nothing like chunky glitter. It's comfortable.
Did it live up to the claims?!:
I didn't notice the plumping effect. My lips looked exactly the same. (meh.)
This
definitely DID NOT last up to 5 hours. It was a good day if it lasted 1
hour on my lips. And that's without eating or drinking!!
The bright side - it is definitely not sticky and definitely has a lightweight feel! (yay!)
Tip: You only need as much as the applicator has on it for both lips - that how big the applicator is and how much product comes out!
Now that you have the facts and opinions, it's time for pretty pictures!
Don't mind the pimple on my chin in the second picture...I had no makeup on besides this lip gloss when these photos were taken. I have no shame. ;)
Just to give you an idea of how HUGE the applicator is!
Isn't my owl in the background adorable? Hehe - anyways, this is the pink color I received. Right up my alley!
Kissy lips! :*
It's a nice pinky-natural lip color with a beautiful shine. :)
I hope you guys enjoyed this review! Thanks so much for stopping by and have a wonderful day! <3
Yesterday I posted a video showing you what makeup I used to get ready for a babysitting interview. I've gotten into the habit of making blog posts to accompany videos such as this and tutorials because I feel like they give a more in depth look at the products I used because I can easily link to those products here. I hope you enjoy this method, as well.
Products Used (in order):
Revlon Photoready Perfecting Primer
Revlon Nearly Naked Liquid Foundation in "Vanilla"
Real Techniques Expert Face Brush
L'oreal True Match Super-Blendable Crayon Concealer in "Fair/Light N1-2-3"
Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Eraser Dark Circles in "Fair"
ELF Flawless Concealer Brush
MAC Mineralize Skin Finish Natural in "Light Plus"
Mally Evercolor Starlight Waterproof Liner in "Dusky Plum"
ELF Eyelash Curler
Essence I Love Extreme Crazy Volume Mascara
EOS Lip Balm in "Strawberry Sorbet"
Revlon Just Bitten Kissable Balm Stain in "Honey"
Revlon Super Lustrous Lip Gloss in "Coral Reef"
Real Techniques Duo-Fiber Eye Brush
I hope you guys enjoyed this look as much as I enjoyed filming and editing it! I'm happy that I'm getting such good feedback on the video, from plenty of likes to super sweet comments! That means I'll definitely film more "get ready with me" style videos in the future! Thanks so much for reading & watching and have a fantastic day!
Happy Veteran's Day on this delightful Monday evening! (at least here in eastern USA!)
Random thought...it's funny to think how two years ago today so many people were on a mission to get married on 11/11/11 because it signified good luck. I wonder how they're doing today? Is that weird? LOL
THANK YOU to everyone who is currently serving and has served in the military. You are among the bravest and most selfless human beings out there! I admire you all. XOXO
Great quote and very fitting for today. THANK YOU!
Remember to have a positive day! :) Hugs, Lauren *Image credit to google.com*
I've had such a hectic day today. Between observing a kindergarten class from 12-5 and organizing someone's house from 6-9, I'm beat. But I'm also extremely happy and feel so satisfied. After changing my major only a week ago, I can't be more excited about what the future has to hold after a positive and fun day. ^_^ *jig of glee*
This popped up on Google and it couldn't have come at a better time. A week ago, I officially decided to change majors from nursing to early childhood education. Today justified that what I chose was the right path for me. I feel completely satisfied with how I spent my day and can't wait for more in the future. :D
