Monday, November 25, 2013

Nail Polish Love - Thanksgiving Nail Polish Choice

Is it just me or do you find yourself thinking about what outfit, makeup and nail polish you will be wearing for special days like...oh, say Thanksgiving?  Well call me crazy, but I certainly do.  As I thought about what nail polish, of my many, to wear on Thanksgiving I knew this had to be it.  

Meet Wet N Wild's Haze of Love.  This is a creme, deep burgundy color with some subtle hint of brown tones when you look at it at the right angle.  This color is pretty opaque with one coat but as always, I prefer two, which is what you see in the photo below.  The brush on these polishes are wider than your standard skinny brush which makes nail polish application quicker for me.  

Please don't mind the condition of my cuticle or nails, I am in dire need of a manicure. :)



What are you wearing on your nails?  Do you have a Thanksgiving nail polish that you plan on wearing? Let me know down below, I always enjoy hearing from you. :)

Price: $1.99
Where to find:  Walgreens, CVS, Target and anywhere else Wet N Wild is sold.

Thanks for spending time with me today!

XX,
P



Thursday, November 21, 2013

My Favorite Body Scrub / Way To Destress

I have had a slight obsession with this body scrub for over a year now. I've talked about this on my You Tube channel before but am mentioning it again because it's worth having it's own post.  Allow me to introduce you to Tree Hut Lavender & Chamomile. I have tried other scents and have been pleased with them, but this has been my favorite recently.

This body scrub exfoliates and softens the skin while ingredients like certified organic shea butter, olive oil, lavender extract and chamomile extract help moisturize and keeps your skin smelling amazing.  The texture is fine yet gritty enough to do what it needs to. It's not rough at all, so it's great for sensitive skin as well.  By the way, this would make a great addition to a Christmas gift.  Put it in a gift basket, wrap a ribbon around it or put a bow on it and give it to a neighbor, teacher, or anyone else who could use a little indulgence in their life.

On long or stressful days, I love taking a long hot shower and using this scrub as my last step before getting out.  This scent in particular is so relaxing, just as you would expect from lavender & chamomile.  I don't just scrub and rinse off, I scrub and let it sit on my body for a good 3-5 minutes or so then rinse it off so that I can reap the benefits of the calming scent.

If Lavender & Chamomile doesn't appeal to you, there are other scents to chose from such as, but not limited to, Almond & Honey, Brazilian Nut, Tropical Mango, Vanilla & Honey and Coconut Lime.  This brand has a whole line of other body care items if you're interested, however I have not tried them. My guess is that it won't be long before I do.

Here's what the packaging of the scrub looks like:



So I have shared with you something that helps me unwind - what is it that works for you that helps you destress after a long, hard day?  Let me know down below.  I love hearing from you!

Price: Approx. $6.99 (this may vary by location and/or store)
Where to find:  Wal-Mart, Ulta, Target and other locations.  Click on the link to enter your zip code and state to find a store near you.  By the way, I am not sponsored by this company, they have no idea I am posting this and clicking on the link will get me absolutely nothing.  It's just to help you.  :)
http://www.treehutshea.com/where-to-buy/

Thanks for spending time with me today!

XX,
P






Wednesday, November 13, 2013

Review & Lip Swatch: Lipstick Queen in Medieval

Before the Fall season officially began, I was on the hunt for some fall trend lipstick shades.  I already knew that I wanted to make one of my purchases from a brand I had never tried before.  I came across Lipstick Queen and decided to try Medieval based off the website photo and description "this is the red that anyone can wear".  This shade looked like a beautiful deep red that I thought I would definitely fall in love with.  Unfortunately, it was anything but love for me.

Medieval goes on smooth and silky however the color payoff lacks even though it is described correctly as "divinely transparent".  I didn't think it would be that transparent.  This isn't what I was expecting at all and because of the price point, it is just not in me to keep a lip product that sheer, especially when I was expecting a different color.  If I was in the market for a sheer red, then this would be a different story.  I don't blame the brand or description at all for my lack of love for this product and I'm sure there are other items from this brand that are great.

With that said, here are some pictures of what it looks like on me.  This color payoff is with approximately 3-4 layers.  If you are looking for a "wearable" red then you may want to look into this.  By the way, I do have to say that I love the packaging, more specifically the color - gorgeous!






I want to know..have you tried anything from the brand Lipstick Queen?  This lipstick shade didn't scare me away, I will definitely be trying more from this line and will report back when I do.  Let me know your thoughts down below.  You know I love hearing from you! :)

Where to find:  Ulta, Nordstrom, anywhere else Lipstick Queen is sold
Price:  $22

Thanks for spending time with me today!

XX, P

Monday, November 11, 2013

Revlon Nail Polish Love - Rich

If I could keep this short and sweet I would say: If you like Metallic nail polishes then run and look for this fast before it's gone.  I found this limited edition nail polish at my local Walgreens a few weeks ago and am absolutely in love with this formula and color and that's because I'm very particular with metallic polishes.

The formula is smooth and the color is pretty opaque with one coat but definitely better with two.  I would describe this shade as a metallic, sage green with some silver even though it's showing a lot of blue in the first photo.  It is very unique to any other color in my collection.  



What do you think - is this something you would wear?  If you like this shade, hurry and look for it because I'm predicting it won't be around for very long.  

Thanks for spending time with me today! 

XX, P

Friday, November 8, 2013

NARS Velvet Gloss Lip Pencil - Club Mix

Fall season, to me, means plums, purples and berry lips.  They pretty much all fall in the same color family.  With that said, one of my current favorite lip products is the NARS Velvet Gloss Lip Pencil in Club Mix.  It is described by NARS as a sheer grape.

I find the formulation of these Velvet Gloss pencils to be creamy, smooth, opaque and give a high shine finish which means you can skip the gloss if you want to.  To me, lip pencils are so easy to use and carry as well.  The only down side I have to this product is that it is not a self sharpening pencil which means if you carry one in your pocket or purse, make sure you carry a sharpener or sharpen it before you leave home, which to me isn't a big deal.

NARS claims that these Velvet Gloss Lip Pencils have Vitamin E which protect from oxidant damages, is moisturizing, anti-inflammatory effects and has healing and anti aging effects.  It also has Hyaluronic Spheres that fill in deep wrinkles and provides long-lasting hydration. So a few extra perks when wearing this is a little bonus.

Here is what NARS Club Mix looks like on me.  I posted this photo on Instagram so if you're on there, look for me under: prissylovespink. :)





There's a couple more of these that I want to get including Mexican Rose and Baroque.  Have you tried these?  If so, what shades do you have and recommend?  Do you see yourself trying these?  Let me know down below, I love hearing from you.

Where to find:  Sephora, Nordstrom, Neiman Marcus, NARS' website or anywhere else NARS is sold.
Price:  $25

Thanks for spending time with me today!

XX, P