Remember Wet 'N Wild Makeup??

You may remember Wet 'N Wild makeup from your middle school days.  Oh come on, don't act like you didn't use your weekly allowance to get your first tube of lipstick or eyeliner pencil from Wet 'N Wild.  As I was strolling through CVS the other day, I noticed that they had a new tri-colored bronzer palette on the shelves.  Intrigued, I decided to cough up the whole $4.99 and spring for a new bronzer to try.  It's definitely safe to say that this bronzer far exceeded my expectations!  With a quick swipe of my large powder brush, this bronzer went on evenly and gave me just enough color for fall/winter (gotta keep things realistic, ladies...we can't be looking too tan these days!).  Anyway - take a trip out to your local drugstore on your lunch break and pick it up in the shade "Three of a Kind" available wherever Wet 'N Wild is sold!  Post a comment and let me know how you like it :-)

xoxo,

Sexy Waves In A Spritz

Say hello to the fabulous sexy waves you never knew you could get without heading to the beach!  (I totally miss summer by the way...)  Garnier's Wonder Waves collection has all the products you need to make wavy hair dreams a reality - and at a bargain price too!  Here's the deal - spritz the Wonder Waves Enhancing Spray all over towel-dried hair.  Next, lather a bit of the Curl Construct mousse between your palms (about the size of a golf ball, or a little less if you have thin hair), flip your hair over and scrunch from the ends to the roots.  Each of these products will cost around $4 and are available at your local drugstore or Target.

Tip: Let your hair air dry rather than using a hair dryer to prevent frizz.

P.S.  I haven't had a chance to try Garnier's Wonder Waves shampoo and conditioner.  If you've used it, post a comment and let me know how you liked it!

xoxo,

DIY Halloween

Halloween is right around the corner (3 days to be exact!) - and some of you probably still need some last minute Halloween ideas to get your creativity going.  Click here to check out my DIY Halloween Makeup and Hairstyles flipbook for Hearst's Real Beauty website!

xoxo,

Destroyed Denim

Well Current and Elliot came on the scene and sparked a distressed and destroyed denim revolution....but really, who wants to pay 250 bucks for a pair of barely there jeans?!  I like the slouchy boyfriend look they offer, but what I love is a pair of destroyed skinny jeans - and there are plenty of places you can go to pick up just the right pair at a wallet-friendly price.  Read on to find out which stores to hit this weekend to find the pair with rips and tears in all the right places to keep you looking cute and trendy without showing too much leg...

Gap - Yes - it's true!  I don't know if you've seen all the ads they've put out lately (in what seems like every single magazine I read!), but they totally hit the mark this season with their denim.  My favorite are called the "Always Skinny Destructed Jeans."  Available here for $69.50.

Forever 21 - If you have time to hunt for a deal Marshalls-style, this is the place to go.  Just make sure you try everything on - the sizing at this store is extremely varied.  Try their Ripped Skinny Jean, available here for just $27.80.

...they also have a pair of black destroyed jeans that I absolutely adore (and own!) - available here for $27.80.

...and if you're just dying for the Current and Elliott boyfriend-style look, try these...they look exactly the same for a fraction of the cost - love it!  Available here for $26.90.

xoxo,

Costume Jewelry....Without the Icky Green Ring!

So I am essentially obsessed with jewelry from Forever 21.  Once you dig through all the not-so-cute stuff, you can usually find that rare gem...the needle in the haystack if you will :-)...an adorable piece of jewelry that looks identical to pieces that designers are out there selling for tons more money!  Rings are one of the things I covet most, and although some of the nicer Forever 21 rings look identical to their designer counterparts, the greenish ring around your finger once you take off your jewelry is a dead giveaway that you bought yours at a deep discount!  Now I don't have sensitive skin, and quite frankly I'm not really into spending hundreds of dollars on costume jewelry, so here is what you do with your knockoff rings....

1. Get yourself some clear nail polish
2. Paint one coat of the clear nail polish all over the inside of your rings
3. Lay to dry overnight on a piece of paper
4. Wake up the next morning and rock out with your new ring...that doesn't leave an icky green mark!

Happy costume jewelry hunting!!  Here are some rings that I looooove...

Black Enamel Flower Ring (available here for $5.80)

Gold Rhinestone Accent Ring (available here for $3.80)

Silver Rhinestone Elastic Ring (available here for $5.80)

Black Lacquer Ring Set (available here for $4.80)

 

xoxo,

Have You Heard About Gilt?!

I just found out about this discount site from a friend at work and it is absolutely amazing.  It's like ruelala.com times 100!  This site has everything from D&G to Theory to really fun up-and-coming jewelry designers at a really deep discount!  Click here to join...and don't blame me for that sudden need to add to your wardrobe :)

xoxo,

A Classic Pout

Clinique's Almost Lipstick in Black Honey has been around forever.  I'll never give away a woman's age, but let's just say my Mom wore it on her wedding day!  It's a great everyday lipstick in a classic light reddish shade that looks great on all skin tones...and just happens to be the absolute perfect hue for the coming winter months to brighten up your look without looking too dramatic!  The stick looks pretty dark in the tube, but I swear once you put it on, it's sheer genius (nerdy pun, I know!).  Don't believe me?  Head out to Sephora or any department store that carries Clinique and try it for yourself!  You won't be disappointed!  Available here for $14.