NYC New York Color Liquid Lipshine Review

Through Influenster’s VoxBox program, I also got to test out NYC New York Color Liquid Lipshine for free. I got a pretty nude/pink NYC called Nude York City from Influenster. Liquid Lipshine really lives up to its name! The color was great and the sheen was perfect! I really liked the longer than most applicator. It was really easy to put on and not sticky.

Quick Take:
Great color, shine, and easy to put on
Usage Tips:
An everyday pretty gloss to take with you everywhere
The Verdict:
A must have for gloss lovers!



Here is more info on the product:

NYC New York Color Liquid Lipshine
Straight from the city that never sleeps, NYC New York Color offers products with uptown style at down-to-earth prices, from $.99 - $4.99. The energy, style and color of New York City shines through the wide range of shades, textures and innovative products. NYC always delivers the most on-trend products & shades hot off the runway!

A beauty-editor favorite is Liquid Lipshine ($2.49). It has pure pigments that created a 3-D gloss effect. Vitamin E provides shine and a moisturizing feel. The formula is non-sticky, super shiny & soft. Available in 10 on-trend shades from neutral nudes, to berries & fuchsias. Start shopping for NYC at these stores nearest you: Walmart, Target, Rite Aid, CVS, Family Dollar, Duane Reade, Kmart, HEB, and others. Visit newyorkcolor.com to check out all shades and fun products from New York Color!

imPRESS Press-on Manicure Review

I also received the imPRESS Press-on Manicure for free to test through Influenster’s VoxBox program.

While I wanted to like it, the color I received, a bright pink (100 Ecstatic Cling) did not match what I usually wear. I tried it anyway for the fit, feel, and look of the nails. The imPRESS Press-on Manicure comes in a cute package and is easy to put on. The directions were easy to follow, as I cleaned my nails with the included wipe. It was a little difficult to remove the peel off plastic inside the nail, but it came off after a few tries. Unfortunately, the smallest nail was a little bit too big for my pinky! I guess my hands are a little smaller than average, so I would appreciate it if imPRESS had some smaller options in the future.

Once on, the nails did feel pretty strongly adhered. It was also not too difficult to take off if you applied pressure to the top. Overall, it was a product I was glad to try, and I hope they make a version that fits me in the future!

Here is more information on imPRESS:

imPRESS Press-On Manicure
This changes everything!
Introducing imPress Press-On Manicure by Broadway Nails, the revolutionary way to apply polish! Featuring advanced nail technology, you can get a salon-perfect manicure in seconds – simply peel off, press on, and you're done. There's no drying, a killer shine and a manicure that lasts up to a week! And, imPress is so easy to remove, you can change it up to match your mood as often as you want. Check out all 36 colors and patterns, including trendy brights, classic darks and animal prints. With imPress, your nails will always be your best accessory.

imPress Manicure retails for $5.99 for colors and $7.99 for patterns, and is available at CVS, Rite Aid, Duane Reade, KMart, Walgreens, Walmart and more. For a full list of online and in-store retailers, visit imPressManicure.com, where you can download an exclusive coupon and virtually try on all the colors and patterns!

Montagne Jeunesse Passion Peel Off Mask

Time to start up this blog again! I was one of the lucky ones to be a part of Influenster’s VoxBox program. I tested out a free pack of the Passion Peel Off Mask from Montagne Jeunesse, made with promegranate and passion flower.

Here's a little bit of information about their products:

"Montagne Jeunesse beauty treats are free of parabens, vegetarian approved and never tested on animals. So treat yourself today to a masque that will hydrate, nourish and leave your skin cleansed, smooth and glowing."

From the picture on the package, I thought the mask was going to be a opaque light purple. It was actually a light red, clear gel that smelled nice and spread easily. I didn't have to use the whole pack, either, so I'm hoping to get one more use of it. :) I put it on after cleansing with the Clarisonic with Boscia's Purifyin Cleansing Gel.

I was a little worried when I got the mask on my eyebrows, but it ended up not being a big deal. The mask pulled off easily after 15 minutes. Though my skin did feel cleaner (the package says deep cleanse, purify, and protect), there were a few spots on my face that felt a little dry. My face felt smoother overall, except for in the dry areas.

Because their products and natural and fun, I would try Montagne Jeunesse again, but maybe a moisturizing mask next time!

Here is a little more info on their products:

Fun, pampering beauty treats

Whether you enjoy looking after your skin, being pampered, or indulging in some me-time, be it alone or with friends, you will absolutely enjoy one of these ‘Life Little Pleasures’… With a huge array to choose from, our face masques are packed with the most delicious natural ingredients and are bursting with luscious fragrances. Suitable for all different skin types, there is one to suit every mood and everybody!

Available at ULTA Beauty, Walgreen’s, Claire’s, Walmart, Kroger, CVS Pharmacies and other retailers across the US, these masques are available in a variety of succulent flavours, including:

Cucumber Peel Off
Passion Peel Off
Dead Sea Mud
Fruit Smoothie
Strawberry Souffle
Chocolate Mud
And many more!

Three months later...

And not doing well with shopping less! I ordered about $200 worth of clothes from Tulle4us.com for Cyber Monday. It was the only thing I bought that holiday weekend (not including food during a camping trip), and I got 21 things: coats, sweaters, and shirts. I loved most of them, too! This is going to be tough. Maybe it is time to make some new year's resolutions...

Shop, Purge, Love

It's been a busy few weeks... I received my Gilt order, and pretty much loved everything that was in it! I will post pictures soon of the lovely Converse coats. I did end up returning most of the Urban Outfitters order, since most of it was way too big anyway. When I was visiting the Urban Outfitters store, I saw two different colors of a ruffled shirt that I had already ordered online in a size smaller...and for a lower price! I tried them on and fell in love with them... so I took both of them home with me! Oops. I decided to give the one from the online order to my sister... and got a price adjustment on it! Score! I also got a price adjustment for the other item I ordered... an ivory ruffle-y vest. I guess you can say I'm currently into ruffles. :)

I did manage to do some closet editing when my best friend visited me for a few days. It was actually a big dusty so I wore a surgical mask so I wouldn't get all congested. I have to confess that I snatched back a few jackets after she left though... It's hard for me to let those go! There are two large bags of clothes that I need to get rid of... I think I will try to hit the used clothing stores first, then friends, then Goodwill.

After my spendy first week of the month, I really slowed down. The only online order I made was for an Origins mask that came with some good samples. Hopefully it will bust some blackheads! This weekend I found myself at the mall... I did spend some, but pretty much all of it will be reimbursed through some mystery shops I performed. I also used that Gap groupon (pay $25 for $50 of merchandise) and scored three lovely cardigans! Two of them were lucky finds from online returns to the store at an additional 25% off, and the other just happened to be 50% off... and I'm wearing it right now! It is 100% wool and cut very slim with cute snap buttons that are hidden when closed and are cute details when open.

Oh I was also able to score an awesome deal on an Oral B Vitality toothbrush at CVS. I basically just paid tax on it and it was worth $23.

Gilt guilt

In the past 12 hours I have done exactly the opposite of the title of this blog... Which is probably why it's needed! Gilt Groupe had one of their crazy 80% or more Final Sales, and I got suckered in. I have a little time to change my mind, but it's likely that I won't. Two nice Converse by John Varvatos coats, a French Connection Dress, and two cute tees from Converse and Demy Lee. I also shopped on Urban Outfitter's site last night. Oy vey. At least I can return the Urban Outfitters if I decide I don't want it. I should probably return some even if I do to offset the Gilt guilt!

I was so good about tracking all of my expenses for the last year until June, and then I petered off and now my impulsive spending is coming out in full force.

Tornado Warning!

Unfortunately, the title refers to how my room looks on any normal given day. Clothes, magazines, beauty products, papers... Instead of a place for everything and everything in its place, my room is a place for everything and everything all over the place.

The most pressing reason of the moment to get organized is a visit from a dear friend. The overarching desire is to live more simply, having less so I have to take care of less. The reality is that I like pretty things and acquire many things for free or nearly so, but at the cost of a daily sanctuary of tranquility (which happens to be my middle name).

So here begins the journey... shop less by physically taking in less, or by "shopping" my closet, window shopping until I don't want something anymore or have moved on to something else, and saving and spending only what I need so I am indeed saving money and time and spending less energy on acquisition and the means for it.

I'm not not spending, but I definitely need to start investing... in things that matter, in people and places that I love, in my future, and yes, occasionally, in clothing that makes me look and feel fantastic.

Time to do a little purging...After a good night's sleep! :)