Like many makeup and beauty hoarders, I have a lot of nail polish.Name just about any color or finish and I’m pretty sure own it.
And yet, I still find that I do not have enough.Talk about first world problems…
I need my nail polish fix!
If you’re anything like me, then Julep is the answer. By becoming a Julep Maven, you get a monthly mani in a box.
Unlike some other subscription boxes, with the Julep Maven Box you have the option to not only skip a month if you need (which I do from time to time, because, well, shopping happens + I got bills to pay), but also the option to gift your box to a friend.
What makes the May box so special, is that it included the new Julep Plié Wand. This wand take the theory of writing with a pen or pencil and applies it to the mani, giving you more steady control as you paint your nails. This goes against my logic for leg shaving, but I can attest that it works. And well. Very well. I dig it.
Right handed and not at all ambidextrous? Not a problem! After attaching the magnetic wand to your nail polish and paint your left hand, the plié wand twists to rest on your hand so you can stably paint your right hand.
Believe it or not, my right hand actually came out better than my left for once!
I joined Influenster not too long ago, and recently got my first VoxBox. I am always saying that I like to try new things, and VoxBox allows me to do just that + share my opinion on the products I try.
The theme of this particular VoxBox was Spring Fling, and had products to help you get ready for spring.
Destroyed jeans take a classic look to the next level.
They are also wicked expensive…and I’m broke.
That’s what makes diy so awesome!
Not only are they something fun to try, but that feeling of accomplishment afterwards, makes me feel like I can take on the world. And in these jeans, I can, now that I worked some diy magic on them.
I found (yes, found) a pair of Vigoss jeans that just happened to be my size. The only thing wrong with them is that they were missing the button.
I have distressed, ripped, and destroyed all kinds of denim in the past, but they never come out great. So I set my expectations low, by deeming my finds as practice jeans. But the results were far better than I could have hoped for!
Side note: Pay attention and don’t multitask when doing anything with a sharp blade. Sounds obvious, but I sliced my finger pretty badly and there was a lot of blood involved…No bueno!
This past weekend was spectacular! First I got this rad wake up + social media tank…
Second, I got to go to New York with my two best friends, where we went to the first ever BeautyCon NYC!
The manfriend got me a Pro Ticket which included a tote bag filled with goodies (I’ll be sharing about that and all things BeautyCon NYC later) and this tank!
Anyone who didn’t have a Pro ticket (there was also VIP and GA), was able to purchase a shirt for $25. What I found really cool was the fact that I was able to choose which shirt I wanted. Otherwise, I would have left with two shirts because I really liked this tank!
Don’t know what BeautyCon is? Check out their website! Want to hear about my experience? Stay tuned!
I have have always appreciated the denim on denim look. I wear it often, but never with a skirt. Until now!
I mean, used to rock mini denim skirts on the reg, but stopped when they started to feel like they were no longer age appropriate for me.
Then I found this H&M skirt that is just the right about of mini.
And the details! I’m a huge fan of distressed denim and love to DIY, but it never comes out quite like this…
The second I saw it I knew that I wanted it. It’s just so…ME! Casual yet chic, with just a bit of edge. With my J. Crew chambray button up shirt and Forever 21 ankle boots, perfection! I can’t wait to style this skirt again! What would you wear it with?
In an earlier post I basically said that waiting in line is the devil. Maybe not in so many words, but it is where 98% of my impulse buys are picked up.
This weekend I got to explore Albany and pretty much went buck wild crazy. Especially at Charlotte Russe. So many cute dresses and skirts! And the shoes…
Well on my way to check out I spotted two majorly amazing little products that I just HAD to snag.
More often than I care to share, I find myself feeling sorry for myself. I see the lives of others and instead of being happy for them, I get jealous. It isn’t that I don’t have good things going for me…but sometimes it’s easy to forget how fortunate and blessed I am when I compare myself to others. I only see what I don’t have instead of what I do have. Over time that can really take it’s toll and you just get down (and not with your bad self). Well at least I do. And not too long ago (actually, a little over one hundred days…), that’s where I was.
Now, I am always up for a photo challenge! Any excuse to take pictures and you can basically count me in! Not that I wouldn’t be documenting just about every second of my life anyways! I have about 12,000 photos just from this year on my phone and would rather delete and app than a precious pic…Feel free to judge.
I successfully completed the challenge, and while I don’t feel earth shatteringly changed, I do find that it is easier to find the good, happy moments in each and every day.
If you think this is something that you could use, I encourage you to participate.
I am currently working on revamping some things on my blog, and one of the things I want to update is my about page. The plan is to add mini bios for each of my personal assistants furbabes. In the meantime, these photos should provide you with enough cuteness to hold you over until then!
+ The featherbabe
So, while I may not be a mother, I do have my hands (+ my heart) full. Hope those of you that are moms had a spectacularly wonderful Mother’s Day!
Being in Vermont, this winter has been…long. After yesterday’s weather and looking at the forecast for the week, I think it is safe to say the spring is finally here to stay. Transitioning away from our winter wardrobe is something that those of us with heliophilia, await from the very moment that the leaves start to fall.
I noticed that I don’t really find myself thinking about as much is updating my makeup bag. When I say updating my makeup bag, I don’t mean adding to it…that is a never-ending thing for me that just kind of happens whenever I have money. What I’m referring to is the swapping out of darker, more wintery and sultry makeup for brighter, lighter and fun makeup used in the spring.
Everyone has their rules for just about everything now-a-days. While I understand that rules can be broken…there are products that I generally find myself going to in particular seasons that I don’t care for as much during others.
Left: Guerlain + Sephora Define Yourself Black Eyeliner Set (Out of Stock + now I regret recommending it so much…)
Right: CoverGirl + Sephora Define Yourself Color Eyeliner Set (Out of Stock)
Left: Bath & Body Works (I want my hands clean, not dry + No longer available, so glad I stocked up!)
Right: Purell
10. Tools
Left: Free gift with purchase from Sephora + sponge I found at a some drug store (here’s a better alternative + it’s a two pack!)
Right: Birchbox (No longer available, but here’s their new Birchbox exclusive Pouch) + Julep
Are these products that you find your self swapping out too? What else do you swap of for the spring? Do you have Instagram? Share a “What’s in my makeup bag” photo and share what’s stashed in your current makeup bag with the hashtag #myspringswapout!
There was nothing that I disliked about this kit, but I want to stress that these are minis. Samples. Not full-sized products. A lot of the reviews were from those that were disappointed with the size, so I was prepared to be a little disappointed. I wasn’t. In fact, I was very pleased with it.
A few notes:
The “purple” nail polish is really thick. I only painted one coat and was afraid that two coats wouldn’t dry without me managing to smudge them, and the color was bold enough to look as though I’d painted two coats.
The “coral” nail polish was a bit thin and even after two coats, I could still see through it, but I didn’t mind as it wasn’t too noticeable…
Kit Includes Deluxe Minis of the following products:
