If you have less than enough cabinet space in your kitchen like I do, you're going to absolutely LOVE this! I can't believe I didn't get these earlier!! They're collapsible bowls and collapsible collander! I got the Squish collapsible mixing bowl, collander and over the sink collander and they saved me SO MUCH SPACE! I've been looking at them when I was at Target and just felt like it was too much of a splurge. I ended up getting mine on sale. They run from about $8.99-$20.00. To be honest, I don't use them very often. However, it is nice to not have something take up so much space if I don't even use it very much! Now I just stick them in the cabinet somewhere instead of it taking up a whole shelf!
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| They have non-slip bottoms. |
Anastasia Beverly Hills-DIPBROW Pomade ($18.00)
Anastasia Beverly Hills- Brush #12 ($18.00)
If you know me, I have barely-there eyebrows. I have to color them in everyday and for ladies that know the drama that comes with that; protect your eyebrows at all cost. My fiance would try to rub them off; sometimes I'd accidentally rub them off myself then to walk around like that half a day to finally realize it after all the weird looks. You worry about sweating too hard; going to the beach; taking a hard nap; there are all very real struggles of girls with colored in eyebrows! Finally, after having the same routine for about 10 years I decided to see what was out there. I was initially inspired by watching a QVC episode of this make-up brand where the eyebrows literally did not budge even after rubbing your fingers on them. However, it was a pen type application and was not for me. If you have barely there eyebrows, you don't want to use a pencil or pen because that will look too unnatural. Pens and pencils are good for filling in sparse spots. If you're like me and you pretty much have to fake the whole thing, the best way to go is with some type of brush on powder. So after looking at Sephora for some ideas I decided to order the Anastasia DIPBROW. I was debating on a couple different brands like the BENEFIT Gimme Brows which are little fibers and people swore it didn't budge and it looked very natural; and the MAKE UP FOREVER Aqua Brow.
I bought the wrong color online and went to go exchange it at Sephora for a darker color. Well, I'm really glad I did because while I was there I got to try the BENEFIT Gimme Brows and it just didn't give me the shape I wanted. It filled in my brows but it didn't allow me to choose the shape or the definition of it. I also asked one of the Sephora employees to show me how to use it since I've heard very mixed reviews. A lot of the negative reviews was that it was hard to apply and had a very harsh look to it. When she helped me apply it, I must admit at first it looked WAY too dark; but then she showed me to brush it with the other side of the #12 brush and it made it look more natural. It was pretty darn close to the natural look of basic shadow. I ended up getting it in "chocolate" and I have not looked back since. I would say that my "eyebrow application level" is pretty expert. The two really great tips that helped was 1) a little goes a long way 2) dip a little on your brush, then take some off on the lid. This stuff lasts me on the hottest day at the beach and through naps!
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| I've been using this everyday since I've had it, but this was the only good picture I had where you could see the whole thing. |
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I think the last time I blogged, I said I hardly wear mascara. Well, things have changed and it is now incorporated into my daily routine. I didn't think it made a big difference before, but I don't know if that's because my mascara sucked? I went and splurged on the Bobbi Brown mascara. I don't usually spend $25 on anything, but something got into me and I ended up getting this instead of the BENEFIT They're Real! mascara. I loved it when I got the free sample, but I guess I was filling spontaneous that day. Well, I'm glad I took the risk because I absolutely love the Bobbi Brown. It doesn't clump and they do give me volume and definition. I haven't taken a before and after photo so that'll have to come later on. However, when I was at Sephora exchanging my Anastasia DIPBROW for another color, I picked up another sample size of the BENEFIT They're REAL! and I still use the Bobbi over Benefit majority of the time. I like that it's easy to apply for short lashes without it getting all over my lids. The BENEFIT grips on to my lashes like a comb and it defines them but doesn't really make them look fuller.
I also got my first NARS product but I have yet to use them. Once I crack those babies open I'll let you know! I'm pretty excited to try the NARS Smudge Proof Eyeshadow Primer and the NARS Eye Paint. The Urban Decay Primer Potion has been letting me down lately. It's almost like my eyelids got accustomed to it and stopped working.
Another update on just a few things to come;the boys Ninja Turtle Birthday party, I got a NEW balayage ombre, Hot Tools Curling Iron, IKEA KURA Bunk Bed and a new kitchen along with all new dinnerware and flatware from Crate & Barrel and CB2! Night folks! Even though I love make-up and all things beauty, here is a quote to keep in mind.
"Outer beauty pleases the EYE. Inner beauty captivates the HEART." -Mandy Hale
