Small Haul 7/20/2011 (sephora)

Hey all!  Just wanting to share a quick haul that I got the other day.  This all started with the Makeup Forever mini set that Sephora was giving to VIB's...if you want to learn about becoming a beauty insider or VIB, go here.

Sephora Haul!

I went in to get my staple mascara, MUFE Smokey Lash.  I also added in the Dior Addict Lip Glow :)!  The mini VIB kit contained:

• mini smokey lash mascara
• mini lab shine
• mini hd powder
• mini aqua liner

All the minis are super cute and very practical.  I was hoping the bad would have been a bit bigger, but I love it all the same.  

I also had some points that I was thinking about cashing in...this is what I picked for my 500 point perk...

Pacifica Indian Coconut Nectar Trio including...

• body butter
• perfume
• body wash

What you all been hauling?  :)

July Birchbox 2011

Hello All!  I have for you a quick overview of the Birchbox I received this month.  Remember that if you want more info on the Birchbox program and prices, head to www.birchbox.com.  This box was specially put together by designer Cynthia Rowley.

Contents!

My birchbox consisted of:

• Joya FvsS Composition No. 1 parfum sample (so little and cute)
•  Nuxe Huile Prodigieuse Multi-usage dry oil sample
• philosophy Purity Made Simple cleanser sample (own this and its FAB!)
• Redken Shine Flash 02 Hair shine 
• ybf beauty Automatic Eye Brow Pencil in Universal Taupe 

My extra was an almond and apricot granola bar from KIND.

Enjoy! :)

Scents of Summer 2011

I enjoy the way a scent can instantly transport you somewhere, evoke a memory, make you feel different.  This here is a quick compilation of scents that I have collected, that invoke that feeling of summer...sun, warmth, and bronze skin.

 

From left:

1. Ed Hardy Ed Hardy Woman

     2.  Escada Marine Groove

     3.  Escada Taj Sunset

     4.  Eau de Vie Pina Colada  (no longer found at Sephora)

     5.  Lolita Lempicka Forbidden Flower

All of these scents are very much in the sweet, gourmand, citrus family.  I sometimes switch to a heavier scent such as Gucci Rush during the evening or night, but these are usually my go to's.  What are your favorite summer scents?

Some link love...

Hey guys! Super warm and rainy day today. That equaled out to not a good makeup day. Though I have to sing praises to Make Up For Ever's aqua creams. I wore #13, which is a pinky champagne color, and it held up really under the humid air.

Went to TJ MAXXX and was trying to find a summer bag. Alas, I left without a new bag, but was able to pick up an unopened, 1oz Pink Sugar Sensual! I do not know many people who actually like this scent, and it may be a bit heavy for summer, but I LOVE IT!

Also got a small, cross body bag that is black and pink for when I go shopping. Efficiency is the way to go!

Don't forget guys, for those who love and are into drugstore makeup, the Sunday paper carries many coupon circulars that contain great coupons on Cover Girl, L'Oreal, Garnier, Rimmel, Sally Hansen, etc. Make sure to match these up with store circulars for the ultimate in beauty deals. Places like Rite-Aid and CVS have store cards for additional savings, or Wal-Greens has register rewards that you can use towards future purposes.

A few other places you can find me...

http://dailybooth.com/deadcities

http://twitter.com/#!/killsinecstasy

Good luck on your next drugstore haul. I need to get my facial on and then get to bed!