#SubscriptionboxSaturday!! (beautybox5)

Good Morning my Beauties!!!  How are y'all today??  I am doing pretty good and I know I haven't done a beauty blog in  a min so, its about that time!!!!!  Today I got my March BeautyBox5 to share with you!!!!!!!!!!

For those of you who don't know, Beauty Box 5 is a $12 monthly subscription box.
           
              What you get:

Every month we'll send you a mix of makeup, beauty accessories, hair, skincare, fragrance, body, and nail products that we can't get enough of. Our secret? We share products that really work, so you'll receive luxury, drugstore, niche, eco-conscious, and even vegan brands.

Whether you're a cosmetic newbie or a beauty guru, identify yourself as adventurous and playful or classy and mature, like to splurge on high-end items or be a savvy spender, we have everything you're looking for.

If you want to get you one, go here, beautiful!:)

I actually got my box a little while ago and I am just now getting around to posting it!!  I am sorry but, I am getting old and chasing an 18 month old toddler just wears me slap out!!!  lol  BUT I like that I am doing it a little later because I have had a chance to use the products!!!!  So, lets get started!!!

This month the card says:

"Forget taking a spring break- spring into high gear through your lazy days this season!!!  Bold liner and lashes mean that even in your downtime, you still look like a million bucks.  Getting ready doesn't have to add stress- just prep your skin and gloss on, because even if you're still working hard to get exactly where u wanna be, you're always the boss of your makeup bag"

#HUSTLE March 2k15

So, the 1st thing I noticed opening my box.........

SNAKES!!!  YAAASSSSS! They kept the cute colorful ones instead of going back to the black ones!! I LOVE the festive ones, as I had mentioned last month!!!  Maybe that means that they do listen to all the beautiful ladies that blog about this box every single month!! Huge thumbs up to them!!

First thing I got is this Eslor Introduction Collection- 2nd edition

Retail: $28 2 fl oz, $38 2 fl oz, $38 1.7 fl oz, $85 1.7 fl oz

Your skin is about to seriously thank you! This lavish line is completely paraben free and gently pampers and hydrates your face without stripping away natural oils. #eslor

I have gotten this before and I don't think I ever have used it??  Probably have it tucked in a drawer with my extra foil packets I get.  I wanna try it and I think I will this time.  I just don't see how u can tell whether I like it with just one use??? I mean, the price of this is kinda high end in my book.  I wanna know for a fact that it works before I spend that kind of money!!  ESLOR??!!  you listening??  We need a little more to try!!   IDK?? Maybe its just me????

Next I have the Styli-Style Line & Seal Twist Mechanical Eye Liner

Retail: $4.99 0.01 oz (full size)

These creamy, pigmented pencils go on super smooth to give a perfect line or wing and their fun twist-up design means you never need to use a sharpener!!!!! *assorted colors #styliStyle

I got this blue color.....I believe the color is Lapis??  Not sure but that is what I see on the pencil.  I'm not huge on blue, but, with my blue eyes.....it really is a pretty color!!

I loved using this!! I have been trying to get the "winged" look down and it seemed easier using this!!  I am pretty sure I need to get this in black!! lol And the fact that it is mechanical is nice too cause I cant find my sharpener at the moment!!!

really pretty

Laugh Out Loud by Nanacoco Lip Gloss

Retail: $3.99 0.22 fl oz (full size)

Warning: the gloss addiction starts now.  Pretty pigments, seriously sweet smell factor and non-sticky formula all make this our latest lip product crush!! *assorted colors* #nanacoco

I'm NOT a lip gloss girl!!  HATE lip gloss!!  lol BUT, I do keep an open mind and I do try out the glosses when  I receive them!!  I have other Nanacoco lip glosses and they are pretty good.  They smell nice and they aren't as sticky as some others I have tried.  I got the color "call me babe"

It's very nude! It made my lips look really goldish......not my fav.....BUT the packaging is adorable!

time for the worst and best!!!!!

Elite Theraputics- Rosemary Eucalyptus Body Cream

Retail: $19 8 oz

Smooth on natural goodness for your whole body!!  Never greasy, this luxe lotion replenishes your skin with an organic blend of oils and healing aloe vera- plus, it smells divine, too.  #EliteTherapeytics

Let me explain myself on this one.  lol  I'm not gonna bash this company because the reason this is my least fav is personal preference!!  I tried this and OMGosh!! IT SMELLS SOOOOOOO BAD!! So stinky!!  The formula was GREAT!!  It wasn't greasy and my hands felt amazing.....BUT every time my hand goes to my face........ewwwwwww!! I can not stand the smell of it!! hahahaha

Scandalous by Nanacoco Thickening Mascara

Retail: $4.99 0.33 oz (full size)

Embrace va-va-voom volume with this new favorite!  The flexible silicon ball brush gets up close and personal to majorly magnify your lashes!! *assorted colors*

I'm so in love!!! I have used this every day since I tried it!!  I'm not a big fan of receiving mascaras in my boxes because I seem to always get them! I have a bag of lil mascaras!! But, girl!!! This does the job! I love how thick my lashes look after applying 2 coats!!!!  I also got lucky by getting the color "very black"  I will  be purchasing this again in the future!!  My go to mascara now!!

Overall I am pretty happy with this months box!!  Don't forget, if u wanna sign up, click here.

I hope y'all enjoy your beautiful Saturday!!!!

#StayBeautiful and always #StayBlessed

Muahs!

#wonderfulwednesday a few nail reviews

Yes! Yes!!  It is that time!!!!  Wonderful Wednesday!!!  Only thing is.......Most the issues I'm gonna talk about aren't very wonderful at all!!!! I hate negative blogs, but, if it saves you on wasting money and time on anything!!  I gotta just do it!  Just let y'all know! Id hope for the same thing from y'all!!  I know us moms, or in my case, Mimis'  Have NO TIME that can be wasted!!  Right??!!

I do wanna start with a little positive/ cuteness!!!  Here is the not so wonderful first, the weather here in Ga right now is CRAZY!!  Yall hear me??  Crazy!!  Like, freezing!!  Yesterday was cold, but not to bad.  We took a walk together!!  Had to just get out of the house a min!!  Cabin Fever maybe??  Anyhow, I caught this really cute picture yesterday.  Its my grandson chasing my son!!  I swear my grandson ran the whole walk!! lol

 

Yes, I did get to rock my cute heart sunglasses too!!  I think the sun peeked for maybe......10 mins!  I have decided I am hibernating until spring now!!  The temps right now are cold and its only gonna get colder!  NOOOOO, i need a safe word!!!!! PINEAPPLES!!!!

I also have to ask, why does time seem to go faster the older you get???  Last year at this time, my grandson was this adorable hunk of bald headed fat......

Now he is this independent, potty going, runs everything, BIG BOY!!!!!  Please!! Slow down time!

* I am super excited about this table he is sitting at!!  My g ma, who passed back in Sept., This was her table!!  I ate at this table when I was my grandsons age!!  That's 37 years this table has been in my family!!  I am so thankful I was given the opportunity to have this in my home.*

now to what my blog is really gonna  be about

As y'all now, from my previous post (here)  I am super excited that I finally got me some Jamberry nail wraps ordered!!  I got to try them about a month ago! Fell in absolute love!!!! <3  Last month I wasn't able to budget in an order so, I did the alternative!!  (plus I was wanting to test out the competition!!!!!)

The first thing I tried was the Sally Hansen  Polish strips!!

Super cute design, was really Loving the gold  snake skin look!!   Anyhow, My grandson opened the box so, when I tried to use them.....they didn't even stick to my nails!!  UGH!!  How Annoying!!!  I was so excited to try it and didn't even get to wear them!! BOO!!  I don't know if it had something to do with them being opened or what??

Next, I found a few different brands and designs on sale that I thought Id try...

ok, the second edge one was the first I tried......

super funky and super cute!!  They were easy to apply, and believe it or not......they lasted a whole 3 days!!!!!!!!  not to bad for 2.50 lol, but, I do wish they had a smaller size on this sheet!  If you look at my pinky nail, it is a little large around my nail bed!

The next set were super cute!!!!!

I did these for date night!!  Same way to apply as the rest!!  These had a few more sizes to choose from! yay!!  As soon as I went to leave, they were already peeling off!!!! BOO! By the time I got home.....

The next ones I tried I was hoping they were transparent.  I really was wanting to put them over this pretty orchid color I had bought!

See??  SOOO cute!!  Since I couldn't use them over the color, I used my orchid as accent nails!  They turned out really cute! And they even matched my laptop!!  They were easy to apply, but, if you look at my pointer finger in the picture above, it didn't apply as clean as the others!  I went to bed and woke up this morning just to find this......

 

(sorry for the funky lines! My new case on my iPhone is messing with the flash!) Anyhow, two had fallen off in my sleep and my thumb nail was almost peeled completely off too!!  That really sucks because I really loved the lace design on these strips!!!!!!!  All in all,

So, I do believe I will continue to use Jamberry wraps!!  Once I receive my full sheets, Ill do a day by day picture to show how well they hold up!!!!  KK???

Hope Your #wonderfulwednesday was a blessed one!!!!

MUAHS!!!

#SubscriptionBoxSaturday BB5 Feb 2015

Good Morning Beauties!!!  Guess what!!??  I got a #SubscriptionboxSaturday for ya!!!  what a plus to go out and check the mail today and have my #BeautyBox5 waiting for me!!???

My grandson was super excited about the "snakes" this month!!! (that's what he calls the little paper strip thingies lol)  They were a cute color combo of a pink and a teal color!!  Way more festive then the usual black!

"When it comes to our year, February might just take the cake- literally.  This month were turning 3- yippee!- and we couldn't have done it without you, dear subscriber.  So, how to celebrate our birthday?  Marvelous makeup and superb skincare, of course!  Were so happy you joined the party~ now, throw some confetti and dig in!"

To go get yours......just click here!

The first thing this month, which is a full size: Marsk Mineral eyeshadow in vanilla frosting

Retail: $22.50 0.04oz

















We couldn't ship actual birthday cake, but how about some frosting?  Treat yourself to this iridescent mineral eye shadow! BB5 Tip: With subtle sparkle. it can also double as a soft highlighter #marsk

My thought??  I can always use a good highlighter.  Unfortunately I couldn't figure out how to get it open for a decent swatch!!  I am so sorry!! As soon as I get into it, Ill update and add a picture!!  I honestly don't think I would pay 23.00 for this tiny little pod thingie though,,,,,,,,

next: Revlon Colorstay nail enamel | Retail: 3.99 0.4 fl oz

This was also a full size product!!!
Stand out at any soiree and balance the confetti with a bold nail!  These supersaturated hues have our hearts when it comes to a one-coat coverage and longlasting wear.  I got the color velvet rope

I don't mind this at all! I love anything nail related!!  I haven't tested this color yet but will real soon!!  I am really happy with this!!

3rd thing is Absolute New York Absolute Love Lip Balm | Retail $5.00 0.42 oz

 






There's so many reasons to cheer for this party ready balm!  Major moisture?? Check!  Sweet scent??  Check!!  A tiny amount of tint??  Check!!  Cute in your clutch??  check!!  #absoluteny

Once again y'all!!!  This is also a full size!!!!! What what??!!  I got this in bubble gum.  I have to say, this smells just like it!!!!  The description says it has a hint of color.........

I don't know if I really agree with that!!  Maybe just bad lighting on my swatch??

now lets do my....

least favorite thing......

GlamGlow Youthmud Tinglexfoliate Treatment | Retail: $69.00 1.7 oz

After a long celebration, your skin needs some TLC!  Apply this anti-aging mask for 10 mins (it tingles while its working!)  then rinse off in  circular motions- it doubles as an exfoliant!  #glamglow

Ok, first off.......FOIL PACK!!!!  I HATE these things!!!  And not only that, how am I gonna know if I like something after using it only one time???   uhhhhhhh, No! Im good!! thanks anyways!!!

wanna know my fave????

Avon Big Color Eye Pencil | retail $3.49 0.056 oz

Spend less time getting ready and more time gertting down with these pretties- just glide and go! BB5 Tip: For color that lasts all night, layer over a powder or primer!!! #avon

I am not an avon girl!!! But, I have to say I got some avon lotion for Christmas and now I have 3!!  I am super excited to try this!!  This was also another full size item!!! I got the color, well, shoot!!  I cant find the name!!  But, it looks like it will be a great inner corner and brow bone highlighter!!!

We also got a BB5 Bonus

$20.00 Gift card for #yourminerals

All in all I am pretty happy with this months box!!  I mean, 4 outta 5 items were full size this month!!  I cant wait to try some of it out and maybe review it for y'all!!!!  Now its time to get back to my sweet hearts!! I hope y'all have a perfect Valentines Day!!!!

From me to you!!!!!!

Muahs!!

#Subscriptionboxsaturday uhhh, i mean Sunday! Jan beautybox5

Good morning beauties!! So, i know this is way over due, and I'm so sorry i haven't blogged in a min.....but, I'll get back on track.
Anyhow, who is excited for January's beauty box 5?

Beauty box 5 is a monthly subscription box that sends you 5 deluxe samples/full size products every month. If you'd like to sign up.....click  here 

The beginning of the year can mean new challenges, but rather then shying away from confrontation, greet them whole heartedly with a smile and a twinkle in(and lining) your perfectly-accented eyes! You never know what new opportunities are on the horizon, so put your well-manicured self forward and say hi to fresh possibilities!

I was actually pleased when i received this month's box!!

Coastal scents eyeshadow:
Retail 1.95-24.95

We're crushing hard on these super-pigmented shadows! Whether you pair all four shades together for an all-over eye look or pick a few favorites to accent with,they'll make your eyes stand out gorgeously!!

I LOVE coastal scents eyeshadow!! They are so pigmented and they really don't break your budget to get!!

Sally Hansen:salon effects
Retail: 9.99 for 16 strips

A perfect mani for up to 10 days? Bring it on! Peel and apply strips to your nails, smooth over and then shape for easy nail art. Bonus: when your done they come of with nail polish remover!

Ok y'all......right now I'm all about my jams! But, too be fair....I'm gonna put these on and see how they hold. Maybe do a sally hansen vs jamberry blog?? Who knows??

Softsoap nutri serums vitamin e body wash
Retail: 8.00

Treat your body to rich moisture and a super fresh scent while showing! The softening serum pearls burst with vitamin e to hydrate and omega 3 and 6 help your skin retain moisture all day long to banish winter dryness.

You would figure I'd  say this is my least fave.....it's body wash..... Lol but honestly....I'm glad i got this!! I don't change up my body wash often. If i find one i like....i usually stick to it.  So, this is a good way to get me to try new stuff. I LOVE this! It smells super yummy and makes my skin feel soft.

My least favorite this month.......
Garnier fructis: daily care fortifying shampoo
Retail: 3.99
Make 2015 your year of healthy hair! Strengthen your tresses with grapefruit antioxidants and proteins that'll leave your locks fortified, oh-so-soft, and super shiny. Did we mention that the invigorating scent will have you hooked in no time!

Ok ladies, I'm not gonna lie.....i haven't tried this yet. Not this particular garnier. The reason I'm not thrilled about this is...
1. It's shampoo
2. It's a everyday cheaper shampoo you can get anywhere
Im not saying i don't like garnier, I'm just saying I'd like to get a higher end shampoo sample that I've never had or tried before, does that make sense?

Ultraflesh the gold standard mascara in blackout
Retail: 21.00

Dramatic,thicker lashes are as good as gold with this amped up mascara! The expert wand gets every lash coated for major results. Feeling bold? Layer 2 or 3 coats for the most va-va-voom.

Y'all.....I'm not a fan of receiving mascaras. Really....but i used this yesterday and omg!!! My new go to mascara and I'm deff purchasing a full size.  I wish i could find it right now to take a picture of the wand! I have very, very sensitive eyes and most mascara burns my eyes then makes them water then my makeup ends up down my cheeks! This didn't!! And it separated each of my lashes with NO clumping!! WIN!!

Over all, I'm really happy with my jan 2015 beauty box 5!

Muahs

Melissa aka maduke