Kabuki Angled Brush By Simply Essentials

I was super excited to receive this product for review. I am normally the girl that just uses whatever brush comes with the products I buy.  This was truly a treat.

The Kabuki brush by Simply Essentials is angled for maximum coverage.  The handle is wooden and the bristles are soft and secure. You don't have to worry about shedding. 

I have one word to describe the feeling of this brush. . . luxurious. It feels amazing on your face and really does have amazing coverage. 

It is great for all kinds of makeup.  I used mine with my bareMinerals mineral veil powder and also with my bronzers and blushes. 

Right now it is on sale on Amazon for $14.99 (normally $29.99) which is an amazing price! I will definitely be checking into buying more brushes like this! 

***I was going to have a picture of me applying. . . but if you've been following me on Facebook or instagram you have heard about my thumb accident. Nobody wants to see that!)


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Azure Naturals ULTIMATE VITAMIN C Serum Review and Giveaway!

I have become a huge fan of using Vitamin C Serums this summer. (As you probably have seen in previous reviews). I have mentioned before in my review for Azure Naturals Hyaluronic Acid Serum that this Vitamin C serum and the Hyaluronic Acid serum have become a daily part of my morning and night skin care routine.

The Azure Naturals Ultimate C Skin Repair Serum comes in a 1 fl oz (10 mL) glass bottle with a dropper applicator.  A little bit really goes a long way! 

Just one dropper full should give you enough coverage for your face and neck! (This bottle is sure to last you a long time).  It is recommended to use in the morning before your makeup routine and at night after you take off your makeup.  

As I've mentioned before, vitamin C serums are wonderful on sunburn.  If I come home with a slightly burnt face after a morning run (the sun can be brutal!) I shower then apply this and the next day, no burn! Miracle worker. 

This vitamin C serum will make you face feel firmer and smoother. It minimizes the signs of wrinkling, and brings back a youthful glow to your skin.  The company says to give it about 30 days to start seeing optimal results. 

Made in the USA With The Highest Quality Natural and Organic Ingredients Available: 98% Natural, 72% Organic. Contains No Alcohol, No Parabens, Gluten Free, Plant Based, No GMO's, Cruelty Free and Never Tested On Animals! Key Ingredients: 20% Vitamin C + Vitamin E + 11% Hyaluronic Acid + Ferulic Acid. Also contains Organic Aloe + Advanced Amino Complex + Organic Jojoba Oil.

The cool thing about Azure Naturals Vitamin C Serum? You have a ONE YEAR MONEY BACK GUARANTEE. 

You can use the code AZUREBLG for 30% off your order today and tomorrow! This vitamin C serum is available for purchase on Amazon for $19.95 currently! 

I will also be hosting a giveaway on my Facebook page (BINGO!) so you will have a chance to win one! The BINGO giveaway game will be held Saturday August 2 at 7pm CST. Be on the lookout for the post this week so you can get your numbers in! :) I look forward to playing with you! 

I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.
I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.

MuscleCare Extra-Strength Roll-On Review

Do you work out? I started running this summer and sometimes my calf muscles ache so bad the next day! I started using the MuscleCare Extra-Strength Roll-On applicator on my sore muscles and it really worked wonders.

The active ingredients in this product are: Camphor and Menthol.  It is used for temporary relief on minor aches and pains of muscles and joints. The directions say to only use if  you are 12 years of age or older and not to use it more than 3-4 times daily.  

I actually suffer from frequent headaches and decided to try it out on lessening the pain.  I just rolled on swoop over my forehead and instantly I felt a cooling sensation and it may have just been my imagination, but the pain of my headache felt less. (Please note that this product does not specify that it should be used for headaches, I just decided to test it myself). 

This feel amazing on your aching muscles after a workout (or the next day).  It is supposed to also help the pains from arthritis, backaches, bruises, sprains, etc. 

Smell: Very strong smell of mintyness? Actually if you have ever smelled Vicks Vapor Rub. . . that hits it right on the nail! I actually found it quite pleasing and reminded me of when I was little. 

I will for sure continue use of this product!

If you are interested in purchasing this product yourself or if you want to see what other products this company has to offer please visit their website at: http://www.musclecare.net/

The MuscleCare Extra-Strength Roll-On is available on the website for: $29.99 

It is also available for purchase at: Walgreens and these other retailers: Where to buy. 

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ORANGE You Glad It's Friday? version OPI

I want to first of all thank my fabulous and wonderful friend Rebekah for letting me borrow an orange polish (I'm running low. . . I think I only have one or two more after this!) for today's "Orange You Glad It's Friday?" post.

So I know I said I might attempt some nail art with today's post. I somewhat delivered . . . but didn't do what I had originally planned. I WAS going to paint an orange on an accent nail. Then I realized I threw out my nail art brushes (they were awful ones from China). So. . . I decided to finally give my fimo canes some use. (Bought them off of Amazon for super cheap).

This is OPI - "It's a Bird, It's a Plane, It's OPI!" It is a bright orange creme polish with a fantastic formula. Dry time is pretty awesome too. I had the brilliant idea last night to paint my nails at 11 pm then go to bed. No sheet prints! :) This is 2 thin coats. 

What do you think? Fun summer mani? Do my fimo canes look like oranges to you? 

Vapid Lacquer - Pegasus Poots

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Hello my lovelies! Sorry it is so late! I had a lot that I was running around and doing so much today. I had this super big plan on how I was going to sit down and draw a picture to go alone with today's post . . . but time got away from me. *sigh*


Anyway! Recently I bought a few polishes for my mom's birthday (let's hope she isn't reading this since I just sent them in the mail today!) and I snuck a mini bottle in for myself. This polish has been on my wishlist for quite sometime. It seems to be very popular with the Vapid Lacquer fans because whenever I went to buy it in the past it was always sold out! (It goes fast ladies!)

This gorgeous 4-free and cruelty free polish is called Pegasus Poots. (teheheheheehehehehe) It is a light violet (I would even say a lavender) linear holographic crelly polish.  Absolutely stunning in the sunlight.

Can you imagine what I was going to attempt drawing? ;)

The formula like all other Vapid Lacquer polishes I have tried is wonderful. I used 2 thicker coats (I was in a hurry last night!) of polish and quick dry top coat to complete this look. If you go for thinner coats you might need 3.

I've been staring at my nails all day. :) Super sad that I have to take it off tonight since tomorrow is "Orange You Glad It's Friday?" However, I may try to attempt a little bit of nail art. We'll see.


What do you think of Pegasus Poots? I would love to hear your opinion!

Pegasus Poots is currently sold out on the Vapid Lacquer website but Krys has assured us that it will be included in the restock at the beginning of August. WOOHOO! Be quick on the trigger ladies! This one will probably go fast. (I know many ladies who are waiting for it to come back in stock).

When it is back in stock it will be $10 for a full size bottle (15mL)  and $5 for a mini bottle like mine!



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Adovia Eye Cream review

I really love working with CleopatrasChoice.com! They always have high quality products for me to review and share with you! The Adovia Eye Cream is no different than the other's I've reviewed. :)

Adovia Eye Cream comes in a 30mL glass container. The product presentation is really nice, don't you agree?

As with a lot of the products I've reviewed, a little bit goes a long way. Dab a small amount on your finger and gently apply around your eyes in the morning before makeup and at night before bed. The skin around our eyes is very delicate and therefore is one of the first areas on our body to start showing signs of aging. Adovia Eye Cream will help reduce wrinkling, fine lines and dark circles around the eyes. It is a very light weight feeling so there is no worries about a heavy feeling around your eyes.

It is quite luxurious feeling actually.

The following information in italics is taken from the product's listing on CleopatrasChoice.com:

-Let your eyes shine again with their natural beauty
-Infuses skin with Dead Sea minerals as well as Antioxidants and Vitamins
-Reduces the appearance of wrinkles around your eyes and smooth out fine lines.
-The delicate skin around your eyes requires a special, gentler touch. The Adovia eye gel is unique in that it's a light softer gel which is highly concentrated with nutrients your skin needs.
-Quickly delivers rich moisture to the area around your eyes reducing the appearance of fine lines. Helps skin around eyes maintain natural moisture to prevent aging damage
-Makes skin around the eyes have a more beautiful, youthful glow.
-This sheer, light gel is infused with active minerals from the Dead Sea to soothe and protect the delicate eye area from dehydration and the signs of aging.
-Vitamins A and C - natural Antioxidants - work to protect the skin from daily damage.

Adovia Eye Cream is available for purchase on CleopatrasChoice.com for $29 (on sale from $55).


I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.

Custom Canvas Artwork Review + Giveaway

When I saw that I could review for the CanvasHQ company and receive my own customized canvas picture, I jumped right on it! (Stay tuned to the end of the post for a giveaway notification).

The process was super easy to do and shipping was fast as well.

To make your own customized canvas you go to the CanvasHQ website and click on "Start Your Canvas" at the top. Then they will ask you to upload the picture you want on your canvas. You can upload from FaceBook if you would like!

Once you've uploaded your picture there are many different options to play with. Ex: orientation, size, border, frame, depth, canvas finish, and image effects. There will be a little preview of your canvas in the top right (pictured over a couch so you can best imagine what your canvas will look like).

Then when you are finished and satisfied you buy! The website will send you a preview through email to double check that everything is to your specifications. Once you approve, your custom canvas will be on it's way to you in about a week or less!

Here is what mine looks like! :)

Your canvas will arrive safe and securely in a similar box as pictured above.

Your custom canvas will be wrapped in plastic and taped down into the box to avoid bumping around and damaging the picture. (I was super excited and already ripped off the tape. Whoops).

It will also come with materials to hang your canvas. (I still haven't used it because I haven't decided a permanent spot to hang my canvas yet). The instructions look pretty easy and you do not need any tools.

Pictured above are a few more views of my customized canvas.

I'm pretty happy with the result! What do you think?


Ok! Now for giveaway time!

On my Facebook page I have a number guessing game posted that will end tomorrow at 7pm CST. (07/23/2014) Please read the rules and feel free to enter! :)



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