Sunday, December 26, 2010

November/December Favorites!

Hey everyone!

These are my November and December Favorites!



~Too Faced's Pixie Pin-Ups Palette Eye Shadows!


~Sephora Mascara (Available through the 2010 Birthday Gift)


~Smashbox's O-Gloss Gold


~Boscia Green Tea Blotting Linens


~Smashbox's Photo Finish Luminizing Foundation Primer


~Juicy Couture's Viva La Juicy Perfume


~Shrouds of Holly by Kate Kingsbury


~A Matter of Class by Mary Balogh

What are your favorites?

XoXo,
Whitney

Note: Some items were sent to me, and others I purchased myself.

Thursday, December 23, 2010

A Charlie Brown Christmas Tree!

Hey everyone!

Here is my Charlie Brown Christmas Tree!


It is absolutely adorable, and I love it! We picked this up at Sears On Sale for $7.49, it was a regular $14.99!

XoXo,
Whitney

Random Top Picks for 2010!

Hey everyone!

Here are my Random Top Picks for 2010!


~Matrix Biolage Leave-in Hair Tonic


~Clinique Acne Solutions Foaming Face Wash


~Evian Facial Spray


~Lush's Bubblegum Lip Scrub


~Juicy Couture's Viva La Juicy Perfume


~Slatkin & Co Twisted Peppermint Candle


~Yankee Candle Sparkling Cinnamon (it smells just like the Red Hots Candy!)


~If I Have a Wicked Stepmother, Where's My Prince? by Melissa Kantor. This is such a cute book!

What are your Random Picks for 2010? Let me know!

XoXo,
Whitney

Tuesday, December 21, 2010

Too Cute!

Hey everyone!

Check out this cute video! It is so sweet, and will bring a smile to your face!

XoXo,
Whitney

Smashbox The Gold List Review!

Hey everyone!

This is a review on Smashbox Cosmetics’ Wish: The Gold List Gift Set!


This set includes:

~A Gorgeous Gold Woven Makeup Bag
~O-Gloss Gold
~Full Size Fusion Soft Lights in Baked Starburst
~Full Size Photo Opt Under Eye Brightener
~Travel Size Photo Finish Luminizing Primer

This limited collection is exclusively available at Sephora! Total Value $108, Retail Price $49!

Gold Woven Makeup Bag



This gorgeous gold makeup bag is the star of the collection! I love the unique ‘pencil case’ shape, because it allows me to easily carry mascaras, eye liners, and lip liners, while still fitting neatly into my purse!

Pros:

~High quality material and stitching
~Gorgeous gold color
~Unique, pencil case shape
~Holds a good deal of makeup

Cons:

~None!

O-Gloss Gold




O-Gloss Gold adds luster to my lips with its beautiful peachy shimmering color. This little beauty is a must have for the holiday season, because a girl never knows when she might end up under the mistletoe.

Pros:

~Beautiful sparkling gold color
~Non- sticky
~Lasts for hours

Cons:

~Only slight color change

Fushion Soft Lights in Baked Starburst




Baked Starburst is a stunning palette containing rich, shimmering gold tones, from dark bronze to golden pink! These colors work perfectly together to give my skin a warm, candlelit glow. This multi-faceted product can be used as a highlight, blush, bronzer, and eye shadow! Baked Starburst is the perfect color all year long whether I’m a beach bunny or snow bunny!

Pros:

~Rich, shimmering colors
~Leaves skin with a soft glow
~Smooth texture
~Can be used for blush, bronzer, highlight, and eye shadow

Cons:

~None!

Photo Opt Under Eye Brightener




Smashbox’s Photo Opt Under Eye Brightener is great for lightening circles under my eyes! The thin, water like consistency allows for quick absorption into my skin. The brush applicator makes applying the product quick and easy over any areas I wish to highlight on my face. Just remember that a little goes a long way.

Pros:

~A little goes a long way
~Brush applicator
~Adds a nice brightening effect under the eyes

Cons:

~Thin, water like consistency

Photo Finish Luminizing Primer



The Travel Size Photo Finish Luminizing Primer is a beautiful pinky bronze color! It is perfect to apply all over my face to help achieve a beautiful radiant glow. The primer dries to a smooth finish, leaving my skin feeling soft and silky. I have found that when applying this primer, the shimmer can rub off, so make sure to use a light hand during application!

Pros:

~Travel friendly size
~Gives face a radiant glow
~Leaves skin feeling soft and silky
~Dries to a smooth finish

Cons:

~Shimmer in product can rub off

Overall, I rate the Smashbox Wish: The Gold List Gift Set at 4.5 out of 5 sugarcubes! This Gift Set has everything I need to look and feel dazzling all season long! 

XoXo,
Whitney

Note: Smashbox sent me these items to try and review on my blog! I am not associated with the company, nor are they paying me to review their products! As always, my reviews and opinions are 100% my own!

Smashbox Wish for the Perfect Primers Review!

Hey everyone!

This is a review on Smashbox’s Wish for the Perfect Primer Gift Set!


This set includes:

~ Travel Size Photo Finish Targeted Pore and Line Primer
~ Full Size Photo Finish Oil Free Foundation Primer
~ Full Size Photo Finish Lid Primer

Total Value $ 72! Smashbox’s Retail Price $39!

Photo Finish Targeted Pore and Line Primer



I find that Smashbox’s Photo Finish Targeted Pore and Line Primer helps foundation lasts longer, except on extra oily skin! It dries to a soft, matte finish, leaving my skin feeling smooth; while minimizing the pores and fine lines on my face.

Pros:

~Reduces visibility of pores and fine lines
~Helps to keep foundation on all day
~Dries to a soft, matte finish
~Leaves skin feeling smooth

Cons:

~Can wear off quickly in oily areas on skin

Photo Finish Oil Free Foundation Primer



This clear primer is great to wear underneath my foundation to help it last all day! It dries to a silky finish, leaving my skin smooth and ready for foundation! Though, I have noticed that in super oily areas, the primer can wear off quickly.

Smashbox’s Photo Finish Oil Free Foundation Primer is the perfect size to throw into my makeup bag for traveling this Holiday Season!

Pros:

~Clear formula
~Leaves skin feeling smooth
~A little goes a long way

Cons:
~Wears off quickly on oily skin


Photo Finish Lid Primer



Smashbox has a winner with their Photo Finish Lid Primer. This natural, nude color helps to conceal any imperfections on my lids. My eye shadows stay vibrant and true to color all day without creasing!

This Photo Finish Lid Primer keeps my eyes picture perfect!

Pros:
~Holds eye shadows on all day
~Neutral, nude color
~Keeps shadows vibrant
~Never creases
Cons:
~None!


Overall, I rate the Smashbox Wish for the Perfect Primers Gift Set at 4 out of 5 sugarcubes! This is a great way to try Smashbox’s high end primers without going over budget!


XoXo,
Whitney


Note: Smashbox sent me these products to try and review on my blog! I am not associated with the company, nor are they paying me to review their products. As always, my reviews and opinions are 100% my own!

Sunday, December 19, 2010

Stopping by the Woods on a Snowy Evening


Stopping by the Woods on a Snowy Evening

Robert Frost

Whose woods these are I think I know.
His house is in the village, though;
He will not see me stopping here
To watch his woods fill up with snow.

My little horse must think it queer

To stop without a farmhouse near
Between the woods and frozen lake
The darkest evening of the year.

He gives his harness bells a shake

To ask if there is some mistake.

The only other sounds the sweep
Of easy wind and downy flake.

The woods are lovely, dark, and deep,

But I have promises to keep,
And miles to go before I sleep,

And miles to go before I sleep.

Happy Holidays!

XoXo,
Whitney

Top Brushes for 2010!

Hey everyone!

Here is one of my favorite categories to mention! These are my 2010 Top Picks for Makeup Brushes!

MINERAL ESSENCE


~Grand Kabuki Brush

TOO FACED


~Retractable Teddy Bear Hair Kabuki Brush

SMASHBOX


~#1 Powder Brush


~#2 Blush Brush

These brushes have proven their high quality throughout the year, and it's been love at first swipe!

XoXo,
Whitney

Note: Some Brushes were sent to me, others I purchased.

Top Foundations of 2010!

Hey everyone!

Here are my Foundation Top Picks for 2010!

MINERAL ESSENCE


~L3 Mineral Foundation

ZUII ORGANIC


Almond Flora Foundation

These foundations last all day, and provide excellent coverage!

What are your foundation Top Picks for 2010?

XoXo,
Whitney

Note: Foundations were sent to me, but that does not effect my opinion of them!

Bath & Body Works Gift Card Giveaway Winner!

Hey everyone!

My Holiday Giveaway was a success! I want to thank everyone for entering my Bath & Body Works Gift Card Giveaway! I will be holding more giveaways in the future!


We have a winner....

RUBY!

Congratulations!! Please e-mail me your shipping information, and I will send out your prize!

Happy Holidays!

XoXo,
Whitney

Saturday, December 18, 2010

Top Bronzers for 2010!

Hey everyone!

Here are my Bronzer Top Picks for 2010!

SMASHBOX


~Halo Hydrating Perfecting Bronzer

JEMMA KIDD


~Bronze Perfection Natural Skin

What are you favorite bronzers for 2010? Let me know!

XoXo,
Whitney

Note: The bronzers above were sent to me, but that does not effect my opinion of them!