General Update

Hey everyone!



Today my mom and I worked in her garden. I must say that was hard work, but at least it's starting to warm up down here!



Right now we are growing: cherry tomatoes, broccoli, miniature bell peppers, hot peppers, leeks, and shallots! Not to mention the fantastic herbs we have growing such as: rosemary, chives, basil, sage, and plenty more! The best part in having a garden is harvesting it! It's fun to see how big everything has grown, and how your hard work has paid off!



I have finished the 7th product in my Project 15 Pan! It always seems that once you hit the half-way point, a lot of the other products take longer to finish! I am hoping to have them all finished by my Birthday in May, so that I can do some more shopping! :)



Awesome news for my readers!



I will be holding a tiny Spring Cleaning giveaway in March, to celebrate the Beginning of Spring! The prizes will be cute little soaps I have purchased at a local shop. They are handmade soaps from Thailand. I can personally say that they smell amazing!



I am still working on the details so I will let you know more soon!



XoXo,

Whitney

~Quick Lipstick Tip!~

Hey everyone!

Does your lipstick appear a bit too bright?

Here are a couple of quick and easy ways to tone down your lipstick in a matter of seconds!


Tip #1:

Blot your lips with tissue! This will instantly take off the heavy layer of lipstick allowing a more matte/subtle finish!


Tip #2:

Apply a lighter shade of lip gloss that compliments your lipstick. This will diffuse the bright color and add a beautiful shine!


Tip #3:

If you simply cannot take the bright lips, and the other tips do not help, simply take off your lipstick and replace it with another shade!

That's the beauty of makeup! It's made to be played with!

Hope this helps you!


XoXo,
Whitney

~What's in my Makeup Bag? Tag!~

Hey everyone!

This post is to show you what I keep in my makeup bag!

I do not normally bring my makeup bag with me, unless I am spending the night somewhere else.

I bought this cute bag at the Bath & Body Works Semi Annual Sale this year!

I love this bag! I find that I can stuff a lot of things in it, and due to it being see-through, I can easily find the item I need!



Beginning from the back row left to right:

~ Rimmel London's Eye Magnifier Mascara
~Softlips lip balm in Cherry
~Rimmel London's Vinyl Lip Gloss in Eastend Snob
~Rimmel London's Vinyl Lip Gloss in Rhythm
~Rimmel London's Kiss Off Lip Gloss in Addicted
~Physician's Formula Organic Wear Lip Gloss in Super Ginger

Middle row from left the right:

~The Body Shop's Nature's Minerals Eye Shadow Brush
~Revlon Renewist lipstick in Lush Peony
~Mary Kay lipstick in Silver Sand
~Perfume sample of Live Pink

Front row left to right:

~The Body Shop matte eye shadow in 09
~The Body Shop matte eye shadow in 12
~Mary Kay eye shadow in Ivy Duet
~Burt's Bees Lip Balm
~Sample Size of Bare Minerals Foundation in Fairly Light
~Mini Bare Minerals Brush
~Sample of The Body Shop's Hemp Hand Protector

I tag Christy, Janice, Lexy, and April to do this "What's in my Makeup Bag?" Tag, and anyone else who wants to do this tag!

XoXo,
Whitney

~Happy Valentine's Day!~

Happy Valentine's Day!!

XoXo,
Whitney

~General Update~

Hey everyone!

This is just a general update post.

The cold bug finally caught up with me last night. I have a sore throat, runny nose, itchy eyes, and a bad headache (it is basically the works... and it is horrible!).

I did venture out to my other Victoria's Secret in town to get the other Freebie perfume. When I got the free perfume this time is was a mini set of 3 sample perfumes in the different scents! I believe the other Victoria's Secret may have given me the wrong item (but it completely worked in my favor!).

Here are pictures of what I received today.

The description for Hope Pink: Hope Pink is a natural beauty. Comfiest in a pair of jeans and a faded t-shirt. Lives in flip flops. Write poetry. Always Outdoors. Loves a fragrance that's clean and fresh. The scent is a fresh blend of Strawberry and Jasmine.

The description of Wish Pink: Wish Pink is the ultimate girly girl. Addicted to love and lipstick. Always the center of attention. Collects pretty things. Adores a scent that's soft and romantic. The scent is a romantic blend of Peony and Vanilla.

The description of Live Pink: Live Pink is uniquely creative. An independent thinker. Inspired by art. Shops vintage. Takes risks. Craves culture. Likes a fragrance that's bright and bold. The scent is a bright blend of Passion Fruit and Raspberry Nectar.

Which Pink scent are you?

Yesterday morning at 5am, my mom and I arrived at Denny's for their Free Grand Slam Breakfast. We had to wait till 5:30 am before they started serving us, but the wait was well worth it!

The Grand Slam was amazing! We had a great waitress, and a wonderful time!

The breakfast included: Pancakes, Bacon, Sausage, and Eggs. I added hash browns to mine for only 99 cents!

Hopefully Denny's will continue this for next year!

XoXo,

Whitney

P.S. Leave a comment telling me your favorite new Pink Perfume scent! I'm interested in what you think about it!

Note: I am not associated with any of the companies listed above, nor am I paid to mention any of them. The breakfast and Victoria's Secret Freebies were available to everyone! I'm just sharing news with my readers! :)

~The Body Shop - Nature's Minerals Eye Shadow Review~

Hey everyone!

I purchased these Nature's Minerals Eye Shadows when The Body Shop was having their HUGE sale online!

I got a great deal on these shadows! They were 3 for $10! Normally each would have been $13, so this was a fantastic deal!

These eye shadows are highly pigmented with a large amount of shimmer to them (which I adore!). I find that they apply easily with either a brush or your fingers.

The packaging is very durable, and is easy to keep clean (which is a bonus to me). The packaging is very small, which allows you to put more than one shade into your makeup bag.

It takes a couple good taps on the bottom to get the product to pass through the shifter. I find this to be good for me, because it allows me not to waste product by having too much and it spilling out when I open the lid.

The colors themselves are vibrant and shimmery, and last for hours without any touch-ups needed. I find that the shimmer/glitter can wear away after a couples hours (but that does not bother me).

Colors from top to bottom are:

~Radiant Graphite

~Pink Opal

~Platinum Shimmer

I find that these colors blend well with each other, and will compliment most of the other colors I have in my collection.

Pros:

~Small, durable packaging

~Easy to keep packaging (lid) clean

~Beautiful colors

~Highly pigmented

~Color will stay vibrant for hours

Cons:

~Shimmer will wear off within a couple hours

~The shifter allows for a limited amount of product to pass through (this could be seen as a positive as stated before)

Overall, I rate these products at 4.75 out of 5 sugarcubes! I would repurchase these items; however, it would be when The Body Shop had another online sale!

XoXo,

Whitney

Note: I purchased these items with my own money. I am not associated with The Body Shop, nor are they paying me to review their products. As always, this is my honest opinion! :)

~January Favorites~

Hey everyone!

This is my January Favorites Post!

Beginning from the back left to right:

~Beauty Rush Body Spray in Slice of Heaven

~True Blue Spa Bronze Bombshell Body Shimmer

~Evian Facial Spray

~The Body Shop Cooling Foot Spray

~Dove Ultimate Go Fresh Deodorant in Energizing

~Victoria's Secret Blush Brush

~Revlon Smoothing Foot Balm

~Rimmel London Vinyl Gloss in EastEnd Snob

~Rimmel London Vinyl Gloss in Surreal

~Rimmel London Vinyl Gloss in Rhythm

~Visine Total Eye Soothing Wipes (I find these do a great job of

removing eye makeup - they are just too expensive)

~Physician's Formula Eye Shadow in Brown Eyes Organic

~Physician's Formula Eye Shadow in Hazel Eyes Organic

~The Body Shop Fall Collection Blush Trio in Cool Dusk

~The Body Shop Nature's Minerals Eye Shadow in Platinum Shimmer

~The Body Shop Matte Eye Shadow in 09

~The Body Shop Matte Eye Shadow in 12

~Burt's Bees Beeswax Lip Balm

~The Body Shop Fall Collection Eye Shadow in Moonlight Lustre

What are you January Favorites?

XoXo,

Whitney

Note: All the products mentioned were purchased by me. I am not associated with any company, nor am I paid by any company to review or mention products. I always state my honest opinions of products! :)

~Beauty Rush Eye Shadow Review~

Hey everyone!

This is a review on the Beauty Rush Eye Shadows that I purchased when Victoria's Secret was having their Semi-Annual Sale.

One of the first things that are noticeable about these eye shadows are their pigmentation. The colors are extremely pigmented, and they have a great sparkle/sheen to them.

However, the sparkle/glitter does not stay with the shadow for very long, and within a short time your eye shadow has become almost matte.

They come with a built-in sponge applicator. I think the applicator does make the eye shadow tricky/messy to apply (use a light hand!).

As far as the packaging goes, I think Victoria's Secret got it right! The packaging is light but feels sturdy in your hand.

Colors from left to right:

~Flashback

~Blutopia

~Purple Dazzle

~After Midnight

Pros:

~Great packaging

~Great colors and pigmentation

~Color will stay pigmented for hours

Cons:

~Sparkle/sheen does not last, and quickly disappears

~Applicator makes the eye shadow messy to apply

~Slight fall out on cheeks and under eyes

~Does cost $7.00, but I purchased mine for only $1.75 on sale!

Overall, I would not purchase these eye shadows again, unless they were on sale for $1.75. I rate these eye shadows at 3 out of 5 sugarcubes.

XoXo,

Whitney

Note: I purchased these products with my own money. I am not associated with any company, nor am I paid to do reviews of any kind. This is my honest opinion of the product.

~New Addition to my Blog!~

Hey everyone!

I love to be inspired by makeup looks that I see.

I have decided to add a new section titled: Makeup Inspiration for the Week!

Here, I will display a new picture every week, of a makeup look that inspires me.

I believe it will be a lot of fun to do!

XoXo,
Whitney

~Skin MD Natural Review and Giveaway!~

Hey everyone!

I was given a chance to try out and review Skin MD Natural's Shielding Lotion.

I have done a testing period of one week to try out the lotion, and I must say it really does improve your skin!

I was amazed at how quickly the lotion was absorbed into my skin, and it did not leave me feeling greasy like most other lotions tend to do.


I used this lotion on my elbows mainly, because my elbows tend to be overly dry and cracked. When I put the lotion on, I immediately felt a relief in my skin. The lotion has a calming effect, and a slightly cooling/anti-itch feeling to it.

The directions on the bottle say: Apply a small amount, initially every 2-8 hours until moisture level improves, then just apply once every 12-24 hours.

After using the lotion for a week following the directions the best that I could, I can tell a remarkable difference in my elbows. They have almost completely smoothed out, and the rough appearance of the skin has improved greatly!

My mom has been trying the lotion out with me as well, because her hands get severly chapped and dry from washing dishes and doing house work. She has noticed a huge improvement in her skin! It has taken the redness and puffiness out of her hands, leaving them soft and smooth.

This lotion can be bought on the Skin MD Natural website. The link is... www.skinmdnatural.com or you can purchase the lotion at certain stores in your area, by using the store locator. The link is... http://www.skinmdnatural.com/store-locator.html

The lotion is $18 for a 4 oz bottle, and that does seem expensive at first. However, after comparing this product to that of prescription lotion that my mother has bought in the past, and The Body Shop's Body Butters and lotions, plus many more, I have come to the conclusion that this lotion is worth the price.

Pros:
~Does not leave a greasy feel on your skin
~Leaves your skin feeling soft and smooth
~There is not much scent to the product, so people that are sensitive to smells will not have to worry
~It is made with natural ingredients
~The bottle is sleek and small enough to carry around in your bag or purse
~You can use the lotion all over: face, hands, and body (my mom uses it on her neck, and her neck is looking younger I believe!)
~A little goes a long way

Cons:
~The product is more on the expensive side for a lotion
~There are limited areas where you can purchase this lotion, but I believe they are working on expanding to more locations.

Overall, I rate this lotion at 4.75 out of 5 sugarcubes! I will be repurchasing this lotion once mine has run out, and I will be buying it for my mom as well!

Now, here is the exciting news for my followers! Skin MD Natural has been nice enough to sponsor a giveaway/contest on my blog!

The winner will recieve a full size bottle of the Shielding Lotion along with several samples of the Shielding Lotion plus SPF 15!

The contest is open internationally, but if you are not 18 years of age, I do need your parents' permission, because I will have to get your mailing information in order for your prize to be sent.



Giveaway Rules:

~You must be a follower or become a follower to enter the giveaway.

~An inital entry into the giveaway will require you to leave a comment below and tell me the name of the store closest to you that you can purchase Skin MD Natural products at. You can find this out by visiting the store locator found on their website. The link is... http://www.skinmdnatural.com/store-locator.html

~For an additional entry, you can post about this giveaway on your own blog, and leave a comment below linking me to your post.

~This giveaway will last for one week beginning from January 2, 2010 and ending on January 9, 2010 at 11:59pm EST. After that, the winner will be posted early morning on January 10, 2010.

~I will be using www.randomizer.org to generate a random winner.

Good luck everyone! Please share this with your friends and followers on your own blogs so that this contest can be a lot of fun!


XoXo,
Whitney

*Note: This products was given to me by Skin MD Natural in order for me to try the lotion out and write a review on it. Even though this lotion was given to me, my review is still 100% my own, and no company will influence that. I am not associated with Skin MD Natural, nor are they paying me to do a review.