Wednesday, June 11, 2014

Influenster: Kiss® Everlasting French Manicure

I received the Kiss® Everlasting French Manicure in Real Short length as a part of the Influenster Spring Fling VoxBox.

I really like to change up my nail looks. I have tried press on nails then and again, and have never had much success with longetivity or really enjoying the look. I think that the "real short" length of these nails helps me to enjoy the look of the nails better. In addition, I do not necessarily like the overly intricate

I liked that these nails are in the "real short" length because I think the look is natural and realistic looking. I also like that the tip has a sheen to it, its called the "pearl" french tip.

In addition to liking the look of these nails, I really like the ease of application. These nails include a "self tab" for easy application. What this means is instead of trying to balance the fake nail on each nail bed from the sides is that there is a removable tab that is conveniently located at the tip of the nails which provides you the ability to easily navigate the fake nail onto your nail bed.



Now onto longetivity. I got 3 days wear out of these nails and they were all securely in place but I did want to change things up so I removed them. The box indicated not to wear beyond 7 days. I just don't think I like having something attached to my nail bed for too long, and I do love to change up my look. Even when I do nail wraps I find it hard to keep that look on too long. Probably why I have only done one gel manicure.

Overall, I think these are a great product, however, I do not believe I will be repurchasing. This is not because I don't like the product, more so because I have over a hundred nail polishes and I like to pain my nails and use different colors to brighten my day.


Disclosure: I received these products complimentary from Influenster for testing purposes.

I WAS NOT COMPENSATED FOR THIS POST, HOWEVER I DID RECEIVE A SAMPLE FOR MY REVIEW.  ALL OPINIONS ARE MY OWN AND NOT INFLUENCED IN ANY WAY.


Monday, June 9, 2014

Influenster Spring Fling VoxBox #SpringVoxBox

I recently received the Influenster Spring Fling VoxBox. This box had a nice variety of products, feminine products, mascara, nails, and body lotion!




My box contains:
Rimmel Scandaleyes Retro Glam Macara in Extreme Black
Kiss Everlasting french nails in Real Short length
Nivea Skin Firming Hydration Body Lotion with Co-Enzyme Q10 & Hydra IQ
Playtex Sport Fresh Balance Tampons

Disclosure: Influenster is a web community that sends themed VoxBox's to individuals who meet certain specifications. Influenster provides the opportunity for people to provide reviews regarding the products, whether raving or expressing disappointment, its appropriate to share with everyone. Through this site, and other social media, brands are able to be shared, etc. The products are sent, not expecting or being guaranteed a specific review, and like I stated previously, they have a specific theme that usually fits within the tester's life.

Wednesday, April 16, 2014

Monthly Manicures - March 2014


Spring is a time of brightening up, outside and with my wardrobe, makeup, nails and accessories. For March, I have really amped up the sparkle and color. With one exception I rocked blue or glitter.


Sunday, March 2, 2014

February 2014 Favorites


The unbearable cold temperatures continued in February 2014 here in Michigan. I have been trying out some new products and also really loving some other products. his month because of the unbearably cold temperatures, my makeup looks have been pretty simple. The second I step outside, my eyes water uncontrollably and I feel my lips becoming more chapped by the second. My skin is painfully dry from having the heat on high, its overall in need for a simplified makeup look.

Friday, February 28, 2014

Monthly Manicures - February 2014

For February, I kept my nails pretty simple. The ridiculously cold weather has really done a number on the skin on my hands. I didn't want to change my nail polish too much because nail polish remover really dries out my cuticles.


Wednesday, February 19, 2014

Valentine's Day Treat: Estee Lauder Gift with Purchase



My mom swears by the Estee Lauder Youth Dew fragrances, and recently they had a gift with purchase that was partnered with Lilly Pulitzer. I love Lilly Pulitzer prints and designs, so my mom decided to share the gift with purchase with me for Valentine's Day. I had the best Valentine in the world!

I think the partnering between Estee Lauder and Lilly Pulitzer began in 2013, and it appears that most of the gifts with purchases through out 2013 and now into 2014 have a Lilly Pulitzer bag. Some of the gifts with purchase have compacts and mirrors with Lilly Pulitzer print and design. I have a makeup bag from last year, which I keep at work with my essentials, makeup remover, oil blotting papers, powder, lip balm, and some other essentials.

Monday, February 17, 2014

Review: QVC Exclusive Tarte Colored Clay 7-pc Collection Auto-Delivery




I ordered the recent QVC TSV with Tarte, the Colored Clay 7 piece collection. It was the TSV on February 4, 2014, but is still available on the QVC website. This kit has a series of new Colored Clay products, and also has some other products. I honestly wasn't going to order this, but I have a whole lot of member credits because QVC cancelled my Tarte Beauty without Boundaries Auto Delivery and left me with a lot of credits I have to use up, so in an attempt to just use it up, I ordered this. If I am being honest, I would much rather have had the Beauty Without Boundaries kit, but this kit is fine.