tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-68147775209562714672024-02-07T13:10:49.848-06:00The Life and Times of Laurajust my ramblings...every day life with a little bit of beauty thrown inLaurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13594611645658721723noreply@blogger.comBlogger38125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6814777520956271467.post-38741565401574894052011-08-05T10:24:00.000-05:002011-08-05T10:24:21.984-05:00Book Review<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCC30wbYS7C14YMovQoszKxn6DRkXx_tPLiZ4PJFiBVy_fUCBjq3Axm1hMogDvwH3o3CFhXyVRMkEjKLKcR6-l35PKp5U3eAwYwEd62oGaa7qySGeR_EcG3h_1KTUr7Clc4XdFaIlZZQ0/s1600/book.bmp" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCC30wbYS7C14YMovQoszKxn6DRkXx_tPLiZ4PJFiBVy_fUCBjq3Axm1hMogDvwH3o3CFhXyVRMkEjKLKcR6-l35PKp5U3eAwYwEd62oGaa7qySGeR_EcG3h_1KTUr7Clc4XdFaIlZZQ0/s1600/book.bmp" t$="true" /></a></div><br />
I just finished reading Knit Two by Kate Jacobs which is a follow up to The Friday Night Knitting Club. And yes, this is one of those books that you need to read the first book in order to follow along with the second book. AND BONUS...there's a third book!!!! Knit the Season is the 3rd book (and final one I believe) <br />
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I really enjoyed this book!!! It was an easy read, which is a major bonus! There are some parts in the story that are real page turners, and a few parts where it just took a little bit to get the story going. The first book took me a little bit to get into. I posted on my facebook status asking if anyone had read it and what they thought. I was only on page 40 and wasn't really into it and wanted to know if I should keep going. EVERYONE said the same thing!!! YES KEEP GOING!!!!!! I'm soooooooooo glad I did!<br />
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It's basically about this woman, Georgia, who opens her own knitting store in New York City. She has an apartment above the store where she lives with her daughter Dakota. Somehow over time, women from all walks of life end up hanging around the store on Friday nights after closing and work on knitting projects and just share stories about their lifes. It's a small group of women that end up relying on each other through some very tough situations. That's a summary of the first book. SO, the second book takes you a little bit deeper into their friendships. Some things happen in the first book that test their friendships and it carries on into this second book. It takes place about 5 years after the first book ended. Dakota is now a college student and batteling all those challanges (rebelling against parents, finding love, deciding what she wants for her future, etc). I don't want to go into TOO much detail because you really have to read the first book to go long with the second one. <br />
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Do I recommend this book: YES!!! BUT ONLY if you have read the first one!!!!<br />
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And guess what..............it's being made into a movie!!!! Staring Julia Roberts :) Laurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13594611645658721723noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6814777520956271467.post-52661632688666078592011-08-05T10:10:00.000-05:002011-08-05T10:10:25.188-05:00BeautiControl Special<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUVdI1g3G9hYP5t1ipsbahsqnAGEQrvX3x6pvqAfAnW1hQGLnJuz2tq7v_e5wTQygf_e8_g8Mkit0DFt57hDNSvz-2iX1sc5jPmPmJpl5YwfG2Kxmrex4-5f6VE_lihq25Dee2_2gPZ9g/s1600/Beauticontrol_Logo4.gif" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUVdI1g3G9hYP5t1ipsbahsqnAGEQrvX3x6pvqAfAnW1hQGLnJuz2tq7v_e5wTQygf_e8_g8Mkit0DFt57hDNSvz-2iX1sc5jPmPmJpl5YwfG2Kxmrex4-5f6VE_lihq25Dee2_2gPZ9g/s1600/Beauticontrol_Logo4.gif" t$="true" /></a></div><br />
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<span style="color: #351c75;">I have been running a promotion that started on Memorial Day. For every $10 you spend on BeautiControl products THROUGH Labor Day, your name will be entered into a drawing to win a basket FILLED with BeautiControl Products AS WELL AS Bath and Body Works Products and some other fun stuff!!!! BOOYA!!!!!!!!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Please note, this is a promotion that I am running, not the company or any other consultants. You must purchase your BeautiControl products through me to be qualified to win the basket!</span><br />
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<span style="color: #a64d79;">It seems like everyone has a crossbody bag...except me. I'm usually a big purse kind of girl, but I would like a small crossbody bag to have with me when I'm out and about running errands. The thing i love about Vera Bradley is she gives you SOOO many fabric options!!! I would LOVE to go to a Vera Bradley outlet store at somepoint in my life, just haven't made it there yet. So for now, I have to settle with Hallmark :)</span><br />
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5.Would you rather wear foundation that is two shades too light or go way overboard on bronzer?<br />
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<b>e.l.f. candid coral blush and e.l.f. lip balm in nice and neutral</b><br />
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<b>BareMinerals Matte Foundation in Light</b><br />
I purchased this the last time I went to Ulta! I blogged about it an an Ulta Haul Blog Post. I am LOVING this!!! It goes on SOOO well!!! You really wouldn't think that a powder foundation would give you so much coverage! I was IMPRESSED! What I really like about it is it has a slider thing (you can see it in the picture) that you can turn so it covers the holes so our product does come out all over the place! GENIUS!! <br />
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I also picked this up the last time I went to Ulta and blogged about it in my Ulta Haul. I love this product as well!!! Obviously...it's in my favorites :) The mineral veil comes in several different 'types' but I just wanted the sheer to be my finishing/setting powder. This does a great job at giving you the finished look. It also has that slider thing that rotates to cover the holes.<br />
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I am sure every hair dresser will cringe when they see this because it isn't one of the name brand shampoo's, but I DON'T CARE :) I was skeptical about using it, but my friend has used VS hair care products in the past and gives them high reviews. Well, let me tell you, this is an awesome shampoo!! You do not need a lot of it because it lathers up really well!! It definitely adds volume and body to my hair and added bonus-it smells awesome! I have the conditioner, but have not started using it yet as I was finishing up a conditioner from Lush. <br />
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<b>Crown Brush Blush Palatte</b><br />
I purchased this off of <a href="http://www.hautelook.com/">HauteLook</a>. It retails for $39.88 and I purchased it for $15!!! BOOYA!!! This is a GREAT Blush Palatte. it contains both matte and shimmer blushes. I use the darker ones for contouring and for a bronzer. There is a great mix of colors here and they are pretty pigmented! <br />
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<b> Lemon and Pomegranate Scrube from Bath and Body Works</b><br />
I bought this at the JANUARY Semi-Anual sale and just started to use it. My Bath and Body Works store had it back for the June Sale at 50% off. I LOVE THIS!! The smell is AWESOME and I'm usually not a big lemon fan!! You don't have to use a lof ot product (bonus) and it has just the right amount of texture to be a scrub...not harsh on my skin AT ALL!<br />
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Crown Brush 28 Neutral EyeShadow Palette.<br />
I also purchased this from <a href="http://www.hautelook.com/">HauteLook</a> the same time I purchased the blush palette. This, also, is a great palette! I have used just about every color in here since I have gotten it. This has become my go to eye color. I work in Physical Therapy and don't really want to do outrageous colors, but I'm also not a person that would do that anyways LOL BUT, this is PERFECT!!! It retails for $49.88 and I purchased it for maybe $16...how about that!?!?!<br />
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e.l.f. recently had an online promotion that when you spent $20 you would receive their 12 piece brush kit for only $1.20 (normally $12). I have heard soo many good things about this brand, and it's priced really low! SO, I figured this would be a good chance to try some stuff out. I haven't used all of the brushes yet (they are waiting as backups), but this brush is great!! I use it for my undereye concealer! Who knew a brush could do something so wonderful haha<br />
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Weird that something I have had for so long can be a favorite! I use a flat iron pretty much every day. BUT thanks to JuicyStar07 on YouTube, I can now use this to CURL my hair!!! The curls last MUCH longer than they do with a regular curling iron. I HIGHLY recommend curling your hair with your flat iron, BUT you have to make sure your flat iron heats up on the outside. Click <a href="http://youtu.be/XgD4XAGVaYs">HERE</a> for JuicyStar07's tutorial on how to curl your hair using the flat iron!<br />
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<b>Joico Root Booster-purchased at Ulta</b><br />
I had been using Big Sexy Hair Rootbooster, but I wanted to find something that was a little bit cheaper....umm Joica was maybe like $2 cheaper....FAIL LOL anyways-I really like this Root Booster MUCH BETTER than the Big Sexy Hair booster. The BSH left a bit of a residue in my hair and I felt like it didn't give me much of a boost. The Joico smells phenomenal and it definitely gives me the boost AND it lasts throughout the day!!! I MIGHT see if I can still find something a little bit cheaper (this was probably $17ish), but if not, I would definitely buy the Joico again!<br />
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I recently did a review on this foundation, you can read it <a href="http://lauraevans83.blogspot.com/2011/06/new-foundation-review.html">HERE</a>. Now, since I have been using the BareMinerals foundation, I don't use the BC foundation every day. This is my 'special' foundation. I use this whenever I have a wedding to go to, or going out on the town, or something else along those lines. I'm not sure why I use this for those occasions over the BareMinerals, I just do :)Laurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13594611645658721723noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6814777520956271467.post-2193867035819874722011-06-30T21:37:00.000-05:002011-06-30T21:37:49.129-05:00Origins Skin Care<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYndmVKH4MRRk1cSCu0xEnLb1W42_q4RvlQojtWVvEI6933ZvG3Pv9v1gROKXFtGSaseAIqVMyQQYNElWGdb_r5J2plw_MK3ag4pHIWZaWGV18iSweAoT99dirQjxJ_0Lru42DqlyZeiQ/s1600/origins.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYndmVKH4MRRk1cSCu0xEnLb1W42_q4RvlQojtWVvEI6933ZvG3Pv9v1gROKXFtGSaseAIqVMyQQYNElWGdb_r5J2plw_MK3ag4pHIWZaWGV18iSweAoT99dirQjxJ_0Lru42DqlyZeiQ/s1600/origins.jpg" /></a></div>Tomorrow-July 1st, 2011 I am starting a whole new skin care routine! I really hope this is going to be the cure-all to my oily skin, and I'm not gonna lie-I have confidence that this is going to do the trick! I know I have mentioned it a gazillion times, but I have been doing SO much research on skin care for oily skin. <br />
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So what is <a href="http://www.origins.com/index.tmpl">Origins?</a> Their website is sooo user friendly! You search for products based on skin care concerns, their star collection, daily essentials, must haves (and this is broken down by user favorites, best buys, best sellers, etc). <br />
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Origins makes products by NATURE!! NO PARABENS! Their products and packing are made from recycled products and are even shipped using recycled packaging!!<br />
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I purchased mine online. You can find them at Macy's Department Stores (not sure of anywhere else). <br />
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What will I be trying? I just wanted to try a few products that I felt, based on research of my own, were what I needed. I purchased a cleanser and a moisturizer and received a free sample of an exfoliator.<br />
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Deep pore cleanser with Saw Palmetto and Mint.<br />
It has 4/5 stars on the website with 92 reviews.<br />
<b>What Origins Says: </b><br />
This maximum-strength, gently foaming cleanser formulated with skin-clearing Saw Palmetto, cooling Mint and pore-minimizing Salicylic Acid helps clear pores, eliminate excess oil and reduce shine. Leaves skin tingly clean and refreshed. <br />
Use AM and PM. Best for Acne and Oil Control and Oily Skin.<br />
<b>Personal First Thoughts</b>: HELLO!?! Why wouldn't I want to try this for my oily skin!!!<br />
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<b>VitaZing SPF 15 Energy Boosting Moisturizer $35.00 1.7 fl. oz</b><br />
4.4/5 stars on the website with 99 reviews<br />
<b>What Origins Says:</b> <br />
<div class="spp-description">√ 95% said skin looked energized<br />
√ 83% instantly saw more radiant skin<br />
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This multi-tasking moisturizer handles the vital jobs of hydrating, energizing and protecting to maintain skin's momentum all day. Gives skin the refreshing zing of antioxidant-rich Mangosteen. And adds a healthy hit of radiance that mimics the glow you get from a week's vacation. All in 10 seconds max. Slip it on first thing tomorrow - you'll look like you eat right, sleep tight & don't<br />
have a worry in sight. Best for all skin types.</div><div class="spp-description"><b>Personal First Thoughts:</b> Holy S@#$! That's an expensive MOISTURIZER!! However, it had SUCH good reviews!!! The only negative was people not liking the tint/glow it gave them, but the positives outweighed the negative. I read several blogs and watched several YouTube videos and the majority SWEAR by it AND said this bottle lasted at least 3 months!</div><div class="spp-description"> </div><div class="spp-description"> </div><div class="spp-description"> </div><div class="spp-description">Sample Scrub:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDn14fvZ7gXGhsOUyrg8hlxfmMIDSvKD1OOutjwpGrFIBzN24LARB7PyatR0GCPiJBJGq4eRxEJlPD_BPfqXBiBK61jErlQLT0N14985prpun3atrGAovS8Mhwe6S7Dl0KhCUs-0GkJXA/s1600/sample.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDn14fvZ7gXGhsOUyrg8hlxfmMIDSvKD1OOutjwpGrFIBzN24LARB7PyatR0GCPiJBJGq4eRxEJlPD_BPfqXBiBK61jErlQLT0N14985prpun3atrGAovS8Mhwe6S7Dl0KhCUs-0GkJXA/s200/sample.jpg" width="149" /></a></div><div class="spp-description"><br />
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With my order, I was able to pick 1 of 3 samples.<br />
This has 5/5 stars on the website!!<br />
It's described as nature's dermabrasion.<br />
I'm not going to go into much detail with this now, look for my review!<br />
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SO, If you do your research on Origin's, you'll see that each 'line' has something for every skin routine (scrub, cleanser, toner, moisturizer, etc). I explored several different lines based on reviews I have read. Many liked using the Zero Oil Cleanser with the Vita Zing Moisturizer. SOOO we will try it!! <br />
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</div><div style="line-height: 0.26in;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Times;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Award Rules:</span></span></span></div><div style="line-height: 0.26in;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Times;"><span style="font-size: medium;">1) Link back to the person that awarded this to you. </span></span></span><br />
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Times;"><span style="font-size: medium;">See above :)</span></span></span></div><div style="line-height: 0.26in;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Times;"><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></span></span> </div><div style="line-height: 0.26in;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Times;"><span style="font-size: medium;">2) Share 7 random things about yourself:</span></span></span></div><div style="line-height: 0.26in;"><br />
</div><div style="line-height: 0.26in;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Times;"><span style="font-size: medium;"> * I have a scar on my right cheek because when I was about 2 years old I had a spitz nevus which is a skin lesion that affects the epidermis and dermis (first two layers of the skin) an is basically this red bump. SO, our family doctor recommended a specialist in Springfield, IL to remove it from the inside of my cheek SO I WOULDN'T HAVE A SCAR...... I usually tell people I was in a knife fight :)</span></span></span></div><div style="line-height: 0.26in;"><br />
</div><div style="line-height: 0.26in;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Times;"><span style="font-size: medium;"> * I have a niece and nephew that live in Germany and I only get to see them once a year</span></span></span></div><div style="line-height: 0.26in;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Times;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br />
</span></span></span></div><div style="line-height: 0.26in;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Times;"><span style="font-size: medium;"> * I was a member of the Quincy Notre Dame High School Pom Pon Squad and later coached it for 3 years.</span></span></span></div><div style="line-height: 0.26in;"><br />
</div><div style="line-height: 0.26in;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Times;"><span style="font-size: medium;"> * I was a member of the first ever Classy Cats Dance Team at Culver-Stockton College and later coached it for 2 years.</span></span></span></div><div style="line-height: 0.26in;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Times;"><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></span></span></div><div style="line-height: 0.26in;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Times;"><span style="font-size: medium;"> * I am not a fan of cherry flavored things because it reminds me too much of a medicine...however I do like UV Cherry Vodka and Maraschino Cherries..BUT THAT'S IT!!</span></span></span></div><div style="line-height: 0.26in;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Times;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br />
</span></span></span></div><div style="line-height: 0.26in;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Times;"><span style="font-size: medium;"> * I envy girls who can walk around in short shorts and not have to suck their stomachs in</span></span></span></div><div style="line-height: 0.26in;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Times;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br />
</span></span></span></div><div style="line-height: 0.26in;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Times;"><span style="font-size: medium;"> * The piercing in my left ear is slowly splitting :( Therefore, I can only wear stud earrings.</span></span></span></div><div style="line-height: 0.26in;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Times;"><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></span></span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><br />
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<div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Times;"><span style="font-size: medium;"> 3) Award to other blogs!</span></span></span></div><div align="CENTER" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"></div><div align="LEFT" style="line-height: 0.26in;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Times;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="http://nikkiheberlein.blogspot.com/">Country Love</a> this is my best friends' blog...check her out!</span></span></span></div><div align="LEFT" style="line-height: 0.26in;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Times;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="http://gibbonsgirls.blogspot.com/">Gibbons Girls</a> this is my sister-in-laws blog...she blogs about her life as a stay at home mom with twin 2 year old girls and a 9 year old girl (very comical!!!)</span></span></span></div><div align="LEFT" style="line-height: 0.26in;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Times;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="http://juicyconoir.blogspot.com/">Juicy Conoir</a> my new friend in the blog world, Jennifer!</span></span></span></div><div align="LEFT" style="line-height: 0.26in;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Times;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="http://kristi-gilbert.blogspot.com/">Whine & Cheez</a> Kristi is from my hometown and we took dance together. Her blogs are HILARIOUS!!!!! This is one you HAVE to check out AND subscribe to!!!</span></span></span></div><div align="LEFT" style="line-height: 0.26in;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Times;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="http://lauraevans83.blogspot.com/"><br />
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</a></span></span></span></div><div align="LEFT" style="line-height: 0.26in;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Times;"><span style="font-size: medium;">4) Answer the following questions:</span></span></span></div><div align="LEFT" style="line-height: 0.26in;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Times;"><span style="font-size: medium;">-<b>Favorite Color</b>: PINK!! </span></span></span> </div><div align="LEFT"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Times;"><span style="font-size: medium;">-<b>Favorite Song</b>: Hmm right now I am loving Barefoot Blue Jean Night by Jake Owen</span></span></span></div><div align="LEFT" style="line-height: 0.29in;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Times;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>-Your favorite dessert:</b>hmm this is a tough one-Pecan Pie (and it has to be warm) with Cool Whip</span></span></span></div><div align="LEFT" style="line-height: 0.29in;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Times;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>-What is pissing you off:</b> My grade in my Theapeutic Exercise Class</span></span></span></div><div align="LEFT" style="line-height: 0.29in;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Times;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>-When you 're upset, you:</b> cry and my chest breaks out into hives!! </span></span></span> </div><div align="LEFT" style="line-height: 0.29in;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Times;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>-Your favorite pet:</b> I can't pick one!! I have 3!!! Princess is a Siamese/Calico, Wrigley is an Orange Tabby, and Bow is a Chocolate Lab.</span></span></span></div><div align="LEFT" style="line-height: 0.29in;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Times;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>-Black or White</b>: Black</span></span></span></div><div align="LEFT" style="line-height: 0.29in;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Times;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>-Biggest fear: </b>I recently have noticed a fear of heights </span></span></span> </div><div align="LEFT" style="line-height: 0.29in;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Times;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>-Best feature: </b>Ugh, pick something on me??? That I am compassionate</span></span></span></div><div align="LEFT" style="line-height: 0.29in;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Times;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>-Everyday attitude:</b> Pretty positive</span></span></span> </div><div align="LEFT" style="line-height: 0.29in;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Times;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>-What is perfection:</b> going to bed at night knowing my day was productive and with a smile on my face :)</span></span></span> </div><div align="LEFT" style="line-height: 0.29in;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Times;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>-Guilty pleasure:</b>YouTube Videos of make-up :)</span></span></span></div><div align="LEFT" style="line-height: 0.29in;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Times;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br />
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</div>Laurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13594611645658721723noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6814777520956271467.post-52106935763836220192011-06-29T19:33:00.000-05:002011-06-29T19:33:47.145-05:00Give Away!<div style="color: #0b5394; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Check out this blog I have recently started following!!!! Great tips and ideas AND she is doing a give away RIGHT NOW!!!</span></div><div style="color: #0b5394; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #0b5394; font-size: large;"><a href="http://bijinblair.blogspot.com/">CLICK HERE</a> and look for her Thank You Give Away!!!!</span></div>Laurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13594611645658721723noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6814777520956271467.post-22966004563572171002011-06-21T22:21:00.001-05:002011-06-24T15:42:15.386-05:00New Foundation Review<div style="color: #351c75;">So as you know, if you read my blog regularly, I have been STRUGGLING with OILY SKIN for the past 4 months or so. Also, as many of you know if you read my blog regularly, you know that I sell BeautiControl. I thought I would try out a liquid foundation. I had previously been using a moose foundation that I really liked, but of course-was trying to experiment with my oily skin.</div><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;">So what did I try??</span></b><br />
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<div style="color: #351c75;">Now, honestly...I don't use this every day. I go back and forth between this and Bare Escentuals. When I do use it, I use a foundation brush to apply it because I don't want to touch my face with my bare hands if I don't have to (excess oil). </div><div style="color: #351c75;"><br />
</div><div style="color: #351c75;">I do really like it!!! It goes on very matte, lasts all day, and you don't need a whole lot of product to cover your face. </div><div style="color: #351c75;"><br />
</div><div style="color: #351c75;">One of the MAJOR BONUSES of BeautiControl is you get sooo much product...it lasts FOREVER!!!!</div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Please read by blog <a href="http://lauraevans83.blogspot.com/2011/05/beauticontrol-announcement.html">HERE</a> about my special I have going on with BeautiControl through Labor Day.</span></div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>I WILL BE PLACING AN ORDER </b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>SUNDAY, JUNE 26TH!!!!</b></span></div>Laurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13594611645658721723noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6814777520956271467.post-55048150899909416802011-06-16T16:14:00.000-05:002011-06-16T16:14:26.320-05:00Get to Know Me TAG<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVsnVvF15cMZZbzQz7TcFQZGhWOdSuFoS9WzPOh1RzAwJU0M7jtu-tPsUWAEB8CHcx-7KxcCnI-4vx7gfHU_yi1bw9Qd8SfXmETSkLBcBrfKyrClNs0Xf-8ulSapLyyH0rrcB-kTe_ZCk/s1600/who.bmp" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVsnVvF15cMZZbzQz7TcFQZGhWOdSuFoS9WzPOh1RzAwJU0M7jtu-tPsUWAEB8CHcx-7KxcCnI-4vx7gfHU_yi1bw9Qd8SfXmETSkLBcBrfKyrClNs0Xf-8ulSapLyyH0rrcB-kTe_ZCk/s1600/who.bmp" t8="true" /></a></div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">This is a Get to Know Me TAG that I was asked to fill out. Feel free to do the same and post in the comments below, or add it to your own blog!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">ALSO-PLEASE subscribe to my blog!!! Would love to have you as a follower!!!</span></div><br />
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<span style="color: #ead1dc;"><span style="background-color: purple;">1</span><span style="background-color: purple;">. Is it cute when guys kiss you on your forehead? <span style="color: yellow;">yes!</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: purple; color: #ead1dc;">2. A big poofy dress or a short party dress? <span style="color: yellow;">party dress..I know! That might surprise some of you!</span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: purple; color: #ead1dc;">3. Are diamonds a girls best friend? <span style="color: yellow;">Hmmm.....not gonna lie-I wouldn't mind a few more BLINGS to my wedding ring...but I don't know if I would say Diamonds are a girls best friend...I really don't know what IS! Good Question............</span></span><br />
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</span><span style="background-color: purple; color: #ead1dc;">4. Is your hair up or down today? <span style="color: yellow;">half up and half down</span></span><br />
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</span><span style="background-color: purple; color: #ead1dc;">5. Do you straighten your hair? <span style="color: yellow;">majority of the time I do!</span></span><br />
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</span><span style="background-color: purple; color: #ead1dc;">6. Favorite mascara? <span style="color: yellow;">I don't have a mascara that I have consistently repurcahsed, right now I go back and forth between Maybelline's Falsies (the purple tube) and BeautiControl's Spectaculash</span></span><br />
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</span><span style="background-color: purple; color: #ead1dc;">7. Do you get your nails done? I<span style="color: yellow;"> used to on a regular basis, but now I do them myself. I get a pedicure more frequently then a manicure, and even the pedicure isn't that often!</span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: purple; color: #ead1dc;">8. Small or large purses? <span style="color: yellow;">LARGE! As my husband would say, it's my carry on or a diaper bag!</span></span><br />
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</span><span style="background-color: purple; color: #ead1dc;">9. Jeans or sweats? <span style="color: yellow;">sweats at home, jeans in public</span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: purple; color: #ead1dc;">10. Do you wear clothes/shoes/jewelry thats uncomfortable? <span style="color: yellow;">clothes and jewelry I have never had a problem with, SHOES on the other hand...yes I will wear them KNOWING how uncomfortable they were on my feet the previous time I wore them and STILL wear them!</span></span><br />
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</span><span style="background-color: purple; color: #ead1dc;">11. Do you text message a lot? <span style="color: yellow;">absolutely!</span></span><span style="background-color: purple;"></span><span style="background-color: purple; color: #ead1dc;">12. Whats your favorite color? <span style="color: yellow;">PINK!</span></span><br />
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</span><span style="background-color: purple; color: #ead1dc;">13. Heels or flats? <span style="color: yellow;">Heels when possible, but for work and school-it's flats</span></span><br />
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</span><span style="background-color: purple; color: #ead1dc;">14. Would you ever leave the house without make-up on? <span style="color: yellow;">I have left without having my "FULL" make-up on</span></span><br />
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</span><span style="background-color: purple; color: #ead1dc;">15. Walmart or Target? <span style="color: yellow;">I would prefer Target, but my town only has Wal-Mart. It's really not as bad as everyone makes it out to be though!</span></span><br />
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</span><span style="background-color: purple; color: #ead1dc;">16. Do you think lip gloss is the best!? <span style="color: yellow;">Ummm...well-that's usually all I ever where on my lips...don't really do lipsticks so I guess YES?</span></span><br />
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</span><span style="background-color: purple; color: #ead1dc;">17. Do you own any big sunglasses? <span style="color: yellow;">SEVERAL</span></span><br />
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</span><span style="background-color: purple; color: #ead1dc;">18. How long does it take you to get ready in the morning? <span style="color: yellow;">For sure an hour, but if I have the time, I would take 2!</span></span><br />
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</span><span style="background-color: purple; color: #ead1dc;">19. Gold or silver? <span style="color: yellow;">I've always been a white gold/silver type of a girl, but am starting to transition to some gold pieces, thank you Mandy!</span></span><br />
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</span><span style="background-color: purple; color: #ead1dc;">20. Do you like to wear dresseses? <span style="color: yellow;">YES!! But weird thing-I don't really care to wear shorts-weird??</span></span><br />
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</span><span style="background-color: purple; color: #ead1dc;">21. In the last 48 hours have you hung out with a guy? <span style="color: yellow;">Yes, that guy would be my husband :)</span></span><br />
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</span><span style="background-color: purple; color: #ead1dc;">22. Do you like to hold hands? <span style="color: yellow;">Yes!</span></span><br />
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</span><span style="background-color: purple; color: #ead1dc;">23. What do you notice when you first meet a guy? <span style="color: yellow;">Their Smile :)</span></span><br />
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</span><span style="background-color: purple; color: #ead1dc;">24. Do you like making eye contact? <span style="color: yellow;">YES! Unless you don't want someone to see you then NO!</span></span><br />
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</span><span style="background-color: purple; color: #ead1dc;">25. Would you kill for chocolate? <span style="color: yellow;">Kill? That's kinda drastic!</span></span><br />
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</span><span style="background-color: purple; color: #ead1dc;">26. On a scale from 1-10 how fun is shopping? <span style="color: yellow;">9..it would be a 10 if it was with someone else's money :) now, grocery shopping would be like a 2</span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #ead1dc;"></span>Laurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13594611645658721723noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6814777520956271467.post-16412092363488893482011-06-13T16:51:00.002-05:002011-06-14T10:57:33.083-05:00Ulta Haul!!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGR-I5-brsPayPTEsE6nnactXx91ZySE-zSW-RED5PPSdU1XtoB0Yu2fAYQsz8vD05vYZpOA-JnltYkDs4UuUX7ufpuv-l2XhB9xxw2moVq5ZCOqXnfUqkbURq3AdR85WuGsyGobmLzw0/s1600/ulta-beauty-logo.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGR-I5-brsPayPTEsE6nnactXx91ZySE-zSW-RED5PPSdU1XtoB0Yu2fAYQsz8vD05vYZpOA-JnltYkDs4UuUX7ufpuv-l2XhB9xxw2moVq5ZCOqXnfUqkbURq3AdR85WuGsyGobmLzw0/s200/ulta-beauty-logo.jpg" width="200" /> </a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: orange; text-align: left;">So, this past weekend we were out of town for a friend's wedding in a small town just outside of Springfield, IL. On Sunday, we stopped in Springfield because our boys (my Husband, Matt and Nikki's husband, Jayson) wanted to eat at Cracker Barrell. SO, to make the score even, us girls (Nikki, Mandy, and myself) had them drop us off at Ulta :) Fair trade, right?!?! Anyways, here is what I picked up:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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<div style="color: orange;"><b>Bare Essentials Matte Foundation SPF15 in Light</b></div><b style="color: orange;"> </b><span style="color: orange;">Mandy has been using this brand of make-up for a few months and really likes it!! I, as you know if you follow my blog regulary, have been doing tons of research for my oily skin. This product line was recommended by a lot of people, and I thought it would make sense to use a powder foundation...to help soak up the oil! SO, I used it today, but won't give a review until I use it a few more times! </span><b style="color: orange;">*This is a stock image*</b><br />
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<div style="color: orange;">This is just a finishing powder to put on over top of your make-up to help set it. It is translucent (at least the one that I bought is, you can get it it colored or with SPF, but I just wanted a translucent setting powder). Again, used it today for the first time, but will give you a review down the road. </div></div><div style="clear: both; color: orange; text-align: left;"><b>*With the Bare Essentials purchase I received a free silver credit card holder. It's cute, but I probably won't use it...so if you get that as a gift...umm you should feel lucky?!?! LOL</b></div><div style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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Hey Followers!!! As promised, here is my TOP 10 for the Month of MAY! Let me know if you have tried any products mentioned or if you have any products you recommend!!!!!<br />
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<span style="font-weight: bold;">John Frieda Sheer Blonde Go Blonder Controlled Lightening Spray $8.97 at Wal-Mart<br />
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<b>Sally Hansen Nail Strips in Groovy Baby $8.50 at Wal-Mart</b><br />
I saw these strips probably 2 months ago at Wal-Greens and looked at them and just thought they were nail stickers for little kids LOL! Well, JuicyStar07 had them on in one of her videos and raved about them. SO, I searched a little more on YouTube and some blogs and found really good reviews about them. I bought these and the lace ones at the same time. It took 2-3 nails for me to get the hang of it and then it was really easy to finish off! I applied a top coat over the top because a lot of the reviews said to do that to help prevent chipping. The strips lasted 10 days, just like the box said, but they could've lasted longer, but I wanted to change up my nails! I went back to Wal-Mart and bought Cheetah print ones to wear to a wedding this weekend. I TOTALLY recommend these!!!!!!!!<br />
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<span style="font-weight: bold;">Too Faced Natural Eye Palette $38.00 from Ulta</span><br />
Back again for the month of MAY! Another recommendation from YouTube Friends!! This is THE BEST palette to create natural eyes! It comes with 9 different eye shadows. It also comes with 3 look cards to help you create different eye looks, and it comes with an applicator (which I have yet to use!) I have played around with this quite a bit and created my own looks. I LOVE IT!!! I've gotten SOOOO many compliments when I use this on my eyes!!! BOOYA!!!! It's nice to be complimented!!!! There is a website: <a href="http://www.hautelook.com/">http://www.hautelook.com/</a> they offer deals on lots of high end things such as fashion, make-up, shoes, trips, etc. They recently had a deal with a company called Crown Brush. I ordered a 28 Neutral Palette for $17.00 (normally $49.88) and a 10 Color Matte and Shimmer blush set (which two of them I will use as bronzers) for $14.00 (normally $39.88) I will let you all know what I think about them and who knows-maybe they will be a favorite!!<br />
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First off......This brush is ONLY $9.50!!!! Seriously!!! There are a lot of brushes out there because this seems to be the new craze and they are soo much more expensive!! BeautiControl has had this brush around for YEARS! I use this once a week as a microderm abrasion treatment, but I use it EVERYDAY as part of my skin care routine. To read more about how I use it click <a href="http://lauraevans83.blogspot.com/2011/06/updated-skin-care.html">HERE</a><b> If you want to order one-LET ME KNOW :) </b><br />
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<strong>OPI San Tan-Tonio various prices...I bought mine at Ulta</strong><br />
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I LOVE this color!!! Totally out of my box because I'm more of a PINK girl!! BUT, I was just drawn to this color because it is SOOO different!!! I get compliments on this all of the time!!! I truly believe that certain nail polishes only look good on certain skin types! AND I know this is more of a fall color with it being a brown shade, but I don't care-I'm wearing it whenever I want to!!! :)<br />
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<b>OPI Sweetheart various prices...I purchased mine at my nail salon.</b><br />
<b> </b>I first saw this color on (again) JuicyStar07<b>. I LOVE this color!!! </b>It is just a very pale pink, a lot like the pink you might get on your nails if you were to get a french manicure. It's that type of color that if you want a bit of color on your nails, but don't want a color that screams look at my nails!!! I almost always alternate between this and San Tan-Tonio!<br />
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WHY did I not know about these things SOONER!!! My face is WAY to sensitive to go through my full wash my face routine. THESE are PERFECT at night!!! For me, I almost feel like the wipe is too big!! I really could get by with only using one! I just purchased the night calming wipes which are in the purple package and just have a lavender scent to them, but haven't started using them yet. I HIGHLY recommend adding this into your skin care routine!!<br />
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I received this in my kit when I first started selling BeautiControl and honestly had forgotten about it.. I saw several YouTubers using a Tinted moisturizer during warm weathered months and also those who have oily skin. SO, I started using this and I really like it as an option for foundation!! On days that I wear this, I DO NOT moisturize my face! This gives you a good glow throughout the day and is LIGHTWEIGHT!!!<b><br />
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<span style="font-weight: bold;">Macadamia Natural Oil Deep Repair Ma</span><span style="font-weight: bold;">sque $30.00 from Ulta</span><br />
YET another repeat from my April Top 10!! Hey, there's a reason it's my favorite! Again, another recommendation from YouTube Beauty Gurus! This is a hair conditioner for dry, damaged hair. The directions are to use this 2 times a week, which is what I do. I have read reviews that some people use this every day!! For me, using it twice a week works just fine! You use this AFTER you shampoo and condition. You apply to your hair just like you would a conditioner and then use a widetooth comb on your hair to get the conditioner really worked in. Leave it in for AT LEAST 7 minutes. It comes out SOOOO soft and shiny!!!! AND you can still feel the results the next day-BONUS!!!!<br />
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<div style="color: #0b5394; text-align: center;">There you have it!!! My TOP TEN for the month of MAY on the 10th :) Be sure to check out my BeautiControl Deal by clicking <a href="http://lauraevans83.blogspot.com/2011/05/beauticontrol-announcement.html">HERE</a>! </div><div style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; text-align: center;"><br />
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<div style="color: #0b5394;">So, I had a post a few months ago about my skin care routine. I have changed it up with the new <b>BeautiControl BC SPA facial.</b> I started using this sooner than I wanted to. </div><div style="color: #0b5394;"><br />
</div><div style="color: #0b5394;">My skin has been SUPER oily the past few months, and I COULD NOT figure out WHY! The ONLY new product I had been using on my face was a face primer and I stopped using it for a little over a week and that didn't do the trick. </div><div style="color: #0b5394;"><br />
</div><div style="color: #0b5394;">SO, I switched out my skincare line and also asked an esthetician to help me with my problem. She is also a <b>BeautiControl</b> consultant! She recommended using our microderm abrasion brush with the cleanser instead of using my hands. I have actually been using it with my exfoliator and with the cleansing gel. I then follow up with the toner and then sometimes I will use the moisturizer and sometimes I will use a tinted moisturizer. At night, I only use my eye-make up remover and Neutrogena Make-Up Remover Wipes. I also give myself a microderm abrasion once a week because my skin is SUPER SENSITIVE. I also use a face mask once a week as well. I have one night a week that is my pampering night-bubble bath, book, glass of wine, lighted candle, face mask, microderm abrasion. EVERY GIRL NEEDS THIS :) </div><div style="color: #0b5394;"><br />
</div><div style="color: #0b5394;">SO, I have been doing this FULL routine with the NEW skin care for about 2 weeks now. My skin is STILL oily, but on the days I use the tinted moisturizer it isn't as oily. SO, I have been doing TONS of research on blogs and on YouTube to try and find what skin care works THE BEST for oily skin. I decided to try a line called Origins...click <a href="http://www.origins.com/">HERE</a> to visit their website. I ordered a cleanser and a moisturizer and then received a free sample of a scrub. I HAVE NOT USED THESE PRODUCTS YET. I will post a review and let you all know what I think of it!</div><div style="color: #0b5394;"><br />
</div><span style="color: #0b5394;">Skin Care Products I am CURRENTLY using: </span><br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcay6xPgFR0q17eUc7qDGVFz9wyXmccOeHWP0zu7NDFYq2LyDn911lH4VBJKVphBmXoSE0TXN-lEOWw5KQGgzbSFpr1r0m4xYW43DUISL9OG4NW9ajVP-z5K1hXxb0NkyOgAOc2ZT9z28/s1600/microdermset.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="160" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcay6xPgFR0q17eUc7qDGVFz9wyXmccOeHWP0zu7NDFYq2LyDn911lH4VBJKVphBmXoSE0TXN-lEOWw5KQGgzbSFpr1r0m4xYW43DUISL9OG4NW9ajVP-z5K1hXxb0NkyOgAOc2ZT9z28/s200/microdermset.jpg" width="200" /></a>This is the microderm brush that I use with the exfoliator and cleanser you will see below. This comes with two brushes. It has two settings, gentle and normal. I use the gentle setting and it's even a little harsh for me, but it gets the job done! I would hate to see what the normal setting feels like on my face, but again-I have sensitive skin. It is available from <b>BeautiControl for $9.50</b>!!!! This is seriously such a good price for just the brush!!! Now, the <b>BC Spa Resurface Microderm Abrasion for Face is $44.00</b>. With this product, a little goes a long way. You do not need a lot, and like I said above, I only use this once a week. If you purchase them both together it sells for <b>$53.50</b>, well....that's not a saving! LOL! Usually when you purchase the set, it's cheaper. Ok then..... <br />
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This is the <b>BC Spa Facial Purifying Exfoliating Polish for $32</b>. This is my very first step to my skin care routine. You apply this to a wet face. I put a small dab on my chin, both cheeks, and forehead. I then take the microderm brush on the gentle setting and work the polish all over my face. I do this for about 15-30 seconds...you will just "feel" when the time is right to be done. After using the polish, rinse off with a wet wash cloth. I have learned the less I can touch my face with my bare hands, the better! In comparison to the scrub in my previous skin care line, I like this one BETTER! I do not feel it is as HARSH and as abrasive as the other one. Again, I have sensitive skin and that could be a reason!<br />
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This is the cleansing gel and the second step to my skin care routine. I apply this directly onto my microderm brush. I set the brush to the gentle setting and work this all over my face. I will even go under my chin and onto my neck just a little bit. The past 2-3 times I have used this, the product has gotten in my right eye. I don't understand what it is, but it's been my right eye each time...and let me tell you-NOT PLEASANT! I really like this cleanser BETTER than the foaming cleanser I was using previously. However, I did NOT use the foaming cleanser with the microderm brush, so that could be what makes the difference. The <b>BC Spa Facial Purifying Cleansing Gel retails for $24.00</b><br />
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This is the BC Spa Facial Regenerating Tonic with AHA's for $24.00. I will drench a cotton square in this and rub it all over my face and neck. This helps get off any little bit of dirt and grim you might have left over on your face after cleaning it with the microderm brush. The Tonic also feels really cool and refreshing on your face and helps to 'lift it' and tone things up a bit! In comparison to the toner from my previous BeautiControl Skin Care, I do not see a difference between the two.<br />
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So that is it!!! Remember to check out <a href="http://www.beauticontrol.com/">BeautiControl's Website</a> to see all of the different skin care products offered! Also, don't forget about my BeautiControl promotion going on through Labor Day. Check out my previous Blog Post titled "BeautiControl Announcement" for all of the information!Laurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13594611645658721723noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6814777520956271467.post-91224502243028143912011-06-03T14:02:00.000-05:002011-06-03T14:02:27.522-05:00Another Give Away!!!<span style="color: purple; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I am LOVING all of these new make-up blogs I am literally stumbling upon!!! <strong>MakeupJunkie88 </strong>steps out of the box and plays with make-up I would never be able to wear, but I LOVE seeing it on her and reading her reviews! I checked out her blog today and it's her 1 year anniversary of havin a blog!! YEAH!!! She is doing a MAC Cosmetics gift card give away!!!! HELLO!!!!! What a GREAT prize that would be to win!!! Anyways click </span><a href="http://makeupjunkie88.blogspot.com/"><span style="color: purple; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">HERE</span></a><span style="color: purple; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> to go to her blog and read her reviews and enter her give away if you want to!! </span>Laurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13594611645658721723noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6814777520956271467.post-60802460774353273932011-06-02T09:09:00.004-05:002011-06-02T09:13:04.624-05:00Give Away<div align="center"><a href="http://www.pammyblogsbeauty.com/2011/06/giveaway-sigma-miss-taylor-kabuki.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+PammyBlogsBeauty+%28Pammy+Blogs+Beauty%29"><strong><span style="font-size:180%;">Sigma Brush Give Away!!</span></strong></a></div><br /><span style="color:#000099;">Pammy Blogs Beauty is hosting a Sigma Brush Give Away!! It is for a super cute Miss Taylor Retractable Kabuki Brush. She has a review on the brush on her blog as well. The link is above...just click on Sigma Brush Give Away! Her blog is really neat to! She has a lot of great reviews!!! SHe includes high end cosmetics as well as drug store cosmetics!! </span><br /><span style="color:#000099;"></span><br /><span style="color:#000099;">As you know from earlier posts, I am really wanting to try the Sigma brushes. They are JUST AS GOOD as MAC brushes, but a WHOLE LOT CHEAPER!!!! So, I do have a birthday coming up in August, so if anyone is looking for a gift idea...there ya go ;) </span><br /><span style="color:#000099;"></span><br /><span style="color:#000099;">Anyways, check out her blog, and sign up for a chance to win the Kabuki Brush!!</span>Laurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13594611645658721723noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6814777520956271467.post-44883950219335990412011-05-26T13:29:00.006-05:002011-05-26T13:39:38.729-05:00BeautiControl Announcement!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGXNumGb_1fLkb28smZgo_2OECmBd7KgtD1mAVtKGWfs-cfk5PyHtvbD8mBRF_uRbQaz3exPDi6q4_Q2o_R1pp2-DcfZK5FiMNyF35oWLdcHEvskU1iihaYR5wHW6kYuxGov5PhnooIPg/s1600/logo.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 242px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 151px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5611093840377489842" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGXNumGb_1fLkb28smZgo_2OECmBd7KgtD1mAVtKGWfs-cfk5PyHtvbD8mBRF_uRbQaz3exPDi6q4_Q2o_R1pp2-DcfZK5FiMNyF35oWLdcHEvskU1iihaYR5wHW6kYuxGov5PhnooIPg/s400/logo.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><span style="color:#3333ff;">I have a BIG ANNOUNCEMENT!!!!!!!! Starting <strong>Memorial Day,</strong> every $10 you spend on BeautiControl products <em>THROUGH</em> <strong>Labor Day,</strong> your name will be entered into a drawing to win a basket <strong>FILLED</strong> with <strong><span style="color:#6600cc;">BeautiControl Products</span></strong> AS WELL AS <strong><span style="color:#6600cc;">Bath and Body Works Products!!!</span></strong> </span><span style="color:#ffcc00;"><strong>BOOYA!!!!!!!!</strong></span></div><br /><br /><br /><div><span style="color:#3333ff;"></span></div><br /><br /><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;color:#cc0000;"><strong>AND there's MORE!!!!</strong></span></div><br /><br /><br /><div><span style="color:#3333ff;"></span></div><br /><br /><br /><div><span style="color:#3333ff;">If you place an order By <strong><span style="color:#33ff33;">May 31st</span></strong>, I will enter your name in <span style="color:#33ccff;">2 times</span> for every $10 you spend!!! <strong><em>DOUBLE YOUR CHANCES!!!!!!!! </em></strong></span></div><br /><br /><br /><div><strong><em><span style="color:#3333ff;"></span></em></strong></div><br /><br /><br /><div><strong><em><span style="color:#3333ff;">check out <a href="http://www.beauticontrol.com/">http://www.beauticontrol.com/</a> </span></em></strong>and <span style="color:#3333ff;">START SHOPPING!!!!</span></div><br /><br /><br /><div><span style="color:#3333ff;"></span></div><br /><br /><br /><div><span style="color:#3333ff;">Check out some of my previous blogs for product reviews!!!!</span></div><br /><div><span style="color:#3333ff;"></span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-size:85%;color:#6633ff;">Please note, this is a promotion that I am running, not the company or any other consultants. You must purchase your BeautiControl products through me to be qualified to win the basket!</span></div>Laurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13594611645658721723noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6814777520956271467.post-76255545533751130502011-05-24T10:11:00.009-05:002011-05-24T18:27:21.263-05:00Bucket List<div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4idKvBsx06jN-rZPcTCAeUk1zvYdHuq9KDk5bohwwdXSI-x3YjiJeQ_uJA-2wHuqEJl0UfdwcDSad2uMFSsZzB2NI455nXVfUIw4RIjjL6YSPl4t0gRI4UiVAiwm5tBcgPY0Pi4nnsDE/s1600/imagesCA7P77SJ.jpg"><img style="text-align: center; margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 303px; display: block; height: 166px;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5610300780159101634" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4idKvBsx06jN-rZPcTCAeUk1zvYdHuq9KDk5bohwwdXSI-x3YjiJeQ_uJA-2wHuqEJl0UfdwcDSad2uMFSsZzB2NI455nXVfUIw4RIjjL6YSPl4t0gRI4UiVAiwm5tBcgPY0Pi4nnsDE/s400/imagesCA7P77SJ.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div>I thought it would be a good idea to put down a list of things I want to do, feel, experience, see, and achieve before I go to see the Lord :) </div><br /><div></div><br /><br /><div>I will continuously update this as I complete items and probably add new ones! Read mine, and think about what you want to do!! Create your own, put it out there on a blog and share it with me!</div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div>1. Pass my PTA boards on the first try.</div><br /><br /><div>2. See a taping of the Ellen Degenerous Show</div><br /><br /><div>3. Go to New York City</div><br /><br /><div>4. See a Broadway Show IN New York City</div><br /><br /><div>5. Have a child before I am 30.</div><br /><br /><div>6. Be DEBT FREE by age 33.</div><br /><br /><div>7. Travel back to Mexico.</div><br /><br /><div>8. Go to Europe.</div><br /><br /><div>9. Finish reading all of the books I currenlty own before I buy any more<br /><br />10. Go back to coaching a high school dance team.</div><br /><br /><div>11. Be inducted into a Hall of Fame.</div><br /><br /><div>12. Go to California.</div><br /><br /><div>13. Go to Disneyworld/Disneyland</div><br /><br /><div>14. Donate a large amount of money to one of my alma matter's and/or a cause that I TRULY believe in.</div><br /><br /><div>15. Start a youtube vlog.</div><br /><br /><div>16. Take a MAJOR roadtrip with my best girl friends</div><br /><br /><div>17. Be a MILF (haha)</div><br /><br /><div>18. Own a yorkie</div><br /><br /><div>19. Give snorkeling another chance</div><br /><br /><div>20. RUN an entire 5k</div><br /><br /><div>21. Adopt animals from an animal shelter.</div><br /><br /><div>22. Wear a 2 piece swimsuit and not suck my stomach in</div><br /><br /><div>23. Learn to play golf.</div><br /><br /><div>24. Go snow skiing.</div><br /><br /><div>25. Ride in a hot air baloon.</div><br /><br /><div>26. Go on an Alaskan cruise.</div><br /><br /><div>27. Go to Hawaii</div><br /><br /><div>28. Make a scrapbook for each of my children ( I haven't even FINISHED the one of Matt and I DATING, let alone a current one!)</div><br /><br /><div>29. Read a book a month</div><br /><br /><div>30. Dance with Ellen Degenerous</div><br /><br /><div>31. Hold a koala bear</div><br /><br /><div>32. Be involved in my community</div><br /><br /><div>33. Milk a cow </div><br /><br /><div>34. Become a vegetarian </div><br /><br /><div>35. Own a condo in the Ozarks.</div><br /><br /><div>36. Have a complete weekend away with my Mom.</div><br /><br /><div>37. Have an article published in the American Physical Therapy Association's Physical Therapy Journal.</div><br /><br /><div>38. Make sure my children see their grandparents every weekend</div><br /><br /><div>39. Make a TEC with my husband.</div><br /><br /><div>40. Go to Times Square to see The Ball Drop on New Years Eve.<br /><br /></div>41. Graduate from Indian Hills with decoration around my neck :) </div><br /><br /><div>42. See the Chicago Bears play at Soldier Field.<br /><br />43. Be in a show at the Quincy Community Theatre (as an adult!)<br /><br />44. Be a stay at home mom<br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div></div>Laurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13594611645658721723noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6814777520956271467.post-78388394941440216392011-05-13T18:16:00.004-05:002011-05-13T18:23:28.720-05:00Make-Up BrushesSo, as most of you know from my last blog, I am OBSESSED with watching YOUTUBE videos...particularily ones that relate to make-up/beauty-fashion. A couple of the gals I watch swear by MAC brushes...but those are WAY out of my price range!!! MakeUpByTiffanyD uses a majority of Sigma brushes. I REALLY want to try these out, but am on a tight budget right now. They are on my WISH LIST!<br /><br /><br />What kind of make up brushes do you all use?<br /><br /><br />What do I currently use?<br />I have a set of brushes from Mary Kay, since I used to sell it.<br />I have a set of BeautiControl brushes.<br />I have a Maybelline brush and a Wal-Mart Brand brush for my gel eyeliner.<br />I have an 11 piece travel set from Wal-mart.<br /><br /><br />I haven't found a COMPLETE SET that I like. I like a few of the BC brushes, a few of the MK brushes, yada, yada, yada.<br /><br />SO, somehow I stumbled upon these blog: <a href="http://www.handmadereviews.net/">www.handmadereviews.net</a><br />LOVING this blog!!<br />She has a contest going now..which INCLUDES SIGMA!!!! $100 gift card to Sigma!<br /><a href="http://www.handmadereviews.net/2011/05/sigma-makeup-brush-and-gift-card.html"><img src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-tG5pCF3dTuU/Tcn5aqjzwGI/AAAAAAAABWA/xPZmz_TGGqc/s1600/sg.jpg" /></a><br /><br />Click on that and it will give you more details!<br /><br /><br />SO, I really do want to know-have any of you used SIGMA brushes?? What brushes do you recommend???Laurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13594611645658721723noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6814777520956271467.post-76550624308655024932011-05-10T18:14:00.019-05:002011-05-13T14:01:53.029-05:00Top 10 from April<span style="COLOR: rgb(102,0,204)">With the inspiration of some of the Beauty Guru's I watch on YouTube, I decided that on the 10th of the month, I would name my top 10 FAVORITES from the month before!! They will be a mix of everything from make-up, to clothes, to accessories, books, etc! If you are wondering here are the gals I follow on YouTube:</span><br /><br /><span style="FONT-STYLE: italic">MakeupByTiffanyD</span><br /><span style="FONT-STYLE: italic">juicystar07</span><br /><span style="FONT-STYLE: italic">AllThatGlitters21</span> <span style="FONT-STYLE: italic"><br />emilynoel83</span><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitUoVY3FBEv2gCJo3GAfjxA71LkodQwIkHMD83STHSgcEGNOzQCdT-ZmSpVcEiu4ahl3eRKgeonLvnXW21-C4BwP8P6lD2NPhD37A9QB2lnWJaZQKOAa-0WxPLKL9_sC-Ke7N_5rqu56s/s1600/top10-3.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 164px; CURSOR: pointer" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5605230935822355186" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitUoVY3FBEv2gCJo3GAfjxA71LkodQwIkHMD83STHSgcEGNOzQCdT-ZmSpVcEiu4ahl3eRKgeonLvnXW21-C4BwP8P6lD2NPhD37A9QB2lnWJaZQKOAa-0WxPLKL9_sC-Ke7N_5rqu56s/s400/top10-3.jpg" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjixYHUe91VXQx0sLs5RpWqjxjmCibAc7AY5-0ALHe1Z7DdfTbZJ3w1BB-gLuylrCshI59vqH80NIP8WUS6tyGWjw_S9KFhkH7-8cG8qHvUUiIdcwew_JEHPvMw7z6adfH8ANyuziItXo8/s1600/nailbuffer.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; WIDTH: 123px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 187px; CURSOR: pointer" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5605233111720348546" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjixYHUe91VXQx0sLs5RpWqjxjmCibAc7AY5-0ALHe1Z7DdfTbZJ3w1BB-gLuylrCshI59vqH80NIP8WUS6tyGWjw_S9KFhkH7-8cG8qHvUUiIdcwew_JEHPvMw7z6adfH8ANyuziItXo8/s400/nailbuffer.jpg" /></a><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">In NO particular order :)</span><br /></div><br /><br /><br /><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">True Blue Spa Nail Buffer $5.00 at Bath and Body Works</span><br />OH MY GOSH!!!!!! How did I EVER give myself a manicure without one of these things?!?! My nail polish lasted about 6 days WITHOUT chipping! Before using the buffer, I was good to go 2-3 days! It takes hardly no time at all and see you see such difference! It has once side for removing ridges, one for smoothing, another for buffing, and the final one is for shine. They are numbered to make it idiot proof, too ;) AND it's PINK!<br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjON5pLB2xb3pal4GQnl8Bo8YIJtLjIBPKqky2cGZfimppJ_pn07gPa63c_h3Ux8rMkUiemBCZKQsDlhyx0xc1wRUk2tx_e0pmgETxCI1n9DYODsR7fuu_fBa9hkx27Btd0ziTun8gZSuE/s1600/blotters.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; WIDTH: 72px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 135px; CURSOR: pointer" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5605236462602699762" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjON5pLB2xb3pal4GQnl8Bo8YIJtLjIBPKqky2cGZfimppJ_pn07gPa63c_h3Ux8rMkUiemBCZKQsDlhyx0xc1wRUk2tx_e0pmgETxCI1n9DYODsR7fuu_fBa9hkx27Btd0ziTun8gZSuE/s400/blotters.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><br /><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: left"><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">Beauticontrollers $1.25 from</span><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold"> BeautiControl (ME!)</span><br /></div><br /><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: left">You get 50 of these tissue paper type things. My skin is oily, especially in the summer! These are perfect size to throw in your purse. When you start to feel that oil developing or that shine that you do not want on your face you simply take one of these out and press on your face where the oil is. IT DOESN'T REMOVE YOUR MAKE-UP!!!! You might see a little bit of a transfer, but nothing that will be noticeable on your face! These are a MUST HAVE, especially with summer approaching! I will be placing a BeautiControl order May 16th if you are interested :)<br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXKAm_rWqVFpMM8fZejR4XeckhAxrjbBLEUY6V_SFFMoa4HIPQz2-oMR67NRihO_Iie-w0vlW6b_Qo103PlrIntC3jVoR1JXT7vwDhwnksp4LgKJoEacQ17uF1nNQLI3y-IX7ApLCA2ow/s1600/gel.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; WIDTH: 144px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 118px; CURSOR: pointer" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5605237992546767218" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXKAm_rWqVFpMM8fZejR4XeckhAxrjbBLEUY6V_SFFMoa4HIPQz2-oMR67NRihO_Iie-w0vlW6b_Qo103PlrIntC3jVoR1JXT7vwDhwnksp4LgKJoEacQ17uF1nNQLI3y-IX7ApLCA2ow/s400/gel.jpg" /></a><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">GEL EYELINERS! Maybelline $9.99 at Ulta or Drugstore MAC Fluidline in Blac</span><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">ktrack and Dip </span><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">Down $15.00 MAC Cosmetics</span><br /></div></div>I learned about gel liners from watching the YouTube Beauty Guru's I mentioned above. Gel Eyeliners are not at all what I expected! LOVE THEM! I will probably never go back to a pencil or liquid eye liner again...well I will use the ones that I have left, but won't buy anymore! These go on sooo smooth, STAY on, do not flake, look amazing!!! I don't notice a difference between the Maybelline or the MAC, so for the price, go for the Maybelline since it's cheaper, and if you live by me-more easily accessible at a drug store versus the MAC products which you would either have to order online or go to a MAC store.<br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUhC6ZG1ZZmvPiU1I4ltYYlX9Jhty72Kg0lsjvK15zZQ5UweWUZgHtzcfqGoD5L-a_xQFPVeukZz4UZ6DYNJJvEXmZKxCvpQwK3E4GNN1TeYIAbWUNC4Vq4PC4SGeXJ-AVnK2UMZZ5PpE/s1600/lush_big.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; WIDTH: 128px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 128px; CURSOR: pointer" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5605239657410360338" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUhC6ZG1ZZmvPiU1I4ltYYlX9Jhty72Kg0lsjvK15zZQ5UweWUZgHtzcfqGoD5L-a_xQFPVeukZz4UZ6DYNJJvEXmZKxCvpQwK3E4GNN1TeYIAbWUNC4Vq4PC4SGeXJ-AVnK2UMZZ5PpE/s400/lush_big.jpg" /></a><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">BIG Shampoo from Lush $22.95</span><br />Once again, thanks to YouTube Beauty Guru's, I have become ADDICTED to LUSH! I have only tried a few of their products, but I am soo excited to go a LUSH store and smell all of their products and continue to try them out! Lush is all fresh, handmade, ORGANIC beauty products! When you go into the store, they literally have slabs of soap bars and you tell them how much you want and they cut it right there for you! This product is designed to give you volume, hence the name BIG. Now, in my opinion, I can't say that I notice my hair being BIG. What I notice is my hair is lighter, blonder, and softer! It looks like a sugar scrub. You don't need a lot, which is a bonus! You put the salty mixture in your hair, I just put it around the top of my head, then wet my hands again, and then work it into a lather. This lathers up SOOOO MUCH!!!!!!! This is a product I WILL repurchase!! The other thing that is cool about Lush, is you keep the pots that some of the products come in and when you have 5, you take them into the store and you get a FREE FACE MASK!!!!! BOOYA!!!<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYMV9S9F2CUdoffXfzZoqStjAfBuzGRkdIAIqeVVqpHKAbKQolOUajGkurQ80huNX9NojES8XZna2KPlt6g9sqVaQkoS8TviMOqPIJHG2cMXcQDTLRBxTK2O__7GlQ__19-z9bzcr6U_U/s1600/mist.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; WIDTH: 88px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 165px; CURSOR: pointer" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5605241564861371426" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYMV9S9F2CUdoffXfzZoqStjAfBuzGRkdIAIqeVVqpHKAbKQolOUajGkurQ80huNX9NojES8XZna2KPlt6g9sqVaQkoS8TviMOqPIJHG2cMXcQDTLRBxTK2O__7GlQ__19-z9bzcr6U_U/s400/mist.jpg" /></a><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">Skinlogics Herbal Hydrating Mist from BeautiControl $10.00</span><br />I use this EVERY DAY after applying my make up. It is a cool mist that "locks" your make up into place. Now, the directions on the bottle tell you to spray it on your face after you use your toner. I don't do that. haha You can also put this in your fridge, and spray it on after you have been out in the sun and gotten burnt :( Anyways-I think it really does help to set my make-up and keeps it looking fresh thoughout the day! You can get this from BeautiControl....again placing an order on May 16th :)<br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhePpsPDPLm3NPex2fpzt8-uUhYl350vvBKvodui0lS_FE9p35NW3HgvVQRy_XP9RW1edMxfDOxGBhdTlQt2xD_GrDeknx4F1n0JKl97ann6vxPBO0UdGqv2Qm10lv_j72fW26o9TZkUYs/s1600/samsung-mesmerize.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; WIDTH: 151px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 129px; CURSOR: pointer" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5605242792194962850" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhePpsPDPLm3NPex2fpzt8-uUhYl350vvBKvodui0lS_FE9p35NW3HgvVQRy_XP9RW1edMxfDOxGBhdTlQt2xD_GrDeknx4F1n0JKl97ann6vxPBO0UdGqv2Qm10lv_j72fW26o9TZkUYs/s400/samsung-mesmerize.jpg" /></a><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">Samsung Mesmerize-MY PHONE</span><br />Ok, so of course, my phone doesn't look like this! This is just the photo I found on google images LOL! Mine has a pink rubbery case to help protect her when she falls! I LOVE THIS PHONE! It is completely touch screen! Some of the apps I have that I love are: <span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">SoundH</span><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">ound</span> (song comes on the radio and you're like, who sings this? Oh, put this app up to the speaker and BOOYA it tells you the name of the song and the artist! <span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">Go SMS Pro</span>-just a customized text messaging thing-you can choose your background, font, colors, etc. <span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">Sudoku, Angry Birds, Tetris, and WordswithFriends</span> just some games to keep me occupied! <span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">Facebook and Twitter</span> :) I gotta stay connected to my social media!! <span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">ESPN Score Center</span>..gotta follow my Cubbies and Bulls......who are BOTH playing tonight! <span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">Pandora!</span> A MUST HAVE! I listen to it while I am getting ready in the morning! Those are probably the ones I use the most! I have many others! Let me know what apps you use!<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmGU46XU7yy4kqc4ZbqP0JONgZzsfE_wbCcmcyb_StMYPjDYmm_vk38EaqXxZyHUq7QlYJWsS3_H-nL8DsW7clr5IV7g6hyeoXeR8pjhjBszn4Ew_WwB_1PhxJfE-RC5xDO2rgLNqUwFA/s1600/macadamia.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; WIDTH: 140px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 140px; CURSOR: pointer" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5605244593065914210" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmGU46XU7yy4kqc4ZbqP0JONgZzsfE_wbCcmcyb_StMYPjDYmm_vk38EaqXxZyHUq7QlYJWsS3_H-nL8DsW7clr5IV7g6hyeoXeR8pjhjBszn4Ew_WwB_1PhxJfE-RC5xDO2rgLNqUwFA/s400/macadamia.jpg" /></a><br /><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">Macadamia Natural Oil Deep Repair Ma</span><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">sque $30.00 from Ulta</span><br />Again, another recommendation from YouTube Beauty Gurus! This is a hair conditioner for dry, damaged hair. The directions are to use this 2 times a week, which is what I do. I have read reviews that some people use this every day!! For me, using it twice a week works just fine! You use this AFTER you shampoo and condition. You apply to your hair just like you would a conditioner and then use a widetooth comb on your hair to get the conditioner really worked in. Leave it in for AT LEAST 7 minutes. It comes out SOOOO soft and shiny!!!!<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1U-q6cMdo9mOPTCiPL0C3GbpFV6zcwxjLa51dqOSqo5fbmchcWlirsEYw2Lke30UzY81p0cpfzCu3TUZQf6l_GkmRc7TH6ywKn8YUfNotdPYlBt0rjA9mDHm47-mPiHhRztUUzrgUL8Q/s1600/bubblebath.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; WIDTH: 124px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 187px; CURSOR: pointer" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5605245891499379730" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1U-q6cMdo9mOPTCiPL0C3GbpFV6zcwxjLa51dqOSqo5fbmchcWlirsEYw2Lke30UzY81p0cpfzCu3TUZQf6l_GkmRc7TH6ywKn8YUfNotdPYlBt0rjA9mDHm47-mPiHhRztUUzrgUL8Q/s400/bubblebath.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">Aromatherapy Sleep Dream Bath in Lavender Vanilla $16.50 from Bath and Body Works</span><br />My new thing has been to take a bath every week. OK-stop the jokes, I take a SHOWER every day, but I take a bath ONCE a week!! I pour myself a glass of wine, grab the book I am currently reading, light a candle, and run a hot bath. Currently, I have been using this product! The smell is sooo soothing and relaxing and it moisturizes/softens your skin and puts a little bit of scent on your skin. I use about 3 capfulls, this girl likes a lot of bubbles! This is a great way to escape for the world and give yourself a little "ME" time.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoRsCQuowsOCVvvbKHYAACnB9CbY2cDbsAlbWG5S_mSh96TsqRwXpeI3pKV8NGdgQmtc7e7GeWouqBXNnnGntVYniQU5boIYF1MakzpdARKqLMdIGQ68hRxt1zo0Oc6-b9-bmp4gCNAN0/s1600/candle.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; WIDTH: 134px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 203px; CURSOR: pointer" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5605247118636021474" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoRsCQuowsOCVvvbKHYAACnB9CbY2cDbsAlbWG5S_mSh96TsqRwXpeI3pKV8NGdgQmtc7e7GeWouqBXNnnGntVYniQU5boIYF1MakzpdARKqLMdIGQ68hRxt1zo0Oc6-b9-bmp4gCNAN0/s400/candle.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">Aromatherapy Vanilla Verbena 3 Wick Candle from Bath and Body Works $19.50</span><br />This is the candle I currently burn while I am taking my bath! I LOVE THIS CANDLE! I just looked on Bath and Body Works' website, and it says they are OUT OF STOCK!!!! It's OK, I have 2 more on my shelf!!! If you want to buy this candle, or any candle from BBW, wait until they go on sale 2 for $20! This candle doesn't SCREAM out notes of Vanilla, nor Verbena (I don't know what Verbena smells like, but when I think of Verbena I think of Coconut Lime Verbena and it DEFINITELY doesn't smell like that!) This is just a great smelling candle!!! *LOVE*<br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfEWK-Mgvsop-3UohJAFcO3oeOey1Z1HQBy2yltYdqOzkiQcwNYhTrxuV8YIE1YZB1i8m2kfba1mY33kUfdesnNfim8jVKYMspvcbLTEfZqAsWqPuRL-u3i9gWDU35VPr75uZrCuj1ZRo/s1600/toofaced.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; WIDTH: 159px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 159px; CURSOR: pointer" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5605248366147334146" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfEWK-Mgvsop-3UohJAFcO3oeOey1Z1HQBy2yltYdqOzkiQcwNYhTrxuV8YIE1YZB1i8m2kfba1mY33kUfdesnNfim8jVKYMspvcbLTEfZqAsWqPuRL-u3i9gWDU35VPr75uZrCuj1ZRo/s400/toofaced.jpg" /></a><br /><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">Too Faced Natural Eye Palette $38.00 from Ulta</span><br />Another recommendation from YouTube Friends!! This is THE BEST palette to create natural eyes! It comes with 9 different eye shadows. It also comes with 3 look cards to help you create different eye looks, and it comes with an applicator (which I have yet to use!) I have played around with this quite a bit and created my own looks. I LOVE IT!!! I've gotten SOOOO many compliments when I use this on my eyes!!! BOOYA!!!! It's nice to be complimented!!!!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; FONT-WEIGHT: bold">Other Things To Throw At YOU!<br /><br /></div><br /><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: left; FONT-WEIGHT: bold"><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: normal"><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">Book I am Currently Reading: </span><br />The Friday Night Knitting Club by Kate Jacobs</span><br /><br />Shows I am Currently Watching: *We have a DVR, otherwise I would NOT be watching all of these!!<br /><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: normal">Ellen</span> <span style="FONT-WEIGHT: normal">Days of Our Lives</span> <span style="FONT-WEIGHT: normal">Army Wives</span> <span style="FONT-WEIGHT: normal">Coming Home</span> <span style="FONT-WEIGHT: normal">The Dance Scene</span> <span style="FONT-WEIGHT: normal">Dancing with the Stars</span> <span style="FONT-WEIGHT: normal">Mad Love</span> <span style="FONT-WEIGHT: normal">The Biggest Loser</span> <span style="FONT-WEIGHT: normal">Glee</span> <span style="FONT-WEIGHT: normal">The Voice</span> <span style="FONT-WEIGHT: normal">American Idol</span> <span style="FONT-WEIGHT: normal">Modern Family</span> <span style="FONT-WEIGHT: normal">The Real World</span> <span style="FONT-WEIGHT: normal">Big Bang Theory</span> <span style="FONT-WEIGHT: normal">Friday Night Lights</span> <span style="FONT-WEIGHT: normal">CMT's Next Superstar</span><br /><br /><br /></div><br /><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; COLOR: rgb(204,51,204); FONT-WEIGHT: bold">THAT'S IT!!!!!!!!!!! Reminder-if you want to order BeautiControl-let me know!! I will be placing an order on May 16th!! See some of my other posts for some BeautiControl product reviews!!!<br /><br />Let me know what some of your favorites are, or if you've tried any of the products I mentioned and what you thought!! </div><br /><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; COLOR: rgb(204,51,204); FONT-WEIGHT: bold"></div><br /><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; COLOR: rgb(204,51,204); FONT-WEIGHT: bold" align="left"></div><br /><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; COLOR: rgb(204,51,204); FONT-WEIGHT: bold" align="left"></div><br /><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; COLOR: rgb(204,51,204); FONT-WEIGHT: bold" align="left"></div><br /><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; COLOR: rgb(204,51,204); FONT-WEIGHT: bold" align="left"><span style="color:#000000;">Disclaimer: All products were purchased by me. All opinions are MINE.</span></div>Laurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13594611645658721723noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6814777520956271467.post-43456173134792883462011-04-21T16:55:00.010-05:002011-04-21T18:04:20.660-05:00Long time, no blog!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8kqX9TZtvpnEgk6hZtIU7n6LqaTT3ussWdpvVdp8EKMw82UV455LyNH2jTXyzZbRNFt_IkkiX23IIkFWCoAKVpM6Xw8r06WhIQN7cEuvfeJRJc0bWWiAhg_Y7GDumVkyFt-OFFieNfco/s1600/hey-there.gif"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 235px; height: 231px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8kqX9TZtvpnEgk6hZtIU7n6LqaTT3ussWdpvVdp8EKMw82UV455LyNH2jTXyzZbRNFt_IkkiX23IIkFWCoAKVpM6Xw8r06WhIQN7cEuvfeJRJc0bWWiAhg_Y7GDumVkyFt-OFFieNfco/s400/hey-there.gif" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5598161675137886962" border="0" /></a> <span style="color: rgb(204, 102, 204);">WOW!!! It's been a while since I have BLOGGED!!!! This is going to be an UPDATE!!!!</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(204, 102, 204);">I am OFFICIALLY on SPRING BREAK from school.......however I still have Kinesiology homew</span><span style="color: rgb(204, 102, 204);">ork that is due the middle of next week-what's up with that???</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">SO........what's new??</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(102, 0, 204);">We have a a new addition to our family!!!</span><br /><br />We have a chocolate lab named BOW!! Like Bow and Arrow because my husband is a hunter and he LOVES Bow Hunting!!! I would post a picture, but they are all on my phone/uploaded to facebook, so if you want to see a picture of him-check out my facebook! He is getting SOOO BIG! He went to the vet 2 weeks ago and weighed 20 pounds! When we brought him home he was 10 pounds!! Wrigley bops him on the head a lot and hisses at him. Princess doesn't want to have anything with him :( I was really hoping they would all 3 get a long and be friends!<br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"> <span style="font-weight: bold;">New Obsessions:</span></span><br /><br /><br />YouTube Tutorials!!!<br />I am OBSESSED with l<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhx0I9skjiDGsI7NvvuEQ-ZIgAf3VqBORJR-Dy1rR_-g3qa7k7TkRjtJpcpzpgsWZ5pzKYf64zNhOX7jPJCpv-oRKJ2my9cpVYbiyuHsRGhLEk9RRms6LiNahAVwC8aIQxIhYN8XTyVd_0/s1600/youtube-logo.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 188px; height: 133px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhx0I9skjiDGsI7NvvuEQ-ZIgAf3VqBORJR-Dy1rR_-g3qa7k7TkRjtJpcpzpgsWZ5pzKYf64zNhOX7jPJCpv-oRKJ2my9cpVYbiyuHsRGhLEk9RRms6LiNahAVwC8aIQxIhYN8XTyVd_0/s400/youtube-logo.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5598162428950583874" border="0" /></a>earning about beauty products!!<br />I follow<br />juicystar07 Blair Fowler<br />allthatglitters21 Elle Fowler<br />makeupbytiffanyd Tiffany D (LOL)<br />I have found reviews, tutorials, knowledge, SO MUCH!!! Check out these gals! I've also searched some videos on Bath and Body Works and BeautiControl! It's AMAZING what people put on youtube! I used to just look up dance videos, animal videos, and that little guy that has the growing disorder that lip synchs the rap songs! You know what I'm talking about ;)<br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGR-I5-brsPayPTEsE6nnactXx91ZySE-zSW-RED5PPSdU1XtoB0Yu2fAYQsz8vD05vYZpOA-JnltYkDs4UuUX7ufpuv-l2XhB9xxw2moVq5ZCOqXnfUqkbURq3AdR85WuGsyGobmLzw0/s1600/ulta-beauty-logo.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 140px; height: 140px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGR-I5-brsPayPTEsE6nnactXx91ZySE-zSW-RED5PPSdU1XtoB0Yu2fAYQsz8vD05vYZpOA-JnltYkDs4UuUX7ufpuv-l2XhB9xxw2moVq5ZCOqXnfUqkbURq3AdR85WuGsyGobmLzw0/s400/ulta-beauty-logo.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5598162816322395922" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Ulta!!!! It's probably a good thing Quincy doesn't have one-because I would go BROKE at this store!! The very first time I ever went to an Ulta was a few years ago in Des Moines with my BFF since GRADESCHOOl, Mary! I don't even think I bought anything there??? I was really overwhelmed because I couldn't believe how many beauty products there were!! This past weekend, my BFF's Mandy, Nikki, and I went to to Springfield on the way to Hillsboro for our friend Keeli's bridal shower. Let me see if I can remember what I all bought....Macadamia Oil Deep Repair Masque, Macadamia Natural Oil Healing Oil Spray, Benefit Eye Bright, Joico Body Luxe Root Lift, OPI San Tan-Tonio, Austin-Tatious, and Ate Berries in the Canaries, and Too Faced Natural Eye Kit. SO-I'm wearing the San Tan-Tonio which is just a sandy brown color I guess? I like it-I think it's something different! I've used the Macadamia Oil Deep Repair Masque Once-you use it 2 times a week-and I REALLY like it so far-but I can't give an HONEST review after once use! The Healing Oil Spray I've sprayed in my hair after I shower and I notice a major difference using this! My hair is shiney and soft! That's all I've used so far! I will give reviews of these once I use them! So Ulta, of course has a rewards program, I swear everyone has one now! BUT-on Saturday, for every $20 you spent, you received a $5 off $20 coupon. Let's just say I got a handful of these coupons ;) Where they get you-you can't use the coupon online, and it expires May 11th. I'll be going to STL may 14th....SOOO my Friend Alli is going shopping in Springfield on May 7th so I'm going to send a list, my coupons, and I guess some money with her to pick up a few things-seriously JUST A FEW!! Anyways-witht he rewards-they track how much you spend because every item is worth a certain amount of points. THEN-based on the points you have acquired you get free stuff! MakeupbytiffanyD received Katy Perry's new perfume with her points-we saw it when we were there last weekend and it smells pretty good....and it's called Purrfect and the bottle is a cat!!!! Right up my alley!<br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOe-J1pRRQLKInNLkad_Q88q2rCmZ0C-NXD8-2p_jOpxo71n77Imugx8Xjt1edOOE3hszLa8iTZxduidWcFvAWHMCgf9xME0H8NBTbL2ccWAKaEzWQZ1BjIMhyiYSG-bGcu7m-0fWhaec/s1600/lush.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 169px; height: 169px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOe-J1pRRQLKInNLkad_Q88q2rCmZ0C-NXD8-2p_jOpxo71n77Imugx8Xjt1edOOE3hszLa8iTZxduidWcFvAWHMCgf9xME0H8NBTbL2ccWAKaEzWQZ1BjIMhyiYSG-bGcu7m-0fWhaec/s400/lush.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5598167247594792834" border="0" /></a><br />LUSH! OK-my first delivery of Lush prodcuts is scheduled to be delivered TOMORROW!! I haven't even used any Lush products-but I've heard SOOOO many good things!!!! Mainly from those girls on YouTube!! haha BUT I am SOOO excited for this to get here! Also-there is a Lush at the Galleria in STL....so guess what I will be hitting up!!!!??? BOOYA!!!!!!!! So what did I order from Lush? I ordered Marilyn Hair Treatment, Big Shampoo, and Veganese Conditioner. I will FOR SURE let you all know how these products do for me! Oh, by the way, if you don't know what Lush is-it's FRESH, HANDMADE Cosmetics! Alot of the products are organic and vegan! I CANNOT wait to try this all out and then go to the REAL STORE and smell some stuff and make some more purchases! I already have a few things picked out!!<br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOqnObC_MmdJ60ksTNZCdBLqVwstL968TwvVL2BmG3mulFfHr14xpy19bbwgnUCC87_-NBx5DMMMd4pB-7f2fyK8bBX4p3CYYkP1NK4sZpmUeMZsMcdHzJJhAemMyu_vKMUoArBfAiHZo/s1600/bath.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 137px; height: 124px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOqnObC_MmdJ60ksTNZCdBLqVwstL968TwvVL2BmG3mulFfHr14xpy19bbwgnUCC87_-NBx5DMMMd4pB-7f2fyK8bBX4p3CYYkP1NK4sZpmUeMZsMcdHzJJhAemMyu_vKMUoArBfAiHZo/s400/bath.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5598169570215581314" border="0" /></a><br />Taking HOT baths and reading a book and drinking a glass of wine! Last night, I got a little too hot in the bathroom and had a little scare attack for myself and Matt and we will just leave it at that! So what have I been using in my tub-Bath and Body Works Aromatherapy Lavendar Chamomile Sleep Dream Bath. I LOVE this smell...........BUT I've taken 2 baths using this product-and I'll probably only get 1 more bath MAYBE 2 out of it! Kinda disappointed that I needed SO much of it to create bubbles for me :( I burned Aromatherapy Stress Relief Vanilla Verbena while I soaked....LOVE IT! I was drinking Reisling Wine (one of my favorites!!! I don't remember the brand though.....sorry) And what am I reading? The Friday Night Knitting Club. I'm starting to really get into the book! I posted on my facebook a few weeks ago that I was on page 30 and was having a hard time getting into it, has anyone else read it? EVERYONE that replied said to keep going with it! It's starting to get good!! Will give you a full review when I finish it!<br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 51, 204);">All of this YouTube make-up stuff has really inspired me to start doing more beauty stuff!! I want to (when I have the time!) do reviews on beauty products here on my blog and maybe even do vlogs (which I have learned is a Video Blog!) (EEK!)</span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center; color: rgb(153, 51, 153);"><span style="font-size:130%;">SO, let me know your thoughts!!!!</span><br /></div>Laurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13594611645658721723noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6814777520956271467.post-12891287863569146892011-03-31T17:12:00.016-05:002011-04-02T09:25:32.047-05:00Skin Care<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjntPFLz7JRTpDshG4WNivKgM3tFAt0NpScye3IDowKuu0yu32WNWgA56KU9lsYn9tRbo8UosNly6dXUG1EaKo-QrtRy_Sb9PODWpb7TpAGqbEpcUNsJD0LMbhD3wg6S_H_69WCzjVREhQ/s1600/cleanface.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5590379735227677858" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 209px; cursor: pointer; height: 241px; text-align: center;" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjntPFLz7JRTpDshG4WNivKgM3tFAt0NpScye3IDowKuu0yu32WNWgA56KU9lsYn9tRbo8UosNly6dXUG1EaKo-QrtRy_Sb9PODWpb7TpAGqbEpcUNsJD0LMbhD3wg6S_H_69WCzjVREhQ/s400/cleanface.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />So, I want to focus on my <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(102, 51, 255);">SKIN CARE ROUTINE</span>! Every woman must use some type of skin care every morning and night....and it shouldn't be SOAP and WATER!!! I'm going to highlight my entire routine here! I use<span style="color: rgb(51, 204, 0);"> SKINLOGIC'S GOLD 30</span>. BeautiControl also offers it for 20, 40, 50+, Sensitive, and Acne Prone. There is LITERALLY something for EVERYONE!!!! My mom uses the 50+ line, so if anyone is interested in that, I will have her write a review and let you know! She obviously loves it because she is always re-ordering it ;)<br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 153);font-size:180%;" ><span style="font-weight: bold;">HERE WE GO!!!!!!!!!!<br /><br /><br /></span></span> </div><span style="font-weight: bold;">ST</span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQo6xU-dA1DurjQ467dIHXMVRCxMeG6tdd3NsrpZtDP48OyAKPTQT_wNe5K-HGgNwkKT5hC-rOISQVf8jhU4KoEs8pEEfHxqMOhbA1rajENdc2GsjCdaEE1NJ_CnADZv-wrt2jZlxx5YI/s1600/scrub.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5590375929922474210" style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; width: 113px; cursor: pointer; height: 170px;" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQo6xU-dA1DurjQ467dIHXMVRCxMeG6tdd3NsrpZtDP48OyAKPTQT_wNe5K-HGgNwkKT5hC-rOISQVf8jhU4KoEs8pEEfHxqMOhbA1rajENdc2GsjCdaEE1NJ_CnADZv-wrt2jZlxx5YI/s320/scrub.JPG" border="0" /></a><span style="font-weight: bold;">EP 1: EXFOLIATE!</span> Skinlogics Facial Scrub. I am a shower in the morning type of girl, so this beauty stays in the shower. This scrub has non-abrasive polyethylene beads in it. You apply a little bit to your fingertips or to a washcloth and use warm water! Apply to your face in a GENTLE circular motion. This is what you use to get off all the dead skin and make up and get down to the GOOD SKIN! I do leave this on my face for a few minutes and then rinse off with warm water in my hands or with the warm wash cloth. PERSONAL NOTE: I DO NOT use this in the evening! I only use is once a day because my skin is somewhat sensitive. I also DO NOT use it if I have gotten SUNBURNT! <span style="font-weight: bold;">PRICE: $18.00</span> <span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /><br /><br /><br />STEP 2</span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAwUzak-1dfT2soZqdwRo1mtBL5-FvK0MFcN395Uw79Rye3ryRLLMzcC5hVEIYyP8-SYjzPYpkIr_54sjn2lpMcxo7qZjj9qIgYfX0OmVWgc1XQ6nyKzPC6w4-CPh02zuyphnq-G7f_jM/s1600/cleanser.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5590376352732862722" style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; width: 109px; cursor: pointer; height: 164px;" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAwUzak-1dfT2soZqdwRo1mtBL5-FvK0MFcN395Uw79Rye3ryRLLMzcC5hVEIYyP8-SYjzPYpkIr_54sjn2lpMcxo7qZjj9qIgYfX0OmVWgc1XQ6nyKzPC6w4-CPh02zuyphnq-G7f_jM/s320/cleanser.jpg" border="0" /></a><span style="font-weight: bold;">: CLEAN IT UP</span> Skinlogics Gold Cleansing Foam. I LOVE this cleanser!! I love that it foams up and you can SEE it on your face! I do this part of my routine in the shower as well! Again, apply to a warm wash cloth or in your hands and spread all over your face! This literally brings life back to your face! It revitalizes dull, tired skin and moisturizes and cleanses at the same time! I again leave this on my face for just a minute or two and then rinse with warm water in my hands or with a warm wash cloth. <span style="font-weight: bold;">PRICE: $18.00</span><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">STE</span><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjk2wLq1Kw0tKQy3anZ_OwgfIc72p7Kvaupb8ZT0TVoqpsb5_sfOo7tf80noDtibqRaPelhBFxVDwpCVYmtnXa4l4aEWq6_bImZRxRYqQTiD5lW2p9lUcNDKY1yMwDZD-70YgVMD2PjJdo/s1600/nothing.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5590376708285035202" style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; width: 141px; cursor: pointer; height: 176px;" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjk2wLq1Kw0tKQy3anZ_OwgfIc72p7Kvaupb8ZT0TVoqpsb5_sfOo7tf80noDtibqRaPelhBFxVDwpCVYmtnXa4l4aEWq6_bImZRxRYqQTiD5lW2p9lUcNDKY1yMwDZD-70YgVMD2PjJdo/s320/nothing.jpg" border="0" /></a><span style="font-weight: bold;">P 3: Eye-Make Up Remover</span> Alright-so I told you I was going to be honest with my reviews here, so here we go! I am currently using Mary Kay's Eye Make-Up Remover *GASP* This is one of the FEW Mary Kay Prodcuts I still use...and I REALLY LIKE IT!!! The last BeautiControl order i placed, I ordered myself BeautiControl's Lash and Lid Bath, which is BeautiControl's eye make-up remover. SOOOO stay posted-I will let you know what the verdict is!!! Anyways-when I wash my face at night-I remove my eye-make up FIRST. When I wash my face in the shower in the morning-it is done after I shower and have exfoliated and cleansed. Weird?? Probably!! <span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /><br /><br /><br />STEP</span><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixhnMwsmBaSRSP9WfCUkGWDi3lOXlJvlbFowUeNrQY86D8AylcmIhoXcnqAO-iUc85Bhzq6_4Gpo1-ovzkmblT2H8iSxFnNBP0rBU_eW0VBLfqLVoxF6bcaOxawb4QnKCb-Q-D0RhYOTQ/s1600/toner.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5590377074357932210" style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; width: 96px; cursor: pointer; height: 180px;" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixhnMwsmBaSRSP9WfCUkGWDi3lOXlJvlbFowUeNrQY86D8AylcmIhoXcnqAO-iUc85Bhzq6_4Gpo1-ovzkmblT2H8iSxFnNBP0rBU_eW0VBLfqLVoxF6bcaOxawb4QnKCb-Q-D0RhYOTQ/s320/toner.jpg" border="0" /></a><span style="font-weight: bold;"> 4: TONER</span> SkinLogics Gold Tonic. So this is a great little step to really make sure you got EVERYTHING off of your face. Apply to a cotton square or a cotton ball and rub all over your face AND NECK! You will be SURPRISED at what was left on your face!! This product energizes your skin, increases your circulation in your face, decreases the puffiness, and TONES!! MAJOR BONUS: ALCOHOL FREE!! <span style="font-weight: bold;">PRICE: $18.oo</span> <span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEis9BHNKnGWZ19UetW6HsKqbdhRei2SW6LwWUnOaDK5zmRc7dFtuVz0_pR0HZNMol1VaaixH_xu6u79XatSlGZbEE2_Opom62dDpwkvEoO1n9lVbt5LaUKKTX20RCF4eu7nJhB4qdyaxws/s1600/moisturizer.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5590377389278605186" style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; width: 96px; cursor: pointer; height: 180px;" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEis9BHNKnGWZ19UetW6HsKqbdhRei2SW6LwWUnOaDK5zmRc7dFtuVz0_pR0HZNMol1VaaixH_xu6u79XatSlGZbEE2_Opom62dDpwkvEoO1n9lVbt5LaUKKTX20RCF4eu7nJhB4qdyaxws/s320/moisturizer.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">STEP 4: MOISTURIZE</span> SkinLogics Gold Moisturizer. The very last step!! You just need a SMALL amount! Apply all over your face AND NECK! I even rub it over my eyebrows, because they are very dry!!! BONUS: UNSCENTED! <span style="font-weight: bold;">PRICE: $20.00<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /></span> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRHmhZMmGtTAkOUSZrVjehJtZR7aZF2rrPJb7pa83bA9hXjWwaVabyQcVKOO1l7jgAb2q7Ka0bAcQf5OECzAPVKlYujINYszlVxIS1-s2ssQF0gCthyphenhyphenhWYrfJu1g3jYJgbewiKE23X08Q/s1600/set.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5590378388711027106" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 160px; cursor: pointer; height: 160px; text-align: center;" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRHmhZMmGtTAkOUSZrVjehJtZR7aZF2rrPJb7pa83bA9hXjWwaVabyQcVKOO1l7jgAb2q7Ka0bAcQf5OECzAPVKlYujINYszlVxIS1-s2ssQF0gCthyphenhyphenhWYrfJu1g3jYJgbewiKE23X08Q/s400/set.jpg" border="0" /></a> <div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(51, 102, 255);">***If you order the SET it is a package of $65.00 which saves you $9.00***<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /></span> </div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhORz5GxmFbfsd3MDz0gIdtKbaY6NTic0hHoU88EF6t9VlwMauypqBF1fbwxhi75UrdCrS4FI8cN2zZ_zXS6sYhTTmot1f_zEyXMMuxUFL6PZRxH3vsFs0rOtGzQ1zNtlr1yBRbHCRF-Lg/s1600/spafacial.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5590378864495743458" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 185px; cursor: pointer; height: 216px; text-align: center;" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhORz5GxmFbfsd3MDz0gIdtKbaY6NTic0hHoU88EF6t9VlwMauypqBF1fbwxhi75UrdCrS4FI8cN2zZ_zXS6sYhTTmot1f_zEyXMMuxUFL6PZRxH3vsFs0rOtGzQ1zNtlr1yBRbHCRF-Lg/s400/spafacial.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">BeautiControl JUST came out with a brand new skincare line! They have skin sensors that you apply to your face and then go online and it determines what care YOUR skin needs!! It is designed especially for YOU! I have ordered mine and will use it once I am finished with the product I have in the SkinLogics Gold Line, so be looking for that review!!! </div><br /><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="364"><br /><tbody><br /><tr><br /><td class="productnamedetail" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr><br /><tr><br /><td valign="top"><br /><p align="center"><strong><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 255);">Again-I will be placing an order SATURDAY, APRIL 2nd!!!</span></strong></p><br /><p></p><br /><p>Comment what you would like!!!! </p></td></tr></tbody></table>Laurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13594611645658721723noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6814777520956271467.post-75823876169080557762011-03-29T17:24:00.009-05:002011-03-29T17:47:42.029-05:00BeautiControl<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifACUsqj2KFWFTNly3M8rcjgLV4Bx6ZIjOrDXQix18sSU_yTzsPGMPVqYGtehDEOPR6JRMzYi2GrU_RbHwbNIGuwz3_97zRDrXwVG8jO-UEK8lI8XDueilu_8tlg8fk4gbB1xdLjk9WKI/s1600/BeautiControl_logo.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 324px; height: 174px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifACUsqj2KFWFTNly3M8rcjgLV4Bx6ZIjOrDXQix18sSU_yTzsPGMPVqYGtehDEOPR6JRMzYi2GrU_RbHwbNIGuwz3_97zRDrXwVG8jO-UEK8lI8XDueilu_8tlg8fk4gbB1xdLjk9WKI/s320/BeautiControl_logo.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5589635031258732146" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><span style="font-family:verdana;"><span style="font-family:arial;">I began using this product about 2 years ago. Let me tell you-I used to be a <span style="color: rgb(255, 153, 255);">Mary Kay Consultan</span><span style="color: rgb(255, 153, 255);">t</span>. Honestly, there are still a <span style="font-style: italic;">FEW</span> products of Mary Kay that I do use, no lies!! I tried BeautiControl's Skin Care after using Mary Kay for MANY years. BeautiControl has <span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 204);">THE BEST skin care</span> line out there and at a<span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"> REASONABLE price!!!</span> I began selling BeautiControl about </span></span><span style="font-family:verdana;"><span style="font-family:arial;">1 year ago! My friend, Ashleigh Douglas-Wisslead is a consultant and her Aunt who is a SENIOR DIRECTOR) finally talked me into joining their team!<br /><br />I really want every single woman I know to give this WONDERFUL product a try!!! I will REVIEW all of the products at some point in this blog and will be BRUTALLY honest!!! SO you know you will get an honest review!!!! If there is a product you are wondering about, let me know and I will blog about it!!!</span></span><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:verdana;" ><span style="font-family:arial;"><br /><br /></span></span><span style="font-family:verdana;"><span style="font-family:arial;">I will place an order</span></span><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:verdana;" ><span style="font-family:arial;"> <span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 0);">SATURDAY, APRIL 2nd<br /></span></span></span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:verdana;" ><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 0);"><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 255);">*REFER A FRIEND TO ME AND GET A FREE GIFT WITH YOUR ORDER!!!! BOOYA!!!!*<br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(51, 204, 255);font-size:130%;" >*******PRODUCT REVIEW*******<br /><br /></span></span></span></span></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWY_yw999gOAnFcoULxgEPUHa8T2EOnJ5jx-z8LNMajifHDJIz8F2BVL0rdhLrNuG3QfNG9v4jkfOult1HrKpVJLZpjV1ntDHY2RI0r2IpIanDUojZbSBw-Zl1F57v2OZy8fchP4apADQ/s1600/lipapeel.JPG"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 100px; height: 119px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWY_yw999gOAnFcoULxgEPUHa8T2EOnJ5jx-z8LNMajifHDJIz8F2BVL0rdhLrNuG3QfNG9v4jkfOult1HrKpVJLZpjV1ntDHY2RI0r2IpIanDUojZbSBw-Zl1F57v2OZy8fchP4apADQ/s320/lipapeel.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5589634391323721682" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:verdana;" ><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 0);"><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 255);"><span style="color: rgb(51, 204, 255);font-size:130%;" ><span style="color: rgb(204, 102, 204);">Lip Apeel<br /></span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-family:verdana;"><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 0);"><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 255);"><span style="color: rgb(51, 204, 255);font-size:130%;" ><span style="color: rgb(204, 102, 204);"><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span>t</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-family:verdana;"><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 0);"><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 255);"><span style="color: rgb(51, 204, 255);font-size:130%;" ><span style="color: rgb(204, 102, 204);"><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span>his is my</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:verdana;" ><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 0);"><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 255);"><span style="color: rgb(51, 204, 255);font-size:130%;" ><span style="color: rgb(204, 102, 204);"><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"> <span style="color: rgb(204, 102, 204);">MUST HAVE</span> </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-family:verdana;"><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 0);"><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 255);"><span style="color: rgb(51, 204, 255);font-size:130%;" ><span style="color: rgb(204, 102, 204);"><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span>BeautiControl Product!!! This comes as a two in one</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:verdana;" ><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 0);"><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 255);"><span style="color: rgb(51, 204, 255);font-size:130%;" ><span style="color: rgb(204, 102, 204);"><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"> </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-family:verdana;"><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 0);"><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 255);"><span style="color: rgb(51, 204, 255);font-size:130%;" ><span style="color: rgb(204, 102, 204);"><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span>product. The base of the jar is a scrub for your lips. I put this one after I wash my face in the morning and/or evening depending on if I 'feel' that I need it! I put my eye make up and by that time, the scrub has hardened on my lips. You rinse the scrub off your lips with some warm water then pat them dry. The top of the product is lip balm. Apply that once your lips are try and ABRA CADABRA!!!!!!! SUPER SMOOTH KISSABLE FRESH LIPS!!! The balm is sold alone as well if you just want that!!</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:verdana;" ><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 0);"><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 255);"><span style="color: rgb(51, 204, 255);font-size:130%;" ><span style="color: rgb(204, 102, 204);"><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /><span style="color: rgb(204, 102, 204);">PRICE: $19.50<br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(102, 0, 204);">Check out all of the other great products by clicking <a href="http://www.beauticontrol.com">HERE</a><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(204, 51, 204);">Let me know if you would like to order!!! </span><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 153, 255);">E-mail: levans@adams.net</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 153, 255);">Facebook: Laura Evans</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 153, 255);">Twitter: @lseeley83<br /><br />or leave me a comment!!!!<br /></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span>Laurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13594611645658721723noreply@blogger.com0