Alright, ladies-this is going to be my LAST POST HERE! No, no, it's not because I'm leaving you all... It's because I'm moving! You can now visit me at: http://thefashionablegal.com/
Bookmark it! And as of today, I've FINALLY moved into my dorm room AND started having access to my own computer again... So I promise, lots of upcoming posts!
Have a wonderful day, babes!
xoxoxox
The Beauty Sniper
Monday, September 1, 2008
Wednesday, August 20, 2008
Deals & Steals!
Hey beauties! I finally got a shower in, and the boy took me to Olive Garden for dinner, so things are looking up! I'm still wading through boxes in order to change my clothes, and my skin is super oily for no apparent reason (hellooooooooo, breakouts!) but I should be able to take care of all of that soon!
So, just a quick question! Has anyone taken a look at the new designer line for Target? I must say, I am not particularly impressed. There are a *few* items that I think might be worthy of my closet, and I'll update on that soon. I promise!
For today, though, I bring you some sales that you shouldn't miss!
I'm pretty sure there's not a single item from Bliss that I wouldn't sell a kidney or a my firstborn for. Now's a great time to pick up a tub of fatgirlslim or fatgirlsleep! I'm also really lemming the Shock Therapy body wash. I love anything minty, and I certainly do need some help waking up in the morning! Plus, $9.60 isn't a price to turn your nose up at!
If you're curious about at home brow waxing but don't want to spend a lot of money on a professional kit, here's your chance to snag one at a deep discount! The Poetic Brow Shaping Sugar Wax is down to $12 (originally $40)!!! It's taking all my self control not to max out my credit card on the Bliss Blowout.
Now's also a great time to head over to MakeupMania.com! With every $25 purchase, you will receive a free Pink-A-Mania lipstick! My suggestion to hit the required $25? A Ben Nye Grande Lumiere Palette! The 12 color one will cost you $35, and I can't imagine a better way to spend that money (...unless it's at Bliss. Or any of these other sales...) All you need to is enter the code "PINK" at checkout, and hurry! This offer ends on the 27th of this month!
Lancome.com is currently offering free shipping on *any* order, as well as one of the deluxe samples shown above. I'm personally a huge fan or their juicy tubes, but then again, I love me some mascara! That's a hard call. Now might be a good time to pick up their Runway Temptations Brush set ($55). I've only heard good things about Lancome's brushes!
And, yet another reason us Beauty Addicts are going to go hungry this month: Free 3-Day shipping over at narscosmetics.com with any order over $60... Unfortunately, we all know that's not a hard total to reach when you're shopping NARS! I'm currently in love with a few of their polishes, namely Rebel Yell and Saratoga. Both are sexy, somewhat vampy shades perfect for the coming fall! And at $16 a bottle, two shades will get you halfway to your total! Yeah, like that's really something to celebrate...
In any case, if you've read any of the scary "nailpolish raped my mother and killed my father" type articles floating around, feel free to relax on the loin-girding: NARS polishes are toluene, formaldehyde, and DPB free! I wouldn't recommend sucking down a bottle, but it won't kill ya to pretty up your nails!
And from Sephora (how could I possibly leave them out)! With code SHINEON, you can score a bonus sample-in addition to the usual three and the beauty insider samples-of your choice of a hair beautifier! Choices include: Oscar Blandi Seta Silk Polishing Creme, Phyto Phytocitrus Reconstructing Mask for Color Treated Hair, and Rene Futurer Okara Protective Radiance Shampoo. These babies will only be available while supplies last, so hurry! Personally, I'd love to score ANYTHING from Oscar Blandi, but Phyto is another lover of mine. I've never tired Okara, so let me know if you have!
Finally, for those of us who don't have cash fountains gracing our backyards... Drugstore.com/ beauty.com is having a summer blowout sale as well! Standouts include OPI nailpolish for $5.95 a bottle. It's a Doozy Says Suzi and I'm Not Really a Waitress! are a few of my faves. For any Almay fans, the line is up to 50% off. I'm curious about the Body Firming Cream, which seems worth at try at only $5 a bottle. Last but not least, when you spend $30 on Philosophy Products (try their Never Let Them See You Shine primer!) you get a gift-with-purchase peach hand lotion! I'm really a sucker for anything peach!
Oh, and, um... Vibrators are up to 60% off. Thankfully, so are lubes. So, if you prefer to get your glow from within... Well, you know where to go. Prices range from $74.99 to $9.99, so there's, er, something for everyone.
Alright babes, I'm out!
Have fun shopping, and let me know if you pick anything up!
xoxoxo
The Beauty Sniper
So, just a quick question! Has anyone taken a look at the new designer line for Target? I must say, I am not particularly impressed. There are a *few* items that I think might be worthy of my closet, and I'll update on that soon. I promise!
For today, though, I bring you some sales that you shouldn't miss!
I'm pretty sure there's not a single item from Bliss that I wouldn't sell a kidney or a my firstborn for. Now's a great time to pick up a tub of fatgirlslim or fatgirlsleep! I'm also really lemming the Shock Therapy body wash. I love anything minty, and I certainly do need some help waking up in the morning! Plus, $9.60 isn't a price to turn your nose up at!
If you're curious about at home brow waxing but don't want to spend a lot of money on a professional kit, here's your chance to snag one at a deep discount! The Poetic Brow Shaping Sugar Wax is down to $12 (originally $40)!!! It's taking all my self control not to max out my credit card on the Bliss Blowout.
Now's also a great time to head over to MakeupMania.com! With every $25 purchase, you will receive a free Pink-A-Mania lipstick! My suggestion to hit the required $25? A Ben Nye Grande Lumiere Palette! The 12 color one will cost you $35, and I can't imagine a better way to spend that money (...unless it's at Bliss. Or any of these other sales...) All you need to is enter the code "PINK" at checkout, and hurry! This offer ends on the 27th of this month!
Lancome.com is currently offering free shipping on *any* order, as well as one of the deluxe samples shown above. I'm personally a huge fan or their juicy tubes, but then again, I love me some mascara! That's a hard call. Now might be a good time to pick up their Runway Temptations Brush set ($55). I've only heard good things about Lancome's brushes!
And, yet another reason us Beauty Addicts are going to go hungry this month: Free 3-Day shipping over at narscosmetics.com with any order over $60... Unfortunately, we all know that's not a hard total to reach when you're shopping NARS! I'm currently in love with a few of their polishes, namely Rebel Yell and Saratoga. Both are sexy, somewhat vampy shades perfect for the coming fall! And at $16 a bottle, two shades will get you halfway to your total! Yeah, like that's really something to celebrate...In any case, if you've read any of the scary "nailpolish raped my mother and killed my father" type articles floating around, feel free to relax on the loin-girding: NARS polishes are toluene, formaldehyde, and DPB free! I wouldn't recommend sucking down a bottle, but it won't kill ya to pretty up your nails!
And from Sephora (how could I possibly leave them out)! With code SHINEON, you can score a bonus sample-in addition to the usual three and the beauty insider samples-of your choice of a hair beautifier! Choices include: Oscar Blandi Seta Silk Polishing Creme, Phyto Phytocitrus Reconstructing Mask for Color Treated Hair, and Rene Futurer Okara Protective Radiance Shampoo. These babies will only be available while supplies last, so hurry! Personally, I'd love to score ANYTHING from Oscar Blandi, but Phyto is another lover of mine. I've never tired Okara, so let me know if you have!
Finally, for those of us who don't have cash fountains gracing our backyards... Drugstore.com/ beauty.com is having a summer blowout sale as well! Standouts include OPI nailpolish for $5.95 a bottle. It's a Doozy Says Suzi and I'm Not Really a Waitress! are a few of my faves. For any Almay fans, the line is up to 50% off. I'm curious about the Body Firming Cream, which seems worth at try at only $5 a bottle. Last but not least, when you spend $30 on Philosophy Products (try their Never Let Them See You Shine primer!) you get a gift-with-purchase peach hand lotion! I'm really a sucker for anything peach!
Oh, and, um... Vibrators are up to 60% off. Thankfully, so are lubes. So, if you prefer to get your glow from within... Well, you know where to go. Prices range from $74.99 to $9.99, so there's, er, something for everyone.
Alright babes, I'm out!
Have fun shopping, and let me know if you pick anything up!
xoxoxo
The Beauty Sniper
Tuesday, August 19, 2008
BRB, LOLZ!
Sorry for the disappearance, ladies! I certainly haven't forgotten about you! Unfortunately, I got sick last week, and was sick up until moving day (Sunday). I'm still getting settled, but I'll be back to routine postings ASAP!
For now, here's a beauty tidbit! Every day (through the end of the month, I believe) you can enter Zinnia's 3 A-Day Giveaway! Zinnia's sells some of my absolute favorite jewelry, so I've got my fingers crossed that any of you who enter (and me!!!) win! And, even if you don't... Check out their online selection! Everything's priced low and ready to go!
Sorry... haven't had enough sleep...
xoxoxox
The Beauty Sniper
For now, here's a beauty tidbit! Every day (through the end of the month, I believe) you can enter Zinnia's 3 A-Day Giveaway! Zinnia's sells some of my absolute favorite jewelry, so I've got my fingers crossed that any of you who enter (and me!!!) win! And, even if you don't... Check out their online selection! Everything's priced low and ready to go!
Sorry... haven't had enough sleep...
xoxoxox
The Beauty Sniper
Thursday, August 14, 2008
Lip Plumpers, Day 4.
Today, I'm featuring a lower budget plumper: Bee Pouty by mark. I'd just like to take a moment to tell you how it friggin' irritates me when people don't bother to capitalize names. Total fail. Anyway... Unfortunately, I didn't see this product on mark's website. I'm sure it's available elsewhere, but I'm exhausted and can't be bothered to do an extensive search. Love you guys!
Application: One immediate con is that I hate glosses where you twist up the product into the brush. However, the smell makes me forget about that immediately... I wish the ingredients were listed on the packaging so I could tell whether or not it's toxic to eat. Seriously, delicious. Even though the product has a bee/honey theme (the tube is orange and decorated with a honeycomb pattern) it smells like an amazing mix of chocolate and caramel. I kind of want to twist the rest of the product out into a spoon. Okay, okay, I licked my lips... Doesn't taste good. *sadness* The gentle hint of tinglyness is pleasant, as well.
15 Minutes: There's a hint of raspberry to the scent, too. I want to bottle this and then bathe in it. Or perhaps rub it over my entire body. The gloss also feels amazing, too. It's not sticky or anything. Seriously, I can't get over the scent. I want one of those molten chocolate cakes with the caramel in the center. I'm halfway set on actually driving to the grocery store and picking up a freakin' cake. Unfortunately, I'm not seeing much plumping. Maybe a little bit around the edges of my lips. The gloss itself is a pretty honey color, and it looks very pretty on my lips.
30 Minutes: Alright, so basically no plumping occurred here today, folks. However, I would would highly suggest you pick up one of these glosses for the smell alone! Just remember, ladies... If you get so caught up in sniffing the gloss that it winds up in your nose-don't then use it on your lips.
Also, I bring you a picture of my dinner. This is pretty much my new favorite meal...
I know, I know... Not exactly beauty related-except for the fact that what you eat is pretty much what you are. Tonight, I am garlic chicken Rice-A-Roni, corn, and a diced green tomato. Really easy to prepare, and pretty damn delicious. Also, it's great for anyone on a budget! A ripe tomato, peppers, onions, etc. would also be really good mixed in-even some grated cheese. Rice-A-Roni is a really good base for a meal!
Full & Fancy,
The Beauty Sniper
Application: One immediate con is that I hate glosses where you twist up the product into the brush. However, the smell makes me forget about that immediately... I wish the ingredients were listed on the packaging so I could tell whether or not it's toxic to eat. Seriously, delicious. Even though the product has a bee/honey theme (the tube is orange and decorated with a honeycomb pattern) it smells like an amazing mix of chocolate and caramel. I kind of want to twist the rest of the product out into a spoon. Okay, okay, I licked my lips... Doesn't taste good. *sadness* The gentle hint of tinglyness is pleasant, as well.
15 Minutes: There's a hint of raspberry to the scent, too. I want to bottle this and then bathe in it. Or perhaps rub it over my entire body. The gloss also feels amazing, too. It's not sticky or anything. Seriously, I can't get over the scent. I want one of those molten chocolate cakes with the caramel in the center. I'm halfway set on actually driving to the grocery store and picking up a freakin' cake. Unfortunately, I'm not seeing much plumping. Maybe a little bit around the edges of my lips. The gloss itself is a pretty honey color, and it looks very pretty on my lips.
30 Minutes: Alright, so basically no plumping occurred here today, folks. However, I would would highly suggest you pick up one of these glosses for the smell alone! Just remember, ladies... If you get so caught up in sniffing the gloss that it winds up in your nose-don't then use it on your lips.
Also, I bring you a picture of my dinner. This is pretty much my new favorite meal...
I know, I know... Not exactly beauty related-except for the fact that what you eat is pretty much what you are. Tonight, I am garlic chicken Rice-A-Roni, corn, and a diced green tomato. Really easy to prepare, and pretty damn delicious. Also, it's great for anyone on a budget! A ripe tomato, peppers, onions, etc. would also be really good mixed in-even some grated cheese. Rice-A-Roni is a really good base for a meal!
Full & Fancy,
The Beauty Sniper
Wednesday, August 13, 2008
Urban Decay's a perfect stand in!
Okay, so since the last one was a whole lot of fail, I figured I'd do a run through with another gloss to make up for it! My weapon of choice? Urban Decay's XXX Shine Cooling Lip Gloss. Now, I do want to make clear-this is NOT a lip plumper. However, at $16 a tube (and with 11 shades to choose from) this is a plausible choice! I got mine a while ago during a promotion while I could get 10 mini's for free after spending $20. My favorites are "Ozone" "Guys Heart Betsy" and "Quickie." The first is a stunning clear gloss, the second is a drop dead red, and the third is a sexy hot pink.Upon application, the gloss is sticky-however, in a smooth, acceptable day.If your hair is long and the day is windy, I'd advise towards a rubber band. In the meantime, the gloss has an amazing peppermint smell and a slight tingling sensation. It's not harsh or burning like many of the plumping glosses on today's market. And, even though the gloss doesn't have any plumping ingredients, its high shine finish does make my lips look bigger and sexier! I'm pretty sure even the minis are going to last me a long time, but I'll definitely be replacing them when they run out!
Bonus? Urban Decay's "Love it or Leave it Guarantee!" I'm not sure if it's new-I don't remember seeing it before-but it's great for an addict like me! Urban Decay now allows you to buy and try, then return products for any reason within $45 days for a full refund!
"The ORIGINAL super-shiny gloss! The XXX Shine Cooling Lip Gloss combines a zip of peppermint with LOTS of shine to create a sassy lip treat that's definitely got some spark to it and your lips will actually tingle. With one minty slick, lips are left lustrous and cool. The slightly tacky texture leaves lips impossibly glossy – a great alternative if you don’t have the stomach for a lip plumper."
-Urbandecay.com
-Urbandecay.com
Plumpers, Day 3!
Hey lovelies! Today's plumper on trial is Freeze 24/7's "Plump Lips" clear gloss!
Application: Okay, so either my tube is spoiled, or else this shit is just rank. I'm really, really grossed our right now. However... Onward and upward! The gloss feels nice on my lips in terms of application... it's smooth and non-sticky. It doesn't add much shine, but I suppose that's not the end of the world. After the first two minutes, I'm only feeling a slight tingling.
15 Minutes: I'm thinking I really did get a bad one-there's a slight tingling, but no plumping. I'm pretty sure Freeze products wouldn't be so popular (or expensive) if they achieved no results. I'll give it a few more minutes and see what happens?
30 Minutes: Okay, nothing happened. I'll post this review anyway, but I'll probably review another product later. I'm pretty bummed right now!
xoxox
Laney
Application: Okay, so either my tube is spoiled, or else this shit is just rank. I'm really, really grossed our right now. However... Onward and upward! The gloss feels nice on my lips in terms of application... it's smooth and non-sticky. It doesn't add much shine, but I suppose that's not the end of the world. After the first two minutes, I'm only feeling a slight tingling.
15 Minutes: I'm thinking I really did get a bad one-there's a slight tingling, but no plumping. I'm pretty sure Freeze products wouldn't be so popular (or expensive) if they achieved no results. I'll give it a few more minutes and see what happens?
30 Minutes: Okay, nothing happened. I'll post this review anyway, but I'll probably review another product later. I'm pretty bummed right now!
xoxox
Laney
Tuesday, August 12, 2008
Reds Galore!
Okay, so thanks to Makeup Alley, I've got a huge new stash of nail polish! Today, I bring you pics of the five reds I received-shades to take you through the rest of the summer and right into fall!
Sorry for the photo quality, by the way. They're from my cellphone, because my boyfriend was having difficulties with the camera.
Top to Bottom:MAC Rocker
OPI Wine Me & Dine Me
ORLY Vixen
OPI 25 Colorful Years
Zoya Haley
ROCKER
WINE ME & DINE ME
VIXEN
25 COLORFUL YEARS
HALEYI know that Wine Me & Dine Me and Vixen look a lot alike in the pictures... However, Wine Me has a much more metallic finish while Vixen is much more creamy.
I also know that some of the polishes I listed are no longer available in stores! However, you can find them at MakeupAlley.com, Ebay, head2toebeauty.com, or the website pertaining to each brand!
I have ten more polishes to review, but I'll wait to show them off until the camera's working again!
Pretty in Polished,
The Beauty Sniper
I also know that some of the polishes I listed are no longer available in stores! However, you can find them at MakeupAlley.com, Ebay, head2toebeauty.com, or the website pertaining to each brand!
I have ten more polishes to review, but I'll wait to show them off until the camera's working again!
Pretty in Polished,
The Beauty Sniper
A Plumper a Day: Day Two
Hey Guys! Today's lip lover is Bare Escentual's Buxom Lips. I got mine as a Beauty Insider Perk from Sephora-I couldn't resist glittery finish! Usually I don't do the whole "mineral makeup" thing, but since I have it, I might as well give it a try!
What they have to say:
Application: Contradictory to the statement above, the gloss is a tiny bit sticky. However, it smells amazing-simultaneously minty and sweet. The gloss looks gorgeous though, and the tingly is pleasant, rather than torturous. The shade I'm testing is "Dominique," and I'm quite fond of the glitter in the formulation. However, if you're looking for a clear gloss without the glitter, "Krystal" is a better option for you-all of the shine but none of the craft-closet ingredients!
(Swatch of "Dominique," courtesy of Sephora.com)
15 Minutes: I'm still browsing the shades available on Sephora. There are currently 11 shades available for $18 a piece. Bianca, Brandi, and and Candi are the ones I'm lemming right now. The boyfriend and I concur, however-we're not sure if there are any plumping results. He does, however, say that my lips "look really nice." I'll take it!
30 Minutes: Okay, I LOVE the tingly feeling this gloss gives. Unfortunately, my lips aren't any bigger... However, the shine from the particles in the gloss do make them look a little bit fuller when I'm not obsessively studying them. Not by any means the best plumper, but I think I have a new favorite gloss!
Overall: In my opinion, this if a fantastic gloss. However, since the plumping results weren't particularly amazing, I'd go for B.E.'s regular gloss and not spend an extra $4 on the plumping version. If you're going to go that route, I'd opt for either "Purr" or "Garden". Both are gorgeous, flattering shades that will compliment your summer attire, but also take you right into fall!
Glossy Lipped,
The Beauty Sniper
What they have to say:
"Naturally creates the look of fuller, more voluptuous lips. This mineral-infused polish imparts a luminous high shine with no sticky or tacky feeling. A deep infusion of antioxidant vitamins A and E help keep lips soft, smooth, and protected, while the tingly and cooling sensation reminds you that your lips are getting an immediate increase in fullness."
What I have to say...Application: Contradictory to the statement above, the gloss is a tiny bit sticky. However, it smells amazing-simultaneously minty and sweet. The gloss looks gorgeous though, and the tingly is pleasant, rather than torturous. The shade I'm testing is "Dominique," and I'm quite fond of the glitter in the formulation. However, if you're looking for a clear gloss without the glitter, "Krystal" is a better option for you-all of the shine but none of the craft-closet ingredients!
(Swatch of "Dominique," courtesy of Sephora.com)15 Minutes: I'm still browsing the shades available on Sephora. There are currently 11 shades available for $18 a piece. Bianca, Brandi, and and Candi are the ones I'm lemming right now. The boyfriend and I concur, however-we're not sure if there are any plumping results. He does, however, say that my lips "look really nice." I'll take it!
30 Minutes: Okay, I LOVE the tingly feeling this gloss gives. Unfortunately, my lips aren't any bigger... However, the shine from the particles in the gloss do make them look a little bit fuller when I'm not obsessively studying them. Not by any means the best plumper, but I think I have a new favorite gloss!
Overall: In my opinion, this if a fantastic gloss. However, since the plumping results weren't particularly amazing, I'd go for B.E.'s regular gloss and not spend an extra $4 on the plumping version. If you're going to go that route, I'd opt for either "Purr" or "Garden". Both are gorgeous, flattering shades that will compliment your summer attire, but also take you right into fall!
Glossy Lipped,
The Beauty Sniper
Free Mario Badescu for Your Tuesday!
So about two weeks ago, I was talking skin care with a friend, and she mentioned Mario Badescu. When I told her I'd never tried his products, she raved about them! Then, she gave me a link... And now I'm passing it on to you! All you need to do is fill out a quick survey about your skin, provide your address, and voila! About a week later, you'll receive a beautiful padded envelop full of great sized trial products customized for you! You'll also get a pamphlet with a customized ritual for the use of those products, as well as a very tempting catalogue!
Easy as pie, and no purchase necessary. Seriously, what's better than that?
I'll be posting reviews of the samples I received, but now you don't have to take my word for it! What are you waiting for? Give it a try (hah, I sound like an infomercial)!
Paying It Forward,
The Beauty Sniper
Beauty.com SECRET SALE!
And, get free shipping on any order of $49 or more!
My recommendations:
DuWop Blushbooster in Mango
DDF Sulfur Mask
Vincent Longo Vibrant Eye Liner in Bluetto
Anastasia Brow Enhancer Serum
POP Beauty Blush Cake in Pretty in Pink
If you shop the Secret Sale, be sure to let me know what you get!
Shopping Savvy,
The Beauty Sniper
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