And since 2:52pm yesterday, I have been entering a contest and trying to purchase a purse. Both were for the same purse. (The website completely sold out in just about 14 hours!! So they're on backorder.) It's a purse that Kandee Johnson designed with Imoshion, which is a vegan leather handbag brand and has been featured pretty much everywhere. Kandee Johnson is a youtube make-up guru and celebrity make-up artist, on top of this she's a mom to 4 children! I love her videos and have been following her since her Selena Gomez tutorial in 2009. She is sooo talented and super nice, I wish I personally knew her because she's just a burst of energy!! Here is her youtube channel and her mommy blog. This purse is super cute! I am in loveee with it. It combines leopard print, studs, hot pink, and a pop of turquoise. I know it sounds like a hot disaster, but it isn't, it is really pretty and cute!! Click HERE to see her make-up blog (it's a link to the post to enter for this purse, but you can just click Home to see her other posts). The contest ends April 5th 2012!
Of course on the left is the frontal view of the purse and the turquoise tassel, 3 studs on the two front pockets, and by the way, there are a ton of pockets, and I mean a ton!! In the middle picture is the inside again more pockets. And on the right is the purse and the matching cosmetic bag that comes with it. :) I am so excited to get this purse!! :)
Lets proceed with the haul/review. <3
Up first is the Chocomania Body Scrub from The Body Shop. I purchased the small size which is $6. Now, this is a negative for me. I find that if I use it after I use soap, then rinse, it makes you sticky. Even if I wash afterwards, I'm still sticky. Not typically desirable. But if I scrub after using it, then I'm fine...and I mean scrub... I'm not a big fan of it though. :/
On to Purity Made Simple from Philosophy. The 16oz. is $32. I loveeee this cleanser. It is so amazing! This is such a staple in my nightly routine. It removes even the toughest make-up so easily and quickly. This is a makeup remover, cleanser, and toner, all in one bottle. :) And I forgot to photograph the bottle, so here's the sample package, but you can see the full size bottle in the overview pic at the top. Ha ha.
I present to you, drumroll please, Sugar Chick from Philosophy. I purchased the 16oz. for $16 because they were on sale, but they're normally $22. I love this scent! It smells sweet, but now overpowering. Their description says "sugar coated marshmallow" which is initially a turn off for me, but I love smelling their stuff. So I did and it smells slightly lemony, and agreeably, sort of like peeps...but better! This soap cleans really well, like all of their other cleansers. If used as a shampoo, the scent lingers for a while, but in a wonderful way. As a body wash, the scent disappears once you hop out of the shower. Plus it's sparkly, I can't wait to try this in a bath!
The ladies at Philosophy in Nordstrom gave me a sample of Vanilla Birthday Cake, which I already had smelled since this was Sephora's birthday gift last year and I did not like it then. The full size bottle is $16 and only comes in this one size for sale. I decided to try it out again, and it smells the exact same, the scent smells quite pleasant in the bottle, but once you use it in the shower, it just elevates. I just really do not like this scent.
Here is a summer must have, the Donna Karan Cashmere Mist Deodorant/Anti-perspirant. This not only makes you sweat less, but you don't need very much of it! This was about $19. It also makes my underarm hair grow quite a bit slower, which is great in summer since they're always exposed. Ha ha! It has a twist top, which I do like, and a twist up bottom.
Last and absolutely not least is the best mascara I have ever used so far, Eyeko Skinny Brush Mascara for $19 at Sephora stores. This mascara gives length, volume, and definition. What's cool and different about this one is that it's in a squeeze tube, which you don't generally see, but I like it. :) This mascara is formulated with Pro-Vitamin B, Natural oils and waxes, which all prevent eyelashes from breaking and also promote lash growth. This mascara doesn't smudge, crumble, or flake off at all. Period. No exceptions to that, no "for up to 8 hours", it will not until you take it off. The little thing that looks like a cute guitar pick is actually a smudge shield which you hold behind your lashes. Of course the wide part goes at the base of your eyelashes. I love this mascara and I can't wait to try the other two that they have. I hope the Sephora here gets the Curvy and Fat brushed mascaras soon! :)
Wonderful smells, pretty purses, and wonderful lashes, Annie
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