Department: Beauty | Wet n Wild | Megaslicks | Pinky Promise

March 11, 2014

 

 

I found this new (to me) Balm Stain from the company Wet n Wild at a Wegman's grocery store this past weekend in the cosmetics department.

 

As soon as I saw this color I knew I wanted to try it and priced at $2.99 with  $1.00 off coupon attached to it, why not.

 

Stain is a great name for it because I found it wore well. This color is #128 Pinky Promise and has a bit of iridescence on your lips as well as a bit of shine.  The tube is a turn up {non sharpening} which I love and the size is that of what I would call a large crayon.  There were other colors on the display as shown above so there is something for every Beauty-nista.

This went right into my purse. Now bring on Spring!

 

 

 

 

 

Yankee Candle | 2014 | Spring - Summer

March 11, 2014
New Coming March 15, 2014

 

 

 

margarita time
*Kick back, relax and drift off to the islands with the casual, playful tang of fresh-squeezed lime in a classic, refreshing margarita. Because the fun never ends . . . and happy hour is whenever you want it to be . . . when you drink in the scent of summer's favorite frozen concoction.
 

coconut and vanilla bean
*So creamy and luscious. . . pure coconut and warm vanilla create the ultimate island treat
 

cinnamon vanilla
*This irresistible blend of ground cinnamon and rich vanilla is inspired by the refreshing horchata, a popular drink.

sea coral
*Like gliding along a tropical reef, this unique watery fresh fragrance surrounds you in the soothing warmth of sea musk.

 

 

  

 
white chocolate bunnies
bunny cake
marshmallow chick

 

New Summer Scents 2014 from Yankee Candle

 

 

Beautiful Blooms

 

Pink Hibiscus

*effervescent slightly citrus bouquet of delicate hibiscus is always inviting

 

Lovely Kiku

*elegant, rejuvenating chrysanthemum with cherry blossom and vanilla

 

Champaca Blossom

*rare beauty and joyful spirit of champaca blossoms come to life in this fruity floral nectar

 

 

Fruit-a-licious

 

Black Plum Blossom

*rich nectar of beautiful black plum blossoms with hints of vanilla

 

Orange Splash

*bright sparkling aroma of juicy, fresh picked oranges

 

Sweet Apple

*sugary sweet crispness of a perfectly ripe apple

 

 

 

 

 

New Spring 2014 scents

 

 

Ocean Star-

Soothing and fresh . . the scent of peaceful, sun-kissed waters laced with aloe, citrus, and lotus blossom. Dive in!

Citrus Tango-

Time to shake things up with this lively, playful melody of sunny orange, lemon zest, and grapefruit.       

Luau Party-

Join the celebration . . .every day is a festival with the fun and fruity mix of orange fizz, sparkling peach, and vanilla ice.       

Under the Palms-

Like cool, refreshing shade . . . a lush, green scent of sea grass, palm leaves, and island coconut.       

Exotic Bloom-

Deep in the tropical night, the seductive perfume of island flora creates an air of mystery and romance.   

 

 

Vera Bradley | Summer 2014 | Fanfare | Flutterby | Flower Shower | Petal Paisley

March 11, 2014

Here are the new Vera Bradley upcoming summer 2014 patterns set to release March 20, 2014.

Fanfare

Flutterby

Flower Shower

Petal Paisley

 



Department: beauty | Ulta | 21 days of Beauty | Steals | march 16th - april 5th 2014

March 10, 2014

 

I wanted to share some upcoming great Deals at Ulta Beauty beginning March 16th and continuing on until April 5th 2014. Make your lists...and check them twice, because when it comes to sales...these are all very NICE!

 

 

 

 



Department: Beauty | Ulta | OPI | Kermit and more

March 10, 2014

 

While out of town yesterday we stopped at the ULTA store to check and see if a few of the new things out on line that I had ordered were also available there.  After checking not only the backroom and other stores, the helpful sales assistant checked her system to see that my requests are so new they have not shipped to stores.

 

Which was fine because I should be getting them in the mail either today or tomorrow but who wants to wait right?  Beauty waits for no one. ;)

 

I was interested in trying the new OPI peel-able {for glitter polish} nail product to see if in fact it does what it claims.  I have a few glitters that I wanted to try yet always hesitated because of the trouble in removing them after they chip.  This product offered a video on just how easy it has become to remove the polish after using this and I am curious as to how long it will stay on with not only dish washing but every other having reason your hands are wet during the day. So as soon as it comes I will give it a go and let you know. :)

 

I also wanted to try the Sarah Potempa hair bun product.  I get in these moods where after the holidays I want to grow my hair out....{of course until summer comes} and usually I use an elastic to pull it up.  The Dr. Oz show showed why that is a huge NO NO... so after seeing this product demonstrated on QVC a week or so ago, I thought I would try it.  Qvc's was a bit pricier.

 

While in the store I wanted to use up my two $3.50 coupons so I found some cute hair/wrist elastics...yes I know,.. bad bad...a holiday pocketbac holder, a refill, some hair color and a new MUPPETS OPI nail polish in Kermit me to speak.   I love this metallic look, that changes from greenish to purple. And who couldn't love a Muppet?

I put a swatch of the color on a piece of paper (above) and took the picture from two different angles to show the color changes.  It is really pretty.  The blue shown below is Miss Piggy's Big Number and the glitters for this line are super pretty. But at $9.00 a bottle, I settled for Kermit this time.

 

 

 

 

 

OPI Oh so summery Feel!

BRAZIL

 

 

 

 

 



Victoria's Secret | Island Getaway trio | Review

March 10, 2014

 

Here are a few quick thoughts about the Victoria's Secret new Island Getaway collection.  I purchased the fragrance mists and two of the ultra moisturizing hand/body creams.  I really like the hand/body cream because there is a bit of substance to the product when you squeeze it out.  Like the Bath and Body Works Triple Moisture Cream. Not watery at all.  And with winters bitter cold temps outside and the heat on inside, my hands are taking a beating so this product not only smells pretty but it also works well.

 

The new scents...to me are nice.  Nothing to write home about...nothing fantastic like they have done before...{sparkling citrus, yummy}  These are your typical, almost smell alike,  kind of light fragrances. Light meaning when I tried them they didn't last too long on me.

 

My favorite is the island rush. {pomelo and coconut water} It reminds me of a what I would like to smell like in the summertime. Not a heavy perfume scent, just a light note. In no way does this smell like coconut anything on me. If they did not give those notes, I couldn't tell you what it was more than saying it was a nice combination of warm fruity scents.

 

Next was tropical nights {fresh berries and Hyacinth }this was nice too, sweet smelling, then with a note...I am note sure what to call it. It changes almost to a masculine kind of scent the longer it was on me.  Like I said before, while these do work well with my bodies chemistry, sometimes they change.  This  was one of those that didn't feel floral and girly after a while.

 

And then endless sunset {Hawaiian orchid and currant}very floral and pretty with a hint of that grapey note. 

 

I bought these and got a secret reward card as a bonus and I don't think I will be rebuying any of these scents again.  I was told in the store that the next line will be out for mothers day. I am hoping for a knock my socks off kind of scent.

Bath & Body Works | Aloha Hawaii | Sweet Shop gift

March 9, 2014

 

Tonight the floor set for Aloha Hawaii is being done.  It will be interesting to see what else is new that we haven't yet seen.  I did mention some time ago that there is a Straw tote.

  I saw it and got a picture of it... the one I saw was green and white and truth be told it reminded me of one of those two tone baskets they have now for sale....same feel of the material, but taller like a straw tote...yet not straw like you think straw and it has handles.  Nothing fancy and it is priced at $24.50 EMPTY.

 

Cute, sure but that is a lot for a bag with nothing inside. When I saw it again yesterday I was really tempted to put it on my list and adding something to make it a $30.00 purchase and use a survey.  Then I grabbed that really nice Land's End tote for $11.19 that I posted about yesterday and now I am thinking on passing.

 

Which is why I say, if I want it when I see it, it's better to get it then, sell it to me, because you never know what else I will find, or who else will sell it to me.

 

Today I went to a different Bath and Body Works store and this store had a lot of the Hawaii items out already.  Not the candles of course, which also worked out well for me.  I smelled all of the testers 4oz candles by the wallflowers and I didn't like any of them.

 

I saw one of the new scents pocketbacs in the bin and the store manager went and got me the rest. The large room sprays were out, and the scentportables.  The wallflowers in the Hawaii line were also ready to buy.

 The glass pineapple mini candle holders were out, in all three colors, and I passed on those again for now.  They are really pretty but that $14.50 price is bugging me. I know, buy two, add a nail file and use a survey....

 

The signature travel bottle holders were out so I grabbed two more of those and I got another pineapple oil warmer.  I used two of my bounce back coupons and got the pineapple oil warmer and a cinnamon sugar donut mason jar candle as my free items.

 

In my wandering around this store, I came across this sweet shop item that my stores never got.  {This is an a level store so I bet they had a lot of cute things I never for to see}

This was priced at $24.50 and had in it a hand soap, larger sized antibac pump, and two hand soaps.  When I picked it up, the bottom edge of the bag was torn and the bottles looked as if they were falling out.  The other three of these in the store were also tearing.  So I passed on this too.  It was too bad, this was really a cute item for a gift.

I would hope that we would see a lot more gifts like these coming in the near future.  And cute gift bags!!!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Lands End | Colorblock Tote | Clearance Sale

March 8, 2014

 

It's not that I don't have enough totes mind you, because I do.  My husband would attest to that fact as he was uttering something under his breath to that affect as I was standing in line today in the Sears store Land's End Department waiting to pay for this incredibly well made tote.

 

And for $11.19....  I will wait in line.

 

The construction on this bag is heavy duty and with this tucked on my shoulder, Spring cannot hide from me any longer.

 

I have wanted a tote from this company for sometime now and it's not that they are too over priced, it is more that I didn't need another.

 

The size of this bag is roughly 13" x 13" x 7". Big enough to carry a lot yet not the size of a bag that makes you look like your lugging your laundry somewhere.

 

And the inside is filled with pockets and a key keeper.

 

 

 

 

My store had an entire display of these totes on clearance and then they added an additional 60% off that last ticket price. 

 

If your a lover of all things organizational and well made and pretty, check out your Lands End store to find one for yourself. 

Department: Beauty | Elizabeth Arden | Spring Gift with Purchase

March 8, 2014

 

 After a wonderful consultation in a Bon-ton store at the Elizabeth Arden makeup counter I am currently trying their Flawless Finish Sponge on cream makeup and with its purchase I received this beautiful gift bag with incredible products inside.  My beauty consultant was very knowledgeable for my needs and made sure my gift was perfectly suited for me.

 

 

Elizabeth Arden Spring Gift With Purchase Details

Receive a FREE 7-piece gift with your $32.50 Elizabeth Arden Purchase. Valid now through Sunday, March 16, 2014.

Limit one per customer. While supplies last. No separately stated value.

Gift includes the following:

• - Red/Coral polka dot bag with gold inset trim
• - Eight Hour Cream skin protectant - 1.7 oz.
• - Ceramide Ultra Lipstick in Pink Bloom - .12 oz.
• - Beautiful Color Luminous Lip Gloss in Sweet Pink - .13 oz.
• - UNTOLD Elizabeth Arden eau de parfum - .17 oz.
• - Ceramide Capsules Daily Youth Restoring Serum (7 pieces) & Ceramide Lift and Firm eye cream sunscreen SPF 15 (.17 oz.)

 

Victoria's Secret | Island Getaway | Fantasies new scents picture

March 8, 2014

 

Victoria's Secret Island Getaway new scents