etsy rave... i'm in LOVE!

hello dolls! a couple of months ago i decided to make a move toward more natural body products... at the same time i was introduced to lush and their products and, i have to say, i wasn't in love with many of the lush scents. i decided to consult etsy because i knew i could find yummy scents and homemade products for affordable prices. the bonus was that i was buying from real people!!

after hours of searching i decided to a lovely shop at ariel's secret garden i fell in love with the variety of scents and products available (including lush dupes). after reading her reviews i picked out a few goodies...

the pink smiley face goody is the luxury rock my world solid lotion bar (rock star dupe)... it came it the yellow tin (how awesome)... i use this bar everyday... smells like candy and is ultra moisturizing. the other circular goody in the upper left is the lime eucalyptus cold process olive oil soap bar. i used this up super fast because i couldn't get enough of the scent and the lather was so rich! it also came with a sample of another soap called honey i washed the kids (p.s. YUMMY) and a cute heart pendant. so sweeeeeet! i felt really happy with my purchases and also felt really valued and special as a customer... and that feeling doesn't come around very often. so, after i had used up all of the lime eucalyptus soap i went back for more.

so last week i placed another order...

cut to last night... i come home after a lovely cocktail (or 3) with a friend to find my new order waiting for me! and it was like christmas! first of all my goodies were housed in this lovely box...

and inside were my goodies!

a closer look...

cupcake bath bomb bubble bar scented in honey i washed the kids (lush dupe). how CUTE!! and i absolutely LOVE this scent!!! i will definitely be purchasing more of these cupcakes because they make wonderful girlie gifts!


peppermint lavender cold process soap... smells divine and i'm so excited to try this out. when it comes to soaps i have two questions... does it lather well? and does it dry my skin out? the answers are YES and NO! their soaps are amazing and lather up so much! i tried this this morning and it didn't disappoint! another winner. and bonus points... it's about the size of my hand! score!!

these were my gifts with purchase (lol)...

my gifts with purchase include the southern sunshine lotion bar, lemon biscotti soap sample and a colorful resin necklace charm.

i also had to throw in this pic too due to the ridiculous cuteness factor! this is the southern sunshine lotion bar... which smells lemony fresh!

so please try her store! my experience has been nothing but positive! from the price, the product, the variety, the timely shipping... there is nothing bad to say about sherrilenett!! i will, absolutely, be back for more... probably sooner rather than later! ha.

do you have any etsy stores to rave about?

i've got polish on the brain

hi dolls! today is february 18th and you know what that means? another line is being released by mac today... it's called riveting. if you remember an earlier post i am looking forward to one product in particular... a matte black nail polish called black enough?... until i can get myself to a mac counter this little post dedicated to an affordable and fantabulous line of polish will have to pass the time.

i love polishing my nails. it's a quick and easy way to look put together, fab or funky. i'm always on the lookout for good polishes that cover well and dry fast...

so a couple of months back i bought a sephora by o.p.i. nail polish in metro chic. i was so looking forward to it! i had read many blogs and saw many youtube videos touting the color and its overall awesomeness, so i just had to have it.... as soon as i got it home i tried it out. to be frank it was not cute. it was thin and looked horrible with my skintone. i hated it and thought "there's another $10 wasted!"

not one to be defeated... i got to perusing my other polishes. i thought i might be able to find one that could act as an undercoat and deepen the color a bit. i came across a shade i have been loving for awhile... it's called ice queen and it's by icing. yes, icing as in the accessory store at the mall. turns out their polishes rock my world. the formulation is smooth, they cover evenly and they dry super fast. and they last forever! love them!

now back to the subject at hand. metro chic was dull and lame. ice queen was cool and deep. together they made a perfect and wearable dollnamic duo of the nail polish variety. look...

just for posterity here are two other shades from icing... i highly recommend their polishes... i guess if we're splitting hairs then this is another rave! next time you're at the mall pick up a couple (at $4.50 a pop -bogo 1/2 off- they won't break the bank)... let me know how it goes.

lilly... the most gorgeous lilac! p.s. this two coats lasted for 8 days without chipping!

purple pj's... a dark navy with multi-colored sparkles... a lovely alternative to black

remember: enjoy beautiful nails and...

get thee to a walgreens... nowza!

hi dolls! today let's have a looksie at one of my fave brands of eyeliner... like... ever! and the best part is... it's drugstore brand!! oh, oh, oh and let me take that good news one step further... they are sold 2 for $3!! SCORE!!! the gorgeous creations are by jordana (which are sold at walgreens) and they are called kohl kajal eyeliner pencils. they are just as good as the stila kohl kajal eyeliners... for 10% of the price. yay! they are smooth and blendable and have fantastic pigment... take a look.i LOVE finding me a good deal and these eyeliners are amazing for the super affordable price! i believe there are about ten colors and i have four, but will definitely be back for more!!

the dollface verdict:

my first dollface RAVE!

for my first product rave i wanted it to be something so kick*ss. so amazing. so tried and true that i just had to shout from the rooftops... "THIS ROCKS!!" and that is exactly what i have for you dolls...

this gem is the eyeshadow jealous jordana from the shady lady range of the brand the balm. let me tell you the balm = THE BOMB! i have several of their eyeshadows and the pigmentation is ridiculous! they are so incredibly rich in color and depth. if you are like me and love a deep, dark eye you MUST give their eyeshadows a try (the balm products are sold at sephora if you're wondering).

you may be asking why jealous jordana? well, as a brown eyed doll i absolutely LOVE doing my eyes in varying shades of green because they make my eyes go BOING! i stumbled upon this color in sephora a couple of years ago, swatched it and was instantly in love. it is a rich emerald green with tiny flecks of blue... don't worry though... these flecks provide a subtle shimmer not urban decay glitterocity! i will be posting a look i did with jealous jordana soon and you can have a looksie.

a word to the wise though... when i say deep color i mean DEEP COLOR. this shade is not for the faint of heart or the heavy of hand. to understand what i mean take a look at the pic above... that product on my finger was from touching (touching not swiping) jealous jordana twice! it is an amazing color for the crease and outer corner or to deepen a neutral look. just remember to tap off the excess before applying to lids and use just a bit at a time and build up to your desired depth (and blend, blend, blend my sistas). or just wet a brush, swipe some j.j. and use it as an eyeliner.

i think jealous jordana might just be my favorite... don't tell my other eyeshadows! wouldn't want to make them jealous! : )

the dollface verdict:

so dollicious and worth it!