Beauty: Almay Gentle Eyes

I have been wearing more browns lately in my eyeshadow and the darker my eyes get, the harder it is to remove all of the eye makeup come bed time.  I can't have flakes of eyeshadow getting into my eyes; I wear contact lenses.  I used to use the eye makeup remover that came in a bottle, the kind that I would swig onto a cotton ball. 

Over the past three years, I have been using Almay's gentle eye makeup remover pads.  They are soft little pads that are moistened with remover (I get the type that are oil-free).  I strongly suggest using these, as they don't tear your eyes up and they are very sanitary for the one time use -- safe for sharing.  I always give out little remover pads to my friends and they just toss them when their done.  A regular pack contains 80 disposable pads.

Secondly, I wanted to mention again my love for the felt tipped eyeliner pen that I bought from Almay.  I use it on my top lid for cat eyes, or for a simple top layer of liner.  Rite Aid, the convenience store, seems to have insanely good deals on makeup.  When I last purchased these too Almay items, it was buy one get one free on all Almay products.

1.  Almay liquid eyeliner pen.  $7
2.  Almay oil free eye makeup remover pads.  $6

Print Me Python

After reading this post, the dear people at JC Penny may have to crown me their official spokesperson.  (Alongside Ellen DeGeneres of course!) 

Yesterday, my mother and I were hurrying out of the mall since we both had dinners to attend; however, on the way out, a python print blouse caught my eye.  The blouse was in the section of JCP for Mango.  The brand is technically MNG by Mango. 

The blouse was $17.  Love it.

I think wearing python print is sophisticated and trendy. 

This isn't the first time I have been obsessing over the print...  When I graduated from high school a few years ago, my great aunt from Florida sent me a python purse that has a long shoulder strap.  The purse is fairly small, but PERFECT for fitting my phone, wallet, and everything else.  Since receiving that fine python print purse, I have come to accept and love faux python print.

I expect this print to pop up more this summer.

Check out this python utility blouse at White House Black Market -- for $98.  I may have to snatch this once it comes into stores.  Maybe add it to my birthday list?

Give me some python print and I just may love it.

Beauty: Maybelline My Face

It was this last week that I realized how much makeup I regularly use from Maybelline.  As I have mentioned before, I am no makeup connoisseur, but I like to know how to look updated and I try to keep a healthy glow.

I wanted to share some of my favorite makeup products from Maybelline.  They are literally in my drawer right now and I use them every day.  Literally -- every day.

Below are my three Maybelline must haves.

1.  Dream Bouncy cream blush in "Fresh Pink".  It costs around $7.

2.  Color singles.  Shown here in "Amethyst", but I usually buy "Champagne Fizz" which is a light creamy and natural based eyeshadow. It costs around $4.

3.  Great Lash mascara in "Blackest Black", AKA best mascara ever.    It costs around $5.

If you like to play around with makeup or want to try some inexpensive new things -- I suggest trying one of these Maybelline cosmetics.  As I said before, I am very basic when it comes to makeup and I only like to use what looks best.  I love these and they are rather inexpensive. 

The dream bounce blush is fantastic!  You just smudge a little on your finger and rub it on your cheeks.  Not to mention, there is a $1 off coupon in the new issue of Elle.  I can rock that.

The Faux Fur Has Arrived

It's here. It's here.  Well, spring is here, but my faux fur coat is too; the coat that I bought for $17 on Maurices.com.  Wondering what I'm blabbing about?  Check out my post from a week ago here.

Even though it is spring, it seems to be snowing many places. Perfect. I will need to go out somewhere so that I have an excuse to dress up...
The button is beautiful.  And, honestly, the picture on Maurice's website doesn't do this coat justice.

Did I mention the fur is SO soft.  I was expecting it to be a little course since it is fake...but it's SO soft and the arms are very roomy.  Very Hollywood glam. 

This coat is still available online in sizes small and medium.  I have been very impressed with the quality, especially for the price. 

Leopard Sleep Mask

Does it make me nerdy to want extremely undisturbed sleep in the afternoon for a nap?  Especially during finals week...

                                                     Audrey Hepburn in her sleep mask

I recently purchased a leopard print sleep mask through a seller called Swissco on Amazon and it has been wonderful for my afternoon naps.  I have used my mask twice in the last week to block out the sun's rays from outside.  What's nerdy about getting beauty rest?!! Right!?

Zzzzzzzz....