Friday, March 30, 2012

My Little Black Bag Monthly Subscription

I heard about My Little Black Bag monthly subscription from someone on YouTube.  It caught my attention because it is purses, jewelry, accessories, makeup and some home goods.  What I liked is that you hand pick your first item and then they pick 2 more for you.  If you don't like what they picked for you, you have a week to trade with others for something you do like.  Once you are happy with your bag (or your time runs out for trading) they will send your bag to you! 

It is $49.99 per month, which after receiving my package I think I paid too much.  The jewerly is nice, but the chain on my rope necklace is super yellow and cheap looking.  I really love the rope chain, so I think I will switch out the gold chain to make it work.  I really wanted the 3 tiered hammered necklace.  I had been looking for one of those for a long time and this one is actually really nice.  Here are photos of what I received.  If you are interested in signing up and giving it a try, click here.  This is my referral link.  You can also just go to http://www.littleblackbag.com/.   Enjoy the photos! 


(Left) Kenneth Jay Lane Rope Wrap Necklace
(Right) ZAD Gold Hammered Crescent Necklace




NOTD: Sephora by OPI Indi-go with the flow (swatch)

I know this polish is meant for layering, but I wanted to try it alone and see how it looked.  Honestly, I almost didn't post this because I don't think the photo looks very good and the manicure comes across rather sloppy.  In real life and in sunlight, this looks freakin' amazing!  I really do love it!  It's really eyecatching when the light hits it!  Enjoy the swatch!

Sephora by OPI Indi-go with the flow (4 coats)

Thursday, March 29, 2012

Essence In the Nude Lipstick #52 (swatch/comparison)

Essence had a few new lipsticks in their display and when I saw a nude, I had to give it a try.  I believe it was around $2!  I love Essence brand!!  Such great quality for super cheap.  Their lipsticks are super creamy and have a nice sheen to them.  I compared In the Nude to a couple of my favorite nude lipsticks from MAC.  Enjoy the swatch!

(L to R) MAC Myself, Essence In the Nude, MAC Innocence Beware

(L to R) MAC Myself, Essence In the Nude, MAC Innocence Beware

NOTD: Orly Passionfruit (Swatch)

This is a really bright and fun color!  It isn't looking quite as neon in the photo as it is in real life.  It is bright!!  It has an almost matte finish, which I'm not crazy about with this color.  I used a top coat to give it some shine!  I was a little sloppy when applying this because my son was yanking on my arm the whole time!  Ahh motherhood!  Enjoy the swatch!

Orly Passionfruit (2 coats)

Wednesday, March 28, 2012

Sephora VIB Chic Week 15% off sale!

I just got the flyer in the mail yesterday telling me about the VIB Chic Week 15% off sale for all VIB members.  It runs from March 29th-April 6th.  Enter code ChicVIB at checkout.  This sale is online, in stores and also in Sephora's at JCP.  The flyer says it excludes online Canadian orders.  There isn't really anything I want or need right now.  I might try the new Dior BB Creme though just because I'm curious and I'm still on a BB Cream kick.  I'm also intrigued by the new Eyeko Skinny Brush Mascara.   Let me know what you're thinking about getting!

NOTD: OPI Fly (swatch)

Fly is from the OPI Nicki Minaj collection and it is one of my favorite nail polishes!  It really is such a unique color and it always cheers me up when I wear it.  I'm having a rough week already and I needed something to lift my spirits!  The formula on this is great and I love how it has almost a jelly finish!  Enjoy the swatch!

OPI Fly

Tuesday, March 27, 2012

NOTD: China Glaze Sex on the Beach! (swatch)

I love this polish because it will go with any outfit!  It has a really cool sparkling sand type of shimmer!  It is a bit sheer though (I used 4 coats).   Enjoy the swatch!

China Glaze Sex on the Beach