L'Oreal Infallible Never Fail Powder-YES!

I have to admit, today was the first day in a long time when I actually sat in my car, checked out my after-work make-up in the car mirror and wasn't horrified. My make-up was all in place, looked fresh, and it wasn't running down my face...My concealer also didn't need a touch up for my skin discolorations. I have to actually thank a new powder for this miraculous change (or maybe it is the cooler TX weather?) at any rate...the powder to thank is...

                           L'Oreal Infallible Never Fail Powder!

According to L'Oreal, L'Oreal Infallible Never Fail Powder:

*Introduces 16 hours of flawless - versatile coverage
*Unique powder is formulated with high resistance pigments that help defy heat and humidity so you stay shine-free all day
*Ultra fine powders blend comfortably with skin - so the look is natural - seamless and never heavy or dry *Coverage you control - form sheer to full
 *Use dry for soft - buildable coverage or dampen the sponge and use wet for more foundation-like coverage
*Silky press

I use the powder throughout the day to control shine on my oily skin. I do not use the puff it came with (which is more like a foundation sponge), I switched it out for a more standard powder puff by Total Beauty.

The powder formula is a little bit thicker than I am used to, but it has great coverage, and from what I can tell, it really stays. The powder is also soft and silky. I would say that the weight of the powder is in the medium coverage and weight range on the skin.

Now, I can't say if it for sure lasts 16 hours, as I made about three light touch ups during the day. But, as I mentioned earlier, I almost never go to the car with make-up equal to the way I left in the morning, and today I actually did. This kind of coverage and oil control never happens with my oily skin! I am super impressed! Now, let's see if this powder can handle a TX Summer!

Bottom Line- Appears to live up to it's name! A silky powder with long-wearing coverage. Great for oily skin.

Where to Buy- Drugstores everywhere, or Amazon.com

Maybelline's New Great Lash Lots of Lashes Mascara- Big Dissapointment!

Let me start by saying that I have never been a fan of Maybelline Great Lash (although I do love Maybelline's Volume Express Mascara Line a lot! It was my favorite prior to Revlon's Grow Luscious Plumping Mascara), and I have always wondered why it wins numerous beauty awards every year. The brush is kind of thin to me, and it doesn't do much for my fine, somewhat long lashes.

That being said, I was excited to try Maybelline's new Great Lash Lots of Lashes, with the new Christmas tree shaped plastic brush...Although I am not crazy about plastic mascara brushes (i.e. Cover Girl Lash Blast line), I thought the new shape may make a difference. I admit it, I am always excited to try a new mascara.  As the name implies, who wouldn't want lots of lashes???

Well, grab your lashes this wand does. But, after three coats, this mascara makes my long but fine lashes look spidery and covered with mascara, and two coats just didn't seem to thicken my lashes at all. I actually looked like I had less lashes, as the ones I have ended up clumped together. This is not a mascara to "Plump" fine lashes, as it claims. The way the brush works along with the mascara formula would probably work best for people with already thick lashes that just need them defined or lengthened. After one use, I tossed this mascara in my purse to be used in case of emergency. I am back to my Revlon Grow Luscious Plumping with the standard nylon brush with multiple finely spaced bristles, (which, by the way, has seemed to make my fine lashes grow and seem like they are thicker after 3 months of use. I love it!).

Bottom Line- Skip this mascara unless you are already blessed with thick lashes. Try Revlon Grow Luscious Plumping, or Maybelline's The Colossol Volume Express or Volume Express Falsies mascara instead.

Where to Buy- Drugstores everywhere, or Target online.

Right Now I Am Also Loving...

Furry Leg Warmers!

I have been wanting to buy some furry boots for this Fall/Winter, but living in TX, considering that we have about 2 months of actual cold weather, it isn't the smartest thing for my pocket book to spend money on boots I will not wear more than a couple of times. Lucky me! I ran across the Furry Leg Warmers below while shopping on Ebay. You can pair these furry leg warmers with both pumps and boots, turning almost any shoe in your closet in to furry footwear! On most sites, these toppers are about $30, but if you visit Ebay, you can find most pairs for around $10. I can't wait to purchase my own pair!

Where to Buy- http://www.ebay.com/

Right Now I am Loving...

Vestique.com!!!

This adorable online shop features adorable game-day fashions, inexpensive jewelry, and tops and dresses that money-conscious fashionistas will love! The site was started by two college friends, Caroline and Morgan, who were disappointed in the fashions in their local boutiques, and decided to start their own online website to share the fashions they love. Now those fashions can be ordered online and shipped straight to you, at amazingly inexpensive prices!

Here are some of my picks from http://www.vestique.com/:

I am just blown away by the prices! There are so many amazing tops, dresses, accessories and jewelry pieces that I could not include them all!

To purchase any of these items, go to http://www.vestique.com/. You can also like Vestique on Facebook, and follow them on Twitter.

Happy shopping!