Giveaway: Frosting at Midnight iPad Mini in Black Group Giveaway (Closed)

Friday, January 17, 2014

Hello, world.

Alyssa, the blogger at Frosting at Midnight, rounded up a few bloggers to sponsor a collaborative giveaway where you can win an iPad Mini in Black!

The bloggers who are collaborating in this giveaway are:

Ann; Kickass Living
Emma; Its Emma Elise
Fuggs and Foach
Homeketeers
Jenny; Sprinkles and Sundresses
Lauren; Sassy Sweetheart
Marie; The Preppy Mag
Miche; Buttons and Birdcages
Sabrina; Seriously Natural
Sockwun; ExtraExtravagant (Me!)
Taylor; Pretty in Pink Living
Temporary Tourist
The Adult Side of Disney
The Parent Spot

We would like to thank StudentRate for also contributing towards this giveaway.

The lucky winner will receive a black 16GB iPad Mini thats valued at $300! The giveaway will end at 12AM EST on January 27, 2014. The winner will be notified via email, and will have 48 hours to respond or forfeit.

Good luck!

This giveaway is only open to readers with an address in the U.S. or Canada.
You must be at least 18 years old as of January 27, 2014.

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Review: VOESH Collagen Gloves

Monday, January 06, 2014

Hello, world.

I never got around to writing an unboxing post for my September 2013 Birchbox, but the VOESH Collagen Gloves is one of the products that I received in it. I recently tried it out, and I thought Id write up a review.

VOESH Collagen Gloves | $20 for 3 pairs

The VOESH Collagen Gloves are just that - gloves. They make your home manicures all the more luxurious and enjoyable.

Im not sure how apparent it is in the picture but the gloves are lined with a thin cotton layer that holds all the serum that firms, heals, and protects your skin from free radicals. The outside layer is just a rubbery plasticky material that are actually quite comfortable.

So, all you do is just slip them on like a normal pair of gloves. Theyre free size to fit everyone so theyre a little big. I made sure that my fingertips were snugly pushed in so that it can work on my cuticles. Since they were big, I also had to smooth it over my hands so that the inner layer was actually touching my skin. Since the outer layer is still dry, I was free to carry on with what I was doing while I waited five or so minutes for them to work their magic.

After that, I removed the tips of the gloves by using the perforated lines. They came off fairly easily without ruining the rest of the glove. With my fingertips free, I can leave the gloves on while I work on my manicure. Once my nails dry up and I remove the gloves, it wouldve been on long enough for it to work.

My first impression once I take the gloves off is that I dont feel much of a difference. My hands feel more refreshed but that was all. I assume its one of those products that you need to use frequently to see results.

So, all in all, they do make your home manicures more luxurious but personally, I dont think its affordable enough to use frequently. Its a great product, though, especially with winter weather wreaking havoc on the skin on my hands.

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Have you ever tried this product? What did you think?

Little Red Dresses: The LBD Alternative

Saturday, January 04, 2014

LABELS: Aftershock Celeb Boutique Fashion Fashion Union Love Moschino Mango

Hello, world.

The little black dress is a staple that should be in every womans closet.

Kim Kardashian | Blake Lively | Audrina Patridge

It can be dressed up or down, and it is probably one of the most versatile pieces of clothing you can own.

However, the LBD is growing overrated. If youre looking for something just as versatile but more fun, try red dresses!

Victoria Beckham | Jillian Michaels | Beyonce

It still does the same thing that an LBD does, but a red dress immediately brightens the room.

Love Moschino Red Cocktail Dress, $320 | Aftershock Amsi Bodycon Dress, $130 | Celeb Boutique Jennifer Cross Back Red Bandage Dress, $165 | Fashion Union Chelsey High Neck Bodycon Dress with Long Sleeves in Red, $33 | Mango Ruched Detail Strapless Dress, $20

If youre looking for an alternative to a regular LBD, an LRD is your best bet!

2013 Empties

Thursday, January 02, 2014

LABELS: Beauty Etude House Lancome Lash Food Nivea NYX Revlon

Hello, world.

I realize that this post is a little delayed, but better late than never, right?

Im including an entire years worth of empties because as you can see, there arent enough of them to do this on a monthly basis. Also, I usually forget to save my empties, lol.