revlon eyelash curler & shu uemura eyelash curler

I went to Sephora a few weeks ago to replace my beloved Shu Uemura eyelash curler and to my surprise, I was informed that the Shu Uemura curler is no longer sold in the states. Apparently, reason why, was the products weren't selling as well as the company wanted to in the states! Unbelievable! Has anyone even tried any other eyelash curler? However, you can still purchase the products on-line. But, it's still not the same. The convenience of running down to my local Sephora to get one is much easier than waiting for that beautiful curler to arrive at my doorstep days later.
Anyway, being the lazy person I am it took me ages to get a new eyelash curler. I finally went the other day to my local Rite-Aid and picked up a Revlon eyelash curler. Specifically, the dramatic curl. Wow was I disappointed. After using a Shu Uemura nothing can compare. There was an extra pad that came with the Revlon curler and I figured maybe I will just use this pad to replace my old Shu Uemura.
After desperately stuffing the pad onto the Shu, I tried it out and I must say it's like the Shu is new. Worked like a charm and cost me about $16 less.

what i'm wearing

shorts : abercrombie & fitch
flannel shirt : free people
coral cami : h&m
white tank : h&m
bag : primark 

wants

These are my wants. But I feel like they're almost needs.
In order of need...

-nikon d90
-macbook pro
-caudalie pulpe vitaminee anti-wrinkle fluid
-cartier love bracelet
-nars laguna bronzer
-ray-ban aviators
-mint green friendship bracelet

priorities people!

tarina tarantino : fleur de lash

I got this mascara from Sephora a few days with my beauty insider points and fell in love. It defines and lengthens your lashes beautifully. 
It has:
-silica to help thicken your lashes.
-meadowfoam seed oil that moisturizes and actually serves as a protective barrier(who knew!)
-shea butter extract/jojoba oil/vitamin-e all which are also moisturizing and have anti-oxidants
last but not least
-panthenol and hydrolized silk to provide hair conditioning benefits

-before fleur de lash

 

-after fleur de lash

 

what i'm wearing : jean shorts

shorts : abercrombie & fitch
sweater : merona
bag : alexander wang

A women who doesn't wear perfume has no future - Coco Chanel

I love perfume. 


Perfume.Perfume.Perfume.


It completes an outfit and it smells delightful! I don't believe in a signature scent. I believe in scents for occasions! And wow do I have a bottle for each moment in my life! Beginning with...






Miss Dior : Cherie L'eau

This to me smells like Las Vegas. I bought the bottle before my trip and it was all I wore. It is very fresh. Smells like a garden of flowers. I must be honest. I really don't like it as much as I used to... this scent has become a one day out of the month scent. It's a bit too much flower power for me.

notes:fruity notes, caramel, floral notes, gardenia, white musk, dry woods, bigarade orange, patchouli

  









Lanvin : Marry Me
I bought this bottle in London. One of my best purchases there! Besides the store Primark. Wow. Talk about fast fashion. It's like a Wal-Mart and Forever 21 got together and made magic. Anyway, getting off topic, this perfume is very girly. I think it has the best mix of florals, sweets, and fruits. I love this scent. I do think that it's best worn during the spring, summer, or fall. It may be too sweet for winter.

notes:peach, bitter orange, freesia, magnolia, jasmine, rose, white cedar, amber, musk




Tommy Hilfiger : Tommy Girl

Don't judge me. I'm not 15, but, I do like this scent. It may be "young" but it's a classic! The smell is very bright and girly. Love it.
notes:...wow:camellia flowers, apple blossoms, blackcurrant, mandarin, tangerine, grapefruit, citrus orchards, crisp green, honeysuckle, butterfly violets, desert jasmin, cherokee rose, magnolia petals, dakota lilies, cedar, sandalwood, wild heather.
















Burberry : Brit Sheer

This smells like very sweet and clean fruit. If fruits and airy cupcakes were to mesh together they would make this.

notes:bright yuzu, pineapple leaves, litchi, mandarin, grapes, pink peony, peach blossom, nashi, white musk, creamy amyris woods

















Salvatore Ferragamo : Incanto Charms
This used to be one of my favorite scents. As you can see it's almost empty. I think this smell is very fruity and girly... grownup girly, if you will. My boyfriend, on the other hand, described it as an "old lady smell." I completely disagree. I wouldn't wear such a scent!

notes:honeysuckle, passion fruit, jasmine, ottoman rose, amyris wood, musk








Lanvin : Jeanne
This is other fragrance I bought in London that I am absolutely in love with! It's just great. Very fresh and sweet. It reminds me of summer. The scent is absolutely gorgeous! Almost like a flower made out of cotton candy!

notes:blackberry, citrus, pear, peony, freesia, raspberry, sandalwood, amber, musk

















Burberry : Classic

My senior year of high school this was all I ever wore for a few months and then I slowly grew out of it. This scent is now a bit too strong for me and I tend to wear it more during the winter and fall months. It's a heavy fruit musk smell that I feel is only appropriate for colder months.
notes:black currant, green apple, peach, jasmine, sandalwood, cedar, vanilla











Givenchy : ange ou demon

Oh La La. This scent is pretty fruity, like a heavy side of fruity. Hence the angel or demon name behind it. I've worn it for awhile now and I'm a big fan. My boyfriend not so much but I think it's a very interesting smell.
notes:cranberry, green tea, white peony, sambac jasmine, blond woods, white musks


















Stella McCartney : Stella

I wore this scent straight for about half a year and I loved it. I wore it during the cool and colder months of fall and winter because the smell is a bit richer but it's just absolutely amazing. The rose with the amber makes the loveliest scent. Heaven. My boyfriend doesn't seem to be a fan of this one either! 
notes:rose, peony flower, mandarin, rose absolute, amber








Versace : Bright Crystal

This smell is very light. I don't have much to say about it though because I haven't worn it that many times yet. No complaints though! It's a nice spring and summer scent. The perfect amount of floral.
notes:iced accord, yuzu, pomegranate, peony, magnolia, lotus flower, acajou, vegetal amber, musk












Calvin Klein : CKIN2U

I used to be obsessed with this fragrance. Safe to say I still am. People either love or hate this scent. AKA it smells really good on you or it doesn't. This is also another fall and winter smell. To me personally, it's a bit heavy on the spring and summer months. A very rich sweet smell.

notes:red cedar, bergamot, red-currant leaves, grapefruit, white cactus, orchid sugar, neon amber, vanilla














Lanvin : Eclat d'Arpege

I love this perfume. I love this perfume. I love this perfume!! It is so clean and fresh and sweet all in one. It's perfect. I need a new bottle. I also have this in eau de parfum which is probably why it smells awesome. Nothing but love for this perfume.


notes:sicilian lemon leaves, green lilac, wisteria blossom, green tea leaves, peach blossom, red peony, chinese osmanthus, lebanese white cedar, sweet musk, precious amber






Juicy Couture : Viva La Juicy

This fragrance is okay... I'm not crazy about it but I do wear it. It's a bit too sweet and both floral for me.
notes:wild berries, mandarins, honeysuckle, gardenia, jasmine, amber, caramel, vanilla, sandalwood, praline

















Guess : Guess

This is a very strong sweet musk. I do like it but only once in a while. It's a bit much for me as an everyday fragrance.

notes:amber, freesia, tangerine, muguet, green apple, peach, peony, musk


















Well, that's it for all the fragrances. Believe it or not, I've got about five more bottles but they didn't make the cut for this blog post. I've also ordered another perfume just the other day but that one gets it's own blog post. It's that special. I can't wait to share!

caudalie beauty elixir

I went to Sephora yesterday and bought a bottle of Caudalie’s Beauty Elixir. This magical spray says it will tighten your pores, smooth features(whatever that means), and give your complexion a burst of radiance. Apparently, this is Victoria Beckham’s beauty secret.

ANYWAY

You can spray this through-out the day, over your makeup, a base for makeup, and on bare skin. So far, I have only sprayed this over bare skin and after my moisturizer.

My first thought was that it is a nice refresher. It’s cool when it hits your skin and it’s a very fine mist so it doesn’t get all over your hair or it doesn’t feel like you just sprayed your face either which is a big plus for me! I personally like the scent of the spray. It is very woodsy and minty. There is rosemary and organic balm mint which is why I think the smell is very earthy. Besides that, I do agree, that it does give your complexion a nice glow. As for the tighten of the pores I haven’t noticed a big difference yet… YET. The beauty elixir is a bit pricey but I definitely like it and more than likely, will be purchasing it again(even though I’ve only used it a couple times so far). Let me also mention that I am VERY picky about skincare items. My skin isn’t sensitive but, more like REACTIVE. If my skin doesn’t like a product it will break out or I’ll get hives, etc. and this spray is awesome because it hasn’t done either to me. I’ve also been looking for a new moisturizer and I found one in Caudalie’s line, got a sample, used it twice, and no crazy reaction. Score! I will be doing a review on that later!

Price: 1 oz. $18.00 / 3.4 oz. $48.00